Bersa TPR9C - Alloy frame Concealed Carry 9mm Pistol
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2 жыл бұрынThe Bersa TPR9C is a very nice, compact, alloy frame 9mm pistol that is well suited for lefties. Ambidextrous Safety, Slide Lock/Release and a reversible magazine release make it a great choice for Left or Right handed folks. This Single or Double action pistol sports a slightly above average trigger with an exceptionally short reset. The metal 3-dot sights are easy to see but are drift adjustable for windage only. The polymer grips are not my favorite but the alloy frame is a nice break from the hum-drum polymer personal protection pistols.
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@johnmcknight8109 Жыл бұрын
I had the money to spend more, but I went with the Bersa Tpr9 after watching several reviews. I bought the compact first and loved it so much I bought the full size too for a matching set. These are top quality pistols! They are budget friendly but in no way are they cheap. I compare them to my Sigs and there is not any practical difference other than the price.
@SmallCaliberArmsReview Жыл бұрын
It's always nice to get a good quality firearm without spending a fortune. That leaves more money for ammo! Thanks for watching!
@WV591 Жыл бұрын
I swore i wasn't going to buy any more guns and started selling few at a major loss and then see all these Bersa TPR 9c reviews and here we go again. yet another gun added to collection.
@SmallCaliberArmsReview Жыл бұрын
I feel your pain! Thanks for watching!
@WV591 9 ай бұрын
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview good gun but heavy trigger.6.5 single action.11.5 double action.
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 9 ай бұрын
You should feel the trigger pull on a Walther PPK .22lr, it close to the 20lb in double action!@@WV591
@antoniotula262 5 ай бұрын
We all go through this cycle. 😂😂😂
@TedSchoenling 2 ай бұрын
you might have a problem...
@drdepena1958 Жыл бұрын
I have the same weapon and I put 2 inch groups at 30 feet constant, 1 inchers at 15 feet, no pods. It has never failed a single round, ever, so I upgraded the sights with a TRUGLO TFX Pro Tritium and Fiber Optic and a Baldr Mini Olight 600 with GL and it's great. This gun has a good weight, super short reset, good solid feel, very accurate and almost no recoil. The best part is that it only costed me 429 dollars. Very well made all metal gun, better than many with bigger names and less expensive. Super reliable. It's been my daily carry for almost 2 years.
@SmallCaliberArmsReview Жыл бұрын
I was pleasantly surprised by this gun. Good shooting and good quality too. Thanks for watching!
@user-jv4ic8rh4d 2 жыл бұрын
I had the predecessor. Bersa thunder 9 ultra compact. Same gun as this just updated look. It was my 1st CCW, carried it nearly 9 years. Many thousands of rounds, never a single malfunction. Extremely dependable gun for carry. I finally made better money, bought SIG's...BC guns shouldn't be plastic!!! To me the bersa thunder 9 is a Sig without the top notch finish work.
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing and thanks for watching too!
@dougclark1191 5 ай бұрын
Same here perfect operation.
@dreigreen6941 2 ай бұрын
New to firearms here. Is it comfortable to carry in your pocket?
@Jeffroh 3 ай бұрын
Ive owned 2 of its predecessor and 2 of the new ones. All were great, all metal, sturdy, reliable and safe.
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 3 ай бұрын
I really like metal guns, they feel so much better than polymer. Thanks for watching!
@frankmeszaros1357 7 ай бұрын
The key lock is what I like about Bersa's. Can't always carry everywhere. Sometimes I have to leave it home in a house with kids, no accidental discharge.
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 7 ай бұрын
There's a lot of makers putting them on their firearms, Taurus has them and my S&W Model 29 has one as well. Thanks for watching!
@austinmcgee8891 5 ай бұрын
taurus stopped putting them in their guns cuz they had issues with them locking up when firing
@frankmeszaros1357 5 ай бұрын
Taurus, manufacturing defect
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 5 ай бұрын
Than would be a bummer!@@frankmeszaros1357
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 5 ай бұрын
Yikes!@@austinmcgee8891
@swhedge71 2 жыл бұрын
Good thorough review Sir! Bersa is one of those budget friendly firearms that most pass over, but those of us who have 'em, really love them! (And I have several). Thank you for taking the time to make this. Really love your content and your channel! Look forward to your next video. Take care Richard.
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 2 жыл бұрын
I'm not a huge fan of the Thunder .380, mostly because it's a direct blowback design. I love the way it fits my hands and the way it looks too. The TPR9 on the other hand nice all the way around. Thanks for the compliment and thanks for watching too!
@frankmeszaros1357 5 ай бұрын
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview the tpr9 is on my shopping list in next 3 months
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 5 ай бұрын
I hope you like it. Thanks for watching!@@frankmeszaros1357
@joshuagibson2520 2 жыл бұрын
Really been enjoying these lower budget reviews Richard. You're covering some products that I haven't been seeing on any other channels.
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 2 жыл бұрын
I try my best plus there a lot more people that can afford them. I wish I could afford the high end stuff, they're very nice. I told my wife there was a Colt SAA at the gun store Saturday for $3600, all she said was "no", lol. It was beautiful but pricey! Thanks for watching Joshua!
@garageguy879 2 жыл бұрын
I've had mine since last year,with the matted stainless slide.It's been my primary carry and I'm very satified with it.I put a Talon rubber grip on it and it made a world of difference.Very accurate handgun.
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 2 жыл бұрын
I like it myself. I'll bet the new grip makes a ton of difference. Thanks for watching!
@alberthechme4001 2 жыл бұрын
Best review on this pistol that I've seen on youtube.
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@AntonioCavicchioni Жыл бұрын
I got a TPR9C and I'm very satisfied with this gun. Thanks, again, for a good, thorough, honest, and sincere review! You were absolutely right in all your comments. I put Talon grip and it works very well.
@SmallCaliberArmsReview Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I really appreciate that!
@patpatterson12 2 жыл бұрын
I really hadn’t planned on subscribing to anotherKZfaq channel, but you hooked me. It just took a scan of some of your prior postings. Sigh. Now I’m going to have to go through ALL of your videos.
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 2 жыл бұрын
I apologize but.......yay! I greatly appreciate it. Just a warning, some of those older videos aren't all that good!
@94twentytwo76 2 жыл бұрын
Nice little pistol! 👍🏻 Excellent review Richard 🍻
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I appreciate that!
@allenjohnson3179 Жыл бұрын
Bought one in 9mm...only been to the range once so far..shoots great...love it.
@SmallCaliberArmsReview Жыл бұрын
Right on!
@ninja393 2 жыл бұрын
I've got the full sized model of this pistol. Very nice gun for the money. The sight cut will fit any Sig sights, definitely a worthwhile upgrade.
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 2 жыл бұрын
Good to know. Thanks for sharing and watching!
@gui-texzan7477 Жыл бұрын
You earned a Sub for having the most badass saloon at your range.✌️
@SmallCaliberArmsReview Жыл бұрын
Lol, Thanks! I really appreciate that!
@kimsmith6974 Жыл бұрын
but you need to dust....
@cuda6872 8 ай бұрын
Talon grips are the perfect fix for the grip texture. I have them on both my TPR9C & Thunder 380CC. Thanks for giving a truly honest and non-biased review. I've seen a few gun snobs give reviews that nit pick trash talked Bersa because they are not Glock, Sig or CZ.
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 8 ай бұрын
I've heard good things about Talon grips. I try my best! Thank you very much for the comment and thanks for watching too!
@scottmorgan1016 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent showing. I have been wanting one to try. I like you are starting to get tired of the plastic fantastic pistols. This is a welcome sight to me. Take care
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Hillbilly. I hope to do a video on the S&W CSX pretty soon, another NON Plastic firearm!
@ShowemRight 2 жыл бұрын
Nice firearm there, and she's a reliable, easy to takedown, and all metal badass. I have also her big brother, BERSA Pro 9 XT, and its a laser pointer as far as accuracy because it comes with fiber optic front with adjustable rear sights by LPA. The BERSA Pro XT comes with 5 made in Italy 17 round magazines. She is my go to firearm at home, and its all because of its accuracy, just point, and shoot, right on target, and I never had not 1 hiccup with any of my BERSA's.
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 2 жыл бұрын
Nice to hear. I really like all metal guns, especially the ones that work well. Thanks for watching!
@brianshuler6951 2 жыл бұрын
The measured double action trigger weight is very important in the evaluation of DAO and DA/SA pistols. It can vary from around 5-7 lb. to an extremely heavy 14 lb. It makes a huge difference in the shootability of the gun.
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 2 жыл бұрын
I agree. Have you ever felt the DA trigger on a .22 Walther PPK? Somewhere close to 20lbs!!!! Thanks for watching!
@edmurray5763 Жыл бұрын
The rounded rifling is for plated bullets. It's call polygonal rifling. I was running the uc40 pro with a full length barrel which had a regular rifled barrel that I used for competition and it was super accurate. After 30k plus rounds it finally wore out. Never one malfunction til it wore out.
@SmallCaliberArmsReview Жыл бұрын
Yes, polygonal rifling was pointed out to me many times so far! Lol. They're machines and after enough use they will wear out, we all will. The only thing you can do it either repair or replace what's wore out. Thanks for watching!
@diegoalconchel1792 2 жыл бұрын
Great review Sr, I am from Agentina. Bersa makes their guns by hand and they create themselves the tools to build them. Yes, you are right, they are failing on quality control by the amount of selling to worldwide. By the way...they are building Bersa AR9 Pistol in the USA. Bersa AR-9. A beauty!, even by the price: $ 600 American dollars. Have a nice day Sir.
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 2 жыл бұрын
I like Bersa firearms. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching too!
@robertspuller6121 2 жыл бұрын
I swear this would make an awesome carry gun
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 2 жыл бұрын
I agree!
@TruckingShooter 2 жыл бұрын
years ago one of my first handguns was one of these in 45acp... though it was sold under the name of "firestorm". Was a nice shooting little gun. Wish I never got rid of it honestly.
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 2 жыл бұрын
It's nice to shoot a metal frame pistol every now and then, there's too many plastic guns nowadays. Look around, maybe you can find another one. Thanks for watching!
@Five-o-i7z 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice and comprehensive review! I am interested in purchasing this firearm and you helped me decide. Well done. I have been hearing positive things about Bersa, particularly this model. Thanks again
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 2 жыл бұрын
My wife has had a Thunder 380 for years and, although it functions just fine, I'm not a big fan of it. But the TPR9c is very nice!
@macriggland6526 Жыл бұрын
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview If you swap the Thunders factory recoil spring out with a 17 lb Walther PP spring (not the PPK) it makes it less snappy. Makes the slide harder to manipulate, but like you said, if you get a dud, it usually hits on the second squeeze. Thunders not a super tactical gun but it’s extremely accurate with the fixed barrel.
@SmallCaliberArmsReview Жыл бұрын
@@macriggland6526 Good to know, thanks. I do like fixed barrels in pistols. Thanks for watching!
@mikewallace119 6 ай бұрын
I just bought one today... They are pretty hard to find... I love that it's all metal and hammer fired... I own a Sig Sauer P938 and CZ 75. I'm not a fan of polymer frames... Can't wait until it comes in. I had to order it.
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 6 ай бұрын
I had to order mine as well. Yeah, there's just something I really like about a metal frame. Thanks for watching!
@katanapr3 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent review! I just checked my two Bersa's the TPR9 and TPR9C and both barrels looked good. Maybe Bersa needs to work harder on quality control. Best thing that Bersa got going on is their trigger, best reset I ever felt. I have been carrying the TPR9C for 11 months now and is super comfortable. Another good thing is that Sig Sauer sights are a perfect fit on these Bersas, I replaced mine as soon as I got them!
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 2 жыл бұрын
Someone else explained to me that the rifling in the barrel is called polygonal or multi-radial which explains why it looked odd to me and I couldn't get a real clear image on the borescope. The finish on the outside of the barrel just looks uneven or splotchy. The finish on the rest of the gun is excellent and the accuracy is great too. Thanks for watching!
@Squib1911 2 жыл бұрын
I am tired of plastic guns too - and I'm in the plastics industry! Looks like some good features for a conceal carry gun.
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 2 жыл бұрын
I miss the days when things were made from metal and wood, I guess that's why I gravitate toward revolvers. Thanks for watching Squib!
@l.a.3887 2 жыл бұрын
Looks like a nice little pistol
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 2 жыл бұрын
Feels like it and shoots like it too. Thanks for watching!
@apfelsnutz 6 ай бұрын
Nice review... Thanks !
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@rogercarrico4975 Жыл бұрын
If anyone is considering this gun. I can testify it is a workhorse of a pistol. I have many hand guns. My Bersa 9mm is just about on top as my favorite to shoot.I have put several thousand rounds through it. Mine is the older version. Ultra compact pro. But other than some aesthetic differences. Essentially the same gun. They are extremely accurate out to about 20 yds. The trigger pull is second, and I mean second to none. At least IMO. 2 negatives are, 1) as stated in the video. The finish. Which doesn't affect the function of the gun at all. 2) Is the weight. Being a all metal gun, It just has to be. It can't compare to my S&W Shield Plus. My EDC .
@SmallCaliberArmsReview Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, it's always nice to hear others opinions about a firearm.
@rickpullins8590 9 ай бұрын
I have the 380 and the full size 9MM THUNDER PRO excellent guns.
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 9 ай бұрын
I agree. Thanks for watching!
@rafaelmendoza1069 Жыл бұрын
Great gun!
@SmallCaliberArmsReview Жыл бұрын
I agree. Thanks for watching!
@anibal134 Жыл бұрын
nice review, I have the full version TPR9, nice gun but big for CC, 17+1 👍👍greetings from Argentina
@SmallCaliberArmsReview Жыл бұрын
Great shooting gun! Thanks for watching and greetings from the USA!
@HipsterTactical 2 жыл бұрын
Glad someone mentioned that the rifling is polygonal. That’s why it appears smooth; it is. Just like H&K barrels. A Bersa TPR/Pro has been on my not so short list for a while now. Just haven’t gotten around to grabbing one.
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 2 жыл бұрын
There was a good while there where I couldn't find one anywhere. Thanks for watching!
@henrysara7716 2 жыл бұрын
Thy for sharing.
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@rbm6184 2 жыл бұрын
My favorite sub compact pistol. The finish on mine is great so I don't know why yours isn't. Hand fitted and no tooling marks. You should know that the barrel is a polygonal rifled barrel so that is why the rifling looks odd. The barrel is a match grade barrel and its very accurate. Sweet trigger. Smooth DA and clean breaking SA with short reset. Thanks for sharing.
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 2 жыл бұрын
It's only the finish on the barrel that's weird, the rest of the gun is great. With the naked eye the tops of the lands seemed almost rounded over. I couldn't pick it up with the borescope. It shoots great and I do like the trigger. Thanks for watching!
@rbm6184 2 жыл бұрын
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview Polygonal rifling (/pəˈlɪɡənəl/ pə-LIG-ə-nəl) is a type of gun barrel rifling where the traditional sharp-edged "lands and grooves" are replaced by less pronounced "hills and valleys", so the barrel bore has a polygonal (usually hexagonal or octagonal) cross-sectional profile. In more modern designs, the Italian firearm manufacturer Sabatti S.P.A. published a press release on September 7, 2017, describing a special type of uncornered polygonal rifling with rounded valleys, dubbed multi-radial rifling.
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 2 жыл бұрын
@@rbm6184 that makes sense now. Thanks for the explanation!
@rbm6184 2 жыл бұрын
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview I prefer traditional rifling with minimal fouling. Polygonal rifling makes barrel production easier for the manufacturer and gives a slight increase in velocity with a tight pressure seal in small diameters but polygonal rifling does not shoot soft lead bullets very well. Traditional rifling cuts the bullet to grab it and stabilize it and spin it while polygonal rifling squeezes the bullet. The squeezing causes the bullet to frequently skip over the hills and deposit excessive lead in streaks. This build up reduces barrel diameter and can cause higher pressures that can blow up a gun. So lead bullets must have a much greater hardness to be shot effectively in polygonal rifling where softer lead causes dangerous build up. Many manufacturers today are moving away from polygonal rifling and back to traditional rifling. If folks stick to jacketed or coated bullets then they don't have to worry about any of that in polygonal bores.
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 2 жыл бұрын
@@rbm6184 The only thing I shoot soft lead in is my Cowboy guns and muzzleloaders, everything else is jacketed, with the exception of 22lr of course.
@AntonioCavicchioni Жыл бұрын
Excellent review!
@SmallCaliberArmsReview Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@AntonioCavicchioni Жыл бұрын
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview Is the finish in yours the matte one? I think they offer three finishes. Thanks!
@SmallCaliberArmsReview Жыл бұрын
Yes it is but it was the only option I had when I bought it.
@AntonioCavicchioni Жыл бұрын
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview Thank you!
@SmallCaliberArmsReview Жыл бұрын
@@AntonioCavicchioni You're welcome.
@chucksshavingchannel3101 2 жыл бұрын
I love my bersa bp 380 cc. It will eat anything. Nice trigger. Wished bersa would make a pocket 380 and a 17hmr semi auto pistol
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 2 жыл бұрын
I have only tried the Thunder 380 and the TPR9 so far, hopefully I'll get to try the others someday. Hmmmmm, a .17hmr pistol would be interesting! Thanks for watching!
@Tammy-un3ql 2 жыл бұрын
Great issue👌👌✔✔
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@lgwappo Ай бұрын
Wondering if a little bore lapping compound would smooth out the barrel some. This will be my next pistol. I've been looking for a DA/SA hammer-fired carry pistol & this is my favorite.
@SmallCaliberArmsReview Ай бұрын
I don't know. I don't know if it really needs it either. Thanks for watching!
@richki.24 2 жыл бұрын
always wanted one of the Bersa TPR pistols ...
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 2 жыл бұрын
They're pretty nice, I especially like that it has an alloy frame. I'm getting tired of polymer pistols. Thanks for watching!
@richki.24 2 жыл бұрын
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview , yeah, I think I might go for an all metal pistol next
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 2 жыл бұрын
@@richki.24 I'll be doing a review of the Smith and Wesson CSX pretty soon!
@richki.24 2 жыл бұрын
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview , sweet
@exionem 7 ай бұрын
Would love a decocker only version.
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 7 ай бұрын
That'd be nice. Thanks for watching!
@ernestobatungbuhay9769 16 күн бұрын
Nice review on this pistol Sir. Will you please give us some ideas where to get a good holster for this pistol. Thank you Sir.
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 16 күн бұрын
Urban Carry makes a nice LockLeather holster for the TPR9C. I'll bet a search for Bersa TPR9C holsters will turn up a few more. Thanks for watching!
@MHendrix 11 ай бұрын
Really well rounded review. Is it possible to have the safety engaged while the hammer is back? I’m guessing not unless the safety/decocker has 3 positions. 🤷🏻♂️
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 11 ай бұрын
Not on this model. The safety is also the de-cocker, so when you flip it up, it releases the hammer. Thanks for the compliment and thanks for watching too!
@MrDefyman Жыл бұрын
The finish isnt great, but i cant complain for that price. The rifling in bersa barrels is polygonal, same as the hk barrels. You will have no trouble with that barrel.
@SmallCaliberArmsReview Жыл бұрын
Oh, I agree with you. This was also my first introduction to polygonal rifling. Thanks for watching!
@joemorganeatmyshortschannel 2 жыл бұрын
that looks like a nice little pistol i dislike mag drop safeties and lockouts but for a metal frame import its a decent pistol to me looks wise
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 2 жыл бұрын
This will fire without a magazine and you don't have to put it on safe to eject the mag. Thanks for watching!
@joemorganeatmyshortschannel 2 жыл бұрын
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview that's what I like about it from video
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 2 жыл бұрын
@@joemorganeatmyshortschannel got ya.
@delmarj9031 5 ай бұрын
My dog can't chew on this pistol 😂
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 5 ай бұрын
That's always a plus! Thanks for watching!
@8626John 2 жыл бұрын
Another nice review, Richard. Interesting little pistol. How does it compare to the Taurus G3?
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 2 жыл бұрын
I think I like it better than the Taurus. The metal frame is a big plus and I really like the trigger too. Thanks for watching!
@andrewbrumagen3479 2 жыл бұрын
I have a 92x and I'm a lefty and I mastered the slide release and I have a PPQ and I have to pick up another Beretta at the store and we live in Ohio and we can carry without a permit soon but I have to go shooting with my px4 before I carry it.
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 2 жыл бұрын
There are benefits to having a CCW permit. Some stores will use it for a background check and if you travel, you can carry in the states that have a reciprocity agreement with Ohio. It's always best to practice and get really familiar with the ones you want to carry. Thanks for watching!
@andrewbrumagen3479 2 жыл бұрын
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview I'm planning on getting the permit if we can visit my girlfriend's sister and they have permits and I want to learn the laws for carrying a firearm. My son has his own but he lives in Washington and they went to ten rounds in a magazine. Like California and all Canada I heard.
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 2 жыл бұрын
@@andrewbrumagen3479 Here's a link to USCCA Reciprocity map, the do a good job of explaining the laws. www.usconcealedcarry.com/resources/ccw_reciprocity_map/
@andrewbrumagen3479 2 жыл бұрын
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview actually I'm planning to join that group.
@winstonsmiths2449 2 ай бұрын
The barrel has polygonal rifling. The grooves have rounded edges, not sharp. I like that they are all metal and have a manual safety/decocker.
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 2 ай бұрын
Someone else noted the polygonal rifling. I do like metal firearms. Thanks for watching!
@daviddryden747 Жыл бұрын
FYI...the barrel does not have traditional rifling. Instead, it has polygonal rifling, which is probably what you're seeing. It allows for a tighter seal and less bullet deformation. This feature is usually only found on high-end manufacturer barrels. Also, you should not shoot lead bullets as it will foul that rifling, only copper jacketed. Otherwise, great presentation. I have about 7 Bersas and love them all. They are truly under rated. Be well.
@SmallCaliberArmsReview Жыл бұрын
Yes, someone had explained that to me. I'm always learning. I don't ever recall seeing lead 9mm rounds, I'm not saying they don't make them, I've just never seen any. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching too!
@rogercarrico4975 Жыл бұрын
Okay saw this comment. Getting ready to write a comment about the polygonal rifling! I have the older version of this gun. Ultra compact pro 9mm. Can't tell you how many rounds I've put through it. They are fantastic pistols. Very accurate. Will hang with any hand gun out to about 20 yds. Almost never a malfunction. I believe I've had a grand total of 2. Lol . I do agree. That the finish is sub par. I just keep mine touched up with the Birchwood Casey stuff.
@SmallCaliberArmsReview Жыл бұрын
@@rogercarrico4975 I learned about polygonal rifling After making the video. Oh well, better late than never! Thanks for watching!
@daviddryden747 Жыл бұрын
@@rogercarrico4975 I, too, have the Thunder9 Ultra Compact Pro. I took it to four days of shooting at Front Sight against 32 other guys with their Glocks, Colts, Kimbers, etc. and it kept up with all of them and better than many of them at 1/3 the cost. I was so impressed that I bought another one just like it! I also have the the new version, TPR9C I think it's called, and for some reason I can't hit the broad side of a barn with it. I'm sure it's just me, but it was really frustrating me. I also have several Thunder 380s and am equally impressed. Very under rated tools.
@jasonanderson2403 Жыл бұрын
Those have polygonal rifling so that's why it's different.
@SmallCaliberArmsReview Жыл бұрын
Yep, someone explained that to me. Thanks for watching!
@chrisf247 Жыл бұрын
Nice review. Do you have anything more common you can do a size comparison to? It looks like this might be a da/sa that's smaller than a Glock 19, which is kind of rare.
@SmallCaliberArmsReview Жыл бұрын
There is a website called HandgunHero that allows you to do a visual comparison between different firearms with both dimensions and visually. Great tool to allow you to see all the differences. The tabletop comparison feature of the site is really cool. I'm not trying to get out of answering your question, I just don't have the Bersa handy at the moment. Thanks for watching!
@williammccaslin8527 2 жыл бұрын
Bersa in So America are known to be duty guns, whether military or police, where function is everthing, especially in Brazil. Its considered a tool, rather than an a fashion accessorie, like alot of us think of them here in the states. But there known to have really decent triggers, an that barrel could be cut with 5r rifling, couldn't see it real good in the pic you showed on my tablet. Price point ? Thx for the vid Richard
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 2 жыл бұрын
I forgot to mention it's police and military presence. I was pretty impressed with the trigger, especially the reset. I paid right at 430, tax, shipping and all for mine. Thanks for watching William!
@timothyorendorff7642 11 ай бұрын
It is polygonal rifling.
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 11 ай бұрын
Yes, someone explained it to me right after posting the video. Thanks for watching!
@WV591 2 ай бұрын
very good solid gun but to me it hasn't inspired trips to the range like my CZ TS2 or Tanfoglio defiant stock master or Tarus PT92 AFS-D. looks like I'll be selling it if i can.most likely at a conciderable loss.
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 2 ай бұрын
I hate to hear that, but maybe you'll find something else. Thanks for watching!
@jalcanites2939 5 ай бұрын
I could not find this in any local store in my area. How is the trigger reach comparing to the Glock 19 gen 5? My hand is on the smaller side.
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 5 ай бұрын
I had to order mine through Gallery of Guns and had it shipped to my local gun store. I couldn't tell you how it compares to a Glock. Check out Handgun Hero, you can compare all sorts of handguns on there. Thanks for watching!
@marcelarmas5817 2 жыл бұрын
I just got mine and it only came with one magazine. I bought online and got it shipped to my ffl i hope they didn't steal the other mag i have always use tje same ffl and necer had an issue
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 2 жыл бұрын
I couldn't say. I know sometimes different distributors offer different packages. Thanks for watching!
@RobertSmith-yd4mv 2 жыл бұрын
Been thinking about ordering one of these. In your opinion, is their a good bit of air on each side of the front sight when lined up, or is their almost none at all? Can't find one around here that I can actually hold and check it out..thanks. I Enjoy your videos a lot ..
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 2 жыл бұрын
You know, I don't recall exactly but, I believe there is a small gap on both sides.
@robertoberman2403 2 жыл бұрын
If you want different sights on it . They take Sig sights
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 2 жыл бұрын
@@robertoberman2403 I have heard that.
@jayclay676 Ай бұрын
I received a full size Bersa it failed totally at 200 rounds received a replacement the two head very different finishes on the barrel, but the part firing pin is work totally failed
@SmallCaliberArmsReview Ай бұрын
I hate to hear that, I hope you get it worked out with them.
@screamingnighthog7155 2 жыл бұрын
I just got my TPR9C a few days ago. Haven't shot it yet or loaded the magazines. Do you have some recommendations for a loading device?
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 2 жыл бұрын
Check with your local gun store and see if they have the Uplula magazine loader. Any type will be better than your fingers, just make sure it fits the magazine. The one I used in the video was purchased on Amazon for a different pistol, but it works.
@jamesbranham2217 2 жыл бұрын
Uplula
@riyalespinosa6796 Жыл бұрын
I think its a polygonal rifling
@SmallCaliberArmsReview Жыл бұрын
You are correct, someone pointed that out to me right after posting the video. Thanks for watching!
@Galensgab 2 жыл бұрын
Love Bersas' but, Magazines are impossible to find.
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 2 жыл бұрын
I'll bet they're a little pricey too.
@michaelhayes7471 2 жыл бұрын
I carried the 380 so long the finish is coming off the slide
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 2 жыл бұрын
In and out of holsters everyday will do it. Thanks for watching!
@acester86 Жыл бұрын
Have you had any luck with holsters for it?
@SmallCaliberArmsReview Жыл бұрын
I hadn't really looked but I did see that Urban Carry has a leather holster listing for it and there are a few of the Nylon "pouch" or generic holsters for the TPr9c available. I did not see a "Kydex" type holster for it but there are a lot of people that make them in home shops all over the place, they just need the firearm to mold it.
@95ZR580 Жыл бұрын
Hey still got this one? I'm looking to find a side by side comparison with a glock 19 or 23. It looks smaller than those, but bigger than a shield. Post up a video if you have a glock or shield for comparison.
@SmallCaliberArmsReview Жыл бұрын
I do still have it and I have a shield too but no Glocks. Check out the website Handgun Hero, it lets you do comparisons of many, many different pistols.
@95ZR580 Жыл бұрын
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview i did check handgunhero. Unfortunately there is no tpr9c option 😕. only the full size.
@JimE6243 2 жыл бұрын
It looks about the size of a Taurus G3C. How does it compare if you have tried the Taurus? JimE
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 2 жыл бұрын
It's pretty close, maybe just a tad smaller than the Taurus. Oh yeah, the G2c, G3 and the GX4. I think the trigger in the Bersa is much better especially the reset. Thanks for watching Jim E.
@JimE6243 2 жыл бұрын
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview 👍
@larrybinetti603 6 ай бұрын
Those mags look like S&W mags , could they be the same?
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 6 ай бұрын
I'm not sure, I may have to take a closer look.
@keithschaedel2951 2 жыл бұрын
If an all metal frame pistol and a polymer frame pistol was thrown against a hard surface, which gun would be most likely to resist being damaged. Keith Schaedel....................7/15/2022.......................................
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 2 жыл бұрын
I'm sure the polymer one would sustain less damage.
@seanycha 9 ай бұрын
Can you change the rubber handle grip? Its just ugly
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 9 ай бұрын
I've never looked into aftermarket grips for it, but I'm sure they exist.
@StudioDaVeed 6 ай бұрын
No more dual mags by Bersa?
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 6 ай бұрын
Not sure what you mean, it came with two magazines. Thanks for watching!
@StudioDaVeed 6 ай бұрын
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview Duh, I see that now...one in the gun one separate.
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 6 ай бұрын
Just for that, you now have to watch that video back to back 10 times! Lol. Just kidding, thanks for watching it at all. @@StudioDaVeed
@phenamenol Жыл бұрын
Why not two keys ? Am thinking if you lock the pistol and Lose the key you are in big trouble .. I know people will say well don’t lose the key but you might get separated from the key through no fault of yours… Nam jamaica
@SmallCaliberArmsReview Жыл бұрын
I couldn't answer that question, but I agree with you. I never use those locks anyway, I like lifesaving devices to be ready to use! Thanks for watching!
@phenamenol Жыл бұрын
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview all the best and keep posting
@paullebon323 3 ай бұрын
He skipped over that short ass reset!
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 3 ай бұрын
You might want to check at about 8:30
@paullebon323 Ай бұрын
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview touché
@edbaranowski1958 Жыл бұрын
Can you run plus p ammo through this gun
@SmallCaliberArmsReview Жыл бұрын
I could not find anything calling out +P ammo specifically, so I would have to say no. Thanks for watching!
@AllThingsLoud_ Жыл бұрын
Yes
@macriggland6526 Жыл бұрын
Plus P from a short barrel is not really delivering the punch of a full size anyways. I would pick the ammo that allows you to take the best follow up shots with a barrel this short. Perhaps even round nosed subsonics. PPU makes a 158 grain that has a bullet length of .740 inches, very long bullet, moving much slower than average (850 FPS) very easy to shoot and will tumble due to length of bullet and slow speed.
@ExceptionalPleb Жыл бұрын
This is the gun that failed to fire on that assassination attempt in Argentina this week I think
@SmallCaliberArmsReview Жыл бұрын
Interesting. I wonder if it was the firearm or the ammo?
@reiuji_utsuho Жыл бұрын
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview It was a .32 Bersa handgun, not this one. And what failed was the shooter, he didn't pull the slide manually beforehand and therefore had no bullet in the chamber.
@emiliogallardo8331 Жыл бұрын
En español por favor
@SmallCaliberArmsReview Жыл бұрын
No hablo español muy bien en absoluto. No es suficiente para hacer un video. Me disculpo.
@DCopp 5 ай бұрын
You load mags incorrectly by hand. Research the proper, easier technique
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 5 ай бұрын
I haven't had any issues in the last 40 years.
@DCopp 5 ай бұрын
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview you sure struggled in this vid
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 5 ай бұрын
It was one of the stiffest magazines I had encountered. I usually prefer to load them by hand because I don't always carry a loading tool with me and it gives me an idea of the spring stiffness. I can then relay that information to the viewer.@@DCopp
@DCopp 5 ай бұрын
@SmallCaliberArmsReview you are using your off hand finger to lower the round and follower, use the incoming round to depress the previous round and slide it back. Easier and way way way more effective
@SmallCaliberArmsReview 5 ай бұрын
I watched the video again and I got curious. I went and dug the pistol out of the safe to see why I did that. I loaded a few rounds in one of the magazines, then I remembered. The magazine does a nosedive as soon as you push down on the front of it, the follower tips to the front very easily. I use my offhand to get it started in the downward motion, then use the round to push it the rest of the way. That's why the loading tool works a lot better with these magazines, it pushes the rounds down closer to the back and doesn't tip the follower as much. When I push the round down, I have it as far rearward as possible, all the way against the lips. @@DCopp
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