Bersa Thunder 380 Instruction Manual

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SPARE PARTS:
Model Thunder 380, Thunder 32 and Thunder 22
1.Slide
2.Rear sight
3.Rear sight blade
4.Rear sight spring
5.Rear sight screw
6.Extractor
7.Extractor spring
8.Extractor pin
9.Firing pin
10.Firing pin spring
11.Safety
12.Safety spring
13.Safety stop
14.Slide catch spring
15.Slide catch
16.Barrel pin
17.Ejector
18.Frame
19.Slide stop
20.Slide stop spring
21.Disassembly bar
22.Trigger spring23.Trigger
24.Trigger pin
25.Firing pin stop spring
26.Firing pin stop
27.Grip pin
28.Disconnector...

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SAFETY WARNINGSEar and eye protection: Use ear plugs or earmuff-type protectors to guard you against cumulative,
permanent hearing loss as a result of continuous exposure to shooting noise.
Shooting glasses will guard you against powder, gas, carbon residue, lubricant, metallic particles or
similar debris that may emanate occasionally from any firearm in normal use
Always make sure that anyone near you is also wearing ear and eye protection.
Safety mechanism:
1.Your firearm has an effective,...

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Loading:
1.Be sure the muzzle is pointing in a safe direction when loading the firearm
2.Do not load or unload a firearm in a confined space such as a vehicle or building other than a
well-constructed shooting range. In an enclosed area there is not usually a safe direction in which
to point the firearm, and if accidentally fired, there is a great risk of causing personal injury or
property damage.
3.Clean all oil and grease from the chamber before loading, and be sure nothing is obstructing the...

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a clear, safe, unobstructed path for fire cases to be ejected. And also be sure they will not bounce
off a hard object and hit someone.
5.If your firearm has a mechanical malfunction while shooting, or if powder or gas emanates from it,
or if a cartridge case is bulged or ruptured, or if the sound of the fire is not quite right, DO NOT
CONTINUE SHOOTING. STOP IMMEDIATELY AND UNLOAD THE FIREARM. Then take the
firearm and ammunition to your gunsmith.
6.A loaded cartridge case that becomes jammed in a...

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Semi-automatic pistols:
1.Carrying a semi-automatic pistol with a cartridge in the chamber greatly increases the chances of
accidental firing. Doing so may only be justified in cases of clear and present danger. For in
stance, in cases of self-defense you may have to fire your pistol instantly, however this is not
recommended. The safest way to carry a loaded pistol is to have the chamber empty.
2.If you MUST carry a semi-automatic pistol with a cartridge in the chamber, be sure the hammer is...

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All warranties are void if you use reloaded, “remanufactured”, handloaded, or other
non standard ammunition.
3.Excessive pressure inside the chamber or the barrel may cause severe damage to the firearm
and/or serious injury to the shooter. This may be caused by obstructions in the barrel,
propellant powder overloads, or the use of incorrect, wrongly assembled, dirty, corroded or
damaged cartridges.
4.Stop shooting IMMEDIATELY and check the barrel for obstructions if:
-you have difficulties in...

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-a bullet that is not sealed tightly in its cartridge case. If a cartridge with a loose bullet is
removed from the chamber without being fired, the bullet may remain in the barrel.
Putting another cartridge in the chamber may push the first bullet further into the barrel.
6.If you suspect the bullet is obstructing the barrel, unload the firearm immediately and look
through the bore. Do not simply look inside the chamber as the bullet may be loaded further
down the barrel where it cannot be seen...

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products where they may come into contact with ammunition. Do not overspray. Lubricants,
especially aerosol sprays, may penetrate cartridge primers and cause the ammunition to
misfire. Some lubricants may get inside cartridge cases and prevent powder from igniting. If
only the primer ignites, the bullet may become lodged in the barrel.
Firearm care:
1.When your firearm is delivered it comes in a factory package and has a light coating of protective
grease and oil. Clear all this grease and oil from...

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It is the responsibility of the purchaser to be absolutely certain that any parts ordered from BERSA are of
the correct type and are properly fitted and installed by a competent person. THE IMPROPER
FITTING OF PARTS OR IMPROPER MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT MAY RESULT IN A DANGEROUS
MALFUNCTION, DAMAGE TO THE FIREARM, AND POSSIBLE SEVERE INJURY TO THE SHOOTER
OR TO OTHERS. Therefore, the purchaser and/or installer of parts must accept full responsibility for the
correct adjustment and function of the firearm...

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Returning firearms for service:
1.Federal Licensed dealers may ship handguns via U.S. Mail. The Post Office confiscates hand
guns mailed by private individuals.
2.Under Federal Law, you may return rifles by U.S. Mail. Other firearms may be returned by
common carriers such as United Parcel Services (UPS). State and local gun laws vary greatly.
Consult your local prosecuting attorney about any laws in your area that may restrict shipping
or receiving firearms. Taking all these facts into account, we...