UPDATE: FIXED - Bersa 380 Thunder Plus bad jam: Need gunsmith SWFL

[rentprop1]

this might save you a few bucks because its exactly what a gunsmith is gonna do

take a dow rod, old cleaning rod, or chopstick and while pulling back on your slide, hammer rod or stick backwards
I can do it one handed, usually, meaning without assistance, you might wanna hold the gun and have someone else hit it.....note I had to hold the camera and couldn't hold the hammer at the same time....lol
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[tcpip95]

Spoke with a guy who's in the business. He's basically suggesting what you're suggesting - but going the other way. He had the exact same issue with the same gun. He used a rubber mallet, pointed the gun towards the ground and struck the back of the slide. The decocker blocked the pin from engaging the round.

I'll give this a try this afternoon and report back.

[trouter3]

Was Going to recommend the same thing Rentprop1 just did, but better it come from a professional gun enthusiast than an amateur like me ... I'd be curious to see if it works ...

[trouter3]

Just FYI ... Found out recently that Sid is now working at the Guns & training center ( big camo building ) in WPB, okeechobee Blvd, Parker Blvd near the railroad tracks, going to order a new trigger mechanism for my Glock 42 and have Sid install it ..got a lot of confidence in his work ....

Peace and tranquility

[rentprop1]

Spoke with a guy who's in the business. He's basically suggesting what you're suggesting - but going the other way. He had the exact same issue with the same gun. He used a rubber mallet, pointed the gun towards the ground and struck the back of the slide. The decocker blocked the pin from engaging the round.

I'll give this a try this afternoon and report back.

caution Will Rogers...that should be a last resort, you might further complicate a problem by forcing the case into the chamber ....EJECT...EJECT...EJECT

[tcpip95]

Spoke with a guy who's in the business. He's basically suggesting what you're suggesting - but going the other way. He had the exact same issue with the same gun. He used a rubber mallet, pointed the gun towards the ground and struck the back of the slide. The decocker blocked the pin from engaging the round.

I'll give this a try this afternoon and report back.

caution Will Rogers...that should be a last resort, you might further complicate a problem by forcing the case into the chamber ....EJECT...EJECT...EJECT

Yeah, that went over like a fart in a church. I tried to move it back like you suggested - no dice. I tried to move it forward - no dice.

I've asked around over here, and there doesn't appear to be anybody good. Got a couple of names, and the bad reviews were as many as the good reviews. I may have to drive across and see Syd.

[tcpip95]

Just spoke with Bob over at Shoot Straight in Ft. Lauderdale. He said bring the gun over and he'll work on it while I wait so I won't have to make two trips.

[tcpip95]

UPDATE: well, in under 2 minutes Bob at Shoot Straight fixed it. Don't know exactly how he did it (he took it behind the curtain and closed the door), but he got the bad round out, cleaned it up, inspected it, then shot one magazine to make sure all was well.

Very good guy, fixed it while I waited, and only charged me $35. My guess is he knows his stuff quite well. I would highly recommend him to anyone.

[tector]

UPDATE: well, in under 2 minutes Bob at Shoot Straight fixed it. Don't know exactly how he did it (he took it behind the curtain and closed the door), but he got the bad round out, cleaned it up, inspected it, then shot one magazine to make sure all was well.

Very good guy, fixed it while I waited, and only charged me $35. My guess is he knows his stuff quite well. I would highly recommend him to anyone.

I used him recently for a trigger job on a J Frame I bought my wife. Handled it quickly, did a great job.

[N4KVE]

I’ve known Bob since the early 80’s. He’s especially talented with S&W semi 39’s, 59’s, & generations after that. He’s also the only Shoot Straight employee older than me. LOL. GARY.