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I own two UC-9's (I liked the first gun so much I got a second one) and a full size Thunder 9. The first UC-9 is almost 4 years old, has several thousand rounds through it and has never had a single problem of any kind. I used it the last time I qualified for my CC license, scored 248 out of 250 and plan to use it again when I renew my license next year. My second UC-9 is about a year old with just over 200 rds through it. So far, it's performed just like it's older brother and I expect it will continue to do so. As for the full size 9, I've owned it for almost three years, I like it and it's as reliable as the compacts. However, after owning a full size and compact Bersa 9mm, I'd recommend the UC. It's smaller, easier to carry and conceal and still holds 13+1 rds of ammo. For me, it simply a better overall package.
FYI, a company called Eagle Imports is the importer of Bersa firearms into the US as well as being the owner of the Firestorm brand name. Bersa S.A. is a stand alone company that builds it's own guns in Argentina. OTOH, Firestorm doesn't actually make any of the guns sold under it's brand name. It's really a gun "company" in name only that imports several different makes, models and caliber of pistol (and a revolver) from a number of gun makers. Bersa is just one of those suppliers and EI sells them under it's Firestorm brand name with the other makes/models. The only noticable difference between any Firestorm pistol made by Bersa and an actual Bersa of the same caliber/model is the shape of the trigger guard. A Bersa gun has a tactical, curved trigger guard while all Firestorm trigger guards are the more traditional rounded design. FYI, all parts between Bersa/Firestorm guns of the same design and caliber are interchangable.
One more thing... don't confuse the bigger caliber Bersa guns (9mm and larger) with their 380 pistols. They are totally different in design. The 380 and smaller caliber Bersa's are fixed barrel, blowback pistols that are simply updated Walther PPK's. OTOH, the bigger caliber guns are based on Walther's P88 (think SIG if you aren't familiar with the P88).
As I told someone not long ago, I have a dozen different 9mm pistols from full size Rugers to Kel Tec's PF-9. If I could only own one 9mm for all situations, it would be my UC-9.
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FYI, a company called Eagle Imports is the importer of Bersa firearms into the US as well as being the owner of the Firestorm brand name. Bersa S.A. is a stand alone company that builds it's own guns in Argentina. OTOH, Firestorm doesn't actually make any of the guns sold under it's brand name. It's really a gun "company" in name only that imports several different makes, models and caliber of pistol (and a revolver) from a number of gun makers. Bersa is just one of those suppliers and EI sells them under it's Firestorm brand name with the other makes/models. The only noticable difference between any Firestorm pistol made by Bersa and an actual Bersa of the same caliber/model is the shape of the trigger guard. A Bersa gun has a tactical, curved trigger guard while all Firestorm trigger guards are the more traditional rounded design. FYI, all parts between Bersa/Firestorm guns of the same design and caliber are interchangable.
One more thing... don't confuse the bigger caliber Bersa guns (9mm and larger) with their 380 pistols. They are totally different in design. The 380 and smaller caliber Bersa's are fixed barrel, blowback pistols that are simply updated Walther PPK's. OTOH, the bigger caliber guns are based on Walther's P88 (think SIG if you aren't familiar with the P88).
As I told someone not long ago, I have a dozen different 9mm pistols from full size Rugers to Kel Tec's PF-9. If I could only own one 9mm for all situations, it would be my UC-9.
I"m still nuts about my UC9... primary reason for purchase was ambidextrous controls, slide release and safety... I shoot left..
but what a great, smooth, straight shooting, dependable gun this is.. I prefer carrying it with one in the chamber and the safety on and hammer down.. that way I know when I pull it, all I have to do is flip down the safety with my thumb and pull the first round double action, no need to rack..
I looked at Glocks but I'm spooked by striker guns with scissor trigger safety.. too easy to pull that trigger accidentally when it's cocked, and when it isn't then you HAVE to cock it to use it..
)Not to mention the GLock 26 my wife got is twice the price of my UC9 and holds fewer rounds.. she likes it but says she'd never carry it, too bulky for her.. she's hooked on her little smith 317 .22 revolver and her Bersa Firestorm .22... shoulder surgeries, she doesn't appreciate flinching from recoil..
I'd recommend UC9 for anyone who can handle 9mm... super low price, all steel, smooth, strong, no FTF or FTE after the first day for me (floppy wristed one in the second mag).. and I use odd lots of ammo, it eats all of 'em.. Am. Eagle, MFS Hungarian, Rem, Winch, Sellier and Bellot, and anything cheap.. it's failure proof as much as any gun can be..
If you have not yet read JayPees reviews try to find time. They are nice.
Also you will have to have a membership at the other sight to get in and see them.
Just in case you have not seen any good pictures of the Bersa HC 9mmPro. Here is one you might like.
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