Drakejake
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I recently bought a like new, blued Star PD .45. This is a compact .45 with an alloy frame. It weighs about 25 oz. and take a six round mag. I have now shot this pistol several times and cannot recommend it. As others have stated, it has a sharp recoil. This recoil punished the web of my hand. I don't like the original equipment wooden grip panels, which seem cheesy and do not absorb any recoil. I would like to replace them with hard rubber. I am disappointed that this single action pistol doesn't have a better trigger. Thus far I have been low and to the left. Putting aside the performance of this pistol, it takes recoil buffers which are expensive, hard to find, very difficult to install, and just a lot of unnecessary trouble. A well-designed pistol shouldn't need a part that has such a short life. And the mags are expensive, if you can find any. I may like this pistol better once I have adjusted the sights and replaced the grip panels. Thus far I haven't had any jams or misfires.
Drakejake
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