Couple Star PD questions

briang2ad · March 7, 2020, 06:56 PM

If I used an o-ring as I do on my CZs, would that be sufficient to protect the firing pin in dry firing the gun?

I've read that the ever crappy Pro Mags do actually work and there are some good reviews on Midway for them - true in your experience?

Thanks.

RickB · March 7, 2020, 08:36 PM

I never used anything but factory mags, but if you can get a good deal on Pro Mag, give it a try.
I usually use a strip of corrugated cardboard to cushion hammer impact on my rimfire 1911, but an o-ring should work.
I have snap-caps with spring-loaded "primers" to take the firing pin impact, too.

Bill DeShivs · March 7, 2020, 09:42 PM

When you do break your firing pin, I make them.

briang2ad · March 9, 2020, 07:30 AM

Thanks folks.

I should get it this week. Picked up some mags at the funshow, and we'll see how this goes. From the GB pics it looks pretty pristine.

I hate Midway for listing OLD OOS items. The Pro Mags ones are no longer in stock, and old mags are now from $40-80.

JERRYS. · March 10, 2020, 02:12 PM

in the late 80s I owned a PD and a BM. they were good guns but went with cash for trades on other guns I wanted more..... of the two I liked the BM more though.

March 7, 2020, 06:56 PM	#1
briang2ad Senior Member Join Date: December 19, 2004 Posts: 859	Couple Star PD questions If I used an o-ring as I do on my CZs, would that be sufficient to protect the firing pin in dry firing the gun? I've read that the ever crappy Pro Mags do actually work and there are some good reviews on Midway for them - true in your experience? Thanks.

March 7, 2020, 08:36 PM	#2
RickB Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2000 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 8,518	I never used anything but factory mags, but if you can get a good deal on Pro Mag, give it a try. I usually use a strip of corrugated cardboard to cushion hammer impact on my rimfire 1911, but an o-ring should work. I have snap-caps with spring-loaded "primers" to take the firing pin impact, too. __________________ Runs off at the mouth about anything 1911 related on this site and half the time is flat out wrong.

March 7, 2020, 09:42 PM	#3
Bill DeShivs Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Posts: 10,984	When you do break your firing pin, I make them. __________________ Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler www.billdeshivs.com

March 9, 2020, 07:30 AM	#4
briang2ad Senior Member Join Date: December 19, 2004 Posts: 859	Thanks folks. I should get it this week. Picked up some mags at the funshow, and we'll see how this goes. From the GB pics it looks pretty pristine. I hate Midway for listing OLD OOS items. The Pro Mags ones are no longer in stock, and old mags are now from $40-80.

March 10, 2020, 02:12 PM	#5
JERRYS. Senior Member Join Date: September 23, 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,968	in the late 80s I owned a PD and a BM. they were good guns but went with cash for trades on other guns I wanted more..... of the two I liked the BM more though.