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Customer Reviews for BERSA/TALON ARMAMENT LLC THUN380NKLT Thunder DA/SA 380ACP 3.5" 7+1 Syn Grip Nickel


BERSA/TALON ARMAMENT LLC THUN380NKLT Thunder DA/SA 380ACP 3.5 7+1 Syn Grip Nickel Buy Now

29 Reviews. 4.6 out of 5 Stars!
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Patrick D on 03/30/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Great little gun. The extended mag helps folks like me with Hulk hands. Very comfortable grip, easy trigger pull and quite accurate. My wife loves it too! And, you'll see this same review for the SS version I purchased also. Very good gun, no jams yet, sighting system quite accurate.

Randall H on 03/30/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Purchased for wife's EDC. Easy to shoot and operate. Used it to qualify for CHL. She likes it.

Jeremy K on 03/30/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I love this little gun, the design is different from most but I have never had any problems. Its a little trickier to get super clean due to the barrel not being removable but it functions and is pretty accurate for a .380

Brandon B on 01/28/2018
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

Love it. Had to sell mine but perfect Walther clone.

James M on 01/17/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

good gun for conceal carry, cant beat the price.

Trevor G on 10/26/2017
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

The only reason this got 4 stars instead of 5 is because somehow this little gun hits the webbing of my hand the wrong way and gets uncomfortable to shoot rather fast. I can’t figure out why that is. It’s been in my collection for at least three years now and I have no plans to sell it. I bought it because it looks like a walther at a third of the price, and it still fills that roll. It is a little heavy for a 380, but it shoots great. Takedown is a breeze, and I haven’t found any quality issues so far.

James C on 10/03/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This is a review of the second Bersa 22lr I purchased from Bud's. My dauther love it as much as I do.

Victor D on 06/15/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Great gun for the price, I've been using it as my truck gun with no issues. I've put about 500 rounds through it without fail.

Michael W on 08/16/2015
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

After putting several hundred rounds through my original Bersa Thunder black frame, I thought it was time to upgrade the "looks". Actually, my wife, after taking it to the range today, decided it was HER new gun. This particular model only comes with one magazine (7 round), but I have quite a few laying around extra. Only had one FTF on the last cartridge in the magazine. Since being new, it is a bit stiffer out of the box, but the sights were dead on. Overall...the quality for the price cannot be beat. The picture does not do it justice on the nickel finish. A great looking and great shooting gun.

Charles S on 03/20/2015
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

Third handgun purchase from Buds, and the process was seamless as always. I literally could not purchase this gun locally due to its popularity. This is for my wife to use as cc. After an initial clean up I was unable to fire a single full magazine and shorly thereafter I couldn't even chamber a round. I couldn't even manually slide a round from the magazine into the chamber. Upon close inspection I noticed a very sharp bur at the barrell chamber. I did a careful polish job until the entire facing was smooth as glass. This gun now runs flawlessly and is the most accurate .380 I've ever shot. Even my wife who is just getting into shooting is driving tacks with it. I've put 3 different cheap FMJ through it now without a hiccup. Amazing groups that I just didn't expect from this little gun. Now, I could not give 5 starts simply due to the lack of quality control from the factory. I realize some of the more stringent quality control shortcuts may help keep the costs down on these guns, but I don't think a polish job should be required by the end consumer. Fit and finish on the gun is flawless and break down is a cinch. I wouldn't hesitate to purchase another Bersa.

Edward P L on 03/12/2015
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This is my 8th or so purchase from Buds. I received my Bersa in 3 days. I order a rubber wrap around grip for more comfort. Once the grip came in, I took it to the range and put 100 rounds of fmj and 25 rounds of critical defense ammo through it. Both functioned flawlessly!! Spring is coming so this will make a nice back-up piece. I highly recommend the item

Rebecca A on 03/08/2015
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

This was my first purchase from Buds, and only my fourth experience with a .380. I purchased the Bersa after finding mostly positive reviews, because so many guns today are solid black and frankly not very interesting to look at and hold. As this was a gun for target shooting and not self-defense, I wasn't deterred by the weight. The firearms in appearance and "feel" was all that I was expecting. It is a very nice finish, grips well. The three-dot sights are very clear and easy to align. Unfortunately I seem to have gotten one that shoots low. The grouping is good, easily around 1.5 inches at 25 feet, but lands about 5 inches below point of aim. I do not have this trouble with any other firearms. This was with Herter's Select 92 gr FMJ. I will try other brands and see what a 200 round breaking in period and cleaning will do. I had some initial failure to feeds on the first couple of magazines, which stopped on the third magazine and beyond. In addition to shooting low, it was also firing a little to the left. After trying some other ammo, I will see if I need to adjust the rear sights. There is an adjustment screw for this. The recoil is noticeable. Not as hard as a Ruger LCP or Taurus 738, but heavier than a Glock 42. I don't think a 100 round session would be too uncomfortable. If the accuracy issue improves, I would have no problem recommending this as good value for a sub-$300 firearm, and with that address, is might also be a good carry piece. Field stripping of this firearm is almost as simple as it gets. You do have to grip the firearm normally, then use your index finger to depress AND HOLD the take-down lever while pulling back the slide. I would say this is even easier to strip than a Glock. I was pleased to find wooden grips are available at a reasonable price from 3rd party vendors. This should really improve the appearance even more. Overall this is a well made firearm, attractive, reliable, easy to use and clean. The safety stays put in either position, and functions as a decocking mechanism as well. Being double and single action, if needed you have restrike capability, though depending on the circumstances it may be better to rack the slide and put a different round in the chamber. That said, would buy Bersa products again, and would buy from Buds.

Vic Z on 02/11/2015
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Nice! This was my second order from Buds. Well done. The Bersa is a nice little gun. Smooth action. Well made. Fits the wifes hands perfect.

Ronald G on 01/29/2015
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Nice gun. Arrived fast with no problems at all.

Amir H on 10/08/2013
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This is the third Bersa firearm i have owned and i must say"I Am Completely Satisfied!" The f iream has a Great fit and finish. I fired over 200 rds using a variety ofammo. NOT ONE FLAW! Thanks to Gurney and the guys at Buds for the excellent transaction and delivery of the firearm. To the couple of naysayers who complain about accuracy i have one thing to say "Its Not The Bersa" You Guys Rock!

Phil Z on 01/21/2013
Rating:   3 of 5 Stars!

Purchased the .380 Thunder in Dec of 12 and since have put 200 rounds of 3 different ammos through it. Sorry to say accuracy is not very good. Shooting partner did no better. Weapon going to warranty center for work. Lands and grooves very rough. Buds was great on shipping and price. I'll buy again.

Richard S on 01/10/2013
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

The Bersa was great shoot great no problems. But I would like to comment on Buds services. It was outstanding. I took advantage of the lay-a-way program which was great five payments and Bud had my Bersa sent out and I received it in 3 business days. Everyone should use Buds Gun Shop fkor all your shooting needs. Awesome, Awesome, Awesome. Rick

Jason F on 12/01/2011
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

great little conceal carry gun.haven't had any issues.very satisfied

Gary H on 06/13/2011
Rating:   2 of 5 Stars!

I purchased the Bersa Thunder 380 in January 2011 for my wife. We've shot about 500 rounds through it. The recoil spring is quite stiff, and sometimes my wife has difficulty pulling back the slide and has cut her fingers. Sometimes, the drawbar doesn't engage the hammer sufficiently and releases before the hammer is able to fire the round. Finally, last week, the Safety lever broke while firing the gun. (Inserted the magazine, racked a round in the chamber, took off the Safety, fired the magazine, and when removing the magazine, I noticed the lever broken). I'm now shipping it to an authorized Bersa repair facility for this warranty work. I wouldn't trust this gun in a life-and-death situation.

Hugh O on 06/06/2011
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Got my Thunder 380 today put a few clips threw it. I love it, perfect conceal weapon. I am excited to have this pistol on my side for some time to come. I sent a trade in to Buds for this gun they truly gave me the best price around I went to four local shops and all offered me considerably less. The turn around time from sending my gun in to receiving my new 380 was great. I was kept in the loop the hole time. I will be doing a lot more business with Buds for sure!!!

Marlon B on 04/23/2011
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

Shipping from Buds was on the slower end of their advertised time, but arrived in excellent condition and at a price that my local dealers could not touch. The weapon itself is slightly different to what is pictured on Buds, in that the trigger, slide lock, mag release and hammer were nickle plated as opposed to blued...much to my delight. The fit is excellent, the finish leaves a bit to be desired. Definitely not on par with a PPK/S, but at less than half the price who can complain? 250 rounds in (mostly Winchester white box) and I've had a few issues. I've had last round feed failures on 8-10 mags, but that will surely work itself out. Spending an extra few dollars on some decent ammo couldn't hurt either. Today at the range, my trigger went limp after the disconnect spring came unseated. A simple 30 second fix, but here's hoping it doesn't become a common occurrence. The nickle plating is severely flaking off the hammer, but I planned to DuraCoat the piece anyway so no big deal. Accuracy is solid for a little .380, with consistent groups at 5, 7, 10 and 15 yards. Maybe not the pistol you pump 2000+ rounds through, but it serves its intended purpose well.

Michael A on 03/06/2011
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Picked my Thunder .380 up last evening from my FFL, hope to shoot it soon as the weather allows. It replaces a couple of "mouseguns" that just became unshootable for me due to mildly arthritic hands. I like the .380 round and think it's OK for SD, with the proper round, in the right weather. Other rounds, other guns, other seasons. But after all, it's all in the aim point! Even my FFL was impressed. And he's a retired LEO shooting instructor, lots of championships under his belt and tough to impress. The price was great and the build quality of the Thunder .380 is excellent. I researched the heck out of this purchase and the name Bersa kept coming up, even yesterday afternoon when my pup's vet showed me his Bersa 9mm! An omen, I think. One final thing: no one ever gets what they think they should when they trade in a weapon. But I think that Gurney here made me a fair deal and he expedited the transaction satisfactorily. This is not my first Bud's purchase and it certainly won't be my last.

Ryan B on 12/30/2009
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This is my second Bersa thunder 380. My wife loved my other one so much I decided to get her this nice nickle one for Christmas. I've fired about 300 rounds through mine with no issue what so ever. Last weekend she fired about 160 of so rounds out of hers and had one little issue. Come to find out she managed to load 8 rounds into whats supposed to be a 7 round magazine, which led to feeding issues. Cleared the jam, and didn't have a single problem the rest of the day. I would recommend this little 380 to anyone who is looking for a more inexpensive option for cc, or even a fun day with the wife at the range.

Tony L on 07/17/2009
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I purchased my Bersa Thunder 380 from Bud`s a couple of months ago and I have been very satisfied with the performance of it. It was a bit oily when I received it but after cleaning the gun I have since put about 500 rounds through it I have had not one jam or missfire with the Bersa. The gun was very accurate right out of the box . My grouping at 15 yards is about 3 inches . This is the gun that I will be using as my concealed carry.So I am very pleased with the Bersa 380 and with the awsome price and and handling of my order from Bud`s . I have purchased and will purchase more items from Bud`s , Thanks Bud`s for everything. Tony L.

James W on 05/16/2009
Rating:   3 of 5 Stars!

I recently purchased the Bersa 380 Thunder at a local sporting goods store. I very much like the feel and fit since I have fairly small hands. It fires well although with a bit more recoil than my 1991A1 colt 45 Nat Match pistol, probably due to it's lighter weight. But my example was not well made. The slide protrudes at the rear with sharp edges. It is difficult to tear down due partly to some arthritis in my right fore-finger and the high spring rate in the slide releae lever. I had to send it back for replacement of the hammer whose nickle plating was flaking off. Right after that the trigger return spring broke and it is back to the factory for more warranty repair. My first choice in this type of carry weapon was the Walther PPK/S but the recent recall action to redesign the decocker (inadvertent discharges) has new deliveries from S&W delayed to as late as October. I think the best choice in this style of .380 would be the Sig P232 Stainless - it weighs 23 oz which should reduce recoil somewhat; at least that will be my replacement for the Bersa even if it is about $200 more.

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