Star model BM > Handgun Discussions

Posted: 7/7/2007 9:01:32 PM EDT

Doas anyone own a Star model BM ???

Posted: 7/7/2007 9:12:03 PM EDT

[#1]

http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb287/Georgezpics/star_bm.jpg

Posted: 7/8/2007 6:13:03 AM EDT

[#2]

Used to, long time ago. Excellent pistol, good ergonomics -- 1911 but shrunk so it fit the hand better; very flat for concealment. Sold it when the Star PD came out, lighter and bigger caliber. (Told you it was a long time ago.)

I'm a big fan of the Star BM. Damn shame about the name, though.

Posted: 7/8/2007 9:06:27 AM EDT

[#3]

That was one of the first pistols I'd fired before getting my permit. It was accurate and reliable. Low cost as well.

Posted: 7/8/2007 9:16:57 AM EDT

[#4]

I do, but I don't shoot it. I've heard replacement parts are hard to come by and I'm afraid of breaking something.

Posted: 7/8/2007 9:20:53 AM EDT

[#5]

I got one too. I also really like it alot. But I have the same problem I like it so much I am afraid that if I shoot it too much it will be hard to get the parts I need. Kinda defeats the purpose of having it if you can shoot it. I actually took of the magazine hold that limited it from dropping. If anyone knows where I can get a complete replacement kit for it I would be most grateful.

Posted: 7/8/2007 12:05:53 PM EDT

[#6]

Star BM's are niiiiiice.

Great triggers; solid steel means low recoil....just a blast to shoot.

Handy little things too...

They were dirt cheap about a year or two ago...$159 a pop, IIRC. Can't find them now at that price, but they're still reasonable!

Posted: 7/8/2007 12:24:41 PM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
I do, but I don't shoot it. I've heard replacement parts are hard to come by and I'm afraid of breaking something.

I have a Star Model 30 9mm para. One of the best kept secrets in the firearms world. Star of Spain went bankrupt a few years ago, and have merged Illama. I don't think you should be too concerned about part breakage, they are pretty sturdy. There are also parted out guns(like an automotive junkyard), so spare parts are available.

Posted: 7/8/2007 1:47:01 PM EDT

[#8]

Looks like Numrich has parts:

http://www.e-gunparts.com/productschem.asp?chrMasterModel=2010zBM

Posted: 7/8/2007 1:50:01 PM EDT

[#9]

WOW i wasn't expecting that many people owning one cool.

Posted: 7/8/2007 1:58:23 PM EDT

[#10]

ill try to get some pictures of mine, the one i posted i got of google, mine has a pearl like grip and stainless body.

Posted: 7/8/2007 3:00:26 PM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:
ill try to get some pictures of mine, the one i posted i got of google, mine has a pearl like grip and stainless body.

Ah, the Limited Edition Pimpin' Pistol.

Here's an interesting article:
http://www.hipowersandhandguns.com/Critical%20Look%20at%20Star%20Model%20BM.htm

PS - probably not stainless steel -- more likely nickel plating.

Posted: 7/9/2007 6:07:05 PM EDT

[#12]

p.i.m.p. addition it is

Posted: 7/9/2007 6:15:51 PM EDT

[#13]

No, but I do have a Star Modelo B in 9mm Largo.

It's C&R and a very nice gun.

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