Star 45 safety question - The Firearms Forum

Helix_FR · 10-19-2010, 03:13 PM

Got a question on a star 45. Is it correct that the hammer will drop when the safety is dropped to fire while the trigger is pulled? I don't see anything to prevent this but I want to make sure.

Bill DeShivs · 10-19-2010, 04:59 PM

That is normal. The safety simply lifts the hammer off the sear, and locks it.
Assuming you are referring to the 1911-looking Stars?

Helix_FR · 10-19-2010, 05:07 PM

Yep, looks like a colt pony on the innards with a 1911 barrel and slide

. thanks Bill.

Jim K · 10-19-2010, 05:59 PM

Isn't that true of the M1911 also?

Jim

Helix_FR · 10-19-2010, 08:49 PM

no, can't pull the trigger with the safety engaged on a 1911. The star will allow the trigger to be pulled with the safety on. A 1911 series will have the sear blocked which also blocks the trigger from going to the rear.

Jim K · 10-20-2010, 11:35 AM

True, but on a 1911 if you cock the gun and put the safety on, then put pressure on the trigger and release the safety, the hammer will fall. The mechanism is different, but the result is the same.

Jim

Helix_FR · 10-20-2010, 01:59 PM

Ah, I gotcha Jim, good point

10-19-2010, 03:13 PM	#1
Helix_FR TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 3,618	Star 45 safety question Got a question on a star 45. Is it correct that the hammer will drop when the safety is dropped to fire while the trigger is pulled? I don't see anything to prevent this but I want to make sure. __________________ Only cowards shoot with their eyes closed.... helixgunsmith.com -->

10-19-2010, 04:59 PM	#2
Bill DeShivs Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Contributor Posts: 1,467	Re: Star 45 safety question That is normal. The safety simply lifts the hammer off the sear, and locks it. Assuming you are referring to the 1911-looking Stars? __________________ Bill DeShivs www.billdeshivs.com

10-19-2010, 05:07 PM	#3
Helix_FR TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 3,618	Re: Star 45 safety question Yep, looks like a colt pony on the innards with a 1911 barrel and slide. thanks Bill. __________________ Only cowards shoot with their eyes closed.... helixgunsmith.com

10-19-2010, 05:59 PM	#4
Jim K Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 6,408	Re: Star 45 safety question Isn't that true of the M1911 also? Jim

10-19-2010, 08:49 PM	#5
Helix_FR TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 3,618	Re: Star 45 safety question no, can't pull the trigger with the safety engaged on a 1911. The star will allow the trigger to be pulled with the safety on. A 1911 series will have the sear blocked which also blocks the trigger from going to the rear. __________________ Only cowards shoot with their eyes closed.... helixgunsmith.com

10-20-2010, 11:35 AM	#6
Jim K Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 6,408	Re: Star 45 safety question True, but on a 1911 if you cock the gun and put the safety on, then put pressure on the trigger and release the safety, the hammer will fall. The mechanism is different, but the result is the same. Jim

10-20-2010, 01:59 PM	#7
Helix_FR TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 3,618	Re: Star 45 safety question Ah, I gotcha Jim, good point __________________ Only cowards shoot with their eyes closed.... helixgunsmith.com