Guess What Followed Me Home From the Range Today

BigMikey76 · January 12, 2019, 04:50 PM

Met my shooting buddy at the range today. It was pretty busy, and while we were waiting, we did the obligatory tour of the used case. While I was looking at a couple shotguns, he headed over to the handguns. After a few minutes, he called out "Hey, isnt this the gun you were talking about the other day?" I went over, and, sure enough, there was a used Bersa Thunder CC with a tag that said $150. I only had $100 on me, so my buddy offered to cover the rest in exchange for a couple boxes of 9mm and a promise to take him and his wife out on a double date. The sales person threw in a couple of gift cards for 30 minutes of free range time each, which I gave to my buddy, as well.

Long story short, I have a new (to me) Thunder CC, and a warm feeling in my heart.

Now I just have to explain to my wife why there is a new gun in the safe

jar · January 12, 2019, 05:06 PM

Sounds great. Did you shoot it while at the range?

BigMikey76 · January 12, 2019, 05:14 PM

I sure did. I only had 20 rounds of .380 with me, and I didn't want to pay range prices for more (about 25% more than at my LGS), so I only ran 2 mags through. It ran perfectly, and grouped nicely. With a couple more boxes through it, I am certain this little Argentinian gem will become a regular carry option for me.

GarandTd · January 12, 2019, 06:31 PM

That's why my wife doesn't have keys to the safe.

She keeps a close eye on the bank account, though.

tarhealcracker · January 12, 2019, 06:36 PM

You did good. I guarantee-------.

pwc · January 12, 2019, 09:12 PM

"Honey, I found a pistol for your CCW, light, lo recoil, and fun to shoot".

MoMan · January 12, 2019, 09:42 PM

That Bersa T380 should serve ya quite well. Ask me how I know!!??

Cosmodragoon · January 13, 2019, 06:41 AM

That's awesome. You got the gun you wanted and a little extra time to shoot it. Your buddy got a few boxes of ammo and a free date for him and the wife. When you explain it to your wife, be sure to feature the date she is getting out it.

**Spats McGee** · January 13, 2019, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Cosmodragoon

That's awesome. You got the gun you wanted and a little extra time to shoot it. Your buddy got a few boxes of ammo and a free date for him and the wife. When you explain it to your wife, be sure to feature the date she is getting out it.

Smart man here. Very, very smart. Maybe the smartest. . . .

Seriously, OP, congratulations! Sounds like a great round of horsetrading. Everybody got something they wanted.

Dubar · January 13, 2019, 07:17 AM

Good deal!!! I recently bought my 1st Bersa T380 (Combat) and really enjoy shooting it, although I paid a bit more than you, good find!

Auto5 · January 13, 2019, 09:00 AM

I just heard that you were taking your wife on a date and bought her a new gun. I don't see a problem.

tallball · January 13, 2019, 01:30 PM

Nice price! I've heard that those are very nice pistols.

January 12, 2019, 04:50 PM	#1
BigMikey76 Senior Member Join Date: December 3, 2011 Location: Bellevue, NE Posts: 981	Guess What Followed Me Home From the Range Today Met my shooting buddy at the range today. It was pretty busy, and while we were waiting, we did the obligatory tour of the used case. While I was looking at a couple shotguns, he headed over to the handguns. After a few minutes, he called out "Hey, isnt this the gun you were talking about the other day?" I went over, and, sure enough, there was a used Bersa Thunder CC with a tag that said $150. I only had $100 on me, so my buddy offered to cover the rest in exchange for a couple boxes of 9mm and a promise to take him and his wife out on a double date. The sales person threw in a couple of gift cards for 30 minutes of free range time each, which I gave to my buddy, as well. Long story short, I have a new (to me) Thunder CC, and a warm feeling in my heart. Now I just have to explain to my wife why there is a new gun in the safe __________________ Some people are like Slinkies - not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

January 12, 2019, 05:06 PM	#2
jar Senior Member Join Date: March 8, 2001 Location: Deep South Texas Posts: 1,669	Sounds great. Did you shoot it while at the range? __________________ To be vintage it's gotta be older than me!

January 12, 2019, 05:14 PM	#3
BigMikey76 Senior Member Join Date: December 3, 2011 Location: Bellevue, NE Posts: 981	I sure did. I only had 20 rounds of .380 with me, and I didn't want to pay range prices for more (about 25% more than at my LGS), so I only ran 2 mags through. It ran perfectly, and grouped nicely. With a couple more boxes through it, I am certain this little Argentinian gem will become a regular carry option for me. __________________ Some people are like Slinkies - not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

January 12, 2019, 06:31 PM	#4
GarandTd Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2016 Location: Rural PA Posts: 1,639	That's why my wife doesn't have keys to the safe. She keeps a close eye on the bank account, though. __________________ 22lr, 20 gauge, 8mm Mauser, 35 Remington, 30-06, 5.56x45/223, 9mm, 380acp

January 12, 2019, 09:42 PM	#7
MoMan Member Join Date: June 25, 2016 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 30	That Bersa T380 should serve ya quite well. Ask me how I know!!?? __________________ MO Member: NRA/Kentucky Regulators Gun Club/LaSalle Sportsmen's Club

January 12, 2019, 06:36 PM	#5
tarhealcracker Member Join Date: July 8, 2018 Posts: 59	You did good. I guarantee-------.

January 12, 2019, 09:12 PM	#6
pwc Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2018 Location: AZ Posts: 236	"Honey, I found a pistol for your CCW, light, lo recoil, and fun to shoot".

January 13, 2019, 06:41 AM	#8
Cosmodragoon Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2013 Location: Northeastern US Posts: 1,869	That's awesome. You got the gun you wanted and a little extra time to shoot it. Your buddy got a few boxes of ammo and a free date for him and the wife. When you explain it to your wife, be sure to feature the date she is getting out it.

January 13, 2019, 07:17 AM	#10
Dubar Member Join Date: November 29, 2018 Posts: 16	Good deal!!! I recently bought my 1st Bersa T380 (Combat) and really enjoy shooting it, although I paid a bit more than you, good find!

January 13, 2019, 09:00 AM	#11
Auto5 Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2013 Location: Chicago suburbs Posts: 662	I just heard that you were taking your wife on a date and bought her a new gun. I don't see a problem. __________________ At the young age of five, a bear told me that I was the only person who could prevent forest fires. Why I was chosen, I'll never know.

January 13, 2019, 01:30 PM	#12
tallball Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2014 Posts: 2,444	Nice price! I've heard that those are very nice pistols.