Redneck, you might check the extractor. Go to Bersachat.com. There have been some issues with extractors on the 9mmUCs. Don't know if the 45UC was one of them or not. Easy to replace.
Ffrandy, you won't be disappointed. I have the Thunder 9UC Pro, and it has never failed me, regardless of what I've fed it. Bersa is the best kept secret in the handgun world, IMO. Great gun!