February 3, 2013, 11:57 PM | #1 |
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Star model handgun gift.
From my cousin, what is this exactly. And where can I find it a magazine? Anyone know anything about these?
Sent from my phone...expect typos. Ok. Phone app is making me buy pictures to post option now. Awesome. Slide says STAR Echeverria Eibar - EspaƱa SA CAL 9mm P Next side Interarms Alexandria Virginia |
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Based on the info you posted, it's hard to say what model it is.
If it looks like a slightly scaled-down 1911, it is a B-series pistol. The Model B, BS, and B Super look like a Government Model; the BM, BKM, and BKS look like a Commander. The model designation is usually- albeit not always!- stamped on the butt. It may be a small letter above the serial number. If it's a smallish single-action pistol that looks kinda like a cross between a CZ 75 and a SIG P229, it's probably a Model 43 Firestar (single-stack) or Model 243 Firestar Plus (double-stack). Mags for these Star pistols are made by Triple K, but I've been warned that production is intermittent, so availability can be spotty. Also, if the pistol is full-size B series, there are two types of mags depending on whether or not the pistol has a notch in the butt at the front of the mag well. Star also made a series of large DA/SA double-stack pistols- the Models 28, 30, and 31- that look roughly like squared-off CZ 75's, but most of these are marked on the frame rather than the slide, so I'm guessing it's not one of these. More here: http://star-firearms.com/firearms/index.shtml
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So it's a BM. Thanks for that knowledge man. I didn't know what the heck that even stood for. I'm curious.. Haven't had a cheapy gun in ages. Know where I can find a magazine or two for it? Maybe it's a gem. Or something I can fix up and give to my pops. |
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Thanks man.
One thing came to mind. Truck gun. |
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I carried a Star Firestar .45ACP for years and loved it. Nothing wrong with these pistols in my opinion.
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I don't know anything about them. My friends call me a gun snoot. I'll stick to CCW of my P220. The star seems like a good truck gun. |
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February 4, 2013, 02:13 PM | #8 |
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Stars are excellent guns. Sarco may have original magazines for the BM.
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February 4, 2013, 07:03 PM | #9 |
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Here's the clunker
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February 4, 2013, 11:02 PM | #10 |
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That's a "Starvel" (electroless nickel plated) BM. I wouldn't say it's a clunker. They are as fine a gun as any.
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February 6, 2013, 09:49 AM | #11 |
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Definately not a"clunker"
In fact I have entertained the idea of having mine nickled. I Got mine from Aim Surplus several years ago. Solid, accurate, 1911 style. |
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One mans junk is another's treasure indeed.
I'll give it a shot (pun intended) once I get it's magazine. If it shines on the range. I'll get it tripped and hard chromed. |
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Have a model B that I really like. Best price on mags for star seem to be at Robertsons but finding them in their on line store is a pita. You do need to get BM, BKM BKS specific mags. $40 when you can find them but you can always go for the gunbroker rape factor and get one for $70 almost any time.
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In addition to the magazine suppliers already mentioned, try one of the following:
www.sarcoinc.com www.guncliops.com www.gun-parts.com www.gunpartscorp.com And then there's always e-bay. |
February 8, 2013, 05:51 PM | #15 |
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Star BM
Star BM in Starvel finish....nice. Here's mine with Tru Ivory grips and it's favorite holster.
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This thread has made me curious about the Star...don't you hate it when that happens. Not trying to hijack the thread, but...
AIM has the Star for $399. Apparently, Russian arsenal refurbished. http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.aspx?item=F3StarB Fair price? |
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Four hundred bucks? Ulp. They've gone up.
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I'm still waiting on this magazine. I hope this thing shoots like I'm hearing it does. I usually don't have to try to shoot 9mm well. Such a darn accurate round.
If its really impressive on the range. I'll get it stripped and refinished in NP3+ and call it a day. Sent from my phone...expect typos. |
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A BKS Starlite was my first CCW piece (yes, it was way before there was such a thing as a CCW License). It was super light, very accurate and totally reliable. I bead blasted the easily marked aluminum frame and trimmed down one of the early Pachmayr grip sets to fit it.
It was sort of the Keltec PF9 of it's day except in the Browning design.
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Don't dry fire the Star. You can break the firing pin. NP3 is simply electroless nickel with a little Teflon added. Your gun is already electroless nickel plated. |
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I can't even dry fire it. I need that darn magazine. Is there any way I can eliminate that feature? My BHP's I don't mind that they have it. But this star. For some reason I do. Thanks Bill! Sent from my phone...expect typos. |
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