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  1. 03-22-2008, 02:30 PM #1
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    First Gun - Bernardelli Model 80

    Thanks to the screwed up gun laws in the Great State of New York, and in my county (Orange), you have to buy a hand gun before you can process your permit application, and you are not allowed to hold a hand gun before you have a permit. So you have to buy a gun before you are legallly allowed to hold it.

    I just bought my first hand gun - a Bernardelli Model 80 .380. It is about the size I wanted and was fairly priced.

    Does anyone have any opinions or experience with these guns? Since I won't be able to shoot it untill June or July when my permit is processed, I am wondering wether or not I'll be happy with it, or if I'll wind up trading it in once my paperwork is processed.
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  3. 03-23-2008, 12:33 AM #2
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    I had what I believe was the previous model of that series; the model 60. Changes in sights and safety (?), I think, being the only differences.

    It was reliable and fairly accurate, given a rather heavy trigger pull weight. Like most pocket-type defensive pistols, good enough for what it was designed to accomplish.

    Sorry I don't have much in the way of details; I owned that gun a loooong time ago (1981-ish?).

    Parts and spare mags can be found here:
    http://www.e-gunparts.com/products.a...el=2780z80&MC=

    Make sure you're sitting down when you price the spare magazines...
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    Thanks for the reply. I saw extra magazines going for $35ish plus shipping. I guess it could be worse, considering I paid $150 for the gun.

    I'll be happy when I can hold the thing without breaking the law. And if it turns out not to be a good match for me, I imagine I could either trade it in or keep it locked in my safe and the loss wouldn't be too bad.
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