Place to try Bersa Thunder .380?

[Soundman]

Do any of you guys know of a place in Socal (LA, San Bernadino, or Orange Counties) where I can try out the Bersa Thunder .380?

I want to buy one for my wife but I want her to try it out first. I can't seem to find a range that has one for rent.

[VeryCoolCat]

That gun seems like a less popular one so I doubt it would be likely found in many shooting ranges. Though I'm sure theres a place out there with a 380 you can try out... won't be the same model but its probably the best you can do.

Though I bet one range will have a that Kel-tec 380.

There only 4 indoor ranges that come to mind in the immediate area though.

LAX Range has a good selection but they deal with popular handguns really.
LA Gun Club near East LA deals in the cheaper arms which would I would bet they have a 380.
Sharpshooters in Torrance I doubt has it but you can call and ask what they have.
You can try Insight in artesia. Never been there... but I know they go recommended.

[Sal]

insights range in artesia had one, i shot it awhile back before i got my handguns, but havent rented since, and havent checked the rental cases much.

I have a feeling its still there though, if you want i could run down there and check it out and post if it still is, granted if that is close enough to you.

[bigthaiboy]

Took my wife to Insight in Artesia earlier this year and we tried a bunch of handguns to find one that she would enjoy shooting. One of the handguns we did try was either a Bersa or a Firestorm .380 (which my wife was not keen on due to the felt recoil of such a light gun. To my surprise, she ended really liking a .22LR S&W revolver. I was convinced she would prefer a semi-auto).

Probably best to give Insight a call on: (562) 860-4365, or email: insightrange@yahoo.com, to double check whether it is a Bersa or a Firestorm they have there.

[Sal]

i know they actually had one of each, one was .32 and one was .380, i dont remember what was what.

[Soundman]

I have a feeling its still there though, if you want i could run down there and check it out and post if it still is, granted if that is close enough to you.

That would be great. Thanks!

I don't mind driving to artesia to try it out I just wouldn't want to make the drive for nothing.