Got a Star BM 9mm from Aim today.

[makarov1989]

I just recently shot my Star BM after adjusting the rear sight and I found that not only is it shooting to POA but it is also an amazingly accrate gun! I shot the first true one hole group of my life. I am talking about a 5 shot string all going through the same hole! Not a ragged hole but a 9mm sized hole! I saved the target and I will be taking a pic of it soon. I am so happy.

This gun actually outshot my S&W M-19 with a 6" bbl! I don't know if it could do it from a standing postion but I would be surprised after seeing what it can do from a rest. It has a great trigger and I think that is why it is so accurate.

 

[Terminus]

Aaaaaargh!!! I waited too long. Both SOG and AIM look to be sold out, judging by the fact that the BM's are no longer listed on their sites.

Next time, I'll seek forgiveness rather than permission from the wife.

 

[Terminus]

Oops. SOG still has them - just not listed on "handguns" page. Sorry.

 

[makarov1989]

SOG has them and they are on sale! One for $139 or two for $129. Get two, you won't regret it. For the price of an extra mag, firing pin and extractor, you can almost buy a extra gun!

 

[jacketch]

"Looks like the guide rod just screws out, then takes down like a traditional 1911..."

You don't have to unscrew the guide rod.

After removing the magazine cycle the slide twice to ensure that the gun is unloaded. Pull the slide all the way back and lock. Remove the slide lock by first pressing from the opposite side of the gun and pull the slide off the front of the pistol. The GR and spring assembly can be lifted out of the slide. Move the barrel forward slightly and rotate the bushing to remove barrel/bushing.


I'm glad to hear others are pleased with their Star BM's. I am begining to think BM stands for Ballistic Machine

 

[Ant Mod]

Looks like the guide rod just screws out, then takes down like a traditional 1911...

it doesnt take down exactly like a typical 1911. If i ever get motivated I will scan the manual and the instructions on how to take it down.

The best i can explain it is this way...

Move the slide back and lock it with the safety. if you look there is an extra notch in the slide for this.

Then puch the slide lock mechanism out by pushing on the right side of the gun.

Once this is out, the slide can be moved forward and it slides off the frame.

To take the barrel out, you remove the guide rod and spring by pulling on it in the direction of the front so it clears the chamber, then remove.

Then rotate the barrel bushing until the lugs on it can allow it to clear the slide and pull off.

The barrel then slides out and you are done with the slide.

Everything on the frame is held on by pins and screws.

Its actually really easy and can be done in a few seconds.

 

[mtnbkr]

For those of you trying to replace the recoil spring, here's how you do it.

You have to find a way to grip the end that contacts the barrel bushing without doing any damage. I pushed the spring and follower down and wrapped some duct tape around it. Then, I grabbed the duct-taped end with a pair of pliers and turned the other end (the part that goes against the chamber end of the barrel) with an adjustable wrench and turned it off. It's threaded for it. I replaced the spring, screwed the end back on, removed the tape, cleaned it up with acetone (duct tape leaves mucho residue), and used extra fine sandpaper to polish out the few "tooth marks" left by the pliers. I haven't fired it yet, but I expect no problems.

BTW, the new spring was about an inch longer than the old one.

Chris

 

[Ant Mod]

Why did you replace the spring? Were you having problems and now are hoping this solves them? Just curios since I have a BM as well, I just cant cure my failure to extract at times problem.

 

[mtnbkr]

I want to see if it'll make it shoot a bit smoother. It shoots fine now, but I want to see if a new spring will make it shoot "softer".

Chris

 

[extremefishin00]

So, now that everyone's had a chance to play with their Stars, would you feel confident carrying it as a defensive weapon?

Chris

 

[Stephen A. Camp]

Hello. I've owned a Star Model B, BM, and Model 28 for quite a few years and have no problems toting any of them for serious purposes.

Best.

 

[Ant Mod]

So, now that everyone's had a chance to play with their Stars, would you feel confident carrying it as a defensive weapon?

Personally no. I bought one BM that would not extract at all, every shot failed. Took i tback and they gave me another one. About one round in two magazines fails to extract. I would not depend on this gun as a CCW or to defend myself.

 

[nvcdl]

I wouldn't heistate to use my Star as a defensive weapon. It seems to be very well made.

 

[Matthew_Q]

If you see my post about my BMs, one is tight, one is looser than a two dollar who... wait... it's just... loose.

The first one fires good and functions, but gets about 3 FTEs per 100 rounds. It feeds ball OK, but I haven't been able to try any others.

The loose pistol's extractor gets a GOOD grip on the shell. Based on how it throws a snap cap out compared to the other, the extractor is much better. I may try to swap them, and use the loose pistol as a parts source. I would like to have two up and running... but we'll see.
(BTW, the ejectors are solid and look like there's NO wear on them)

I also figured out why (partly) the loose pistol is loose. Recoil spring guide washer (see the figure I posted on page 4) is too thin. Basically, it doesn't space the guide rod assembly back far enough from the muzzle. If I can get the dang assembly APART, i might could find a washer that might fit the bill... In addition, the slide does have a some side to side play... pinching the slide might help. (how do you DO that anyway??) It will surely be a project....

 

[Matthew_Q]

HA... I found a simpler way to make the loose one tighter!!

I just took both apart and compared a couple things between them, and I noticed on the tighter pistol, the guide rod is screwed into the guide head, but not all the way! The loose pistol's rod is screwed in ALL THE WAY. If I can loosen it up a few turns, voila, instant tight. Get it to the right depth, and get some loctite in there. BAM. Fixed. Well, that, and pinching the slide to tighten it up....

kewl.