Hi Guys,
I'm new to the forum and new to the Bersa brand and in particular the Thunder 380cc.
I got my wife the regular Thunder 380 and I liked it so much I decided to get the 380cc
for myself.
There is no problem field stripping the regular 380, comes apart like a dream.
But, the 380cc is a S.O.B. to take down. I figured with time it would get easier
but it hasen't. The problem is the edge of the hammer block head catches on the top
of the the barrel chamber and frame as you try to pull the slide off of the frame.
The top of the barrel chamber doesn't show any ware but the frame is getting
bright. Also the edge of the fireing pin block is beginning to shine. I have field
stripped the 380cc over 100 times and the take down has gotten a little easier but
I have to wear gloves now, my hands are raw.
The only solution I see is to round the edge of the hammer block head and smooth
it out with a ceramic stone. Anyone have any other ideas? If I send it back for
repairs, will they correct the problem or jus install a new slide?
Thanks for any input you can offer.
I'm new to the forum and new to the Bersa brand and in particular the Thunder 380cc.
I got my wife the regular Thunder 380 and I liked it so much I decided to get the 380cc
for myself.
There is no problem field stripping the regular 380, comes apart like a dream.
But, the 380cc is a S.O.B. to take down. I figured with time it would get easier
but it hasen't. The problem is the edge of the hammer block head catches on the top
of the the barrel chamber and frame as you try to pull the slide off of the frame.
The top of the barrel chamber doesn't show any ware but the frame is getting
bright. Also the edge of the fireing pin block is beginning to shine. I have field
stripped the 380cc over 100 times and the take down has gotten a little easier but
I have to wear gloves now, my hands are raw.
The only solution I see is to round the edge of the hammer block head and smooth
it out with a ceramic stone. Anyone have any other ideas? If I send it back for
repairs, will they correct the problem or jus install a new slide?
Thanks for any input you can offer.