Quentin
Member
Hello, new here. Found you when Google pulled up some old threads on the Star PD. I'm hoping some of you guys still know something about the PD.
Has anyone replaced the firing pin? It doesn't look easy and I suspect the rear sight needs to be removed to get at it. Then of course finding a new part will be a problem. I haven't taken it to a gunsmith yet as I hoped to find out from experts what may be involved to get it repaired.
I've had my PD since about 1981 but last time I tried to fire it discovered the firing pin is broken. No dents at all on the cartridge primer... the pin's just not coming through the hole to strike the primer so I think the tip is broken off.
This pistol hasn't been fired very much and is in like new condition so I was surprised it wouldn't fire now. I doubt that it has 300 rounds through it in 25 years. I suspect dry firing may have broken the firing pin but thought that didn't hurt center fire pistols. (Sure hasn't hurt my 1975 Colt 1911!)
Do you think the Star is worth fixing if possible? If an original part isn't available I hope a gunsmith with real skill can make a new one but don't know if that is done often... Really it's a nice little gun with a real wallop!
Thanks for any help!
Has anyone replaced the firing pin? It doesn't look easy and I suspect the rear sight needs to be removed to get at it. Then of course finding a new part will be a problem. I haven't taken it to a gunsmith yet as I hoped to find out from experts what may be involved to get it repaired.
I've had my PD since about 1981 but last time I tried to fire it discovered the firing pin is broken. No dents at all on the cartridge primer... the pin's just not coming through the hole to strike the primer so I think the tip is broken off.
This pistol hasn't been fired very much and is in like new condition so I was surprised it wouldn't fire now. I doubt that it has 300 rounds through it in 25 years. I suspect dry firing may have broken the firing pin but thought that didn't hurt center fire pistols. (Sure hasn't hurt my 1975 Colt 1911!)
Do you think the Star is worth fixing if possible? If an original part isn't available I hope a gunsmith with real skill can make a new one but don't know if that is done often... Really it's a nice little gun with a real wallop!
Thanks for any help!