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Coming to the market in 1995, the Bersa Thunder .380 combined popular features of the Beretta Cheetah and the Walther PPK. The decision to chamber this handgun in .380 was made due to the international caliber restrictions. In many countries, the 380 ACP caliber is the largest that civilians are allowed to own or possess. The Thunder .380 enjoyed near-instant success due to its low price point and high degree of reliability.
This pistol competes in an already crowded 380 market with small to mid-sized 380 models such as the following:
The success of the Thunder .380 led Bersa to introduce other gun models and calibers into the US market, although the Thunder .380 has proven to be Bersa's top selling firearm.
Currently, Bersa offers the Thunder 380 in 15+ plus versions, including models with different frame colors such as gold plated, burnt bronze, OD, two-tone, FDE, and pink.
An excellent choice for concealed carry, the Thunder .380 is small enough for simple concealment but carries enough rounds to deal with most issues. The Thunder performs well carried in an IWB holster or a high-ride belt holster. Opinions may vary, but this pistol is on the large side for a pocket holster but could work carried in an ankle holster. Shoulder holster models, OWB holster models, and paddle holster styles are also popular concealed carry holster options for this Bersa firearm.
Here are some of the more common questions that we see regarding holsters for the Bersa Thunder 380:
The Bersa Firestorm is basically just a budget version of the Bersa Thunder 380 and will fit in any holster made to fit a Thunder 380. We do have a page set up for the Bersa Firestorm, and you can read more about holsters for it here: Bersa Firestorm holsters.
While the Walther PPK/PPKS and the Thunder 380 are very similar in design and look, they actually have different dimensions. You can most likely get a Thunder 380 to fit in a nylon or non-form fitted leather holster made for a PPK. But, in terms of a fitted leather holster, you are better off buying a Bersa 380 holster.
The Thunder Plus models are the same size as the standard Bersa Thunder 380 series except that the Plus models are designed for a larger capacity double stack magazine. Since the grip area isn't involved in the holster fit, the Bersa Thunder Plus model will fit in a Bersa Thunder holster. However, we do have a page set up for the Thunder plus here: Bersa Thunder 380 Plus holster.
Any of the magazine carriers displayed below are available in a version to fit the Bersa 380 Thunder.
The Thunder 380 is equally at home in an inside the waistband or outside the waistband holster. Our most popular selling holsters for the Bersa Thunder are:
Don Hume H715M WCS IWB holster with Bodyshield
Listed below are all the holster versions that are offered as Bersa Thunder 380 holster models.