Bersa BP9cc Part 2 Part 1
Learning the ways of subcompact carry
By Dennis Adler

The ASG Bersa BP9cc is an ideal gun for CCW training. Though larger than most subcompacts used for concealed carry, the majority of compact 9mm handguns are the approximate size of the Bersa BP9cc. The airgun is pictured with an Elite Survival Systems ballistic nylon belt clip holster (left) a Galco Yaqui paddle holster (center) and a DeSantis Nemesis pocket holster. All three are designed for compact semi-autos of approximate size to the Bersa.
While I prefer a CO2 training gun that is 100 percent correct to its cartridge-firing counterpart, like the Umarex S&W M&P40, the ASG Bersa BP9cc hits on so many important points that the magazine design almost becomes a secondary issue. What I like most about this particular airgun is the actual pistol it is based upon, a compact 9mm semi-auto that is just a little shorter in overall length than a Glock 19. It has the same simplicity of operation and many of the same fundamental features. The Bersa BPcc models remain slightly above the entry level pricing for a 9mm (.380 and .40 S&W) pistol, as does the price for the ASG CO2 model. Since the .177 caliber pistol uses an internal striker and has the same weight and basic handling of the cartridge models it offers a great opportunity to test the waters for a centerfire model and also work on trigger control, sighting, and most importantly for a compact pistol, determining the best means of carry for the gun. Aside from the cost of holsters, under $100 gets you started with the BP9cc airgun.