Question for FireStar. Star BM?
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Walt Sherrill
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Stars, expecially the newer models (Star Firestar, Firestar Plus, UltraStar, etc.) are great guns for the price.
The only problem is that parts can be a problem -- especially extractors for some of the Firestar (older models).
More than one is setting unused because of a broken, critical part.
That said, I've had several, and until recently, a Star Firestar Plus (a compact 9mm with 13-round mags) was my carry gun. Accurate, small, reasonably light [alloy frame rather than the steel of the non-"plus" models] and reliable.
The only problem is that parts can be a problem -- especially extractors for some of the Firestar (older models).
More than one is setting unused because of a broken, critical part.
That said, I've had several, and until recently, a Star Firestar Plus (a compact 9mm with 13-round mags) was my carry gun. Accurate, small, reasonably light [alloy frame rather than the steel of the non-"plus" models] and reliable.
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I also have a Star BM, and like it more and more as time goes by. It seems like other more expensive "carry" guns just pass through my hands. I always end up selling them because I can't really hit any better with them than I already could with the Star. I just keep coming back to its natural ergonomics, classic lines and slimness. It's just the gun that fits me best I suppose.
I can't comment on other guns. Mine is very reliable, will feed hollowpoints perfectly, shoots to point of aim, has a fabulously light/crisp trigger, and is actually quite accurate. It's not perfect though. The safety is a little too easy to snick off and I don't trust it cocked-and-locked. I just carry it chamber empty, which I'm more comfortable with anyway since I have no formal training. Also, out of eight shots it will sometimes throw a wild flyer, which I've never really figured out and may be a symptom of Winchester White Box 9mms, which is about all I shoot.
Also, you can never, ever dry fire it.
I find these acceptable losses for what I paid and for how much I like the gun.
I can't comment on other guns. Mine is very reliable, will feed hollowpoints perfectly, shoots to point of aim, has a fabulously light/crisp trigger, and is actually quite accurate. It's not perfect though. The safety is a little too easy to snick off and I don't trust it cocked-and-locked. I just carry it chamber empty, which I'm more comfortable with anyway since I have no formal training. Also, out of eight shots it will sometimes throw a wild flyer, which I've never really figured out and may be a symptom of Winchester White Box 9mms, which is about all I shoot.
Also, you can never, ever dry fire it.
I find these acceptable losses for what I paid and for how much I like the gun.
armoredman
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J&G Sales has those BMs for $139.99 - fondled one at West Of The Pecos the other day - great feeling gun! Why no dryfire?
Walt Sherrill
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Because some of the older Stars are notorious for breaking firing pins.
I'm not sure that's the case with the BM, but it was the case with the B's.
(It has never been a problem with my Star Firestar Plus.)
I'm not sure that's the case with the BM, but it was the case with the B's.
(It has never been a problem with my Star Firestar Plus.)
The Mighty Beagle
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YEP, according to Stephen A. Camp, dryfiring will break the BM's firing pin or maybe the part of the rear sight that holds the firing pin. Either way I refrain. I've never seen much use in DF'ing a 9mm anyway. It's cheap enough to just go shooting.
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Hello. The pins are notched so that a vertical steel pin that's held in place under the dovetailed rear sight retains them. When dry-firing, the firing pin is able to smack the vertical pin which frequently causes breakage. Just use a snap cap and you're good to go.
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