One of the most basic but complete vids on takedown and cleaning I have seen. This guy is no rookie.

@HeavyMetalGuns

4 ай бұрын

Thanks 😊

The recoil spring went on easy because it was install backward. The tight end should go toward the ramp.

@paulmichaud1246

Жыл бұрын

Plus i would never use brake cleaner on my firearms ! Thats what hoppes is for ! Over kill ! And then he puts the spring on backwards !lmao...

Awesome video. I've noticed that most of the guns that you repair seem to just be lack of maintenance, rather than actually broken. That goes to show how important proper maintenance and cleaning is.

@HeavyMetalGuns

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks krusty!! Ya,most just need some tlc!!

@user-wu5gg6wq5w

4 ай бұрын

Very good video indeed! Nice to see proper gun smithing .

The Bersa Thunder .380CC is a wonderful firearm, very accurate, able to get a great purchase on it, cleans easily, no malfunctions. It is never necessary to pay an enormous price for a nice handgun. Only advertisements and propaganda tell a person that. The Bersa Thunder series is priced in the average Joe range, but performs like a million bucks!!

@HeavyMetalGuns

11 ай бұрын

Yup

Thanks for the vid. Very thorough. I have an 18-year old Bersa Thunder 380 that I put maybe 20 rounds through when I first bought it and that was it. (I'm a shotgun guy) I figure it may be time for a cleaning and your vid showed me the right way to do it. Also, I had forgot about Brake Clean as a degreaser. Glad that you also emphasized the importance of removing the grips before using Break Clean. Thanks

@HeavyMetalGuns

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks !!

Nice step by step instructions. Even a old city boy can follow them. Thanks, Paul.

@HeavyMetalGuns

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter!!

Great video. I have a Bersa Thunder and enjoyed watching you clean your friends. They are nice little shooters and keeping your firearms in proper maintenance is the best advice you can give. Thanks again.

@HeavyMetalGuns

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

You always do a great job! That little Bursa is running good now

@HeavyMetalGuns

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks WTW!!!!

Great little conceal & carry... I have the BERSA .380 PLUS (15 round mag) i carry sometimes... BREAKING IN YOUR GUN & MAGAZINE & MAINTENANCE IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT!!!!!

@HeavyMetalGuns

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

The Bersa is a fine hand gun

@HeavyMetalGuns

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike!!

This was relaxing to watch and enjoyed watching, I've been watching your videos for a few years now I always enjoy them.

@HeavyMetalGuns

6 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

Thanks for the information. I'm getting a cleaning kit today. This video is doing gun owners a great public service!

@HeavyMetalGuns

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you !!

Excellent - love the part about polishing the feed ramp - fixed a cycling problem that I thought was related to ammo - Thank you sir - Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

@HeavyMetalGuns

Жыл бұрын

Thanks and Merry Christmas 🎅

Straight and to the point without oversimplifying it. Nice. I just bought one of these and I can tell you they dont lubricate them at all. Im on day 2 of owning it and never fired a single round yet and everything is stiff functioning and bone dry. So im definitely gonna have to do all of this to get it fully functional and operating smoothly. This totally helped me out. Thought it was gonna be more of a hassle.

@HeavyMetalGuns

6 ай бұрын

Thanks

Bradyville!!!!!! Just bought one of these in LaVergne the other day, this was exactly the cleaning video i was looking for, and from a fella down the road lol !!!!

@HeavyMetalGuns

3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

Nice pistol, old school look. Good job getting her fixed!! I've Enjoyed watching, Thank You Sir!!! 😁

@HeavyMetalGuns

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin!!

Hi and thanks for the video. I just bought one of these little 380's last weekend. I haven't fired it yet but I'm hoping it will be a good little gun. This video will help me keep it looking and shooting good. Thank you!

@HeavyMetalGuns

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks !!

I always looked and liked Bersa Thunder .380 but have not shot one yet . 2019 is coming , its a year to plan out on my calendar , I`m not getting any younger , Ha ! That was a thorough cleaning on that Bersa .

@HeavyMetalGuns

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bryan!!

Good Video! Love my little Bersa's, great little guns.

@HeavyMetalGuns

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

Thank you for such a good presentation on cleaning this gun model. God bless!

@HeavyMetalGuns

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Leonel!!

Yep a good cleaning and oiling goes a long way. Great job Paul. Great video to buddy. Thanks GOD BLESS.

@HeavyMetalGuns

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Randle and God Bless!!

That was a great video. I learned a lot. I will have to try the polish job on the feed ramp too. Thanks!

@HeavyMetalGuns

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bryan!!

I just bought a Bersa Firestorm .380 ACP. First time pistol buyer.

@HeavyMetalGuns

3 жыл бұрын

Cool!!

Great job! I got an inexpensive ultrasonic cleaner from Harbor Freight. Really dirty handguns get the ultrasonic bath in Purple Power which is really cheap at Walmart. It does a remarkable job without harsh chemicals splashing back in your face. You just have to be careful if the gun has any painted parts or lettering as it will remove paint. You can run the used fluid through a coffee filter, store it in a jar, and reuse it for a while. It seems to clean areas that you can’t clean well with spray.

@HeavyMetalGuns

3 жыл бұрын

Thats awesome!!

I have to say you stand by your product. As a buyer I thank You.

@HeavyMetalGuns

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks William!!

I have a old one I traded up gave it to my father really nice work good information

@HeavyMetalGuns

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael!!

You did a great job. I’ll have to get a workbench set-up like yours : )

@HeavyMetalGuns

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

I have the Bersa 380+ and love it dearly. Amazing value for a super little gun. I can't believe that people can allow their weapon to fall into a state where it won't even cycle due to neglect. Nice presentation but would have appreciated knowing what cleaning materials were being used and why.. Many thanks.

@HeavyMetalGuns

4 жыл бұрын

I showed it. Hoppes #9 Powder solvent first,then some cheap lube and 0000 steel wool to buff out the slide,then rinse all with Brake Parts Cleaner.Last oil with Hoppes and put together.

@jamesgraham6122

4 жыл бұрын

@@HeavyMetalGuns Well, I don't know how I missed that, kept trying to read the labels, must have been early on. Thanks for the response.. keep up the good work, as long as there are people out there who can't be bothered to maintain a weapon that they hope one day may save their lives, you'll never be poor :>) G

@HeavyMetalGuns

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks James!!

@massimothetrog7111

3 жыл бұрын

My father didn't clean any of his guns(mostly bolt actions), his whole life. he'd oil down the outside but that was it. I had to sit him down and show him how to clean his AR, then cleaned his .308 woodmaster that was "just worn out and won't feed". you ever seen 40 years of crud build up? its not pretty. some people were just never taught to clean their guns properly.

@dmv1-301

3 жыл бұрын

@@HeavyMetalGuns thanks!

I have the same pistol 🔫 Never had any issues !!! Yes ! Must keep it clean

@HeavyMetalGuns

Жыл бұрын

Cool

Not bad for a semi auto, it got a bit of that old school look to it. Amazing how much difference a little tlc can do, It shined like a jewel and ran like a well oiled engine in the end. I really enjoy it when people look after their stuff and fix/mend it, rather than just buy new stuff.

@HeavyMetalGuns

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Thomas!!

@thomasraahauge5231

5 жыл бұрын

:)

Great video and very well explained. Besides the products mentioned in the video and in the comments, happy to hear about any additional recommendations you have for additipnal maintenance hardware, such as brushes, rods, etc..., to pickup. I recently purchased a Thunder 380 as well as a Glock G17 and ready to start prepping them for the range. Thanks!

@HeavyMetalGuns

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊. A basic cleaning kit will work

As soon as I heard that devil music intro, I knew this was gonna be good!

@HeavyMetalGuns

Жыл бұрын

Cool

@ddbtdd

Жыл бұрын

@@HeavyMetalGuns 😀

She ran like top Paul. And you cleaned and oiled it up good. And that feed ramp job was real nice. Always good content to watch or just plain old fun shootin. ClipOzeens. Now ya got who-tee-who sayin it to.

@HeavyMetalGuns

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom!! I like that word=clipozeen,lol!!

@thomasraahauge5231

5 жыл бұрын

Clip-o-Zeens - sounds like something a fancy restaurant could come up with :-D

I enjoyed very much. I have a 380 Bernardo with 15 round mags. Greetings from Brazil!

@HeavyMetalGuns

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Greetings !!

Besides working well the Thunders are quite pretty and detailed nicely. Reasonably priced too.

@HeavyMetalGuns

2 жыл бұрын

True 👍

Another great video Paul thanks

@HeavyMetalGuns

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Doug!!

Never thought of using brake cleaner on my guns. Good idea. When i get a garage/ workspace setup I’ll add that to my process.

@HeavyMetalGuns

2 жыл бұрын

Cool 😎

@warrenrosen2326

2 жыл бұрын

Brake cleaner is $3 a can. Gun Scrubber is 9$. Does the same thing.

Great video sir, I like that little gun... Have a great day!

@HeavyMetalGuns

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shane!!

I just got my bersa thunder 380 from a pawn shop and it looks like it’s never been cleaned or oiled and has groove notches on the loader.....I’m gonna have to detail it. 😣 thank you sooo much for the amazing video!!!

@HeavyMetalGuns

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ivana!!

They come right from the factory pretty dry. The inside of my slide had a fine coat of rust. Didn't notice till I cleaned it and a lot of brown showed up on the rags. After lubing everything, the slide didn't stick when released slow, the safety worked way better. Made all the difference in the world. It's been flawless so far.

@HeavyMetalGuns

2 жыл бұрын

Cool !!

@ratagris21

2 күн бұрын

That's why you should take down, inspect, clean, and lubricate your weapons. That out of the box to shoot concept is no good.

When a Bersa is well maintained, it has one of the easiest functioning slide releases I've ever seen on a pistol. You don't have to have a mile long thumb to operate it either. I can't speak for Bersa's newer pistols, but they've got the Thunder's quality down pat. Very good machine work. I myself prefer a Thunder over a PPK any day.

@HeavyMetalGuns

Жыл бұрын

Cool

I see Mothers Mag setting there. Now that’s great stuff. I polished my brass with that stuff. I polished the feed ramp on my wife’s TCP to. It works great now.

@HeavyMetalGuns

5 жыл бұрын

Ya.Mothers makes some great products.

@randlerichardson5826

5 жыл бұрын

Heavy Metal Guns & Outdoors LLC I polish my brass with it. I can do them by hand as fast as it takes a batch in a tumbler all day to do. The look brand new when I’m done with them. Great video buddy. I’m trying to get ahold of my helper to finish a job. Nobody seems to be alive this morn. GOD BLESS you buddy talk to you later.

@HeavyMetalGuns

5 жыл бұрын

Have a great day Randle!!

@randlerichardson5826

5 жыл бұрын

Heavy Metal Guns & Outdoors LLC you to buddy GOD BLESS.

@devildog293

4 жыл бұрын

Randle Richardson how’s the recoil compared to the tcp!

Thanks, well explained and summarized.

@HeavyMetalGuns

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks E. !!

Outstanding video, I really appreciate it!

@HeavyMetalGuns

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

love my Bersa Thunder .380

@HeavyMetalGuns

2 жыл бұрын

Cool !!

That was informative and enjoyable to watch

@HeavyMetalGuns

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rev. !!

Awesome video brother.

@HeavyMetalGuns

Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated

I bought one of these several years ago and was very disappointed because it jammed up at least twice per 50 rounds. Then I seen a video similar to this one about polishing the ramp. It has not jammed once since I did that... of course I maintenance it well also. Great video, not to sure about the break cleaner though, will need to research that.

@HeavyMetalGuns

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks !!

This type of video is great and you do an awesome job!

@HeavyMetalGuns

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve!! I enjoy doing it!!

Great video. Very informative

@HeavyMetalGuns

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Anyone know how to put the lever that let's you take the slide off. I accidentally took mine off before watching any video. Thought it was the pin that holds it in place.

Great video, thanks very much!

@HeavyMetalGuns

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Sounds like Larry the Cable Guy! Great vid! Thank you!

@HeavyMetalGuns

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

That will work like a new gun now buddy. Check the spring in the mag if they get weak a pistol will jam up to. You know this though.

Grate cleaning video thanks

@HeavyMetalGuns

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

The feed ramp on the Thunder .380 is part of the frame and made of soft aluminum and it is never polished unless damaged it's hard nitride coated and polishing removes the coating , polishing also voids the warranty

@HeavyMetalGuns

5 жыл бұрын

True,but it needed to be done to make it work properly.

@HeavyMetalGuns

5 жыл бұрын

@Derrick Flyr Thanks Derrick!!

@geecee1990

4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking of polishing mine after seeing it done here it, but I won't after reading what you've pointed out.

@flyinbiker2001

4 жыл бұрын

@Evan Moyer That's pure Bullsh....... several US disturbers do repairs and it's not costly

Awesome video ! 🇺🇸🙏🏻🇺🇸

@HeavyMetalGuns

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Good video. Thanks !

@HeavyMetalGuns

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you too!

Nice Video. Yes oil this guns it’s a good thing. I always over oil my guns and never have a problem on all my guns.

@HeavyMetalGuns

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

I swear by CLP oil for lube and PB BLASTER for the cleaning but keep it off the plastic with a brass bore brush and brass brush for cleaning .

@HeavyMetalGuns

2 жыл бұрын

Cool !!

My bersa 380 cc wont let the slide comeback ( 1:40) until I put a magazine in it. Thanks for the cleaning video.

@HeavyMetalGuns

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dom!!

👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🍺🍺 you was rocking two years ago

@HeavyMetalGuns

2 жыл бұрын

Heck yeah

Good video!!!

@HeavyMetalGuns

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great video. I'm a little surprised that you used steel wool with your solvent to take the rust off. Any particular steel wool you'd recommend? I'd hate to mar the firearm with scratches... maybe you'd use something softer on an old/more valuable piece?

@HeavyMetalGuns

Жыл бұрын

0000 steel wool

Got to keep them clean.

@HeavyMetalGuns

2 жыл бұрын

Yup

Better than factory!

@HeavyMetalGuns

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

Good job

@HeavyMetalGuns

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Luiz!!

Sir thanks for the great reviews, also a question I have a old back pack 22 which doesnt load after firing once. I got it used long ago

@HeavyMetalGuns

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! I would have to see it.

@georgevaldillez7776

2 жыл бұрын

Great video on getting the Bersa back on line. Don't you think the magazine is part of the gun as well. It may also need some attention. Thanks so much. I also own the Thunder. Never have had a bad issue with it.

I just ordered two Pro Mag magazines for Bersa 380 and the first thing you notice is, how weak the spring is... And it seems that the plate in the magazine is loose... Right out of the package I was not thrilled the spring is much too soft and at least one or two pounds lighter than a bursa Factory magazine... I'm amazed that you said that because I just received these 3 days ago and straight out of the package as I said, I was not thrilled or believe that they are good quality

@HeavyMetalGuns

2 жыл бұрын

Wow

@patoni860

2 жыл бұрын

The truth is, I believe a three-year-old kid with a little bit of muscle couldn't tear one of those Pro magazines apart in about 15 seconds

do you now how to shorten the trigger reset? my only gripe with mine is the length of the trigger reset, and I was wondering if you had any ideas about shortening the reset?

@HeavyMetalGuns

2 жыл бұрын

I do not .

@EricQuinn

2 жыл бұрын

@@HeavyMetalGuns thank you anyway

That’s the first one I’ve seen in awhile to buddy.

@HeavyMetalGuns

5 жыл бұрын

Me too!!

Can you list all the liquid products you used to clean and lubricate the pistol. I haven't cleaned a firearm since I used to clean my M-14 rifle when I was in the Marines. I'm a little rusty (no pun intended).

@HeavyMetalGuns

4 жыл бұрын

I use Hoppes cleaner and oil. Thanks!!

@mumblinge5892

4 жыл бұрын

@@HeavyMetalGuns I thought I saw you use Hopes cleaner, oil, brake fluid and CLP(?). Am I wrong?

@HeavyMetalGuns

4 жыл бұрын

@@mumblinge5892 Hoppes Cleaner and oil.Brake Clean and Kroll.

@stevecooper2873

2 жыл бұрын

@@HeavyMetalGuns Kroil ?

Is the Bersa Thunder PLUS that has the 15 round double stacked magazine for 380 cal and if so where are they obtainable thank you

@HeavyMetalGuns

4 жыл бұрын

I have not seen one yet.

@albertmichall5732

4 жыл бұрын

@@HeavyMetalGuns well must be invisable … thank you first and only response

@jambajoby32

4 жыл бұрын

They’re a rare find but they’re out there

thumbs up, subscribed, very good video, thank you.

@HeavyMetalGuns

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks and welcome

Awesome, thank you :-)

@HeavyMetalGuns

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Thank-you for making this video. What's the name brand spray lubricant you're using?

@HeavyMetalGuns

4 жыл бұрын

Dollar General.

@ericport2640

4 жыл бұрын

@@HeavyMetalGuns Thank-you sir.

Just saw it mentioned below that you are in TN. I live in Nashville, Where are you at?

@HeavyMetalGuns

4 жыл бұрын

Bradyville.

Gracias espetacular gracias

@HeavyMetalGuns

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks !!

I'm no firearm expert, but those handles are commonly known as grips. Feeding problems? First thing to look at is magazine; disassemble, clean, reassemble. Check and replace extractor and extractor spring if worn or broken.

@HeavyMetalGuns

3 жыл бұрын

Cool!!

Hey, good job! I just got a Dremel on sale for polishing. also I always use the hoppes9 since I was a kid, good stuff..I notice you have a glass bottle of the bore cleaner, as do I but my glass bottle is 20+ years old or so I just refill it, I didn't think they made it anymore I can never find it just the plastic ones..I like glass & prefer it to plastic, thought you may be the same way not unless you know where to buy them glass bottles!? Thanks good video 👍

@HeavyMetalGuns

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! It is an old bottle.

@rocknraptor3195

4 жыл бұрын

@@HeavyMetalGuns 😁 thanks I thought so..I like to keep all my small glass bottles too.

Did hear right? You use brake cleaner?

@HeavyMetalGuns

4 жыл бұрын

Yes.

Lot of times the jamming part can be a weak mag spring to

@HeavyMetalGuns

5 жыл бұрын

Very true,thanks!!

I was a little amazed that you did not wipe that spring off or the magazine or clean out the magazine chamber

@HeavyMetalGuns

2 жыл бұрын

I did off camera

@patoni860

2 жыл бұрын

Oh...okay...i was wondering... you are doing more than showing us how to take care of the equipment but also having to make this video okay... I got you... I really like the video

Looks new now

First off...fantastic video! I have that same gun as my carry sidearm here in TN. I've always thought I did a very thorough job of cleaning it until I saw your video :) What type of oil was that you sprayed all over it near the end? Also, I've never thought of using brake cleaner to spray down the parts with. I think I may be under-oiling mine. I've always worried about getting the inside too oily. A lot of videos you see tell you not to use too much oil. This video was extremely helpful. Thanks!

@HeavyMetalGuns

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Glenn!! The spray was Rem-Oil.

Great video. You sure put enough oil in it... lol

@HeavyMetalGuns

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

I'm thinking of buying one. I heard there may be a problem with the firing pin getting gunked up, giving light strikes. Saw a KZread where a guy took apart the firing pin mechanism (not so easy for novices) and solved the problem. Somebody commented there's a small hole where cleaner can be sprayed into the mechanism to clean it out. Is that true? I just want to thank you, kindly, for this informative video. I'll probably buy a Bersa 380.

@HeavyMetalGuns

4 жыл бұрын

IMO=easy to clean and maintain and a good little shooter.

@thormusique

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, that's true. You can spray cleaner in there, or even pour a bit of paint thinner or mineral spirits. Either will do the job. The important thing is not to introduce lubricant of any kind into that hole, because that's how the firing pin gets gunked up. Hope this helps!

@jamesburns2232

Жыл бұрын

@@thormusiqueSpray WD-40 in the hole. WD-40 is technically a cleaner and water dispersant and doesn't gunk up the firing pin. 🤠

Good job my friend

@HeavyMetalGuns

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

What is your fee for cleaning that Bersa? Thanks

@HeavyMetalGuns

Жыл бұрын

It was some years ago ,can not remember.

Really enjoyed your video, would like the names of the products you use to clean, oil and lube. If you have the time. thanks

@HeavyMetalGuns

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

@HeavyMetalGuns

2 жыл бұрын

Hoppes. Break clean.

Glad to see someone else believes in gun oil on a gun!

@HeavyMetalGuns

5 жыл бұрын

100 % !!

Owner was probably limp wristing. Blowback guns have to be held with a firm grip

Man, you are a detail guy. What's the product sound like Hops?

@HeavyMetalGuns

3 жыл бұрын

Hopps #9.

Hey and I don't mess a video from the Who Tee Who channel

@HeavyMetalGuns

5 жыл бұрын

WTW!!

Wouldn't Synthetic steel wool be better ?

@HeavyMetalGuns

4 жыл бұрын

I have never used it.

You sound like a fella I wouldn't mind having as a neighbor.

@HeavyMetalGuns

4 жыл бұрын

Well come on down!!

@dmv1-301

3 жыл бұрын

Haha that's so true!!!

i got the comblock it copies. hungarian FEG PA 63 in 9x18 Makarov. a little bit hotter than a 380.

@HeavyMetalGuns

2 жыл бұрын

Cool !!

Can any gun be cleaned same way?

@HeavyMetalGuns

3 жыл бұрын

In general,yes it can.

@dakidsbac777

3 жыл бұрын

@@HeavyMetalGuns TY for the reply.

@HeavyMetalGuns

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for viewing and i hope you will sub!!

Paul, you ever heard of these guns "not" shootin straight, no matter what adjustments ya make to it ? One of my buds in church bought one for his wife and she can't hit jack with it, he can't hit jack with it either. These are shootin fools, if ya know what I mean, but this bersa has given them a fit. I offered to buy it for what he wanted, but he doesn't want cash, he wants to barder, but I'm bardered out. He not hard up for money and I'm not hurtin for money. I'd rather buy from a church member rather than a gun store, mainly because my church family takes great care of they're firearms, and we "know" each other.

@HeavyMetalGuns

2 жыл бұрын

I see your point,cool . I have never had issues with them,could have got a bad one. Check with Bersa for warranty.

Excellent video thank you so much, Sir! Extremely helpful. If you can't properly clean a Bersa Thunder after this video you couldn't get a date in a women's prison with a carton of cigarettes and 100 dollar bill on your forehead

@HeavyMetalGuns

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks !! Well said !!