Bersa B1911 Shooting Impressions

[@GBGuns]

Full review with specs and sources: www.gbgunsdepot.com/post/bersa-b1911

[@erroneous6947]

Bersa pistols are underrated and reasonably priced.

[@jameshood9694]

I had a Bersa in 380 at one time and never had issues. I now have a Bersa Thunder Pro full size 40 S&W that I really like. Bersa is often overlooked, but they make good products.

[@OhioCruffler]

Amazing accuracy during the "What's for Dinner®" testing.

[@Silver-xf7it]

Nice to see a company from Argentina doing well in the US with their own factory there.

[@mikeofmanymikes2630]

why is that nice to see?

[@granddad-mv5ef]

It really amazes me how such an old design pistol, berated for years, has made such a huge comeback. I am an old guy, so you can understand my love for the 1911. IMO, the "hate" for the platform began around 1970 when cheap(ly made) imports began showing up. Malfunctions were the main feature, no wonder they got a bad rap. Because I shoot only for score; size and weight are not a consideration. Going to the range, I have two 30 cal ammo boxes, one for .45 and one 9mm, full of charged magazines. I like Wilson Combat Elite Tactical, Nighthawk, Metalform and Mec-Gar; but sure there are many others that function as well. I was skeptical about this Bersa, but not any longer. Looks like a contender!

[@TheJHMAN1]

I remember back then there were Pistol smiths all across the fruited plain who made a living out of making 1911s reliable that includes Colts. All those special features that used to cost 1000s of gun smithing dollars are now included in factory guns.

[@-jimmyjames]

Nice. Glad to see Bersa doing it well. The OG Walther copies flew off the shelves of my pops store early 90s. likely 10-20 per every PPK sold. Taurus of that era flew off the shelves as well. And no complaints or factory repair send offs.

[@donlarocque5157]

Yes. Especially with Bersa.I'm glad to see they've been advancing in the industry.

[@josetorno8068]

Bersa is an Argentinian Company that has more than 50 years in the market...nice video my friend...thanks🇦🇷

[@GBGuns]

I'm well aware and have reviewed a dozen or so Argentinian Bersas. This pistol is from Bersa USA and 100% made in the USA.

[@buncha5651]

I said in the tabeltop review that I'm not a 1911 fan. After seeing that accuracy, i think I'm converted. No doubt 1911 and 45 acp are like peaches and cream.😊

[@MarvinTurner-oc4ml]

This is looking better & better the more I look at it. If guns are my addiction then GBGuns is an Enabler for sure 🤓

[@Papieck37]

The "What's for dinner" is a must test on any gun. Amazing that Bersa ate it all.... 😮

[@grb876]

Looks like a nice piece. Accurate. Good review 👍🏼

[@macgregordespitethem7933]

Feature set, fit and finish appear to be very good. I think it compares well with US made production grade 1911s at that price point. A solid 1911 for home and range. Thanks for the article and videos.

[@LVbibby]

Good video thanks for covering this product.

[@scottmorgan1016]

This really looks and shoots like a winner. Good job

[@reloco166]

You reach my heart on this one, I grow up 10km from Bersa manufacturing in Buenos Aires, fwi the Police forse use the TPR9 and I hear that the armed forses are importing the AR15's made in the USA...

[@jameskelly7782]

You sir,.....are an excellent shot.....KUDOS!

[@GBGuns]

Thank you

[@jameskelly7782]

...and I just subscribed 👍. Good straight forward review. Thanks 🙂

[@GBGuns]

@@jameskelly7782 Thank you again and welcome to the channel. Most of the videos are part of articles so check for the pinned comment. You'll also see that those articles are generally released before the videos are public on KZbin.

[@johnhowe4211]

Graham good very good video. Your complete and to the point not missing anything on this Bersa 1911. Thank you

[@GBGuns]

Thank you

[@jeremywatson9129]

That accuracy was excellent. Maybe put on a different beaver tail safety and its ready to roll.

[@TheMigueS]

Bersa is a dependable brand. I have a TPR9 FDE and I love it.

[@Patriotx-gx4ce]

Quality at affordable price.

[@TheOutside84]

I have a bunch of that Sig Elite ammo. Most has nickel plating but I noticed some random boxes are brass. I was unloading a mag I had thought was all 124gr and I found a few brass cases. Weird.

[@tinkertalksguns7289]

Good review. I consider the 1911 obsolete as a 'duty' weapon but it does have its virtues, chief among them is easy to shoot well once you are used to the platform. It's also, let's face it, adult Lego with huge aftermarket support. I've largely left .45 ACP behind these days but I am currently putting together a 1911 .45 as my 'Pooping-in-the-woods-OMG-is-that-a-bear?' gun. That's a pretty niche application and with the right ammo 9mm will probably do the job just as well against PNW black bears, but I just *feel* better using the .45 in this application. I know, I know, I'm over-thinking the whole bear-defense thing but hey, it's an excuse to build another 1911!

[@GBGuns]

Where about are you in the PNW?

[@tinkertalksguns7289]

@@GBGuns I'm in south Seattle above Renton. I'm actually a native and worked at Detonics for a time in the 1980's. That's where I learned to love the 1911; the ones we had in the army were long past their sell-by date and we didn't think much of them.

[@XuroX.]

Since when did Lego's require hand fitting and filing/polishing to make them work?

[@tinkertalksguns7289]

@@XuroX. I was just commenting on the probable source of the issue, not saying it was OK for a gun t come that way from the factory.

[@danielledimichele333]

Definately has peeked my interest!

[@lizzapaolia959]

Thank you for sharing another great video of yours. Great shooting 😄. I think Bersa has made a very nice looking quality pistol. Hopefully they invite you to tour their USA manufacturing facility. Oregon is an absolutely beautiful state, scenery wise😄. We wish you and Teya a wonderful weekend 😄🙏

[@wooddawg4868]

I have a Tisas B45 duty version 5 inch and a Springfield Loaded 5 inch 45acp. The only issue I have ever had with my 1911 was an extractor that was too tight. I tuned them both/relaxed the tension a bit and they fed 100% after that over 500 plus.

[@guardianminifarm8005]

Fantastic. Liking this gun. We went with the Ruger SR1911 alloy frame recently. Great purchase for the money. But I think the Bersa is a better gun all things considered. Thank you.

[@LucasZaghis]

Greetings from Argentina

[@richki.24]

that's a sweet looking 1911

[@larrycaro1333]

Thank you great job. How much does that handgun cost?

[@GBGuns]

Specs are in the pinned comment

[@alejandrofangio4708]

Saludos desde arg

[@spookshack]

Series 70?

[@SIGP365]

Yes

[@nicolasarias6807]

Hola a todos, soy Argentino y me alegra mucho ver las pruebas que hacen a las pistolas Bersa, en mi poder tengo una TPR9 y una Thunder 380, lamentablemente la B1911 es muy cara en Argentina Ronda los 1800 Dolares en adelante.

[@Jyhtosixa]

Y por qué tenés que aclarar que sos argentino?

[@nicolasarias6807]

@@Jyhtosixa porque ahora en 2024 me siento orgulloso de ser Argentino hasta la médula.

[@ninjagold9244]

Any plans on tuning the grip safety? My 1911 doesn't engage the grip safety until it's about 3/4s the way depressed. If it didn't have the memory bump, I'd have even more issues. Hoping I can change that.

[@reloco166]

I realy identified my seff with the 1911 .45 cal... Old, short fat and bold...LOL

[@jebbuhdiah-dean]

How many rounds through the gun before this video was made?

[@GBGuns]

0. All Shooting Impressions videos start with round 1

[@thizizmyboomstik]

Is the frame forged or cast?

[@T.A.B.Videos]

👍👍

[@waterhead1359]

When i shoot my original 1911 , if i ride the thumb safety it wont engage the grip safety.

[@ernestovildostegui4651]

113 years

[@duncanidaho2130]

"Extendo" gotta love loopholes.

[@Franklin-w3c]

Buy KIMBER or COMBAT WILSON mags for it....

[@DT-ww4gv]

Interesting I posted 3 comments. All failed.

[@DT-ww4gv]

Atleast this one posted

[@GBGuns]

I've had the same thing when trying to reply to some.

[@axlsane427]

Would you say it's about time you fix that spinning target at least we can see it withstand a few shots? Is it that difficult?

[@henryschmidt636]

Why such a small variety of.45acp ammo as compared to your typical 9mm you shoot through a pistol?

[@GBGuns]

It was still 11 loads in total, but the range of weights isn't as broad.

[@rossiilcapo]

Una vergüenza!!! En Argentina todavía la seguimos esperando. Dicen q es marca Bersa y no tiene el logo original, tampoco dice "Bersa".

[@TexasCorgiGun]

In English, please 🙏

[@rossiilcapo]

@@TexasCorgiGun In Argentina it is not yet for sale. nowhere does it say bersa, only b1911. In my country we do not believe that it is manufactured by Bersa.

[@TexasCorgiGun]

@rossiilcapo If I'm not mistaken, this is made in USA.

[@GBGuns]

@TexasCorgiGun yes