Bersa Thunder 380 .380 ACP Compact DA/SA Pistol, Argentina-Made, Fixed 3.5 in Barrel, 8+1 Capacity
This Bersa Thunder 380 is a compact .380 ACP pistol built in Argentina and imported by R.S.A. Enterprises, Ocean N.J. It features a fixed 3.5 in barrel with a straight blowback, DA/SA action, an aluminum alloy frame, and a comprehensive safety system. It comes with one 8-round single-stack magazine and two IWB holsters.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid shape. There are many surface blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny. The slide shows pitting and finish discoloration.
What’s Included
- 1x 8-round single-stack steel magazine with finger-rest baseplate
- Brown leather IWB holster with metal clip
- Brown suede leather IWB holster with metal clip stamped "COBRA"
The Thunder 380 pairs a fixed barrel with a straight blowback, DA/SA action for a compact carry format in .380 ACP. Capacity is 8+1 with a single-stack magazine, and controls include a left-side slide stop, a checkered round magazine release, and a right-side takedown lever.
The aluminum alloy frame keeps weight down while the black wraparound rubber grips add purchase with finger grooves and molded BERSA logos. A spurred external hammer and a slide-mounted safety/decocker support confident manipulation.
Sighting is straightforward with fixed sights: a front blade with a sighting dot and a low-profile rear notch. The slide includes a full-length serrated top rib to reduce glare, and safety features include a slide-mounted safety/decocker, a magazine disconnect, and a firing pin safety.
This pistol is marked "BERSA S.A., Ramos Mejia, Argentina" and "Made in Argentina," with importer marking "R.S.A. Enterprises, Ocean N.J." Overall length is approximately 6.6 in with an unloaded weight around 20 oz, making it a compact, carry-friendly package.

