Star handguns

[ShootALot523]

I'm a fan of all steel handguns, and was looking to buy a Star Firesatr 9mm. Does anyone have experience with this or any other model? I've read mostly positive things, except parts are hard to get. If you've owned one, where could you get parts? Any info would be great.

 

[moxie]

Star PDs are the best compact 1911 .45s around, IMO. Parts are hard to get but seldom needed. Springs are available from Wolff, and various aftermarket companies still offer the mags.

 

[PT1911]

I picked up a PD last month and am impressed with it.... a little snappy, but that is expected out of a light 45 acp... Unfortunately i passed on a Star BM 9mm a few months ago, if that one comes around again I will have a pair.

 

[ambidextrous1]

I have two 9mm Firestars, a single stack and a double stack. Both have been quite reliable.

The Firestar is what I like to refer to as a "20th Century firearm", meaning that it is a bit heavier and bulkier than contemporary auto pistols in the same caliber; and the Firestar contains no MIM parts and no plastic (the grips on mine are rubber).

Magazines are available for both the single- and double-stack. I've never had to replace broken parts, and don't think broken parts would be a problen for anyone who isn't a regular "Rollerball" competitor. Springs are availablr from Wolff, and perhaps others.

 

[The Bushmaster]

Firestar M43...When I can't carry my Kimber UCC II. Wait...They are the same size.

I bought this Firestar in 1992. I have carried it up until I bought the Kimber a year ago. The only problem I have had with it was having to replace the extractor (Chipped paw) and after 5,000 (+/-) rounds the recoil spring needed to be replaced. I still carry it (in a Kramer IWB) now and then.

Parts are still available, but you do have to scrounge for them...

 

[Patrick R]

I had a Firestar 9mm with Starvel finish for 18 years.

Well built nice looking gun. Shot good.

But it was heavy. 30 oz. Heavy. Did I say it was heavy?

I replaced it with a Glock G26. 19.75 oz.

 

[Gelgoog]

I had a Star PD and it was a hoot, great for carry but I sold it due to the lack of available mags. I would have no problem buying another if the right deal came around.

 

[woad_yurt]

I've only owned (and still do) one Star, a MOD 30MI. It's built like a tank (39 oz!) and has been 100% flawless in thousands of rounds. The DA trigger is sweet and the SA, perfect. The weight makes for a lousy carry gun but a spectacular house or range gun; it really dampens recoil kick. S&W 5900 mags work fine in it, too. If their other pistols are of the same ilk, and they seem to be judging from people's comments, then I'm a very big fan of Star.

 

[crstrode]

I have a Firestar all-steel in .45
Very well made and solid gun.
The Firestar will stand up to a steady diet of hot loads without breaking a sweat.

By the way - anyone need a brand new Bianchi holster for a Firestar?

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=163133285

 

[JR47]

Then Star PD is NOT all-steel, as it uses an alloy frame. Mine has been carried off-and-on for 30+ years. The only thing replaced is the buffer assy and the recoil springs.

The various Firestars were all steel, ,as was the Model A and A Super, Model B and B Super, and the BM.

 

[content]

Hello friends and neighbors // My dad shoots his Star, Firestar, Model B, 9mm more than any other firearm.

The 637 is gaining ground, but he and my 14 year old sister love that Star, just enough weight to damped recoil and stiil handle well.

He ordered some extra mags. in the early 1990s and they (I don't remember who) had some parts listed but not many. Maybe you could do a search for the mags. and find parts listed too.

No problems with his, a good, solid, straight shooter.

 

[aka108]

I owned a Firestar (M43). Never really liked it for some unknown reason. Maybe it was because I had earlier purchased a Starfire (30M) and liked it so well. Still have the Starfire. Big husky old thing, not pretty nor brightly finished. It is however 100% reliable with anything you can stuff into the clip and puts the bullet where you have it aimed. Sold off some other 9mm's but the Starfire stays at home.