tark
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Almost forgot, when doing the second method, insert the case / round all the way into the chuck so only the rim is visible. This will prevent a slip of the hand from chewing up the side of the case.
Did you ever get one?Getting to the bottom of the barrel. At least they're priced accordingly. These are the one's that were NOT hand picked, over and over!
I've three from the first wave in the early 2000s the best one to collect, the middle grade to shoot, the worst for spare parts (which I haven't needed yet beyond using the magazine). Prices ran $125-180 back then depending on condition, box, and one vs. two mags.$150 seems like a good price for a full parts set packaged in a frame and slide.
Hahaha ... an excellent way to look at it for those of us with multiples of these nice pistols.$150 seems like a good price for a full parts set packaged in a frame and slide.
It looks very nice to me. I'm glad the OP got things straightened out.
Yep, much better than "fair" in my opinion. I'd describe it as "factory refurbished- new in box". Not only did it get the exterior redone, but the barrel and such seem like they were probably replaced. This was going to be my truck gun... not anymore...Looks better than "fair" to me.
I don't know anything about these pistols. I like the look of them. Thanks for the info
It's really a cool little hobby. Nobody knows what is coming next- lots of people thought the run was over when the Warsaw Pact guns dried up. Then suddenly, a warehouse full of Spanish pistols roll in, and in a common caliber to boot. These might not be easily recognized brands, but most industrialized nations issued solid firearms to their military and police. The lemons got weeded out before they go to surplus, unless you catch a worn out sample. Plus, you get a nice history lesson when you research them.I absolutely need to look out for the next lot of whatever bulk pistols they get in, just found a great local FFL and may have been bitten by the milsurp bug
at first look it appears to be good with no obvious pitting. I paid ~ $30 more than Dave for a "very good" one.
Just buy a snap cap, the firing pin is the weak link in the design. They do snap if dry-fired.No failures to feed but the trigger has a lot of travel after feeling the first resistance. It will take a bit to get used to the long pull. I didn't expect that on a SA gun.
Is the attraction of these historical or are people looking for a beater to leave in the cabin or boat or something. I am not being a smart aleck or criticizing.
I am wondering what people use them for? Does not seem like these are really either target or carry guns. Is it just the fun or getting something different at a good price? Are they actually well made?
Yeah, a lot of the surplus fun is finding a nice shooter for a good price. Either as beaters, or for the historical aspect- either way, they are nice.Is the attraction of these historical or are people looking for a beater to leave in the cabin or boat or something. I am not being a smart aleck or criticizing.
I am wondering what people use them for? Does not seem like these are really either target or carry guns. Is it just the fun or getting something different at a good price? Are they actually well made?
Is the attraction of these historical or are people looking for a beater to leave in the cabin or boat or something. I am not being a smart aleck or criticizing.
I am wondering what people use them for? Does not seem like these are really either target or carry guns. Is it just the fun or getting something different at a good price? Are they actually well made?
Honestly ,just curious.
Regarding the BM in particular, it's a nice gun, doesn't really have a current counterpart on the market. Small but heavy-duty. Resembles a 1911, a little smaller than a Commander, but bigger than a Kimber Micro or Sig 938. And about half the price of a Filipino gun.
Similar size, yes, but markedly different guns. CZ has the internal slide rails, DA/SA trigger and doublestack. And classic CZ ergonomics (I love my fullsize, and enjoyed the feel of the compact I held).The Star BM is surprisingly similar in size and weight to the CZ 75 Compact, although the CZ has substantially more capacity at 14 rounds versus the BM's 8.
I checked, Numrich still lists that in stock. Really good to see that part being carried, that's the bugaboo in the design.most all the early made guns had a positive firing pin easy to check pull back slide and use some sort of strait edge to push firing pin flush with slide. If pin sticks out past breach it’s positive and do not carry with round in chaimber and hammer down. Numrich sells a new pin that will fix the problem and mine was drop in fit.
Just checked both of mine, both worked as expected (no drop). Good info to know. Thanksthe safety can be worn. Cock hammer put safety on then pull trigger. let off trigger then switch safety off if hammer falls to half cock there’s a problem
I checked, Numrich still lists that in stock. Really good to see that part being carried, that's the bugaboo in the design.