DOUBLE ACTION AUTOLOADING PISTOLS SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTION HANDBOOK READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM 1
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 ........................................................................................
SOME BASIC FIREARM SAFETY RULES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Always treat every firearm as if it were loaded. Always be sure the barrel is clear of any obstruction. Always store firearms and ammunition separately, locked if possible, and out of reach of children and others unfamiliar with firearms. Always be sure of your backstop, target, what is beyond it and the safety of any bystander before shooting. Always wear adequate eye and ear protection when shooting.
TECHNICAL DATA Model MiniThunder 9 Caliber: 9 x 19 mm Special features: Grooved frame Operation: Semiautomatic Reversible magazine release button Locking system: Link-free design Hammer fully skeletonized (elongated- Action: Single and double action hole-through-spur) Overall length: 6.53 inches After firing the last cartridge, the slide Width: 1.46 inches remains open Height: 4.76 inches Easy disassembly Weight: 23 ounces U-SYSTEM Sights Barrel length: 3.
TECHNICAL DATA Model MiniThunder 45 Ultra Compact Special features: Grooved frame Caliber: .45 ACP Reversible magazine release button Operation: Semiautomatic Hammer fully skeletonized (elongated- Locking system: Link-free design hole-through-spur) Action: Single and double action After firing the last cartridge, the slide Overall length: 6.81 inches Width: 1.46 inches remains open Height: 5.08 inches Easy disassembly Weight: 27 ounces U-SYSTEM Sights Fully ambidextrous Barrel length: 3.
SPARE PARTS: Model 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27.
HOW TO USE YOUR FIREARM Remove the magazine from the pistol by depressing the magazine release button (Fig. 1). 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. Do not use force.
SAFETY WARNING: All owners and users of FIRESTORM pistols are reminded to use the decocking lever to decock their pistols. This is the only way to safely lower the hammer. Warning: The hammer should never be manually lowered by pulling the trigger. Manually lowering the hammer is dangerous and may result in severe personal injury or death. WARNING: DO NOT THUMB THE HAMMER DOWN. This action may result in severe per sonal injury or death. ALWAYS USE THE DECOCKING LEVER.
When the last round has been fired, the slide remains fully back. If you intend to fire again, remove the empty magazine and insert a loaded one. Press 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. Safety Key: Your pistol is provided with an internal locking system operated by a special key. It is located above the trigger in the left side of the frame.
pin of the grip. Remove the grip. Repeat the same procedure with the pin of the magazine release button (Fig. 6) until it is dropped out. Put the magazine release button in the place of your preference following the above procedures in reverse order. Then screw back the pin of the grip and reassemble it. 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.
protrudes) and under the extractor hook. Lubricate moving parts sparingly with a light high quality gun oil. Wipe off any excess oil. Assembly: Assemble following the Field Stripping procedure in reverse order. It is advisable to pay attention to the following points: The recoil spring guide head should lodge in the center of its groove in the barrel base.
References: FIG. 1 FIG. 2 FIG. 3 FIG. 4 FIG. 5 FIG. 6 FIG. 7 FIG. 8 FIG. 9 FIG.
SAFETY WARNINGS Ear and eye protection: Use ear plugs or earmuff-type protectors to guard you against cumulative, permanent hearing loss as a result of continuous exposure to shooting noise. Shooting glasses will guard you against powder, gas, carbon residue, lubricant, metallic particles or similar debris that may emanate occasionally from any firearm in normal use Always make sure that anyone near you is also wearing ear and eye protection. Safety mechanism: 1.
Loading: 1. Be sure the muzzle is pointing in a safe direction when loading the firearm 2. Do not load or unload a firearm in a confined space such as a vehicle or building other than a well-constructed shooting range. In an enclosed area there is not usually a safe direction in which to point the firearm, and if accidentally fired, there is a great risk of causing personal injury or property damage. 3. Clean all oil and grease from the chamber before loading, and be sure nothing is obstructing the barrel.
5. 6. a clear, safe, unobstructed path for fire cases to be ejected. And also be sure they will not bounce off a hard object and hit someone. If your firearm has a mechanical malfunction while shooting, or if powder or gas emanates from it, or if a cartridge case is bulged or ruptured, or if the sound of the fire is not quite right, DO NOT CONTINUE SHOOTING. STOP IMMEDIATELY AND UNLOAD THE FIREARM. Then take the firearm and ammunition to your gunsmith.
Semi-automatic pistols: 1. Carrying a semi-automatic pistol with a cartridge in the chamber greatly increases the chances of accidental firing. Doing so may only be justified in cases of clear and present danger. For in stance, in cases of self-defense you may have to fire your pistol instantly, 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 decocked.
3. 4. 8. 9. Excessive pressure inside the chamber or the barrel may cause severe damage to the firearm and/or severe injury to the shooter. This may be caused by obstructions in the barrel, propellant powder overloads, or the use of incorrect, wrongly assembled, dirty, corroded or damaged cartridges.
Firearm care: 1. When your firearm is delivered it comes in a factory package and has a light coating of protective grease and oil. Clear all this grease and oil from the bore and exposed mechanism before loading. 2. Double-check your firearm is unloaded before disassembling it for cleaning. 3. After cleaning, make sure you have not left a cleaning patch or any other obstruction in the bore or chamber. Parts: BERSAs distributor has a complete supply of replacement parts.
Service policy: Your firearm has been carefully inspected and tested before being shipped to ensure it meets our specifications and standards. If your firearm needs adjustments, refinishing or repairs, we highly recommend that you obtain factory service from BERSA. If you have any questions about your firearms performance, write to our Service Department and accurately describe the situation.
3. 4. 5. 6. 7. All firearms must be sent out by prepaid shipment. WE DO NOT ACCEPT COLLECT SHIPMENTS. You may return your firearm for repairs to the following addresses: BOLSA GUNSMITHING 7404 Bolsa Avenue, Westminster, CA 92683 Tel.: 714-894-9100. WALKER ARMS COMPANY 499 Dallas Road 820 Selma, NJ 36701 Tel.: 334-872-6231. AHLMANS 9525 W. 230th Street, Morristown, MN 55052 Tel.: 507-685-4243 or 4244.
responsible, in any way whatsoever, for the safe handling or resale of the firearm under local laws and regulations.
WORLD CLASS QUALITY BERSA S.A. Magallanes 775 (B1704FLC) Ramos Mejía, Provincia de Buenos Aires Argentina Tel: (54-11) 4658-0246 Fax: (54-11) 4656-2093 Mail: info@bersa-sa.com.
