Bersa is making a new XT that is optics ready, but we don’t have it yet in the US. Soon I hope!

One of the most unknown and underrated entry level competition guns is the Bersa Thunder 9 Pro XT. It’s a 5” da/sa with a smooth double action pull I measure at 7 pounds, and a crisp single action that is just under 3 pounds on my scale. Unbelievably short reset…hand fit barrel…LPA adjustable rear sight and fiber optic front sight. And it comes with five (5!) magazines. Non-captured recoil spring that is compatible with standard 1911 springs making it easy to adjust to your hand loads. It’s a delightful option that is essentially unknown. I only see 2 downsides. One is availability- you’ll almost certainly need to hunt for it online and have it shipped to your local FFL. And the other downside is the grip girth is not compatible with small hands.

Hi Graham, fellow Grand Power fan here. For their service size offerings (K100, Q100, X-Trim) do you know the factory recoil spring weight? This would be the spring that comes with a red marking from the factory. And is it compatible with recoil springs from a more common handgun?