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Bersa 380 Pistol Vs. Taurus 380 Pistol

The .380 ACP caliber handgun is at the lower end of acceptable-sized pistols for self defense. Sales took a dramatic upswing in the mid-2000s when several gun manufacturers began making small, easily concealable .380s. According to Jeff Quinn of Gun Blast, the online gun magazine, the key to the popularity of the .380 is its small size.

Taurus
- The Taurus 738 .380 is an example of smaller carry-guns. The overall length is 5.25 inches, with a height of 3.625 inches and a width of 0.77 inches. The unloaded weight is 9.9 oz. The capacity is seven bullets in the magazine and one in the chamber.
Bersa
- The Bersa .380 is a traditional-sized handgun. The overall length is 6 inches, with a height of 4.5 inches and a width of 1 inch. The unloaded weight is 16.4 oz. The capacity is eight bullets in the magazine and one in the chamber.
Similarities
- Both guns come with polymer frames, and are double-action only. A shooter does not have to cock a hammer before firing; pulling the trigger is sufficient. The Bersa is more comfortable in the hand when shooting, but the Taurus is more concealable.

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