Star M43 9MM - jamming problem

[BlindJustice]

Hello all... a friend in the Puget Sound (Wash. State) area sent me a note
about his new to him, Star M43 in 9MM - He started into handguns about
a year ago. He just got this Star M43 from a mutual acquaintance.

I read his note and to me it sounds like an extractor issue

Here's his note:

took the Star to the range yesterday, and for a couple of mags, it
shot nicely. Smooth trigger pull, and nice groups. The rear sight
needs to be adjusted a little. But then a problem cropped up. It
started jamming.

The spent brass stays partially in the breech, blocking the new
cartridge from feeding. They meet on the feed ramp, and everything
gets bound up. I ran a boresnake through it, still jams. I tried
three different kinds of ammo, still jams after a shot or two. I can
make it jam just cycling the slide by hand. All the same ammo went
straight through the Glock, no problems.

I cleaned the gun thoroughly before I went to the range, and tonight
I'll clean it again. Any ideas? What should I look for before I take
it to a gunsmith? The Star is a Browning design derivative, more like
a Hi-Power than a 1911.

----------- Ideas or Experience with this model?


ANybody know of a gunsmith that knows Star semi-autos in the
Puget Sound area?

Randall

 

[thales]

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First thing I would do is remove the extractor and spring and clean very thoroughly, especially the extractor recess, making sure there is no build-up of brass particles in there. Inspect the spring, making sure it is not bent, squashed or broken. Inspect the extractor, especially the hook that engages the cartridge, making sure it is not chipped or rounded off. If it is, you may need a new extractor.

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[Scotticus]

I know that this is not much help, but I've never had a problem with mine (never a FTF or FTE). I mostly shoot a cheap truncated lead bullet. I'm only saying this so that if you can find what needs fixed, they are great guns. Super low recoil due to the weight. Great accuracy too.