THUNDER PRO SERIES SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTION HANDBOOK READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM
BERSA S.A. Magallanes 775 (B1704FLC), Ramos Mejía, Buenos Aires. Argentina. TEL: (54-11) 4003-4100 / FAX: (54-11) 4656-2093 info@bersa.
INDEX Basic rules of firearm safety / 5 Model Thunder 9 PRO and Model Thunder 40 PRO. Technical data / 6 Model Thunder 9 Ultra Compact PRO and Thunder 40 Ultra Compact PRO. Technical data / 8 Model Thunder 45 Ultra Compact PRO. Technical data / 10 Spare parts.
BASIC RULES OF FIREARM SAFETY. 7. Never lend your firearm to anyone unfamiliar with every firearm as though it its operation or the basic rules of firearms safety. were loaded. Make sure anyone using your firearm has read and 2. Always be sure the barrel is clear of any understood this Instruction and Safety Manual. obstruction or oil. 3. Always store firearms and ammunition separately, 8.
THUNDER 9 PRO / 40 PRO
TECHNICAL DATA. THUNDER 9 PRO Caliber: 9 x 19 mm Operation: Semiautomatic Locking system: Locked Breech Action: Single and double action Overall length: 7.56 inches Width: 1.46 inches Height: 5.5 inches Weight: 26.2 ounces Barrel length: 4.25 inches Rifling: R.H.
THUNDER 9 Ultra Compact PRO 40 Ultra Compact PRO
TECHNICAL DATA. THUNDER 9 Ultra Compact PRO SPECIAL FEATURES - Standard MIL 1913 Picatinny rail to Caliber: 9 x 19 mm. Operation: Semiautomatic Locking system: Locked Breech 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.
THUNDER 45 Ultra Compact PRO
TECHNICAL DATA. THUNDER 45 Ultra Compact PRO SPECIAL FEATURES Caliber: 45 ACP. - Standard MIL 1913 Picatinny rail to Operation: Semiautomatic attach accesories like lasers or flashlights Locking system: Locked Breech - Checkered hammer Action: Single and double action - Checkered trigger guard Overall length: 6.81 inches - Easy disassembly and maintenance Width: 1.46 inches - Fully ambidextrous design Height: 5.
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SPARE PARTS. 1. Slide 2. Front sight 3. Barrel 4. Recoil spring 5. Guide rod 6. Extractor pin 7. Loaded chamber indicator 8. Loaded chamber indicator elastic pin 9. Loaded chamber indicator spring 10. Extractor 1 1. External extractor spring 12. Internal extractor spring 13. Internal firing pin elastic pin 14. External firing pin elastic pin 15. Rear sight 16. Rear Sight Insert (U) 17. Automatic firing pin safety spring 18. Automatic firing pin safety 19. Firing pin 20. Firing pin spring 2 1. Frame 22.
HOW TO USE YOUR FIREARM. The firearm is now loaded and ready to fire. Remove the magazine from the pistol by depressing the magazine release button (Fig. 1). LOADED CHAMBER INDICATOR LOADING THE MAGAZINE Hold the magazine with one hand, and with the other push down the feeder platform or the round already in the magazine and carefully slide the new cartridge completely back under the lips. Repeat this procedure until the magazine is fully loaded. Damaged or bent magazine lips may cause malfunctions.
the trigger and the hammer. Decock the hammer and block the slide. The red warning dot then disappears. FIRING If you intend to fire your pistol, push down the manual safety lever and squeeze the trigger. Since the hammer is uncocked, the pull on the trigger will first cock the hammer and then release it. SAFETY WARNING All owners and users of FIRESTORM pistols are re- This firing mode is called double action.
tridge from the barrel chamber. When sure the chamber is empty and the cartridge has been ejected, release the slide. the slide catch (Fig. 4) to close the slide and load the chamber. Caution: Always keep your finger off the trigger whenever you do not intend to fire. HOW TO REVERSE THE MAGAZINE RELEASE BUTTON SAFETY KEY For pistols provided with an internal locking system operated by a special key. It is located above the trigger in the left side of the frame.
MAINTENANCE. It is recommended to clean and lubricate the pistol every time it is fired. FIELD STRIPPING Make sure the pistol is unloaded. Depress the magazine release button and remove the magazine. With right thumb rotate disassembling latch until it stops (Fig. 7). Pull forward the slide-barrel assembly with recoil spring and spring guide (Fig. 8). Slightly pressing the recoil spring guide head, lift the recoil spring guide (Fig. 9 and 10). Take out the barrel from the slide.
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SAFETY WARNINGS. EAR AND EYE PROTECTION 2. While handling any firearm, never allow it to point Use ear plugs or earmuff-type protectors to guard at any part of your body or at another person. No you against cumulative, permanent hearing loss as harm should result if you obey this rule, even if an a result of continuous exposure to shooting noise. accidental discharge occurs. Shooting glasses will guard you against powder, gas, 3.
the ejection port, or any other part of the slide (or bolt) when it is moving. The shooter will not be insuch as a vehicle or building other than a well-con- jured if the firearm is held and fired at arm’s length. structed shooting range. In an enclosed area there 4. Be sure no one is standing where they may be struck is not usually a safe direction in which to point the by an empty cartridge case.
however this is not recommended. The safest way to carry a loaded pistol is to have the chamber empty. 2. If you MUST carry a semi-automatic pistol with a cartridge in the chamber, be sure the hammer is de1. Be sure the muzzle is pointed in a safe direction. cocked. If your pistol has a hammer lowering lever, use 2. After removing the magazine, be sure to clear the this lever instead of the trigger to lower the hammer. chamber. 3.
your firearm and severe injury to both the shooter arm and cause serious injury to both the shooter and other individuals. Use ammunition approved and bystanders. by the U.S. Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manu- 5. Wipe any oil preservative from the chamber before facturers. Institute, Inc. (SAAMI). All warranties are shooting and do not lubricate the cartridges.
OTHERS. Therefore, the purchaser and/or installer assembling it for cleaning. of parts must accept full responsibility for the correct adjustment and function of the firearm after such installation has been made or attempted. 3. After cleaning, make sure you have not left a cleaning patch or any other obstruction in the bore or chamber. PARTS BERSA’s distributor has a complete supply of replace- ment parts.
slings, holsters, telescopic sights, or any other accessory. attorney about any laws in your area that may restrict shipping or receiving firearms. Taking all these facts into account, we strongly recommend that you send your firearm for repairs to our Authorized Warranty Center through a Federal Licensed dealer. 3. All firearms must be sent out by prepaid shipment. LIABILITY REVOLVERS AND PISTOLS ARE CLASSIFIED AS FIREARMS OR DANGEROUS WEAPONS.
BERSA and its Distributors are not liable under any circumstances for any incidental or consequential damages such as commercial loss, loss for use of property, and/or loss of profits or earnings. IMPORTANT: Keep this manual with your firearm! the manual must be transferred with change of ownership. Serial number: Owner: Purchase date: Owner: Purchase date: Owner: Purchase date: Note: This information can be of great value to you for insurance purposes. Please, keep this manual in a secure place.
LIMITED WARRANTY BERSA S.A., Magallanes 775, - B1704 FLC Ramos Mejía, Argentina, Warrants to the original purchaser that this BERSA® firearm will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of one year from the date of purchase. Under this warranty, BERSA S.A. shall repair or replace any defective part, or at our option, exchange the firearm within a reasonable time and without charge.
LIFE TIME SERVICE CONTRACT Please visit our website for Current Warranty cen- Upon the expiration of the one-year Warranty, and ter locations. Do not send pistols to our New Jersey for as long as this BERSA® firearm is owned by the original purchaser, BERSA S.A. offers to service and location. repair any defects or malfuntion in this BERSA® firearm, excluding the finish, grips, sight or magazine, without charge.
necessary maintenance as set forth in the instruction manual. Moreover, this agreement will not apply to those parts of you BERSA® firearm wich have been “tuned” or “gunsmithed” for performance other than costumized tuning and other services provided by an authorizes service center. Please complete and return the enclosed original purchaser registration card, found in you firearm´s box, to assist us in providing this service to you.
THE USE OF A LOCKING DEVICE OR SAFETY LOCK IS ONLY ONE ASPECT OF RESPONSIBLE FIREARM STORAGE. FIREARM SHOULD BE STORED UNLOADED AND LOCKED IN A LOCATION THAT IS BOTH SEPARATE FROM THEIR AMMUNITION AND INACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN AND OTHER UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS. WARNING ATENCIÓN Children are attracted and can operate firearms that can cause severe injuries or death. Prevent child access by always keeping guns locked away and unloaded when not in use.
EXHIBIT F-2 DISCHARGING FIREARMS IN POORLY VENTILATED AREAS, CLEANING FIREARMS, OR HANDING AMMUNITION MAY RESULT IN EXPOSURE TO LEAD AND OTHER SUBSTANCE KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS, REPRODUCTIVE HARM, AND OTHER SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY. HAVE ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES. WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER EXPOSURE. 32 WARNING FROM THE MASSACHUSETTS ATTORNEY GENERAL This handgun is not equiped with a device that fully blocks use by unauthorized user. More than 200.
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