Bersa 380 thunder Jam issue

Rizzlecrack · March 20, 2010, 11:46 AM

Hey I had recently purchased one of these for my wife for a conseal carry weapon. We took the gun to the range and every fifth shot in the 7 round mag it would jam. Has anyone had this problem? Is it common? Could it be the the ammo I purchased ( DSM Orange box reloads). Any info will help.

Thanks

AirForceShooter · March 20, 2010, 11:57 AM

What was the nature of the jam?

Nosedive.
Nose up?
failure to chamber?

Bersa's are remarkeably reliable guns.

AFS

spodwo · March 20, 2010, 11:59 AM

Was it cleaned well before shooting?

Did you fire it or only her? If both - did one have more jams than the other?

What was the nature of the "jam"? Next round failing to Feed? Partial spent case extraction? Being more specific would help.

What kind of bullet specfically? FMJ? JHP?

I would suggest cleaning the heck out of it, trying at least two other ammo types and shoot from a pistol rest for plenty of support which would minimize recoil...if you get jams still - it is the pistol probably...

DSM reloads? Never heard of it and can't find it online...

Shoot quality ammo out of a new pistol to see how it really performs...

gmh1013 · March 20, 2010, 12:04 PM

Remington , winchester white box, Feds.....never a problem.....I would guess its your reloads

michael t · March 20, 2010, 08:33 PM

It could be the reloads Many Bersa not happy with them Bersa are known for reliability I would suggest a real goon cleaning to include taking down the mag The gunk they ship them in gets every where. Then shoot some ball ammo not a reload. If still a problem go here and ask the warranty smith

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**JohnKSa** · March 20, 2010, 09:50 PM

Kind of odd that it's always the same round in the magazine that jams. Do you have another magazine that you could try?

Rizzlecrack · March 21, 2010, 09:05 AM

The bullet jams nose up and failure to chamber. I just thought it was strange that is was always on the 5th round.

Thank-you everyones feedback I will try all suggestions

IRONPONY · April 6, 2010, 01:51 PM

I would suggest a good detailed cleaning & maybe try a new magazine also.

March 20, 2010, 11:46 AM	#1
Rizzlecrack Junior Member Join Date: December 27, 2008 Posts: 9	Bersa 380 thunder Jam issue Hey I had recently purchased one of these for my wife for a conseal carry weapon. We took the gun to the range and every fifth shot in the 7 round mag it would jam. Has anyone had this problem? Is it common? Could it be the the ammo I purchased ( DSM Orange box reloads). Any info will help. Thanks

March 20, 2010, 12:04 PM	#4
gmh1013 Member Join Date: September 10, 2009 Location: AZ Posts: 76	I shoot Remington , winchester white box, Feds.....never a problem.....I would guess its your reloads

March 20, 2010, 09:50 PM	#6
JohnKSa Staff Join Date: February 12, 2001 Location: DFW Area Posts: 25,564	Kind of odd that it's always the same round in the magazine that jams. Do you have another magazine that you could try? __________________ Do you know about the TEXAS State Rifle Association?

March 20, 2010, 11:57 AM	#2
AirForceShooter Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2005 Location: Sarasota (sort of) Florida Posts: 1,296	What was the nature of the jam? Nosedive. Nose up? failure to chamber? Bersa's are remarkeably reliable guns. AFS

March 20, 2010, 11:59 AM	#3
spodwo Senior Member Join Date: August 31, 2008 Posts: 839	Was it cleaned well before shooting? Did you fire it or only her? If both - did one have more jams than the other? What was the nature of the "jam"? Next round failing to Feed? Partial spent case extraction? Being more specific would help. What kind of bullet specfically? FMJ? JHP? I would suggest cleaning the heck out of it, trying at least two other ammo types and shoot from a pistol rest for plenty of support which would minimize recoil...if you get jams still - it is the pistol probably... DSM reloads? Never heard of it and can't find it online... Shoot quality ammo out of a new pistol to see how it really performs...

March 20, 2010, 08:33 PM	#5
michael t Senior Member Join Date: May 17, 2004 Location: Out back Ky Posts: 4,044	It could be the reloads Many Bersa not happy with them Bersa are known for reliability I would suggest a real goon cleaning to include taking down the mag The gunk they ship them in gets every where. Then shoot some ball ammo not a reload. If still a problem go here and ask the warranty smith http://bersatalk.com

March 21, 2010, 09:05 AM	#7
Rizzlecrack Junior Member Join Date: December 27, 2008 Posts: 9	The bullet jams nose up and failure to chamber. I just thought it was strange that is was always on the 5th round. Thank-you everyones feedback I will try all suggestions

April 6, 2010, 01:51 PM	#8
IRONPONY Senior Member Join Date: November 24, 2009 Location: houston \ flatonia texas Posts: 224	I would suggest a good detailed cleaning & maybe try a new magazine also.