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RC20 · December 5, 2012, 02:23 AM

I have a Star PD (45)

I neglected it, it always fired until one day it started hanging up. Huh.

So, I took it home, cleaned and lubed it for the first time since I got it and its back to its reliable self.

I think the older guns were less tolerant of neglect, but just as reliable if maintained.

Bad on me, you should always clean and lube guns a couple times of year regardless if you are shooting it or not.

Generally they were good guns. Aluminum frame ones could not be shot a great deal but were excellent and ahead of their time.

Shame I can't shoot it well due to aging eyes, love the gun. Still a standby for around the house.

December 5, 2012, 02:23 AM	#18
RC20 Senior Member Join Date: April 10, 2008 Location: Alaska Posts: 7,014	I have a Star PD (45) I neglected it, it always fired until one day it started hanging up. Huh. So, I took it home, cleaned and lubed it for the first time since I got it and its back to its reliable self. I think the older guns were less tolerant of neglect, but just as reliable if maintained. Bad on me, you should always clean and lube guns a couple times of year regardless if you are shooting it or not. Generally they were good guns. Aluminum frame ones could not be shot a great deal but were excellent and ahead of their time. Shame I can't shoot it well due to aging eyes, love the gun. Still a standby for around the house.