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Manufacturer
	Bersa SA More Info

About the Gun

The Bersa TPR9C is a compact alloy-frame DA/SA locked-breech pistol in 9 mm. It uses an external hammer, an ambidextrous frame-mounted safety/decock lever, textured polymer grips, fixed three-dot sights, and a Picatinny accessory rail. It has a double-stack high-capacity magazine design.

Production

Production began in 2018 and is currently ongoing.

Market value

MSRP is around $450–$530. Current used market value for examples in good to very good condition ranges $350–$450.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge:	9 mm Luger
Alias:	9 mm Parabellum
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Analysis

The TPR9C (Thunder Pro Redesigned Compact) is the shortened companion to the full-size TPR9 in Bersa’s locked-breech series. It retains the alloy-frame DA/SA layout, external hammer, Picatinny rail, ambidextrous controls, loaded-chamber indicator, and high-capacity double-stack magazine of the earlier Thunder Pro Compact while refining the grip shape, trigger, and overall ergonomics. Bersa introduced it in early 2018 alongside the full-size TPR9 as the current compact service-style option in the Thunder Pro line. It remains in production. The TPR9C is distinct from the prior Thunder Pro Compact and from the full-size TPR9.