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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
Bersa Thunder 380
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · POST-COLD WAR
98
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
90
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General2MOD.2
- First Production Year1995
- Weight (Empty)0.567 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
- Cartridge.380 ACP (9×17mm Browning Short)
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length17 mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire ModesSemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity10
- Trigger TypeDouble-action/single-action
- Safety TypeManual safety and decocker
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Muzzle Velocity320 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights2MOD.2
- Barrel Length89.916 mm
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction3MOD.3
- Overall Length167.894 mm
- Receiver MaterialAluminum alloy
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
⬢Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1995
- Variants2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1995Production started
31
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A type of firearm action where the breech is not locked and the cartridge case expands to seal the breech, using case expansion and pressure to retain gases.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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