Star PD

[LA GUN]

I came across a very nice late production Star PD in electricless nickel for sale on line. By the time I thought about, convinced myself and went back it was gone. Well that just made me more determined, and after haunting the boards and calling around I found a NIB time capsule early blued gun. Complete with all the accessories, manual, cleaning kit, this huge screw driver like cleaning rod, I bought it.

It was about 25% more than the first one that started it all but it was closer to home and in perfect shape compared with others I had found that were showing their age.

I have heard it attributed too both Jeff Cooper and or Mas Ayoob that you should buy two, carry one and shoot the other. Well almost thirty years later I am grateful because it seems there are more than a few of those 'second' guns around, and in very good to excellent shape.

Being the obsessive that I am I quickly found and extra magazine (Gun Broker) a set of period Pachmyer grips (eBay) and complete set of replacement springs, some extra strength (Wolff) and replacement buffers (Jack First).

I am feeling pretty pleased with myself. All in, I am at about $500. My previous purchase was a Smith 15 snub so I am now hopelessly stuck in the 70’s.

I have read every posting and thread I can find on the Star, 80% pro, 10% con, 10% cautionary, but would love to learn more. So if you've got any info, insights, or observations please let me hear them, thanks.

 

[nj.piney]

i bought one six months ago on gunbroker. as new in box unfired, it was . its my carry gun now. i dont think you went wrong for that price.
i shoot remington 230 gr. jhp in it and it has never failed. if you read all of the threads, you probably read mine. congrats.on your purchase.

 

[Old Dog]

I think you did quite well.

I bought a lightly used PD in 1995 and in a moment of utter foolishness, traded it away a few years back ... I still miss it, and haven't found another as nice since. I've nothing negative to say the PD; it's just a neat little pistol.

In fact, all the Star pistols I've ever owned (Model B, BM and a Firestar) have been reliable, reasonably accurate, cool-lookin' and fun pistols ... but I guess that'd be another thread.

 

[saltydog452]

I wish that I had never detail stripped mine.

The trigger pull was a bit too light so, I reasoned, with the assistance of some refreshment from Scotland, that I'd have a look.

I did. Now I can have a real close look 'cause I haven't been able to get it all back together.

salty