Star pistol - The Firearms Forum

wdbf · 08-25-2004, 08:43 PM

Anybody handled one of the Star BM 9mms that are showing up as surplus? $130 seems pretty reasonable if its a halfway decent pistol

rescue2553 · 08-26-2004, 01:11 PM

wdbf,
I have owned one for about 10 years now I purchased it before this new wave of imports have hit the market, I enjoy the pistol for a 9mm good and accurate for a short range pistol and well made. I have never had any complaints with mine. I think more than anythig is it what you want.

offeror · 08-28-2004, 05:08 PM

Star makes good 1911-inspired pistols, often without the grip safety, which I prefer anyway. These are generally judged better than the Llamas and some other imports you'll see advertised. I have owned a couple of Star PDs and been delighted in all aspects. They are clearly not the most modern pistols but they are sufficient, well made and well finished -- they do work, by the way, and are reliable enough for defense. A set of aftermarket grips can dress them up if you like that sort of thing. The Star BMs are always praised by those that own them -- in my experience.

Wadcutter · 09-05-2004, 01:31 PM

I have owned a couple of Star pistols and the only complaint I have is that they are prone to rust easily. Front pocket, hot day, rusted gun.

08-25-2004, 08:43 PM	#1
wdbf Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: College Station, Tx Posts: 29	Star pistol Anybody handled one of the Star BM 9mms that are showing up as surplus? $130 seems pretty reasonable if its a halfway decent pistol -->

08-26-2004, 01:11 PM	#2
rescue2553 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 146	Re: Star pistol wdbf, I have owned one for about 10 years now I purchased it before this new wave of imports have hit the market, I enjoy the pistol for a 9mm good and accurate for a short range pistol and well made. I have never had any complaints with mine. I think more than anythig is it what you want.

08-28-2004, 05:08 PM	#3
offeror Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: NE Indiana Posts: 586	Re: Star pistol Star makes good 1911-inspired pistols, often without the grip safety, which I prefer anyway. These are generally judged better than the Llamas and some other imports you'll see advertised. I have owned a couple of Star PDs and been delighted in all aspects. They are clearly not the most modern pistols but they are sufficient, well made and well finished -- they do work, by the way, and are reliable enough for defense. A set of aftermarket grips can dress them up if you like that sort of thing. The Star BMs are always praised by those that own them -- in my experience. __________________ The Second Amendment does not exist to protect the gun rights you like. It exists to protect the gun rights you hate.

09-05-2004, 01:31 PM	#4
Wadcutter Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas Posts: 20	Re: Star pistol I have owned a couple of Star pistols and the only complaint I have is that they are prone to rust easily. Front pocket, hot day, rusted gun.