Bersa CC Problems

Bersa's semi-automatic .380 New Thunder is designated Model CC for "Concealed Carry." A downsized variant of the Argentinean firearm manufacturer's standard .380 Thunder, the CC is suitable as a backup pistol for law enforcement and personal protection for licensed citizens. Its design features a 3.2-inch barrel and emphasizes low profile ergonomics with a slim, 1-inch contour and non-protruding sights and controls. The overall length of the .380 CC is 6 inches, and it weighs 16.4 ounces.

  1. Jams

    • Jams occur when the pistol fails to eject a discharged cartridge or when it fails to strip the next cartridge from the magazine and successfully chamber it. If it is difficult to chamber the next round or you encounter more resistance than normal in the operation of the slide, suspect a jam.

    Jam Procedure

    • Keep the pistol pointed in a safe direction. Press the magazine release and remove the magazine. Pull the slide all the way back, and lock it in the open position. Remove the jammed cartridge by pulling it out with your fingers or shaking the pistol until it falls out. Dispose of the jammed cartridge in a safe manner. Do not attempt to reuse a cartridge that has jammed.

    Misfires

    • Misfires happen when a cartridge contains no or insufficient powder to fully expel the bullet or when the primer ignites but fails to ignite the powder. A misfire may leave a bullet lodged in the barrel. This is a dangerous obstruction and must be cleared before discharging the pistol again. Do not attempt to shoot a dislodged bullet out of the barrel by firing another round behind it. Suspect a misfire if a discharge sounds weak or abnormal or if you notice unburned powder grains in the mechanism.

    Misfire Procedure

    • Unload the pistol immediately in the event of a misfire. Remove the magazine. Pull the slide back and lock it in the open position. Look down the barrel to see if a misfired bullet is obstructing the barrel. Dislodge the bullet by tapping it out of the barrel with a gun cleaning rod. Field strip the pistol and thoroughly clean the bore, chamber and mechanism to remove any residual unburned powder grains, which may remain after a misfire.