Type: Double Action Calibers: 9x17mm Short/Kurz (.380ACP) and 7.65x17SR (.32ACP) Weight unloaded: 560 gram Length: 168 mm Barrel length: 90 mm Capacity: 7 (9mm) or 9 (7.65mm) rounds standard
Bersa Thunder-380 pistols are manufactured in Argentine by Bersa S.A. company,
as a compact self-defense side arms for civilians and police. being inexpensive
and of good quality, these pistols offer a good level of protection with decent
ergonomics. These pistols must not be confused with larger and more powerful Bersa
Thunder 9 and Thunder 40 pistols from the same company.
Bersa Thunder-380
pistols are simple blowback operated, with the return spring located around the
barrel. The trigger is of double action type, with exposed hammer. The safety
switch is located at the left side of the frame, and, when engaged, automatically
decocks the hammer. There is also an internal firing pin safety, which blocks
the firing pin unless the trigger is pressed. Magazine release button is located
above and behind of the trigger guard, at the left side of the frame, and just
below of the slide stop lever. Single stack magazine holds seven 9mm (.380) or
nine 7.65mm (.32) rounds. Deluxe versions of the Thunder-380 are equipped with
extended magazines, which hold nine rounds of 9mm/.380 ammunition. Front sight
is integral to the slide, rear fixed sight is dovetailed to the slide. Latest
production pistols also feature an integral key lock, located above the trigger,
on the left side of the frame.