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I took the Bersa TPR9 out for her "maiden run".

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The pistol ran 77 rounds of both 125 and 115-grain ammunition without any jams or stoppages. The pistol prefers 124-grain ammunition.

If you are considering buying a Bersa and are concerned about quality and reliability, relax. The trigger reset is lightning-quick, and the handgun's accuracy is excellent. The $450 "price of admission" is a bargain.

I am enjoying this handgun.
 
Thank you, sir. So many people criticize the Bersa "out of hand" without any experience. The engineers at Bersa have been "doing their homework" for 68+ years. These aren't "cheap" handguns, by any stretch. Bersa's recent venture into the AR and 1911 platforms has proven quite successful.

I'll put my Bersa pistols up against a large number of other, more expensive pistols on the market.
 
KillerFord1977 said:
I’ve always saw the Bersa as a “meh” looking pistol like so many others. Like the glock. Meh.
I’ve jeard good things about them, but they just dont scream “pick me up” to me. My 02 cents
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KillerFord1977 said:
I’ve always saw the Bersa as a “meh” looking pistol like so many others. Like the glock. Meh.
I’ve jeard good things about them, but they just dont scream “pick me up” to me. My 02 cents
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What makes them "beautiful" is how they function under pressure. They are a bit like the old tagline from the Bic ballpoint pen advertisements. The pistols work "first time, every time". This is why you buy a "working" handgun. While aesthetics are nice, "form follows function" is a highly important aspect of firearm production.

Recent Bersa pistols, such as the TPR series, have become a bit more "stylish" (taking on a Sig-like appearance). The TPR Series uses Sig-type sights and is directly interchangeable with them. The Argentinian Police and the National Army use their TPR9 Series pistols. Look it over and shoot it before passing judgment. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. You may come away with an entirely different perspective.

If you gave me a choice between my Thunder .32 and Walther PPK, I'd take the Bersa. Why? A 6-pound DA trigger pull and a 2-ounce lighter weight are my initial reasons. I can whip out my Thunder .32 and routinely dump 10 rounds of hot FMJ into a circle the size of a teacup in less time than it takes to tell.

The Thunder .32 is slightly larger than the Walther. This gives the shooter a bit more control. Accuracy accompanies this "minor sacrifice". I can live with this. The pistol carries with it a bit of the "Bond, James Bond" panache borrowed from the Walther. (I'll take that as well.)

The price point of the little pistol is the "icing on the cake". ($293.00 beats the heck out of $700.00+ for the Walther).
 
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The Bersa is like the other imported firearms they get trashed without any reason. I’ve owned a couple of Bersa’s that ran like sewing machines and people I know that own them and they only have positive things to say about the Bersa. If you like the Bersa Thunder and it’s accurate and reliable then that’s all that matters. I have a Rock Island 1911 in 10mm that I will never get rid of. I did put Wilson Combat parts in it and a STI trigger. Enjoy your Bersa train with it and most of all don’t rely on what other people have to say about it.
 
Captain O said:
Thank you, sir. So many people criticize the Bersa "out of hand" without any experience. The engineers at Bersa have been "doing their homework" for 68+ years. These aren't "cheap" handguns, by any stretch. Bersa's recent venture into the AR and 1911 platforms has proven quite successful.

I'll put my Bersa pistols up against a large number of other, more expensive pistols on the market.
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It’s the same with Taurus pistols, both of my GX4’s run flawless, but it is what it is, some don’t like Glock, Sig P320’s among others, as long as your satisfied, don’t worry about what others say or think….
 
Captain O said:
What makes them "beautiful" is how they function under pressure. They are a bit like the old tagline from the Bic ballpoint pen advertisements. The pistols work "first time, every time". This is why you buy a "working" handgun. While aesthetics are nice, "form follows function" is a highly important aspect of firearm production.

Recent Bersa pistols, such as the TPR series, have become a bit more "stylish" (taking on a Sig-like appearance). The TPR Series uses Sig-type sights and is directly interchangeable with them. The Argentinian Police and the National Army use their TPR9 Series pistols. Look it over and shoot it before passing judgment. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. You may come away with an entirely different perspective.

If you gave me a choice between my Thunder .32 and Walther PPK, I'd take the Bersa. Why? A 6-pound DA trigger pull and a 2-ounce lighter weight are my initial reasons. I can whip out my Thunder .32 and routinely dump 10 rounds of hot FMJ into a circle the size of a teacup in less time than it takes to tell.

The Thunder .32 is slightly larger than the Walther. This gives the shooter a bit more control. Accuracy accompanies this "minor sacrifice". I can live with this. The pistol carries with it a bit of the "Bond, James Bond" panache borrowed from the Walther. (I'll take that as well.)

The price point of the little pistol is the "icing on the cake". ($293.00 beats the heck out of $700.00+ for the Walther).
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My working handgun is a VP9.
I like the look and its quality as well that goes bang everytime. Like I said, the Bersa looks meh to me. I didnt knock its quality. Its prob a fine handgun. Just not for me
 
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KillerFord1977 said:
My working handgun is a VP9.
I like the look and its quality as well that goes bamg everytime. Like I said, the Bersa looks meh to me. I didnt knock its quality. Its prob a fine handgun. Just not for me
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I'll buy that. I have nothing against handguns that function well and shoot accurately. Frankly, I'd like to see a return ot the Ruger P89 and another run of a properly-engineered Bren Ten (I loved the 5" barreled version of the pistol).

The S&W 1006 would be a great, new/old pistol. Hell for stout, it can take the original 200-grain 1200 fps Norma loads without difficulty. I love the original 170-grain load velocity.


200gr JTC @ 1200 fps 635 Ft/Lbs Norma Ref #11001
170gr JHP @ 1300 fps 636 Ft/Lbs Norma Ref #11002
165gr JHP @ 1400 fps 719 Ft/Lbs Norma Ref #11002 (Sample labeled as 165 gr was 170gr)

The last load was what I had in mind for a butt-stomping antipersonnel load. Hard-hitting, coupled with penetration and expansion. What more could you ask?
 
Taurus handguns are generally very good, while some models seem a bit of a crapshoot. They have come a long way since their primary reputation as a jam-o-matic was "ironed out". Some say the GC3 (or GX3?) has had some difficulty with both accuracy and inherent stability.

Honest Outlaw had one nearly come apart in his hand while reviewing the pistol on camera. I wouldn't dismiss an entire line because one example evaded an otherwise tight QC process.
 
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