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Jan 1, 2025 · Bersa and/or Mec-gar magazines have always fed 100%, hollow point, FMJ, or even steel case Ammunition. The only 380 that I own the can be marginally better is my (much …
I want to buy one of the new Bersa Thunder pistols in .32 ACP.
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I want to buy one of the new Bersa Thunder pistols in .32 A…
Nov 12, 2024 · The Underwood Xtreme defender ammunition would be a top choice for the caliber but it has the …
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Dec 23, 2024 · I bought a Bersa Thunder 380 Plus for a couple of reasons. First thing was I wanted a subsonic pistol …
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