Star Super B magazine alternatives

georgiacatweazle · April 6, 2016, 08:03 PM

I have a star super b in 9mm.
looks like they are technically using the 9mm largo magazines ? is that correct ?
also any one have a line on any mags ?

thanks

gyvel · April 6, 2016, 09:51 PM

eBay has lots of them for sale right now, or you can go directly to www.JGsales.com. $39.99 if I recall correctly.

T. O'Heir · April 7, 2016, 12:16 PM

Gunparts lists new Triple K, 9 round, 9mm Star 'B' mags at $45.
A 9mm(also .38 Super) Largo mag isn't the same. Isn't a great picture on Gunparts site, but it looks like a different follower.

reddog81 · April 7, 2016, 02:06 PM

I believe the Star model B was originally chambered in the 9mm Largo, and later converted to 9mm Para to help increase sales. From what I understand the conversion basically involved using a different chamber reamer for 9mm Para. The magazines and all other components stayed the same. (maybe the recoil or mainspring was adjusted also for the different pressures of the round)

The result is that sometimes the magazines can cause problems with bullets jamming due to the large amount of play between the length of the bullets and the large magazine

Bill DeShivs · April 7, 2016, 04:50 PM

Bs were not "converted" They were originally made in 9mmP. They are basically the same gun as the "A" in 9mm largo. The changes are barrel and magazine-which has shorter feed lips in 9mmP.

Ibmikey · April 11, 2016, 04:54 AM

Only the very early magazines with a block inserted and the last of production with modified feed lips are different from the A magazines. I have a dozen Tripple K mags, at least half have shot the base plate into oblivion when loaded, are two wide to easily be inserted or miss feed because the follower/feed lips is not angled correctly (or some/all of the above).

Minorcan · April 11, 2016, 05:06 PM

Lots were 9mm Largo but Germany wanted them in 9mm P so they made many in the 9mm P. My Bs are 9mm P. I don't think they converted them they just made what people wanted to buy. What a concept, manufacturers today could learn a lesson there. All in all a shame Star went out of business.

PS - I've bought spare magazines off Ebay and they all work fine.

Emerson Biggies · April 11, 2016, 10:19 PM

I also have a SUPER B. I understand that the Star Super B is not the same as a Star B. Am I correct?
What are the differences in magazines between the two mentioned pistols? Were they two different calibers?
I need a drink!

Ibmikey · April 12, 2016, 07:31 PM

The magazines with the removeable floorplate for "A & B" pistols will interchange with Super pistols.

MuzzleBlast · May 12, 2016, 03:05 PM

http://www.9mmlargo.com/

CowTowner · May 13, 2016, 07:08 AM

Just to add to the information sites:

http://star-firearms.com/firearms/index.shtml

April 6, 2016, 08:03 PM	#1
georgiacatweazle Senior Member Join Date: December 6, 2013 Posts: 246	Star Super B magazine alternatives I have a star super b in 9mm. looks like they are technically using the 9mm largo magazines ? is that correct ? also any one have a line on any mags ? thanks __________________ "If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." Red Adair

April 6, 2016, 09:51 PM	#2
gyvel Senior Member Join Date: August 30, 2009 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,172	eBay has lots of them for sale right now, or you can go directly to www.JGsales.com. $39.99 if I recall correctly. __________________ As always, YMMV. __________________________________________ MIIAA SIFE

April 7, 2016, 12:16 PM	#3
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	Gunparts lists new Triple K, 9 round, 9mm Star 'B' mags at $45. A 9mm(also .38 Super) Largo mag isn't the same. Isn't a great picture on Gunparts site, but it looks like a different follower. __________________ Spelling and grammar count!

April 7, 2016, 02:06 PM	#4
reddog81 Senior Member Join Date: October 16, 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,634	I believe the Star model B was originally chambered in the 9mm Largo, and later converted to 9mm Para to help increase sales. From what I understand the conversion basically involved using a different chamber reamer for 9mm Para. The magazines and all other components stayed the same. (maybe the recoil or mainspring was adjusted also for the different pressures of the round) The result is that sometimes the magazines can cause problems with bullets jamming due to the large amount of play between the length of the bullets and the large magazine Last edited by reddog81; April 7, 2016 at 02:25 PM.

April 7, 2016, 04:50 PM	#5
Bill DeShivs Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Posts: 10,985	Bs were not "converted" They were originally made in 9mmP. They are basically the same gun as the "A" in 9mm largo. The changes are barrel and magazine-which has shorter feed lips in 9mmP. __________________ Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler www.billdeshivs.com

April 11, 2016, 04:54 AM	#6
Ibmikey Senior Member Join Date: June 1, 2013 Location: Now relocated to Texas Posts: 2,943	Only the very early magazines with a block inserted and the last of production with modified feed lips are different from the A magazines. I have a dozen Tripple K mags, at least half have shot the base plate into oblivion when loaded, are two wide to easily be inserted or miss feed because the follower/feed lips is not angled correctly (or some/all of the above).

April 11, 2016, 05:06 PM	#7
Minorcan Senior Member Join Date: September 15, 2015 Posts: 379	Lots were 9mm Largo but Germany wanted them in 9mm P so they made many in the 9mm P. My Bs are 9mm P. I don't think they converted them they just made what people wanted to buy. What a concept, manufacturers today could learn a lesson there. All in all a shame Star went out of business. PS - I've bought spare magazines off Ebay and they all work fine.

April 11, 2016, 10:19 PM	#8
Emerson Biggies Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2014 Posts: 163	I'm CONFUSED I also have a SUPER B. I understand that the Star Super B is not the same as a Star B. Am I correct? What are the differences in magazines between the two mentioned pistols? Were they two different calibers? I need a drink! __________________ Keep your guns clean.... the kids may put them in their mouths!

April 12, 2016, 07:31 PM	#9
Ibmikey Senior Member Join Date: June 1, 2013 Location: Now relocated to Texas Posts: 2,943	The magazines with the removeable floorplate for "A & B" pistols will interchange with Super pistols.

May 12, 2016, 03:05 PM	#10
MuzzleBlast Senior Member Join Date: September 11, 2001 Location: Arkansas. Much better place since Bill and Hillary went home. Posts: 1,041	Tons of info: http://www.9mmlargo.com/ __________________ Molwn labe!

May 13, 2016, 07:08 AM	#11
CowTowner Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2007 Location: Cowtown of course! Posts: 1,747	Just to add to the information sites: http://star-firearms.com/firearms/index.shtml __________________ NRA Chief Range Safety Officer, Home Firearms Safety, Pistol and Rifle Instructor *“Today, we need a nation of Minutemen, citizens who are not only prepared to take arms, but citizens who regard the preservation of freedom as the basic purpose of their daily life......”* President John F. Kennedy