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[[Image:BersaSAThunder380.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Bersa SA Thunder 380 - Two Tone - .380 ACP]] | [[Image:BersaSAThunder380.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Bersa SA Thunder 380 - Two Tone - .380 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:BersaThunder380Black.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Bersa Thunder 380 - .380 ACP]] | [[Image:BersaThunder380Black.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Bersa Thunder 380 - .380 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:BersaThunder380Super.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Bersa Thunder 380 Super, 15-shot version of the Bersa Thunder 380 - .380 ACP]] | |||
The '''Bersa Thunder 380''' is an Argentine handgun very similar to the [[Walther PPK]]. It was intended as a weapon for the civilian concealed carry market, particularly in Latin America where the .380 ACP cartridge is frequently the largest handgun round permitted for civilian use. | The '''Bersa Thunder 380''' is an Argentine handgun very similar to the [[Walther PPK]]. It was intended as a weapon for the civilian concealed carry market, particularly in Latin America where the .380 ACP cartridge is frequently the largest handgun round permitted for civilian use. | ||
The Bersa can be differentiated from the [[Walther PPK]] by the slight differences in their hammer design. The Bersa is slightly rounded near the hammmer while the Walther is more angular. The Bersa has a slide release on the left side of the frame which the Walther lacks. It also has a bigger grip area, a key lock safety for the slide, a longer bobtail, and squared trigger guard. Also the Bersa has a different handle than the Walther. | The Bersa can be differentiated from the [[Walther PPK]] by the slight differences in their hammer design. The Bersa is slightly rounded near the hammmer while the Walther is more angular. The Bersa has a slide release on the left side of the frame which the Walther lacks. It also has a bigger grip area, a key lock safety for the slide, a longer bobtail, and squared trigger guard. Also the Bersa has a different handle than the Walther. | ||
In 2000, Bersa introduced a double-stack version of the Thunder 380 called 'Thunder 380 Super' that packs 15 rounds. | |||
==Specifications== | ==Specifications== | ||
1995 - 1998 ('''Super''': 2000 - ???) | |||
* '''Type:''' Pistol | * '''Type:''' Pistol | ||
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* '''Caliber:''' .380 ACP | * '''Caliber:''' .380 ACP | ||
* '''Weight:''' 1.6 lbs (0.73 kg) | * '''Weight:''' 1.6 lbs (0.73 kg) ('''Super''': 1.7 lbs, 0.76 kg) | ||
* '''Length:''' 6.5 in (16.5 cm) | * '''Length:''' 6.5 in (16.5 cm) | ||
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* '''Barrel length:''' 3.5 in (8.9 cm) | * '''Barrel length:''' 3.5 in (8.9 cm) | ||
* '''Capacity:''' 7-shot magazine | * '''Capacity:''' 7-shot magazine ('''Super''': 15-shot) | ||
* '''Fire Modes:''' Semi-Auto (SA/DA) | * '''Fire Modes:''' Semi-Auto (SA/DA) | ||
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'''The Bersa Thunder 380 is used by the following actors in the following movies, television series:''' | '''The Bersa Thunder 380 (Super) is used by the following actors in the following movies, television series:''' | ||
=== Films === | === Films === | ||
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!align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="80"|'''Date''' | !align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="80"|'''Date''' | ||
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| [[U.S. Marshals]] || [[Joe Pantoliano]] || Deputy Marshal Cosmo Renfro || | | [[U.S. Marshals]] || [[Joe Pantoliano]] || Deputy Marshal Cosmo Renfro || || 1998 | ||
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| [[Black Out (2012)]] || [[Edmond Classen]] || Charles|| double-stack Super version || 2012 | |||
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Revision as of 21:58, 17 February 2013
The Bersa Thunder 380 is an Argentine handgun very similar to the Walther PPK. It was intended as a weapon for the civilian concealed carry market, particularly in Latin America where the .380 ACP cartridge is frequently the largest handgun round permitted for civilian use.
The Bersa can be differentiated from the Walther PPK by the slight differences in their hammer design. The Bersa is slightly rounded near the hammmer while the Walther is more angular. The Bersa has a slide release on the left side of the frame which the Walther lacks. It also has a bigger grip area, a key lock safety for the slide, a longer bobtail, and squared trigger guard. Also the Bersa has a different handle than the Walther.
In 2000, Bersa introduced a double-stack version of the Thunder 380 called 'Thunder 380 Super' that packs 15 rounds.
Specifications
1995 - 1998 (Super: 2000 - ???)
- Type: Pistol
- Caliber: .380 ACP
- Weight: 1.6 lbs (0.73 kg) (Super: 1.7 lbs, 0.76 kg)
- Length: 6.5 in (16.5 cm)
- Barrel length: 3.5 in (8.9 cm)
- Capacity: 7-shot magazine (Super: 15-shot)
- Fire Modes: Semi-Auto (SA/DA)
The Bersa Thunder 380 (Super) is used by the following actors in the following movies, television series:
Films
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Marshals | Joe Pantoliano | Deputy Marshal Cosmo Renfro | 1998 | |
| Black Out (2012) | Edmond Classen | Charles | double-stack Super version | 2012 |