i have a star ultrastar that i've kept because of sentimental value and because it's been a very reliable,accurate little pistol.plus,it's got the best feeling polymer(feels like soft comfortable metal,unique) and grip of any pistol out there.i have owned,rented or borrowed at one time or another pretty much most pistols out there from all makes and have never felt a polymer like this.in it's functioning,it is very similar to a CZ,slide inside frame.
however,just like another highly regarded make,i believe star did not choose the best quality or material for there magazine springs.i have noticed a certain amount of settling and inability to properly lock the slide back after the last shot.after studying the issue,i have concluded that the problem is definitely the mag springs.i have more than one mag and all have the same issue.
i contacted Wolff to see if they have an extra strength mag spring for the ultrastar but they don't.they do have one for the firestar m43.i don't wish to buy other ultrastar mags,which i know i can find, as i feel that eventually they'll have the same problem.Wolff can also match up recoil springs from a different make and model if you give them certain measurements but,according to them,they won't do this for mag springs.
my question is,does anyone know of another mag spring that will match up with the ultrastar mag spring so i can use it as a substitute?there just HAS to be another spring out there that is,at least,99% similar.the thing is,this spring is very simple.there's nothing unique about it.it's single stack with the same width from top to bottom.it has 11 1/2 coils with the bottom being flat and the top last half coil having a slight upward angle for proper follower function.
does anyone know if the mag spring from the firestar m43 will work?the firestar is a 7 or 8 rounder though and the ultrastar is a 9 round mag.there is also a firestar plus which uses a 13 rd. mag.all of these are single stack.
does anyone know any other mag springs that fits the discription of the ultrastar spring i have given above? i suppose i trip to every shop in my area is in order as the people in there look at me as if i'm nuts trying to disassemble every mag they have in there.LOL.
i'm sure a gunsmith can match this for me but i like doing things myself.i have solved worst problems than this but i need to know of a good match.
thanks.
however,just like another highly regarded make,i believe star did not choose the best quality or material for there magazine springs.i have noticed a certain amount of settling and inability to properly lock the slide back after the last shot.after studying the issue,i have concluded that the problem is definitely the mag springs.i have more than one mag and all have the same issue.
i contacted Wolff to see if they have an extra strength mag spring for the ultrastar but they don't.they do have one for the firestar m43.i don't wish to buy other ultrastar mags,which i know i can find, as i feel that eventually they'll have the same problem.Wolff can also match up recoil springs from a different make and model if you give them certain measurements but,according to them,they won't do this for mag springs.
my question is,does anyone know of another mag spring that will match up with the ultrastar mag spring so i can use it as a substitute?there just HAS to be another spring out there that is,at least,99% similar.the thing is,this spring is very simple.there's nothing unique about it.it's single stack with the same width from top to bottom.it has 11 1/2 coils with the bottom being flat and the top last half coil having a slight upward angle for proper follower function.
does anyone know if the mag spring from the firestar m43 will work?the firestar is a 7 or 8 rounder though and the ultrastar is a 9 round mag.there is also a firestar plus which uses a 13 rd. mag.all of these are single stack.
does anyone know any other mag springs that fits the discription of the ultrastar spring i have given above? i suppose i trip to every shop in my area is in order as the people in there look at me as if i'm nuts trying to disassemble every mag they have in there.LOL.
i'm sure a gunsmith can match this for me but i like doing things myself.i have solved worst problems than this but i need to know of a good match.
thanks.