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Of course the Firestar's are stamped on the slide "Firestar" they are pretty self explanatory.
#Star pistol 45 series#
Little bit of information to add: To check the model series if you do not know, check on the beveled inside edge of the magwell and you will see a letter, that is the model Star you have. This place has a few parts(literally) for F model and Pony model Star's. OhioEd advises this is a source for factory mags.Ĭeeter found this source for replacement springs. handguns/hg113-e.htm Information on the Firestar series. Older Star parts, never ordered from them since all I have is a Firestar model.
#Star pistol 45 how to#
The first link above has their phone number, I'm gonna try to remember and give them a call to see if they are even still around, if my dumb ass can figure out how to make an internation call. They are in Spain, so shipping is probably pricey, but it seems to be a good parts source.
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There was a member here on the board who has ordered, and said the quality was good. Seems to be a reliable parts source for the newer model Stars, such as the Firestar series. Information on the really old Star's from the 1920s. They have added more info for parts, holsters, magazines et cetera. Not to be confused with a corporate website, Star is bankrupt and no longer around, they shut their doors along with Astra in May 1997. Good site with information and some parts links, not sure how accurate and up to date the links are, will check into it further and advise. There is not much information on these pistols so a centralized spot to find links would be great! Price will vary, of course, but you’d be looking to pay around $300 to $500.This is very short, but some of the more common link that I found a while back. If you have one, don’t sell it, but if you find one and it’s in good condition, buy it. Too many shooters out there regret selling off their Firestar. (On a side note, Star firearms were imported from Spain by Interarms, a now defunct company.) Conclusion Nowadays, if you find a Firestar pistol it’s more than likely used. Production of the Firestar series stopped in 1994 and the company filed for bankruptcy and closed its doors in ’97.Īlso, when the company closed, after 90 years, many components such as barrels and frames were destroyed, so it can be difficult to find replacement parts. The M45 is slightly bigger.įor these guns today, having compatible parts is advantageous because during the early ’90s Star fell into economic troubles due to hard times for the defense industry, according to, a website that covers Star entirely. 40 have an edge on the M45 model because their components are interchangeable. 40 S&W, but all of them have a good reputation. The Firestar is actually a series of guns with other models chambered for 9mm and. It is closely competitive in my catalog of favorite. 45 turned out to be very accurate at closer ranges and very reliable. 45 small semi auto, I expected the recoil to be significant, and it was noticeable, but the weight of the gun kept the recoil from being uncontrollable and is actually a very stable shooting platform. I was somewhat uncomfortable with its weight at first, but then I fired it. Although it was extremely heavy for a concealed carry gun and would easily drag down unbelted shorts or slacks, it rode in the small of my back or attached under my arm to my ballistic vest, with great ease and comfort. To carry it, I found a small-of-the-back style holster for it.
#Star pistol 45 full#
The gun has an overall length of 6.7 inches, a 3.8-inch barrel, and weighs in at about 36 ounces with a full seven-round single-stack magazine inserted. The major external difference to a 1911 is, due to its compact design, the Firestar lacks a grip safety.
#Star pistol 45 manual#
It is hammer fired with a single-action only trigger and features a manual safety, an all steel construction with a blued or starvel finish, three-dot sights, and the trigger breaks at a 4.5 pounds. Many can see that the Firestar was designed after the 1911. On a whim, I purchased the Firestar-and it turns out to be one of my better impulse-buys ever.
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It was heavy for a supposedly more compact semi-auto, but it felt so very good in my hand. So, being open to suggestion, I obliged him and gave it a try. 45-caliber handgun in the display case as it was from an obscure foreign manufacturer, but the dealer convinced me to at least hold it and get the feel for it. In my quest as a law enforcement officer to find the ideal backup gun, I came across an obscure and largely unknown pistol, the Star Firestar M45.