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Twenty ounces, 6.6 inches long, and built on an alloy frame with a steel slide — the Bersa Firestorm FS380M is one of those compact pistols that just makes sense the moment you pick it up. The rubber wraparound grip fills the hand nicely, the profile is slim enough to disappear under a cover garment, and the matte black finish gives it a clean, no-fuss look that holds up to daily carry without showing every scratch and smudge.
The DA/SA action is a big part of what makes this pistol feel well-rounded. Your first shot fires double-action with a longer, heavier pull for an added margin of safety, and every round after that goes single-action for a shorter, crisper break. On top of that, the Firestorm comes stacked with safety features: a manual safety, a firing pin safety, a magazine disconnect, and a decocker. For a carry gun, that's a thorough safety package. The 3.5-inch barrel has a micro-polished bore with deep rifling that contributes to solid accuracy for a pistol this size, and the extended slide release keeps manipulation smooth even under pressure.
The sights are fixed — dovetail front, notched-bar rear with a white outline — and they work well for the intended use case of close-to-medium range defensive shooting. Quick target acquisition is the name of the game here, and the white-outline rear sight does its job. The serrated slide gives you a confident grip when racking, and the rounded trigger guard is comfortable for extended range sessions. The included 7-round magazine features a finger-rest extension that helps shooters with smaller hands get a full three-finger grip on the gun.
Bersa has been building this platform for a long time, and the Firestorm has developed a reputation for running reliably across a wide range of .380 ACP loads. If you want a carry gun that's straightforward to operate, easy to break down and clean, and built with real metal construction rather than a polymer frame, the FS380M is worth serious consideration.
The Firestorm and Thunder 380 share the same core platform and most of their internal components, but the Firestorm differs in a few key ways: it uses a rubber wraparound grip instead of the Thunder's checkered wood-style grip, has a combat-style U-shaped rear sight rather than a standard notched rear, and does not include the Thunder's internal key lock. The rounded trigger guard on the Firestorm is also a noticeable difference from the squared-off guard on the Thunder.
It's a solid option, especially if you prefer a metal-framed pistol over polymer. At 20 ounces and 6.6 inches overall, it's compact enough to carry IWB or OWB under most cover garments without much trouble. The slim 1.3-inch width helps keep it low-profile, and the matte finish avoids any light reflection that could print through clothing. Holster options are widely available for this model.
The FS380M comes with a manual thumb safety, a passive firing pin safety, a magazine disconnect (the gun won't fire without a magazine inserted), and a decocker that allows you to safely lower the hammer without pulling the trigger. That's a comprehensive set of safety mechanisms for a carry-oriented pistol, giving you multiple layers of protection while still keeping the gun ready to use when needed.
The Firestorm has a reputation for running reliably across a broad range of .380 ACP loads, from standard FMJ range ammo to hollow point defensive rounds. As with any carry gun, it's worth putting a box or two of your chosen self-defense load through it before trusting it for carry duty, just to confirm reliable function with that specific round. The micro-polished, deeply rifled barrel helps consistency across ammo types.
Takedown on the Firestorm is pretty straightforward and doesn't require any tools. The process is similar to other Walther PP-influenced designs: clear the gun, lock the slide back, rotate the takedown lever, and the slide comes off the frame. Most owners find the cleaning process simple and quick, which helps with keeping up a regular maintenance routine.
The FS380M ships with one 7-round magazine that features a finger rest extension at the base. If you plan to carry or use this pistol regularly, picking up a spare magazine is a smart move — additional Bersa Firestorm magazines are widely available from most major firearm accessory retailers.
| UPC | 810083200378 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | FS380M |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Pistol |
| Barrel Length | 3.5" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .380 ACP |
| Capacity | 7 + 1 |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 10 |
| Model | |
| Number of Magazines | 1 |
| Package Height | 2.5 |
| Package Width | 6.8 |
| Product Type | Double / Single Action |
| Safety | Manual |
| Shipping Weight | 2.0 |
| Sights | Fixed |
| Sights Type | FIXED |
| Slide Description | Serrated |
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