Just got done fondling one of the new Bersa BP9cc pistols at ATP. The one they have is two tone with a stainless slide and black frame. The trigger is actually better than a Glock trigger! It has a nice wide pad for your finger and a short distinct reset point. Pull weight was around 4 lbs if not a little lighter. That sure beats a box stock Glock trigger at 6 lbs. The feed ramp leading into the chambers had a very gentle laid back angle reminiscent of a CZ-75 feed ramp, which is awesome for feed reliability. I counted the witness holes in the magazine and it is definitely an 8 rounder. ATP's price was $419.
The only thing I didn't like was it has a magazine disconnect. I field stripped it to see if I could see how it worked, but a deeper disassembly into the frame parts would be necessary to find out. Most other pistols on the market that have the magazine drop safeties have been able to have the feature taken out, though.
Kahr is going to loose some market share to this little Bersa for sure. It will also peak the interest of those that were holding off on a baby Glock because of its chunkiness. It is going to steal some market share from the Walther PPS, due to it being just as slim and at a hell of a lot better price, too.
There isn't one of these Bersa's in the rental fleet yet at ATP, but I haven't heard of too many complaints over on any of the gun forums I frequent.
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