Bersa.380
Regular Member
As you can tell from my screen-name I carry a Bersa .380 as well as a Beretta PX4-Storm.
I carry the .380 in the summer as it's easier to conceal under a t-shirt .. .. .. ANYWAY ! I thought I'd try some Buffalo Bore ammo in it, they state they push a 90 grain JHP to 1200FPS and close to 300 Ft.Lbs. of smack. After shooting about 40 rounds through it my Bersa started acting up, I found out two things:
1.) The recoil from them would bounce the transfer bar spring out of position.
2.) It also bent a little arm on the transfer bar that releases the hammer.
Hence, I replaced the transfer bar ($6.00 from Bersa USA) and had the chamber and slide inspected.
No "Hot Loads" for me any more !
I carry the .380 in the summer as it's easier to conceal under a t-shirt .. .. .. ANYWAY ! I thought I'd try some Buffalo Bore ammo in it, they state they push a 90 grain JHP to 1200FPS and close to 300 Ft.Lbs. of smack. After shooting about 40 rounds through it my Bersa started acting up, I found out two things:
1.) The recoil from them would bounce the transfer bar spring out of position.
2.) It also bent a little arm on the transfer bar that releases the hammer.
Hence, I replaced the transfer bar ($6.00 from Bersa USA) and had the chamber and slide inspected.
No "Hot Loads" for me any more !