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Aspen
Lv 4
Aspen asked in SportsOutdoor RecreationHunting · 4 years ago

Bersa thunder 380 recoil?

I've been considering buying a Bersa. I guess I've been bit by the history of the PPK but am not willing to pay those prices for a little 32 or 380. I am trying to find someone who has a Bersa to try it out. In the mean time I've been looking at reviews. Thing is, there are a lot of folks out there who say "soft shooter" or "very low recoil" and "not very snappy" but for every two of those kinds of articles I see I also find one that says "really snappy" and "stings the hand every time i shoot" and "nice to shoot but hurts after going through a box." That is a crazy range of opinions. I don't know if perceptions are really that far apart or maybe its just what brand or wieght of rounds they are using. I have a m&p shield 9mm that wieghs slightly less. I don't consider the shield too bad at all. Is the Bersa recoil and snap about the same? I would assume it would be less since its about the same size, a little heavier (at least according to the stats) and is firing a smaller round. Yes I know that its a blowback and they tend to have more recoil. Anyone have experience with the Bersa?

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  • ?
    Lv 7
    4 years ago
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    I have 5 Bersa 380's. 2 of the Plus model, 2 of the CC, and 1 standard Thunder. I can assure you that the recoil is very mild, even in the CC. It will be noticeably less than your MP Shield.

    No telling how many rounds I have fired in these guns...recoil or snap have never, ever been a problem.

    Even though these guns may "look" similar to a Walther PPK, and many "say" they are a Walther clone, this is not really the case. They are more akin to an older Beretta. The guys that started up Bersa were Beretta employees.

    Edit: If you want to poke around on a Bersa forum, look here- www.bersachat.com

  • Anonymous
    4 years ago

    Check youtube video reviews on Bersa guns and see for yourself.

  • Anonymous
    4 years ago

    HUNTING NEEDS BANNED

  • BBean
    Lv 7
    4 years ago

    Bersa thunder and recoil should not be mentioned in the same sentence.

  • Anonymous
    4 years ago

    Bersa has almost no recoil. Very pleasant to shoot.

  • 4 years ago

    What recoil? The Bersa soaks up any recoil from the .380 ACP.

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