Bersa 9mm Instruction Manual

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SAFETY WARNINGS AND
INSTRUCTION HANDBOOK
DOUBLE ACTION AUTOLOADING PISTOLS
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM 

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INDEXSome basic firearm safety rules ...........................................................................................................5
Model MiniThunder 9 and MiniThunder 40 • Technical data .................................................................6
Model MiniThunder 45 Ultra Compact • Technical data .......................................................................8
Spare Parts • Model Bersa...

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SOME BASIC FIREARM SAFETY RULES
1.Always treat every firearm as if it were loaded.
2.Always be sure the barrel is clear of any obstruction.
3.Always store firearms and ammunition separately, locked if possible, and out of reach of children
and others unfamiliar with firearms.
4.Always be sure of your backstop, target, what is beyond it and the safety of any bystander before
shooting.
5.Always wear adequate eye and ear protection when shooting.
6.Always use clean, dry, factory-manufactured ammunition...

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TECHNICAL DATA
Model MiniThunder 9
Caliber:9 x 19 mm
Operation:Semiautomatic
Locking system:Link-free design
Action:Single and double action
Overall length:6.53 inches
Width:1.46 inches
Height:4.76 inches
 Weight:23 ounces
Barrel length:3.25 inches
Rifling:R.H., 6 grooves (pitch 10 inches)
Magazine capacity:10 + 1
Safety features:- Manual safety breaking the connection between
trigger and sear.
- Automatic firing pin safety.
- Hammer decocking safety
Finish:Matte blue / nickel / duotone
Rear...

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TECHNICAL DATA
Model MiniThunder 45 Ultra Compact
Caliber:.45 ACP
Operation:Semiautomatic
Locking system:Link-free design
Action:Single and double action
Overall length:6.81 inches
Width:1.46 inches
Height:5.08 inches
 Weight:27 ounces
Barrel length:3.6 inches
Rifling:R.H., 6 grooves (pitch 16 inches)
Magazine capacity:7 + 1
Safety features:- Manual safety breaking the connection between
trigger and sear.
- Automatic firing pin safety.
- Hammer decocking safety
Finish:Matte blue / nickel / duotone
Rear...

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SPARE PARTS:
Model
1.Slide
2.Barrel
3.Guide rod, recoil spring
4.Recoil Spring set
5.Firing pin
6.Firing pin spring
7.Automatic firing pin safety
8.Automatic firing pin safety spring
9.Extractor
10.Extractor pin
11.External extractor spring
15.Internal extractor spring
16.Frame
17.Barrel cam
18.Barrel cam bushing
19.Slide catch (left)
20.Slide catch (right)
21.Slide catch spring
22.Disassembly bar
23.Disassembly bar stop
24.Disassembly bar spring
25.Ejector
26.Hammer stop
27.Safety bar (right)28.Safety...

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HOW TO USE YOUR FIREARMRemove the magazine from the pistol by depressing the magazine release button (Fig. 1).
Loading the magazine:
Hold the magazine with one hand, and with the other push down the feeder platform or the round already
in the magazine and carefully slide the new cartridge completely back under the lips. Repeat this proce-
dure until the magazine is fully loaded.
Damaged or bent magazine lips may cause malfunctions. Do not use force.
Loading the cartridge chamber:
Before loading, be...