Bersa Mini Thunder 9, Mini Thunder 40 Instruction Manual

DOUBLE ACTION AUTOLOADING PISTOLS

SAFETY WARNINGS AND

INSTRUCTION HANDBOOK

READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM

INDEX

Some basic firearm safety rules ........................................................................................................... 5

Model MiniThunder 9 and MiniThunder 40  Technical data ................................................................. 6

Model MiniThunder 45 Ultra Compact  Technical data ....................................................................... 8

Spare Parts  Model Bersa ................................................................................................................... 11

How to use your firearm ....................................................................................................................... 12

Safety warnings ................................................................................................................................... 18

SOME BASIC FIREARM SAFETY RULES

1. Always treat every firearm as if it were loaded.

2. Always be sure the barrel is clear of any obstruction.

3. Always store firearms and ammunition separately, locked if possible, and out of reach of children

and others unfamiliar with firearms.

4. Always be sure of your backstop, target, what is beyond it and the safety of any bystander before

shooting.

5. Always wear adequate eye and ear protection when shooting.

6. Always use clean, dry, factory-manufactured ammunition with the proper size and caliber for your

firearm.

7. Never lend your firearm to anyone unfamiliar with its operation or the basic rules of firearms

safety. Make sure anyone using your firearm has read and understood this Instruction and

Safety Manual.

8. Never point your firearm at anything you do not intend to shoot!

9. Never carry this firearm loaded without the safety lever ON!

10. The best safety device is your own common sense. Use it.

TECHNICAL DATA

Model MiniThunder 9

Caliber: 9 x 19 mm

Operation: Semiautomatic

Locking system: Link-free design

Action: Single and double action

Overall length: 6.53 inches

Width: 1.46 inches

Height: 4.76 inches

Weight: 23 ounces

Barrel length: 3.25 inches

Rifling: R.H., 6 grooves (pitch 10 inches)

Magazine capacity: 10 + 1

Safety features: - Manual safety breaking the connection between

trigger and sear.

- Automatic firing pin safety.

- Hammer decocking safety

Finish: Matte blue / nickel / duotone

Rear sight: Dovetailed to slide

Front sight: Blade, integral with slide

Line of sight: 5 inches

Special features: Grooved frame

Reversible magazine release button

Hammer fully skeletonized (elongated-

hole-through-spur)

After firing the last cartridge, the slide

remains open

Easy disassembly

U-SYSTEM Sights

Fully ambidextrous

Model MiniThunder 40

Caliber: .40 S&W

TECHNICAL DATA

Model MiniThunder 45 Ultra Compact

Caliber: .45 ACP