Now that I've purchased a PPK/S-1, I did a bit of research on 380 guns and read a lot of good things about the Bersa Thunder 380. Saw one at the range today, and I could have sworn it was a PPK - they look almost identical. The specs, however, reveal the PPK/S-1 to be a bit smaller:
Bersa Thunder 380
Length 6.61 inches
Height 4.92 inches
Width 1.34 inches
Barrel length 3.5 inches
Weight 20 ounces
Mag capacity 7
Walther PPK/S-1
Length 6.1 inches
Height 4.3 inches
Width .98 inches
Barrel length 3.3 inches
Weight 22.4 ounces
Mag capacity 7
Has anyone shot both the Bersa Thunder 380 and the PPK/S? Can you comment on how both compare? For $280 new I am tempted to recommend it to a friend of mine who is looking for a small conceal carry weapon in 380 but doesnt want to spend $500 for a new PPK/S-1. Any comments will be appreciated.
Bersa Thunder 380
Length 6.61 inches
Height 4.92 inches
Width 1.34 inches
Barrel length 3.5 inches
Weight 20 ounces
Mag capacity 7
Walther PPK/S-1
Length 6.1 inches
Height 4.3 inches
Width .98 inches
Barrel length 3.3 inches
Weight 22.4 ounces
Mag capacity 7
Has anyone shot both the Bersa Thunder 380 and the PPK/S? Can you comment on how both compare? For $280 new I am tempted to recommend it to a friend of mine who is looking for a small conceal carry weapon in 380 but doesnt want to spend $500 for a new PPK/S-1. Any comments will be appreciated.