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| New Gun; Bersa UC .45acp | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Mar 25 2009, 06:24 PM (473 Views) | |
| Frank_W | Mar 25 2009, 06:24 PM Post #1 |
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My new Bersa "Thunder" ultra-compact .45acp. This is going to be my concealed carry weapon. It's a little more contoured than the Glock, so it's a bit more comfortable to wear, and a little easier to conceal. I've got a FOBUS paddle holster for it. ![]() It's Argentinian made, and Bersa is the firearm carried all over South America by policia and various militaries. It fires really nice. The recoil is more akin to a Ruger .38 that I used to have, and the quality of the components is comparable with that of Walther. ![]() Field-stripped for cleaning:
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| Horace | Mar 25 2009, 06:30 PM Post #2 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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How does one get a concealed carry permit, is it hard? Does it differ by state? Are they available in all states / most states / only a few states? Pardon my lack of googling! |
| As a good person, I implore you to do as I, a good person, do. Be good. Do NOT be bad. If you see bad, end bad. End it in yourself, and end it in others. By any means necessary, the good must conquer the bad. Good people know this. Do you know this? Are you good? | |
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| Frank_W | Mar 25 2009, 06:34 PM Post #3 |
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It varies by state. For instance, I've heard that in New Jersey, it's virtually impossible to get a license to carry. In some states like Alabama, there is no licensing or permit requirement. Buy the gun, strap it on, and away you go. Here in Tennessee, I had to attend a four-hour class at the end of which, was a written test. Then I had to spend four hours at the range, qualifying. (Truth be told, we knocked the range out in about an hour, and then did the class, took the test, and voila: We were done in a total of 5 hours.) The class cost me $90. From there, I took the class certificate to the DMV where I filled out an application, got my picture taken, paid $115, and from there, they gave me a serial number and a phone number to call. At that point, I had to call and give my social security number and the code number on the application. They told me where to go to get fingerprinted. I had to get all ten of my fingerprints scanned. The background check has started, and providing they turn up nothing, (which of course, they won't), I should have my permit by... May, I think. |
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Anatomy Prof: "The human body has about 20 sq. meters of skin." Me: "Man, that's a lot of lampshades!" | |
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| JBryan | Mar 25 2009, 06:39 PM Post #4 |
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Looks nice. Looks like it has a 3" barrel. Consider lighter ammo. The 230 grain tends to foul up my piece. The lighter ammo still has the stopping power with the higher muzzle velocity of a 3" barrel. Hydra-shoks can be gotten in 185 or 200 grain as well. The lighter ammo works like a charm. |
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"Any man who would make an X rated movie should be forced to take his daughter to see it". - John Wayne There is a line we cross when we go from "I will believe it when I see it" to "I will see it when I believe it". Henry II: I marvel at you after all these years. Still like a democratic drawbridge: going down for everybody. Eleanor: At my age there's not much traffic anymore. From The Lion in Winter. | |
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| Frank_W | Mar 25 2009, 06:41 PM Post #5 |
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I may do that. So far, after 200 rounds through it, it hasn't missed a lick, but if the lighter ammo will do it, so much the better. And yeah... When I load it for actually carrying it, Hydra-shoks all the way.
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| Horace | Mar 25 2009, 06:42 PM Post #6 |
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Interesting, thanks Frank! I wonder how many people I walk past on the street are carrying. (I mean other than in Oakland, where everybody does.) |
| As a good person, I implore you to do as I, a good person, do. Be good. Do NOT be bad. If you see bad, end bad. End it in yourself, and end it in others. By any means necessary, the good must conquer the bad. Good people know this. Do you know this? Are you good? | |
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| Frank_W | Mar 25 2009, 06:45 PM Post #7 |
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You know, most people that are carrying, (unless it's an open-carry state), you'd never know it. Here in TN, I could carry it in the open. I doubt if I ever will. I'm not going to alter my whole wardrobe to conceal my weapon. If someone knows what they're looking for, they'll know I'm packin. I think the average person is pretty oblivious, and most people, even if they think they see the outline of something, will assume that it's a cell phone, or something. People tend not to see what they don't want to see. |
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Anatomy Prof: "The human body has about 20 sq. meters of skin." Me: "Man, that's a lot of lampshades!" | |
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| JBryan | Mar 25 2009, 06:49 PM Post #8 |
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I can do 200 rounds without a problem even with 230 grain ammo but it seems the accuracy drops off if I force many 230 grain rounds through quickly. Maybe the the Bursa doesn't have that problem, I don't know, but mine does. Of course, I should hope I never have to fire that many rounds quickly. |
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"Any man who would make an X rated movie should be forced to take his daughter to see it". - John Wayne There is a line we cross when we go from "I will believe it when I see it" to "I will see it when I believe it". Henry II: I marvel at you after all these years. Still like a democratic drawbridge: going down for everybody. Eleanor: At my age there's not much traffic anymore. From The Lion in Winter. | |
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| Frank_W | Mar 25 2009, 06:51 PM Post #9 |
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Well, I am needing more practice. For whatever reason, I'm firing low and to the left. On a human silhouette, I'm shootin' the nuts offa' 'em! ![]() I need to adjust my trigger pull. I'm used to firing a rifle, and a handgun is a bit different. (But this is at 25-yards out.) |
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Anatomy Prof: "The human body has about 20 sq. meters of skin." Me: "Man, that's a lot of lampshades!" | |
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| Mark | Mar 25 2009, 08:52 PM Post #10 |
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Nice piece Frank! [RANT] The people's republic of Wisconsin is denying me my 2nd amendment right to bear arms! [/RANT]Socialist bastards! wait, that was a rant too. Oh well, screw em! |
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| Frank_W | Mar 26 2009, 04:11 AM Post #11 |
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Thanks, Mark! ![]() The argument can be made that the government and law enforcement isn't allowed to infringe on a person's right to open carry. However, that's a pretty thin argument. Technically correct, I suppose...
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| JBryan | Mar 26 2009, 04:16 AM Post #12 |
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It was not uncommon to see people openly carrying guns in my home town when I was growing up. There were even some kids in school who lived on a ranch who carried them. |
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"Any man who would make an X rated movie should be forced to take his daughter to see it". - John Wayne There is a line we cross when we go from "I will believe it when I see it" to "I will see it when I believe it". Henry II: I marvel at you after all these years. Still like a democratic drawbridge: going down for everybody. Eleanor: At my age there's not much traffic anymore. From The Lion in Winter. | |
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| Frank_W | Mar 26 2009, 04:24 AM Post #13 |
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Yep. Where I grew up, too. The community was mostly agricultural and ranching, and lots of people openly carried them in an a holster, just like they did in the Old West. |
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Anatomy Prof: "The human body has about 20 sq. meters of skin." Me: "Man, that's a lot of lampshades!" | |
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| JBryan | Mar 26 2009, 04:40 AM Post #14 |
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They were also for sale in the local drug store right next to the Polaroid cameras. |
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"Any man who would make an X rated movie should be forced to take his daughter to see it". - John Wayne There is a line we cross when we go from "I will believe it when I see it" to "I will see it when I believe it". Henry II: I marvel at you after all these years. Still like a democratic drawbridge: going down for everybody. Eleanor: At my age there's not much traffic anymore. From The Lion in Winter. | |
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| George K | Mar 26 2009, 04:48 AM Post #15 |
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From a blog: The Third Best Thing A Man Can Hear His Wife Say: “You know, we should buy a gun.” |
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A guide to GKSR: Click "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08 Nothing is as effective as homeopathy. I'd rather listen to an hour of Abba than an hour of The Beatles. - Klaus, 4/29/18 | |
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| JBryan | Mar 26 2009, 04:50 AM Post #16 |
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My wife has no problems with guns but then she has had training on fully automatic weapons. It's a Chinese thing. |
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"Any man who would make an X rated movie should be forced to take his daughter to see it". - John Wayne There is a line we cross when we go from "I will believe it when I see it" to "I will see it when I believe it". Henry II: I marvel at you after all these years. Still like a democratic drawbridge: going down for everybody. Eleanor: At my age there's not much traffic anymore. From The Lion in Winter. | |
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| Frank_W | Mar 26 2009, 05:24 AM Post #17 |
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I already convinced my wife that we needed a dog. I'd say I've pushed my luck far enough.
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Anatomy Prof: "The human body has about 20 sq. meters of skin." Me: "Man, that's a lot of lampshades!" | |
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| brenda | Mar 26 2009, 05:57 AM Post #18 |
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It might be that she's letting you *think* you convinced her that you needed a dog.
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“Weeds are flowers, too, once you get to know them.” ~A.A. Milne | |
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| Frank_W | Mar 26 2009, 05:58 AM Post #19 |
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She hated dogs and was scared of them. Now she's in love with The Bear, and he loves her, too. It's really cute, and fun to see how she's turned 180 degrees.
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Anatomy Prof: "The human body has about 20 sq. meters of skin." Me: "Man, that's a lot of lampshades!" | |
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| Frank_W | Mar 26 2009, 06:06 PM Post #20 |
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Man.... I picked up a really bitchin' Galco shoulder holster for the Bursa, today. Incredible quality. Galco is the company that designed the shoulder holster that Don Johnson wore on Miami Vice, and this holster is the exact same style. For most everyday situations, I have the FOBUS paddle holsters, but for when I'm on the motorcycle, or when I'm wearing a sports-coat or jacket: ![]() |
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Anatomy Prof: "The human body has about 20 sq. meters of skin." Me: "Man, that's a lot of lampshades!" | |
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| Mark | Mar 26 2009, 06:55 PM Post #21 |
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Nice! Damn this socialist state I live in! |
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| Frank_W | Mar 27 2009, 03:46 AM Post #22 |
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What state do you live in, Mark? |
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Anatomy Prof: "The human body has about 20 sq. meters of skin." Me: "Man, that's a lot of lampshades!" | |
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| George K | Mar 27 2009, 05:16 AM Post #23 |
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Cheddarhead. |
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A guide to GKSR: Click "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08 Nothing is as effective as homeopathy. I'd rather listen to an hour of Abba than an hour of The Beatles. - Klaus, 4/29/18 | |
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| Frank_W | Mar 27 2009, 05:24 AM Post #24 |
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From: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concealed_carry_in_the_United_States Further down the page, though:
That's insane... Wow... |
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Anatomy Prof: "The human body has about 20 sq. meters of skin." Me: "Man, that's a lot of lampshades!" | |
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| RosemaryTwo | Mar 27 2009, 05:27 AM Post #25 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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I don't care about carrying a gun, I'd just like to be able to buy a bottle of wine at Costco. That's illegal in my state. |
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