Spanish Star model B in 9mm

[leadcounsel]

Curious about these antiquities... I think Jules carried a Star model B in Pulp Fiction, correct?

Calling all Star model B 9mm experts, tell me about the Spanish ones made during WWII.

They look like 1911s. But it doesn't appear they have a grip safety. So are they just a single action gun without a grip safety and an external extractor?

How easy are mags to find?

 

[KodiakBeer]

You must have got the same email from AIM that I did!

 

[xr1200]

They look in good shape , but $400 is a little to high for one, $200 would make more sense. You could buy a taurus 1911 9mm or RIA 9mm for around $450 that would be a better shooter, also spare parts are almost impossible to find for these star guns.

 

[Rex B]

Star parts are readily available from a guy in Spain who corraled all the NOS parts when the factory closed. The only thing he can't provide is frames, slides, and barrel (Spanish export law)

Every Star I've had has been more accurate than an average 1911.
Triggers are usually very good also

And yes, other than the external extractor and the lack of a grip safety, it acts and feels like a 1911. they are slightly thinner too.
The internal lockwork is completely different

 

[MrWesson]

I had one in 9mm largo and finding ammo was a chore so I got rid of it.

The gun itself was well made and was very 1911 like.

 

[xr1200]

US customs is very strict about importing guns or parts for them, without a firearm importers license and I won't want to test the water, by trying it out.

 

[KodiakBeer]

It's not a problem importing gun parts. Customs doesn't care about "parts".

 

[Wishoot]

Got the message from Aim on these things. They look very nice, but their price seems way too high.

 

[451 Detonics]

US customs is very strict about importing guns or parts for them, without a firearm importers license and I won't want to test the water, by trying it out.

You wouldn't have to import either, the guns are already imported by AIM.

Actually that is not a bad price, and Numrich has a good selection of parts. The biggest draw back is magazine pricing. The Model B's had a great reputation for reliability, actually better than Colts chamber in 9mm. And while many parts will not interchange with a 1911 you can still build up a nice gun with new sights for a bargain price.

 

[mgmorden]

I too used to have one in 9mm Largo. It was stolen unfortunately, but it was a decent gun for what it was worth. Essentially, a semi-clone of a 1911 (no grip safety, no plunger tube, and a swinging trigger instead of straight-back).

IMHO though, $400 is WAYYYY too much for one. It was back in 2004, but I paid $150 for mine. Today I wouldn't have an issue paying up to $250 for another, but anything above that there are better guns to be had for the money.

 

[Mike J]

I had one of them in 9mm Largo also back in the 90's. I think I gave $125 for it. I wound up trading it off. It was a neat pistol but I agree I wouldn't pay that much for one.

 

[leadcounsel]

I'm also thinking that $400 or $420 for handpick is also very pricey considering that puts it in the category of what modern guns basically cost. RIA, Taurus, Glock, etc.

I'd be more willing in the $250 range...