Got my Star Super B... Pictures up...

Originally Posted by caramel

Very nice lookin' shooter. Looks sleek and... shiny?

I would have picked one up, but recently a nice nickle-plated BHP, complete with rosewood grips and bling trigger, fell into my lap.

But $300, you say?

You know, this would not be the first time the missus ask why I need another, only to receive an excited one word answer of 'Caramel!' I sure she thinks there's some retardation setting in. But it ends the conversation, so... thanks?

Originally Posted by Dr.Islay

Very nice lookin' shooter. Looks sleek and... shiny?

I would have picked one up, but recently a nice nickle-plated BHP, complete with rosewood grips and bling trigger, fell into my lap.

But $300, you say?

You know, this would not be the first time the missus ask why I need another, only to receive an excited one word answer of 'Caramel!' I sure she thinks there's some retardation setting in. But it ends the conversation, so... thanks?

$324 with taxes and shipping.

they are, for me, the most accurate pistol I've ever shot. I had a lot of ejector problems though. I've installed new(ish) parts but haven't taken it to the range again yet.

Originally Posted by rick43pen

they are, for me, the most accurate pistol I've ever shot. I had a lot of ejector problems though. I've installed new(ish) parts but haven't taken it to the range again yet.

What ammo are you using ? Brand and weight...

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Originally Posted by ben777lemay

What ammo are you using ? Brand and weight...

i was shooting blazer cci 115 (the aluminum cases) and it functioned flawlessly but i switched to blazer brass and the troubles ensued. i tried switching back but it didn't help. I'm not sure if it was coincidence or not. i have heard these pistols run best on steel case ammo.

Originally Posted by rick43pen

i was shooting blazer cci 115 (the aluminum cases) and it functioned flawlessly but i switched to blazer brass and the troubles ensued. i tried switching back but it didn't help. I'm not sure if it was coincidence or not. i have heard these pistols run best on steel case ammo.

Is your pistol a Model B or a Model B Super ?

Originally Posted by ben777lemay

Is your pistol a Model B or a Model B Super ?

super b. when i replace the extractor and extractor spring i noticed the spring was very compressed. the extractor looked alright though.

Originally Posted by caramel

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I owned a Star Model B that I bought new back in 1972. It looked exactly like this except for there was no takedown lever and no adjustable sight.

One other thing, though. It came with a detachable wooden holster-stock and a 30 round nickel-plated spare magazine.

Had I paid a little extra, I could have bought one that was both full-auto and semi-auto fire just like it in the same shop in Edmonton.

Gun laws were a lot more relaxed pre-1978, and registered full-autos were treated just like any other restricted weapon, although this was only known to a few. (This originated with a way of dealing with smuggled-in war trophies from WW2, I believe.)

Hell, back then damn few people were even aware that legally owning a handgun was possible, and gun shops were small intimate places full of blued steel and walnut.

Originally Posted by Lonesome Donkey

I owned a Star Model B that I bought new back in 1972. It looked exactly like this except for there was no takedown lever and no adjustable sight.

One other thing, though. It came with a detachable wooden holster-stock and a 30 round nickel-plated spare magazine.

Had I paid a little extra, I could have bought one that was both full-auto and semi-auto fire just like it in the same shop in Edmonton.

Gun laws were a lot more relaxed pre-1978, and registered full-autos were treated just like any other restricted weapon, although this was only known to a few. (This originated with a way of dealing with smuggled-in war trophies from WW2, I believe.)

Hell, back then damn few people were even aware that legally owning a handgun was possible, and gun shops were small intimate places full of blued steel and walnut.

Interesting story, thank for sharing with us.