Shooting an Old Star Model B Custom...

[McGyver]

I'll take my Astras (both A-90's one in 9mm, the other in .45, Sig clones) anytime! But now that they're becoming collectors items I resort to carrying the RIA M1911A1MS. in .45!

[Solus]

I tend to look at pin placement when trying to determine similarities.  The pin placement of the Star more resembles the 1911, in my interpretation.

I imagine you could wrap a Glock action in a 1911 look alike outside, but the pins would need to be in the Glock location for the action to work.

[billt]

How is the slide to frame fit? I ask because of the very deep tool marks on the frame.  Bill T.

[Stephen A. Camp]

Hello.  It is actually fairly snug.  I do not have the tools to measure it, but the vertical is nearly non-existant.  Lateral play is minor but there.  Barrel-to-slide fit is surprisingly good.  This particular Star Model B has better fit than my original one did.

Best.

[mortdooley]

  I have always been impressed with the products from Star, I currently own and shoot a Model M in 9mm Largo. Congratulations on yours and the after market sights. Factory sights are the weak point on mine but I like it in original condition, one option I wish were available is a second barrel to shoot surplus 7.62x25  ammo.

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[Michael Bane]

Great report, Stephen! I always like the Stars...

Michael B

[tombogan03884]

I've only shot one Star in my life, I was favorably pleased, Guy who had it has since traded it toward a Colt Combat Commander.  I'm not sure it was a good move since He lost the cool factor  

[Stephen A. Camp]

Hello and thanks to all for the comments and taking time to share them.  I am glad that the post was of interest.

Best.

[m25operator]

Back in the day, the old Star PD was the original small light weight boomer, alloy frame and in .45acp, cheap and a lot of my cohorts loved them. I had  3 Star auto pistols, 2 consecutive serial numbered 9mm and 1 45, I think they were called firestars?, wished I had kept all 3, the .45 was not bad at all. The .45 was a single stack, but the 9's were double stack, very small but all steel models.