:: Bersa Talk ::

Drove by my LGS this evening to check the in stock status on my Pro9UC.  I bought with me a printed photo of the BP9CC to show the dealer.  I asked what would his price be once it was available.  After checking with his supplier on-line, he said $305 plus tax.  Once his supplier receives their stock on the Pro9UC, his cost for it is $311 plus tax. 

While I've never shot a G-Lock before and seen several people say they like it or did not like it, I might need to find out for myself.  I like the fact I have a de-co-cker on my Bersa's.  I'm not familiar with a DAO handgun.  I hope the new BP as that option since all of their firearms do. 

I would appreciate any comments/suggestions/options about how safe is a DAO.

Photo provided by P-T-Max

Also Bud's Gun Shop has reposted their info/details on this handgun after removing it earlier:

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/manufacturers_id/68/products_id/59360

It is a striker fire gun so it will not have a decocker. From the looks of the picture there is no external thumb saftey at least not on on the typical strong side (right) of the weapon.

A point of clarity please.... is his cost 311 bucks or will that be his resale price? 311 bucks for that gun is a pretty sweet deal from my perspective. It is first generation, unproven territoy for Bersa.

To your DAO question, I carry a Kahr CW-9 everyday.......I really like the gun and feel very safe with it. Do you know the trigger pull weight on the BP? I am sure you actually have to pull the trigger to fire the weapon so if you keep your finger off the trigger until you are going to shot it you will be safe. A holster with an area that is a trigger cover is a safe idea when carrying if you think in a high tension situation you might not be aware. The striker fire weapon is an option many folks choose. I will not go into any of the reasons because that is nothing but fodder for the anti plastic crowd. If you get one I will be very curious as to how it performs and how you like it. Good luck to you.

RCG

Hi RCG and thanks for the info!

His cost is what he will sell the handgun to the lawful public.  The supplier is charging about $277 for the handgun.  My LGS only adds 10%, nice huh? 

I've only seen the Kahr CW-9 on-line.  No, about the pound/weight per pull on the new Bersa as of yet.  Noted on the subject with the "finger off" around, near on the trigger with the DAO.  Since this "is" a SD weapon with only one pull to fire, it could be something I might be interested into looking.

Does your CW-9 have the same firing pull as the same with each pull?  Unlike the SA/DA pull I gather, right?  Just a steady trigger pull, each the same.

I had the chance to "fondle" (Lance & Bones, behave!) a Pro 9 UC two weeks ago.  Really liked it's weight, fit and look.  Wished I was able to fire one, but my local shooting ranges have none on hand.  Guess I'll wait until both are available to test...   

Thank you for the update, NCF....

Did your dealer say when the pistols would be available?

As far as the DAO goes, I only have one pistol that is DAO....A Taurus PT22........personally, I prefer having a hammer on my gun(s). IMO, the hammer provides a bit more control of the pistol...but again, that is just my opiniion....

NCFlyfisher:

Does your CW-9 have the same firing pull as the same with each pull?  Unlike the SA/DA pull I gather, right?  Just a steady trigger pull, each the same.

My CW40 has the same trigger pull every time.  The Kahr trigger pull is long and stout but it is very smooth and even.  I'm hoping the new Bersa trigger is like the Kahr trigger.

Have you ever fired a DA revolver?  That's pretty much what you're looking at with a striker fired pistol.  Long trigger pull each time with no other external controls.  The big safety difference is that with a revolver after the shot is fired the hammer is now resting on a dead round.  With a striker fired pistol there is a live round sitting in the chamber ready to go.

Bronson

Bones:

It's weird - the description on Buds says it has an ambidextrous safety, but all I see on that pic is a mag release and slide lock lever. 

Retailers are notorious for getting details wrong, especially about Bersa products. Of course, the importer hasn't always been a fountain of accurate information either. Well, okay, they still aren't

recoilguy:

It is a striker fire gun so it will not have a decocker. From the looks of the picture there is no external thumb safety at least not on on the typical strong side (right) of the weapon.

I would like to point out that striker fired weapons do have decockers on them. WaltherP99s for one have them because the one I own has one.

I do not know how many other striker fired guns come with decokers but I can only imagine that there are others.

recoilguy:

To your DAO question, I carry a Kahr CW-9 everyday.......I really like the gun and feel very safe with it. Do you know the trigger pull weight on the BP? I am sure you actually have to pull the trigger to fire the weapon so if you keep your finger off the trigger until you are going to shoot it you will be safe. A holster with an area that is a trigger cover is a safe idea when carrying if you think in a high tension situation you might not be aware. The striker fire weapon is an option many folks choose. I will not go into any of the reasons because that is nothing but fodder for the anti plastic crowd. If you get one I will be very curious as to how it performs and how you like it. Good luck to you.

RCG

BT380:

I would also like to point out that Striker fired guns are neither double action or single action. DA or SA is only something you will find on firearms that have hammers, or so say the gun experts. And I am not talking about they guy at the local gun store, I refer to the people that make hand guns, and the people that write the articles in many magazines that get their info from those people that design those guns.

Not to pick nits, but some of the Taurus striker guns are DA/SA.  My PT145 Mil Pro being one.

Jes:

BT380:

I would also like to point out that Striker fired guns are neither double action or single action. DA or SA is only something you will find on firearms that have hammers, or so say the gun experts. And I am not talking about they guy at the local gun store, I refer to the people that make hand guns, and the people that write the articles in many magazines that get their info from those people that design those guns.

Not to pick nits, but some of the Taurus striker guns are DA/SA.  My PT145 Mil Pro being one.

Isn't the MilPro Single action/Double action or SA/DA.  Isn't the DA only if there is a misfire with the first pull?  That's the way Taurus explained it to me.  'Course, I gave my PT111 to my Brother-in-Law for his carry.  By the way it was always reliable and comfortable, just a bear to tear down.

Bill

R.Ph. 380:

Jes:

BT380:

I would also like to point out that Striker fired guns are neither double action or single action. DA or SA is only something you will find on firearms that have hammers, or so say the gun experts. And I am not talking about they guy at the local gun store, I refer to the people that make hand guns, and the people that write the articles in many magazines that get their info from those people that design those guns.

Not to pick nits, but some of the Taurus striker guns are DA/SA.  My PT145 Mil Pro being one.

Isn't the MilPro Single action/Double action or SA/DA.  Isn't the DA only if there is a misfire with the first pull?  That's the way Taurus explained it to me.  'Course, I gave my PT111 to my Brother-in-Law for his carry.  By the way it was always reliable and comfortable, just a bear to tear down.

Bill

Yep.  No decocker so the first shot is SA, but it has the 1911 style thumb safety.