Star Ultrastar

[Mister Kingdom]

I was in a local gun store this morning and I saw a gun I had never seen before. It was a single-stack 9 mm with a polymer frame. Seemed like a nice gun, but I didn't know anything about it. It is called a Star Ultrastar. Having lurked on here for a long while, I know that a lot of folks like Star guns, especially the Star BM.

What do folks think about this gun? It seemed like it ought to be very good for concealed carry.

Thanks.

 

[outofbattery]

When Interarms stopped importing the Stars,a shop was blowing out Firestar Plus and Ultrastars for $199 each.I have regretted not buying 2 of each many,many,many times.Not very common but a neat pistol.I think had Star still been around,it would have become a very popular CCW piece.

 

[BucksDC]

Hello

My friend has an Ultra. Kinda neat pistol, but it's not that lightweight, has a terrible DA trigger and mags are hard to find. Having said that, I still try to buy it from him when we shoot.

 

[wardog]

I was sad to see Star go down the tubes. They had some cool stuff. The Firestar always seemed to have positive feedback. I'd still buy one today if I found a good enough deal. I would be concerned with parts supplies drying up.

The Ultra Star was neat too. IIRC when you engaged the safety it kind of hung out from the gun which was a little odd. No big deal though, with a DA first shot who needs it.

 

[gopguy]

Star made some nice pistols. I had a BM, Starfire, B and model 30. Here is some interesting reading for those of you who enjoyed these pistols.

http://www.star-firearms.com/star/index.shtml

 

[Wevil]

I have an Ultrastar 9mm, and it has been a good weapon. It is not the most refined, but has never had a problem, is just as good a shooter as my Glock 19, and fits the glock 19 holsters I have. Magazines can be found on gunbroker, but the pistol came with 2. It has a decocker which is nice. I paid about $200 for it almost 10 years ago, and have never regretted it.

 

[Mister Kingdom]

Thanks, people.

I will give some serious thought to picking this up.