The New Adventures of Old Christine

DiCarnage · January 6, 2012, 09:47 PM

Just over a year ago, I found myself to be the new owner of an old (35 years old, actually) Star PD-45. It was a good gun, and you guys were great helping me find new parts and such, but this girl was showing her age.

I named her Christine (as an inside joke).
Having been a hard-working ranch gun, she was looking pretty tired from finger and holster wear, and the wooden grips were pretty beat up as well.
She was great, but just didn't feel like she was... MINE.

I had decided to do something about her appearance. I was thinking of just having the frame bead-blasted, and the slide re-blued for a simple two-tone.
Then in October I discovered Rogue Tactical Coatings, a company literally right down the road from me in Medford, Oregon, and they were doing a two-tone special.

SOLD!

I dropped off Old Christine, and three weeks later I picked up New Christine.

In a few days I should have pix of the strip/paint process to share with you, but let me assure you, I'm love with New Christine, and I'm pretty sure I'll be able to get another 35 years out of her.
And yes, those are the same ol' beat up wooden grips. Cerakote works wonders.

THANKS, RTC!!

CWKahrFan · January 6, 2012, 10:56 PM

I don't think anyone can access your pics.

For what it's worth, a few months ago I wrote down how I post pics through Photobucket... Here's a link if you're interested... Post #7 and #9 being the operative ones...

http://thefiringline.com/forums/show...73#post4770773

(May not be the absolute easiest way but it always works for me...)

Here's a generic pic of your gun, I guess:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Model_PD

And video of similar:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v655feVJZMs

RC20 · January 7, 2012, 12:33 AM

I have one of those and its a great gun.

I can't see the sights anymore so it will get sold one of these days. It was well ahead of its time.

Probably could mess it up and install some kind of better top sight, but would not care to ruin a fine gun.

DiCarnage · January 7, 2012, 12:37 PM

Thanks for the tip, Kahr Fan!

CWKahrFan · January 7, 2012, 12:43 PM

You're welcome... The pics are nice...

January 6, 2012, 09:47 PM	#1
DiCarnage Senior Member Join Date: November 21, 2010 Location: Southern Oregon. Posts: 105	The New Adventures of Old Christine (Pix work now!) Just over a year ago, I found myself to be the new owner of an old (35 years old, actually) Star PD-45. It was a good gun, and you guys were great helping me find new parts and such, but this girl was showing her age. I named her Christine (as an inside joke). Having been a hard-working ranch gun, she was looking pretty tired from finger and holster wear, and the wooden grips were pretty beat up as well. She was great, but just didn't feel like she was... MINE. I had decided to do something about her appearance. I was thinking of just having the frame bead-blasted, and the slide re-blued for a simple two-tone. Then in October I discovered Rogue Tactical Coatings, a company literally right down the road from me in Medford, Oregon, and they were doing a two-tone special. SOLD! I dropped off Old Christine, and three weeks later I picked up New Christine. In a few days I should have pix of the strip/paint process to share with you, but let me assure you, I'm love with New Christine, and I'm pretty sure I'll be able to get another 35 years out of her. And yes, those are the same ol' beat up wooden grips. Cerakote works wonders. THANKS, RTC!! Last edited by DiCarnage; January 7, 2012 at 12:36 PM. Reason: Updated photo links

January 6, 2012, 10:56 PM	#2
CWKahrFan Senior Member Join Date: November 3, 2010 Posts: 2,016	I don't think anyone can access your pics. For what it's worth, a few months ago I wrote down how I post pics through Photobucket... Here's a link if you're interested... Post #7 and #9 being the operative ones... http://thefiringline.com/forums/show...73#post4770773 (May not be the absolute easiest way but it always works for me...) Here's a generic pic of your gun, I guess: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Model_PD And video of similar: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v655feVJZMs __________________ What did Mrs. Bullet say to Mr. Bullet? ... "We're having a BeeBee!"... IF THE SHOE FITS, WEAR IT!... IF THE GUN FITS, SHOOT IT! "Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it." Last edited by CWKahrFan; January 7, 2012 at 12:58 AM.

January 7, 2012, 12:43 PM	#5
CWKahrFan Senior Member Join Date: November 3, 2010 Posts: 2,016	You're welcome... The pics are nice... __________________ What did Mrs. Bullet say to Mr. Bullet? ... "We're having a BeeBee!"... IF THE SHOE FITS, WEAR IT!... IF THE GUN FITS, SHOOT IT! "Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it."

January 7, 2012, 12:33 AM	#3
RC20 Senior Member Join Date: April 10, 2008 Location: Alaska Posts: 7,014	I have one of those and its a great gun. I can't see the sights anymore so it will get sold one of these days. It was well ahead of its time. Probably could mess it up and install some kind of better top sight, but would not care to ruin a fine gun.

January 7, 2012, 12:37 PM	#4
DiCarnage Senior Member Join Date: November 21, 2010 Location: Southern Oregon. Posts: 105	Thanks for the tip, Kahr Fan!