Thinking Of Getting A Bersa 9mm

JohnWFD · October 25th, 2009, 08:31 PM

I was thinking of getting a Bersa Thunder Ultra Compact 9mm to be my main carry gun during the fall/winter months. I already own a Bersa Model 83 in 380. , and I like the accuracy and reliability of this gun.
It would be great to hear from anyone who owns one of these Ultra Compacts. Thanks!

Landor · October 25th, 2009, 10:11 PM

The Bersa UC is an excellent gun. It is way under rated. You can not got wrong with it. Mine has been flawless and the price is right. Make sure you get the new Pro version. It has the rail on it, not the groves.

Here is mine. See the rail.

archer51 · October 25th, 2009, 10:50 PM

I have a MiniFireStorm .40 (made by Bersa, sold under the FireStorm name). Has been 100% reliable for me. While not my primary carry weapon, I do on occasion carry it, when I don't want to risk damage to my EDC weapon. I have no problem trusting my life to it. Only drawback to Bersa is their magazines are hard to find and expensive.

gottabkiddin · October 26th, 2009, 02:21 PM

Looks like a good little 9mm. They are priced to sell too.

cdjspider · October 27th, 2009, 12:39 AM

I haven't heard of anyone say a bad thing about them and cant think of a reason not to recommend one as a carry gun. My main carry gun so happens to be a Bersa Thunder Ultra Compact 9mm and it hasn't let me down.

Actually one down side, mine doesn't have any rails but all the new ones do =)

TX-JB · October 27th, 2009, 05:31 AM

If they're anything like the .380, they should be a great gun. I haven't been able to find any around here to look at, or I'd probably have one...

JohnWFD · October 27th, 2009, 01:36 PM

Thanks for the comments and the pictures. I will be purchasing the Thunder UC 9mm within the next month or so. I have really enjoyed my Bersa model 83 I purchased back in the mid 1980's. Just looking for a little more firepower and capacity.

I believe that Firestorm and Bersa are one in the same company, or at least the weapons are pretty much the same. Am I correct in this assumption?

rednecksport · October 29th, 2009, 07:43 PM

Yes The Firestorm is the exact same gun as the Bersa, I have a Firestorm Mini9 and I would be willing to bet my life and yours on its reliability, in fact I do so about everyday LOL.You will not be sorry if you get one, That is unless you like paying a whole lot more for a gun that is not any better than the Bersas, and a lot of them cost more but perform a whole lot worse. Good Luck.

obxned · October 29th, 2009, 11:04 PM

Do it! You will be very glad you did it!

ranburr · October 30th, 2009, 01:28 AM

I have shot one of the full size pistols and was suprisingly impressed. The owner shoots it a lot and has never had a negative issue with it.

October 25th, 2009, 08:31 PM	#1
JohnWFD Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 77	Thinking Of Getting A Bersa 9mm I was thinking of getting a Bersa Thunder Ultra Compact 9mm to be my main carry gun during the fall/winter months. I already own a Bersa Model 83 in 380. , and I like the accuracy and reliability of this gun. It would be great to hear from anyone who owns one of these Ultra Compacts. Thanks! __________________ It is fatal to enter any war without the will to win it. General Douglas MacArthur Last edited by JohnWFD; October 25th, 2009 at 09:34 PM..

October 25th, 2009, 10:11 PM	#2
Landor Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 520	The Bersa UC is an excellent gun. It is way under rated. You can not got wrong with it. Mine has been flawless and the price is right. Make sure you get the new Pro version. It has the rail on it, not the groves. Here is mine. See the rail. __________________ ---------- CCW Targets

October 26th, 2009, 02:21 PM	#4
gottabkiddin Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Earth, 33°46'18.21"N 84°23'21.87"W Posts: 1,354	Looks like a good little 9mm. They are priced to sell too. __________________ When seconds count, a Cop is only minutes away. Never hit anyone in anger unless you're sure you can get away with it. "Russell Ziskey" Glock 36, Kahr CW9, Glock 23, Taurus 24 7 Pro DS, Ruger LCP, S&W 642...ect

October 27th, 2009, 05:31 AM	#6
TX-JB VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 3,182	If they're anything like the .380, they should be a great gun. I haven't been able to find any around here to look at, or I'd probably have one... __________________ *"We're in Texas....Things are different here."* *NRA Life Member*

October 27th, 2009, 01:36 PM	#7
JohnWFD Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 77	Thanks for the comments and the pictures. I will be purchasing the Thunder UC 9mm within the next month or so. I have really enjoyed my Bersa model 83 I purchased back in the mid 1980's. Just looking for a little more firepower and capacity. I believe that Firestorm and Bersa are one in the same company, or at least the weapons are pretty much the same. Am I correct in this assumption? __________________ It is fatal to enter any war without the will to win it. General Douglas MacArthur

October 25th, 2009, 10:50 PM	#3
archer51 VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: VA Posts: 6,316	I have a MiniFireStorm .40 (made by Bersa, sold under the FireStorm name). Has been 100% reliable for me. While not my primary carry weapon, I do on occasion carry it, when I don't want to risk damage to my EDC weapon. I have no problem trusting my life to it. Only drawback to Bersa is their magazines are hard to find and expensive.

October 27th, 2009, 12:39 AM	#5
cdjspider Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lynden, WA Posts: 80	I haven't heard of anyone say a bad thing about them and cant think of a reason not to recommend one as a carry gun. My main carry gun so happens to be a Bersa Thunder Ultra Compact 9mm and it hasn't let me down. Actually one down side, mine doesn't have any rails but all the new ones do =)

October 29th, 2009, 07:43 PM	#8
rednecksport Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: n.c. Posts: 74	Yes The Firestorm is the exact same gun as the Bersa, I have a Firestorm Mini9 and I would be willing to bet my life and yours on its reliability, in fact I do so about everyday LOL.You will not be sorry if you get one, That is unless you like paying a whole lot more for a gun that is not any better than the Bersas, and a lot of them cost more but perform a whole lot worse. Good Luck. __________________ Well You Boys Gonna Pull Them Pistols, Or Whistle Dixie.

October 29th, 2009, 11:04 PM	#9
obxned VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: OBX, NC Posts: 2,253	Thinking Of Getting A Bersa 9mm Do it! You will be very glad you did it! __________________ http://www.obxammo.com/ There is only one gun law in this country, the 2nd Amendment. All else is bureaucratic nonsense that I choose to comply with or not at my discretion. When governments make laws, they must consider the unintended consequences.

October 30th, 2009, 01:28 AM	#10
ranburr Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: TX Posts: 222	I have shot one of the full size pistols and was suprisingly impressed. The owner shoots it a lot and has never had a negative issue with it.

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