The recently released Bersa BP9CC was on prominent display at the 2012 SHOT Show. The BP9cc is a single-stack 9mm pistol imported into the US by Eagle Imports. This was the first chance I had to actually put hands on one, and I was very impressed.
The pistol felt very good in the hand: thin, but not so small my hands were searching for purchase. For concealed carry, I think a medium-sized, single-stack 9mm pistol is a very good choice for balancing ease of carry and stopping power. Less than an inch thick, but still holding 8+1 rounds with a 3.3″ barrel makes the Bersa a very nice compromise for CCW.
The trigger felt very nice when I dry fired the pistol at the Eagle Imports booth. The trigger didn’t seem to stack or stage – just a smooth, consistant pull straight back.
I am working with Eagle Imports to get a T&E sample of the Bersa BP9CC for a full review. I am really looking forward to getting this pistol out onto the range. MSRP is only $429 for the matte black pistol, meaning this gun could be a fantastic bargain for CCW.
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I’m interested in this one too. I had a Bersa Thunder 380 once upon a time, and it went bang every time. Fit and finish weren’t great, but it was reliable and decently accurate.
Hey Richard,
It looks like there is a manual safety on the slide, but on the right side instead of the left for easy thumb access. I thought it might be a left-handed version, but all the other controls are on the left side for a right-handed shooter. It also appears that the safety lever is missing – otherwise switching from “safe” to “fire” looks like it would be very difficult.
Any clarification on that?
I have the Bersa CP 9 CC I picked up last week. The only safety is on the right side of the slide and is operated by a key. I tried it out after the purchase and will probably never lock it again. There is no safety lever. I haven’t went through even 100 rounds yet but so far so good.
I bought the BP9CC 2 weeks ago for $369.00 at a local gun show. I fired about 30 rounds through it yesterday for the first time. I was very impressed with the comfort and accuracy of this weapon. I like it so much better than any other 9mm I have ever owned. Highly recommended. With regards to cleaning, I did have a little difficulty in re-seating the take daown pin. Great choice for CCW.
I bought the 2-Tone Bersa BP9cc after I felt the solid quality of the gun. Bersa has finally enter the world of polymer-framed pistols. The Bersa BP9cc comes with two magazines and a small plastic case. You go through the magazines fairly quick at the gun range so I would purchase a 3rd. Keep in mind that these magazines are still on the expensive side. I bought a third magazine for $42. I purchased my 2-tone Bersa BP9cc for $399. I was looking for a small concealed carry instead on my Sig Sauer P226. I looked at the Springfield XDS .45 mm which I really liked until I saw the out-the-door price of nearly $600. This Bersa fills the need perfectly and shoots very accurately. I know everyone will be impressed.