Hey dwsonar:
Congrats on your new Bersa UC9 - mine shoots everything it's fed, since new out of the box, with no glitches or hiccups.
Indeed the weight of it is comparatively more than most 9mm handguns, while I am 'old school' about plastic etceteras, though certainly there's some good hi tech stuff out there that weighs less.
On the other hand, for the price, you have an inordinately high quality firearm - as all Bersas prove to be, that I know of, and I've read a lot about 'em as well as owning two .380s for BUGs.
Suggest you consider 9mm Federal HST jhp 147 gr for carry.
Stay safe and enjoy.
Best regards
- Max