BERSA Thunder 380 Country Argentina Type Semi-automatic pistol Manufacturer BERSA Introduction 1995 Specifications Weight (unloaded): 20 oz. (560 g) Length 6.61 in (168 mm) Barrel length 3.54 in (90 mm) Cartridge .380 ACP (9x17mm Browning Short) Caliber .380 ACP Action Blowback-operated Muzzle velocity 1050 ft/s (Cor-Bon JHP) Feed system 7, 9, or 10-round single-stack magazine

Introduced in the late 1990s by Argentinian firearms manufacturer BERSA, S.A., the Thunder 380 is a small semi-automatic pistol that has enjoyed popularity due to its reputation for reliability, light weight and concealability, accuracy at short to medium range, and relatively low price.

The popular Thunder 380 is intended for general civilian use. This conceptualization might be appreciated in the context of handgun use and law in many South American countries, where the Thunder 380 is quite popular, and .380 ACP is frequently the most powerful cartridge allowed to civilians. Nevertheless, a number of military and law enforcement forces have included BERSA 380\'s in their tables of equipment, including the Ecuadorian Air Force. The Thunder 380 bears a loose resemblance to the Walther PPK, but is sold for about half the price.