Bersa’s TPR9 Pistol: Affordable Security
Quick Answer
The Bersa TPR9 is a full-size, hammer-fired DA/SA 9mm with an aluminum-alloy frame. It holds 17+1 rounds, runs a 4.25-inch barrel and weighs about 31 ounces unloaded, with ambidextrous controls, a thumb safety/decocker, an accessory rail and metal 3-dot sights — at a budget price, typically under $400.
Bersa TPR9: quick facts
How many rounds does the Bersa TPR9 hold?
17+1, and it ships with two 17-round magazines.
What are the Bersa TPR9 barrel length and weight?
A 4.25-inch barrel and about 31 ounces unloaded, thanks to its aluminum-alloy frame.
Is the Bersa TPR9 double-action?
Yes — it is a DA/SA, hammer-fired pistol with a thumb safety/decocker and ambidextrous controls.
How much does the Bersa TPR9 cost?
It is a budget full-size 9mm, with an MSRP around $396 and street prices commonly under $400.
The economy is doing better, but that doesn’t mean you want to blow your whole paycheck for your personal security.
Bersa has great news for folks who’d like a hardy, duty-grade handgun but don’t want to tap into their 401K (or win the lottery) to make it happen: They’ve recently introduced a 9mm version of their hugely popular Bersa 380 line of semi-automatic pistols, the TPR9. This semi-auto double action/single action (DA/SA) gun is built to stand up to the heavy demands of law enforcement…but it does so with a workingman’s (or woman’s) budget in mind.
With an MSRP of about $465, this full-size handgun should be available from dealers for considerably less–$375 or so, depending on what your chosen dealer offers. But of course, although the price is the headline, the really good stuff is in the details. Simple and functional, this 17+1 gun offers plenty of 9mm stopping power on a proven reliable platform. Plus, the gun is just easy and fun to shoot. Its 30-ounce weight and semi-auto action softens felt recoil to a gentle nudge, while its grip angle and ambidextrous controls make it simple and intuitive for righties and lefties alike. It even offers the robust Browning-Petter locking system, so the handgun feeds and extracts…even when the ammo you’re using might not be the most expensive on the shelf, either.
If you’re looking for a hard-hitting self-defense gun that won’t break the bank, check out this terrific breakdown by NRA spokesman Colion Noir, here.
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Isn’t this a knockoff of the Beretta 84FS and the rest of that series?
I HAVE THE BERAS COPY IN A CO2 BB GUN. THE BERSA BP9CC. 3.1 ‘ BARREL AND 1 ROUNDS IN THE REAL 9MM.
WHAT SUCKS, IS I LIOVE IN CALIFORNIA. UNTIL WE GET THE MICRO STAMPING AND THE OTER FEATUERS TO ABODE BY THE NAZI GUN LAES, I HAVE NO CLUE IF I CAN GET THE BERSA BP9CCIN A FIREARM. THE BB GUN IS JUST ABIT THINNER IN THE GRIPS, BUT IS JUST LIKE THE FIREARM. 19 SHOTS OD BB’S.
Looks like a winner! I am a big fan of da/sa pistols, and Bersa has always been in my top 10 for pistols. If they bring it out in .40cal, or .45acp, it might just be my next handgun purchase.