[Huskybiker]

Hello. I just picked up an older (but reallly clean) Mini 45 duo tone. I took it to the range and discovered it has an issue. Randomly it will automatically go into de-cock after it is fired. Also, if you manually rack the slide and let it "slingshot" forward, it will cause the hammer to de-cock itself. Any one have any ideas? Thanks.

 

[Tony1990]

Sorry I can not help out with your problem but I have never even seen a Firestorm Mini 45 or heard of one until I logged on the Bersa Site and viewed the part manual on the Firestorm Mini 45. Its a good looking 45 and it is too bad you are having a problem with it. Have you dissembled it like you would do when you clean it to check if there is something does not look right.
Tony

 

[Gretschguy]

Welcome aboard.
Sorry to hear about it's problem. I would just take it to a gunsmith. It just sounds like a minor tweek is needed. Maybe a spring is weak. Does it do this when you use the slide release or just when you slingshot? I would be afraid of a slamfire although I believe this design would not allow it. But then again, I'm no smitty.
For peace of mind, I always take a used firearm to a smith prior to shooting it. I consider that as part of it's price at purchase. I O.K. the first $50 and ask him to call if going over that. I have only ever bought one firearm new.
Good Luck. Keep us posted.

 

[bersastud]

I would send it in to one of the warrenty centers . They normally don't worry if you the orginal owner or not . Co Gun works in IN. is a good one. Go to Eagle imports for address of the warrenty centers .
You got to pay shipping but they pay return. If you have a good dealer he can use the USPS and send for less than 20 bucks. You have to use UPS or Fed X THEY not govt require over night service.

 

[gbusmech]

I would send it in to one of the warrenty centers . They normally don't worry if you the orginal owner or not . Co Gun works in IN. is a good one. Go to Eagle imports for address of the warrenty centers .
You got to pay shipping but they pay return. If you have a good dealer he can use the USPS and send for less than 20 bucks. You have to use UPS or Fed X THEY not govt require over night service.

Yup, that's a good plan

Welcome to the forum from the Rust Belt USA....

 

[Tony1990]

Hello. I just picked up an older (but reallly clean) Mini 45 duo tone. I took it to the range and discovered it has an issue. Randomly it will automatically go into de-cock after it is fired. Also, if you manually rack the slide and let it "slingshot" forward, it will cause the hammer to de-cock itself. Any one have any ideas? Thanks.

Huskybiker, did you ever get your problem resolved and what caused it???

 

[Huskybiker]

I dropped it off at my local Gander Mountain 2 weeks ago. Talked to the gunsmith last week and he said Bersa is sending him a new hammer and spring. he said it takes a couple weeks because the parts come from the factory. Now if some one would sell me a couple extra mags, I might be good to go.

 

[Huskybiker]

I dropped it off at my local Gander Mountain 2 weeks ago. Talked to the gunsmith last week and he said Bersa is sending him a new hammer and spring. he said it takes a couple weeks because the parts come from the factory. Now if some one would sell me a couple extra mags, I might be good to go.

Mag problem solved (X4). Still waiting on the gun.

 

[Tony1990]

Great. Hopefully you will soon be back at the range again.

 

[bersastud]

Gander Mountain 2 weeks ago. You might be waiting a long time. I suggested you sent it to one of the warrenty centers . I think Gander was dropped couple years ago for poor service.

The Warrenty centers have most of the common pats on hand or can get quicker than Gander. I do hope your pistol is finished soon

 

[Huskybiker]

Well, I'm still waiting. The gunsmith said he's waiting on the parts.

 

[bersastud]

Mag problem solved (X4). Still waiting on the gun.

Never use Gander Mtn for service. They carry no parts . Warrenty centers have many common parts in stock That why their a warrenty center . They have the parts and the knowledge to work on Bersa.