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Is My Brand New Bersa Thunder Bad?

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#1 ·
I just bought this Bersa Thunder .380 brand new. I bought it home. Loaded it with some A Zoom snap caps to check basic operation and I noticed about a 1/32" gap at the back of the ejector port and I can even see the snap cap chambered "In battery" (see attached photos). Is this condition normal or should I send it back to Bersa before my first trip to the range. Please advise. Thanks
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a). Rack slide back into fully open position.
b). Eject magazine and load with snap caps.
c). Insert loaded magazine fully into gun.
d). Release slide lock to chamber round.



 
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#8 ·
Its the case rim that is showing. Thickest portion of the case. As already stated it so you can at a glance know if a round is chambered. We all can have a brain fart and forget if a weapon is in battery or not. Be happy its not one of the new Rugers with their stupid flag that pops up when a round is chambered.
I know nothing about Bersas, Tell us what you think after your range trip. Back in the '90s I just ignored then as just another no-name gun. They seem to have become mainstream.
 
#12 ·
It is called a loaded chamber indicator and in some states it has to be there or the weapon is illegal. To my way of thinking the little guns are one of the most under rated guns out there. Nice little carry weapon for the ladies also some guys carry the .380's. If it iwas all I had I certainly would carry it.
 
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