REVIEW: ASG Bersa Thunder 9 Pro (Non-Blowback) Air Pistol
Originally developed by BERSA, as a military/law-enforcement sidearm, the Thunder Pro HC was built to perform under adverse conditions and provide decisive stopping power. The ASG Bersa Thunder 9 Pro semi-automatic 4.5 mm (.177) air pistol is fully licensed by BERSA. It is powered by a 12g CO2 cartridge stored in the grip using the easy-load system and the BB's are put in a removable stick magazine. The Thunder Pro HC is a lightweight, full-sized handgun, with a ergonomic design.
The integrated picatinny rail allows for mounting of lasers or tactical lights. The grip and slide caries authentic BERSA markings and every gun comes with unique serial number. The Bersa Thunder 9 PRO CO2 air pistol will give you the look and feel of the firearm, which makes it ideal for maintaining firearm proficiency without the cost of loaded ammo or the inconvenience of having to go to a range to practice.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
!!AWESOME GUN!!
By Yhbubuybu
!!AWESOME GUN!! I installed a Hogue Handall that fits glocks,perfect fit an LaRue Tactical index clips on rail.The m&p 40 airgun magazines will fit this gun.The Bersa thunder 9 pro is very very accurate an have taken small game with it within 20 yards.VERY STRONG PISTOL.I am going to purchase another one for sure.I have not had one problem an the gun is threaded for a suppressor.I installed pistol grip tape now instead of the hogue grip.The tape is precut for pistols.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
Very satisfied
By J. Tappen
Very nice, very sturdy & shoots very well
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
Five Stars
By james patuto
Its.ok
5 of 7 people found the following review helpful.
Perfect for practicing trigger pull....
By Walter
This thing has enough power to lob a BB through your shirt and into the skin about 1/2 an inch.... Highly recommended!!!
History behind the firearm that inspired the Bersa Thunder 9 Air Pistol
The Thunder 9 PRO was conceived for law enforcement and military service weapons and has been tested under the most adverse conditions showing its accuracy and dependability always. The Thunder 9 is a full size semi-automatic handgun manufactured by Bersa at the Ramos Mejia production plant in Argentina. It is also sold under the name Firestorm or FS 9. The number after the name "Thunder" identify the cartridge fired. They are called the Thunder 9, Thunder 40, and Thunder 45 for the 9mm Luger, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP cartridges, respectively. The Thunder 9 and Thunder 45 Ultra Compact are +P rated. Bersa Thunder full size pistols have won several IPSC matches and are always very competitive either with the official Team Bersa or in the hands of private shooters.
Design and Developement
This handgun is an evolution of the Model 90, the first full size 9mm Luger pistol made by the Argentine company and introduced in 1989. In 1994, when the entire Bersa pistol production line was renamed "Thunder", the Model 90 was modified with better functionalities and placement of the fire control group, match barrel, improved sights, better ergonomics, lighter weight and increased magazine capacity. It then became the full size offering of the Thunder model range.
In comparison the SIG Sauer P226, TZ 99 (CZ 99), Walther P88, Bersa Thunder 9The Thunder 9 shares little in common with the other handguns in the company's product line. While the smaller Thunders are a blow-back pistols similar to the Walther PPK, the Thunder 9 is a full-size, short-recoil handgun to handle the greater pressure of the 9mm Parabellum cartridge. The gun bears some resemblance to the Walther P88 pistol, although the internal design is a modified version (double action) of the Beretta M 1951.
Safety: The pistol features ambidextrous safety, a decocker activated by the safety lever, emphasized sights, combat trigger guard, an integrated accessory mounting groove in the frame (added after the year 2000, in the Pro, for Professional, version), firing pin block; the pistol will not fire unless the trigger is squeezed all the way back protecting from accidental falling.
Operation: The slide and barrel are high strength steel and the frame is aluminum alloy. Available finishes are black matte, nickel, and a two-tone with a nickel finished slide and satin black frame. All the available finishing styles are non-reflective. The polymer grips are integrated "wraparound" style. The trigger is double-action for the first shot, single-action thereafter. The magazine is double stack and the slide remains open after the last round is fired. The magazine release button can be reversed for left-handed shooters and it has a "round in the chamber" indicator. It is one of the easiest, if not the easiest, semi-automatic handgun to field strip for cleaning.
Compact Versions: The Compact versions of the Bersa Thunder full size handguns were introduced at the end of the 1990s. Initially the name was "Mini Thunder" later changed to "Thunder Ultra Compact". Available chamberings are 9 mm Parabellum, .40 S&W and .45 ACP. The .45 version is not available in a full size. Barrel length is reduced to 3.25 inches (3.6 for the .45 ACP caliber).
The Thunder Ultra Compact features a security key to activate a security locking system located on the left side of the frame under the take down lever, in the locked position the hammer cannot be cocked, the trigger won't work in double action, the slide won't cycle and the gun cannot be disassembled. Each pistol has an individual key.