Firestar

michael t · June 14, 2004, 04:56 PM

I was looking at a Star Firestar in 40 today. I know Star not around anymore,but Ive heard these are really nice little pistols . Iam just wondering about parts, springs,mags, ect. Worth the chance? Shop wants $300

railroader · June 15, 2004, 08:33 AM

Wolff carries some springs, mags can be found but finding parts will probably be very tough. Mark

norm143 · June 16, 2004, 03:14 PM

had one in both 9mm and 40. Very nicely made, although a bit heavy. Accuracy wasn't too bad either. I really enjoyed them but parts are hard to get as Star is no longer in existence.

Dakotan · June 17, 2004, 06:39 PM

I've had an M-43 Firestar for several years, and a Star BM for a LONG time. I've never actually needed parts for either, but did come across a place called "Bob's Gun Shop" http://www.gun-parts.com/index.html/ that has about the best supply of Star parts I've ever seen. Bought an extra firing pin for the BM anyway! Not cheap, but he'll likely have what you need.

FWIW!-Dakotan

git_r_dun0405 · June 17, 2004, 08:05 PM

Couldnt give me a FireStar.

Eric Larsen · June 17, 2004, 09:55 PM

You sure could give me one....hell the last Firestar plus I had cost around 250$ and I miss that gun..........
They are nice guns, well made and very good CCW's but parts can be hard to find............thats the ONLY downer about them.
Shoot well.

Walt Sherrill · June 18, 2004, 07:53 AM

I'm with Eric.

I've had several, including the .40 mentioned above. Very nice gun. Accurate, compact. But HEAVY!! Not alloy, steel!

The only real problem with parts that I've heard about are extractors for the .40 model, so that is a matter of real concern. But, then, I've only heard of a few breaking or needing replacement.

I've still got a Firestar Plus, which has the alloy frame. Small, compact, accurate, and light. Not as light as Kel-Tec P-11, but not much bigger. And hi-caps can be found for it. (13 rounders.)

I'll probably sell mine, one of these days, as I don't think I've shot it in a year or two... (My Cz-75 Compact replaced it. The Firestar Plus replaced my Kel-Tec P-11.)

June 14, 2004, 04:56 PM	#1
michael t Senior Member Join Date: May 17, 2004 Location: Out back Ky Posts: 4,044	Firestar I was looking at a Star Firestar in 40 today. I know Star not around anymore,but Ive heard these are really nice little pistols . Iam just wondering about parts, springs,mags, ect. Worth the chance? Shop wants $300 __________________ Certified Armed Infidel Colt Defender ,Colt Mustang ,Dan Wesson CBOB, PPK/S, American Classic 1911,Bersa Thunder 380 http://bersachat.comHome of Bersa http://www.metroarms1911forum.com

June 17, 2004, 08:05 PM	#5
git_r_dun0405 Member Join Date: May 24, 2004 Location: S.E. Alabama Posts: 63	Couldnt give me a FireStar. __________________ git r dun

June 17, 2004, 09:55 PM	#6
Eric Larsen Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2001 Location: Bountiful....Ut. Posts: 3,226	You sure could give me one....hell the last Firestar plus I had cost around 250$ and I miss that gun.......... They are nice guns, well made and very good CCW's but parts can be hard to find............thats the ONLY downer about them. Shoot well. __________________ If they dont know you have a gun.....then I did alright! If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice......Rush

June 15, 2004, 08:33 AM	#2
railroader Senior Member Join Date: February 8, 2000 Location: Tucson Arizona Posts: 1,756	Wolff carries some springs, mags can be found but finding parts will probably be very tough. Mark

June 16, 2004, 03:14 PM	#3
norm143 Junior Member Join Date: May 21, 2004 Location: Maine Posts: 11	had one in both 9mm and 40. Very nicely made, although a bit heavy. Accuracy wasn't too bad either. I really enjoyed them but parts are hard to get as Star is no longer in existence.

June 17, 2004, 06:39 PM	#4
Dakotan Senior Member Join Date: August 24, 1999 Posts: 174	I've had an M-43 Firestar for several years, and a Star BM for a LONG time. I've never actually needed parts for either, but did come across a place called "Bob's Gun Shop" http://www.gun-parts.com/index.html/ that has about the best supply of Star parts I've ever seen. Bought an extra firing pin for the BM anyway! Not cheap, but he'll likely have what you need. FWIW!-Dakotan

June 18, 2004, 07:53 AM	#7
Walt Sherrill Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 1999 Location: Winston-Salem, NC USA Posts: 6,348	I'm with Eric. I've had several, including the .40 mentioned above. Very nice gun. Accurate, compact. But HEAVY!! Not alloy, steel! The only real problem with parts that I've heard about are extractors for the .40 model, so that is a matter of real concern. But, then, I've only heard of a few breaking or needing replacement. I've still got a Firestar Plus, which has the alloy frame. Small, compact, accurate, and light. Not as light as Kel-Tec P-11, but not much bigger. And hi-caps can be found for it. (13 rounders.) I'll probably sell mine, one of these days, as I don't think I've shot it in a year or two... (My Cz-75 Compact replaced it. The Firestar Plus replaced my Kel-Tec P-11.)