The success of the original Bersa Thunder 380 pistol led Bersa to introduce the Thunder 380 Plus version in 1998.
The Thunder 380 Plus is basically a higher-capacity version of the original Thunder 380. Where the original Thunder 380 featured a single-stack magazine with an 8+1 capacity of .380 ACP, the Plus version features a double-stack magazine with a 15+1 round capacity.
Aside from the double-stack magazine, the Thunder Plus and Thunder 380 have the exact dimensions and operational controls.
Some shooters, especially women or people with smaller hands, reported that the wider grip on the Plus model wasn’t as comfortable as the slimmer grip on the standard Thunder 380 models.
Aside from the wider grip on the Plus pistol, the other fairly noticeable difference between the Plus and standard Thunder models is the overall pistol weight when loaded. The standard Thunder pistol weighs approximately 22.3 ounces loaded, while the Plus mode weighs approximately 25.4 ounces loaded.
Bersa Thunder 380 Plus Holsters | |||
MTR Custom Adversary IWB Holster  | MTR Custom Small of the Back Holster  | MTR Custom Slimline Deluxe Full-Size Pancake Holster  | MTR Custom Slimline Tuckable IWB Model  |
MTR Custom Back Pocket Holster  | MTR Custom Belt Scabbard Holster  | MTR Custom Front Pocket Model  | MTR Custom Crossdraw Holster |
MTR Custom Dual Purpose Holster  | MTR Custom Paddle Holster  | MTR Customer Deluxe Full-Size Quick Snap Holster  | MTR Custom Deluxe Full-Size Pancake Holster  |
MTR Custom Vertical Deluxe Full-Size Quick Snap Holster  | MTR Tuckable Adversary IWB Holster  | MTR Custom Pancake Belt Slide  | Don Hume H715M WC Clip-On IWB Holster  |
Don Hume H760 Ankle Holster  | Don Hume H710 Belt Holster  | Don Hume H715M WCS Clip_on IWB with Bodyshield  | Don Hume JIT Slide Belt Holster  |
Don Hume PCCH IWB Holster  | MTR Custom Small Belt Slide  | Don Hume H721 Belt with a Retention Strap  | Don Hume H721OT Belt Holster |
From a gun holster perspective, the Thunder 380 Plus will fit into a holster made for the standard Thunder 380, as the wider grip on the Plus model does not play a role in holster fit.
However, it should be noted that magazine carriers are a different story. The larger double-stack magazine of the Plus pistol will not fit into a magazine carrier made for the single-stack magazine found on the original Thunder 380. The Plus magazines require a magazine carrier made to accommodate their double-stack size.
Like the original Thunder model, popular holster options for the Plus pistol include IWB, OWB, and paddle models.
Any gun holster or magazine carrier models displayed above are available in a version to fit the Bersa Thunder 380 Plus pistols.
People Also Asked
Here are some other related questions associated with Bersa Thunder 380 Plus holsters:
What’s the difference between the Bersa Thunder 380 and the Thunder 380 Plus pistols?
The primary difference between those two handguns is the magazine size and overall round capacity. The original Thunder 380 pistol utilizes a single stack magazine with a maximum round capacity of 8+1. The Thunder 380 Plus pistol features a double-stack magazine with a maximum round capacity of 15+1.
Do you have any retention holsters for a Bersa Thunder Plus?
Any of the holsters listed above can be ordered with an optional retention strap added to it.
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