Finally got around to taking my new to me Bersa 380 Model 85 to the range today. Could only find 2 boxes of ammo and they were DRT .380 Auto 85 gr HP so I ran those 40 through.
Having never shot a 380 before, to say I was surprised would be an understatement. Not sure what I was expecting but I was totally surprised at the recoil. I'm used to shooting my 1911-45 with 230 grain ammo so I figured the 380 with 85 grain would almost be like going from a 357 to a 22....well..it wasn't quite like that. It has quite a recoil. It actually hurt my trigger finger each time I pulled the trigger so I've got to work on that.
But....the gun ran through those 40 bullets with no problems...I will need to practice with it some but I didn't do too bad my first time shooting it. I do love the double stack 13 round magazine...wish I could find at least one more even if it wasn't a double stack.
I ordered a Tagua holster for it and it should be in sometimes today so I'm excited about that. I've got to find some more ammo and try different brands especially a carry load.
I think I'm going to love it now that I've gotten over the shock of the recoil...I'm used to the recoil on my 45 but just wasn't expecting it on my little 380. LOL.
David
Having never shot a 380 before, to say I was surprised would be an understatement. Not sure what I was expecting but I was totally surprised at the recoil. I'm used to shooting my 1911-45 with 230 grain ammo so I figured the 380 with 85 grain would almost be like going from a 357 to a 22....well..it wasn't quite like that. It has quite a recoil. It actually hurt my trigger finger each time I pulled the trigger so I've got to work on that.
But....the gun ran through those 40 bullets with no problems...I will need to practice with it some but I didn't do too bad my first time shooting it. I do love the double stack 13 round magazine...wish I could find at least one more even if it wasn't a double stack.
I ordered a Tagua holster for it and it should be in sometimes today so I'm excited about that. I've got to find some more ammo and try different brands especially a carry load.
I think I'm going to love it now that I've gotten over the shock of the recoil...I'm used to the recoil on my 45 but just wasn't expecting it on my little 380. LOL.
David