Unforgiven

[The Kidd]

Hey Group,

I've been reading the site at work but I've not had a chance to write. I am the Kidd with the Llama problem. I own them, shoot them , love them. I have two and they work very well for me. I also own and carry a Taurus PT111 in 9mm. Again I love it, it has never failed in any way. Well, I wish I could tell you I've reformed, but that would be a lie.

I have now purchased TWO Star Model B 9mm pistols. I love 'em. For $130 (plus shippingand compensation for the FFL) I got a pistol and three mags. The finish is 90% on one and 80% on the other, but the bbls are perfect(to the naked eye)and they DO NOT FAIL. OK so I've only shot each one about 200rnds but I like 'em. They feel 'right ' in my hand and ammo is cheap. And the triggers are great. Good for 'end of the world' guns. Or just plinking.

To make matters worse I also bought a Romanian Md95 in .380 ACP.NIB with a spare mag $120. Came just dripping with oil, took forever to clean. Has a hammer drop safety, the double action SUCKS but after that OK. 95 gr FMJ is all Wally World had so I ran 50 rnds through it w/o any failure.

If I had a point it would be to buy whatever you can afford and SHOOT SHOOT SHOOT.

Gotta go clean new pistol. Bye

 

[vanfunk]

Kidd,
Are you at liberty to say where you acquired your STAR Mod. B's for those prices? When you get a chance to shoot them, I'd love an accuracy/reliability report. I've been thinking of getting one as a holster gun to wear around my cabin up north.
Have fun with your new irons
vanfunk

 

[10-Ring]

You Kidd know, as long as you are enjoying your guns you've got no one else to worry about! Congrats on the new additions!

 

[The Kidd]

Vanfunk,

And anyone else who's reading. I'm sorry that my earlier more eloquent letter was lost wherever it is they go when your ISP kicks you off the net. I found the Star pistols in a flyer a man at work had. It was from South (ern?) Ohio Guns. They use SOG for a logo. The pistols are just great. See, I'm old fashioned, I like .45 and I like 9mm. The Star seemed like it would be the best of both. Like I said, the finish is worn but mechanically they are fine. The two I have haven't had any problems. I've only used 124 and115 gr hardball in them but no problems at all. I am not the best shot in the world but they will stay in three or four inches at fifty feet. That is shooting off hand and l haven't had them long enough to really get 'tuned in' to them. Oh, the wooden grip panels are really worn but that may evolve into a 'project' this winter.

Since I'm still on line I want to say the Mod 95 has a funny sort of thumb shelf that makes you think the slide will bite but so far so good, I'll let you know after the first 1k rnds.