Bersa Thunder 9

Bersa Thunder 9
Bersa Thunder 40 Pro
TypeSemi-automatic pistol
Place of originArgentina
Service history
Used bySee Users
Production history
ManufacturerBersa
Produced1994–present
VariantsThunder Ultra Compact
Specifications
Mass
  • 794 g (28.0 oz) Thunder 9, 40
  • 695 g (24.5 oz) Thunder 9, 40 Ultra Compact
  • 766 g (27.0 oz) Thunder 45 Ultra Compact
870 g (31 oz) Thunder 9, 40 (unloaded)
Length
  • 192 mm (7.6 in) Thunder 9, 40
  • 165 mm (6.5 in) Thunder 9, 40 Ultra Compact
  • 170 mm (6.7 in) Thunder 45 Ultra Compact
Barrel length
  • 110 mm (4.3 in) Thunder 9, 40
  • 89 mm (3.5 in) Thunder 9 and 40 Ultra Compact
  • 92 mm (3.6 in) Thunder 45 Ultra Compact

Cartridge
ActionLocked breech, Short recoil operated
Feed systemDetachable box, double stack magazine:
  • 17 + 1 rounds (Thunder 9)
  • 13 + 1 rounds (Thunder 40)
  • 13 + 1 rounds (Thunder 9 Ultra Compact)
  • 10 + 1 rounds (Thunder 40 Ultra Compact)
  • 7 + 1 rounds (Thunder 45 Ultra Compact)

The Thunder 9 is a full-size semi-automatic handgun manufactured by Bersa at the Ramos Mejia production plant in Argentina. It is also sold under the name Firestorm or FS 9.

Derivatives in other calibres include the Thunder 40 and Thunder 45.