Star B Thoughts

[ea689c]

Hey, has anyone shot the Star B 1911 style 9MM? Ever since I heard about them I have wanted one. I don't have a 1911 style gun yet and this sounds great so if you got one for sale let me know.

 

[yellowsled]

I have a Star B and a Star B super. I love both of them. They were a stepping stone for me to buy a Taurus 1911 and colt systema 1927(1911).

In all seriousness, they are great guns, just dont break the firing pin. Its hard as hell to find replacements.

 

[Machodoc]

I don't have one either, but I somehow keep being drawn back to the listing that AIM has for them.

 

[yellowsled]

do it!

 

[Machodoc]

do it!

If they can keep them around until my bank account gets another transfusion, I probably will. I just spent this last payday's flex cash on a Yugo Tok, and I don't even particularly like them ... it was just a hole in my Tok. group.

You're going to be a big help with my finances, Yellowsled!

 

[RG99]

I've heard nothing but good things about them. I was actually thinking of picking one of the Star B gunsmith specials up.

 

[yellowsled]

I've heard nothing but good things about them. I was actually thinking of picking one of the Star B gunsmith specials up.

I would strongly suggest you not do that unless you need it for parts. Its hard as hell to find replacement parts for these guns if you were planning to put it back together.

 

[ea689c]

Yellowsled, what are your thoughts about the ones that are re-blued and have the fake nazi markings I see on gunbroker?

 

[G O B]

I have a "B" and I can highly recommend them. Do not pay for a fake Nazi stamp, this is a shooter not a safe queen. They are accurate and reliable, the only downside is they should not be carried with a chambered round and the hammer down. Stars will shoot nearly anything, the hammer does a double strike to shoot crappy war time ammo. It laughs at dirty old Wolf, and will eat it all day!

 

[yellowsled]

There are some rumors that not all were faked, idk. Im personally staying away from them unless the price is right to buy one as a shooter.

 

[CasualObserver]

So I got one from AIM... showed up today. 95% plus bluing and plenty of life left in the barrel. Forced matched numbers (I expected as much). Got a question though, the mag stops about 2/3 of the way in when inserting it (have to press the mag release to complete the insertion). Anyone know if that is normal? Mag appears to be OEM best I can tell. Pictures in case anyone is on the fence and is wondering what to expect if considering AIM.

 

[yellowsled]

the lip on top is bent a little out to far on the mag. if you bend it in just a tad it should slide in fine.

 

[CasualObserver]

the lip on top is bent a little out to far on the mag. if you bend it in just a tad it should slide in fine.

Yep, that did it. Thanks!