Haven’t checked out the new Bersa, I’ll have to go do that...
I know it’s heresy to many here, but for concealed carry I shy away from the 40 and 45 cals - too big and bulky and heavy. I don’t want a firefight - I hope that IF I have to pull the gun that ends it.
But if I have to fire I want to get off 4-5 shots quickly and accurately and then scoot out of there as quickly as possible. Light guns make getting multiple controlled shots off hard, but the PF9 doesn’t buck much at all when shooting Federal Hydra-Shok JHP (which will put a big-ass hole in bodies, especially at ranges under 20 feet).
In 2 seconds I can pump 5 shots in a 5” circle at 20 feet; if half of those hit, then I tore up the rib-cage (at a minimum) of whomever played backstop. Or ate out a goodly sized chunk of his core. Yes, it takes me 5 shots to do what your 45 can do in 2, but if it gets done, it gets done.
Overall thought, the most important thing for me is to CARRY THE WEAPON. And for me, having the firearm and two extra magazines weighing in at 21 ounces (just one ounce per round carried - less than the weight of some of these other firearms without any ammo), and having it less than 1” thick, and under 6” long I never worry about carrying. It always fits in somewhere, even in the pocket of slacks without binding, being obtrusive, or difficult.
Now, for home defense, there are much bigger and badder things to deal with. But I will definitely go check out the Bersa 380! Sounds like another really good, small CCW.
For uninvited house guests I have a Mossberg 500 12 Gauge with the riot barrel on.
It'll make a mess, but sheetrock and paint are cheap.
Actually, your post lends some thoughts to think about as I was thinking similar things.
Now, for home defense, there are much bigger and badder things to deal with. But I will definitely go check out the Bersa 380! Sounds like another really good, small CCW.
Check out the Bersa Thunder 380 plus too. The clip holds 15 rounds. Great guns at a very affordable price.