Star PD question

cdill

cdill

CGN Ultra frequent flyer
Rating - 100%
268   0   0
Location
Too close to Ottawa for comfort!!!
Hoping someone can answer some questions regarding buffer pads for the Star PD.

I have an older one imported by Garcia Corp. It has the captive recoil spring / guide rod assembly. There was no buffer pad in it when I got it and I have only shot it once with light target loads with lead bullets (same as used in my Gold Cup) to sight it in. It was amazingly accurate. Now I have been told that I should not shoot it without buffer pads due to the alloy frame and steel slide. Does anybody know if these older models of PDs came with buffer pads?
I managed to get a couple buffer pads and they will not fit on the end of my guide rod / recoil spring assembly next to the frame. There just isn't enough room and the back of the rod is too big to fit the cutout in the buffer.

I figured it was important to have buffs in there to absorb recoil when dealing with an alloy frame. I put a buff in my S&W 39 for that very reason even though I rarely shoot it and again only use light loads in it. BTW, it is not really accurate at all.

Anybody know aout this? Thanks in advance - much appreciated.

CD
 
One of the most disputed questions in regards to 1911 based auto's is the use of buffers/shok buffs etc.

My opinion is they are not needed, I had over 20k through a lightweight Commander with no issues, they can however cause cycling problems and I have seen some failures to lock back on the last round caused by them, due to the increased spring length.
 
vhenem said:
One of the most disputed questions in regards to 1911 based auto's is the use of buffers/shok buffs etc.

My opinion is they are not needed, I had over 20k through a lightweight Commander with no issues, they can however cause cycling problems and I have seen some failures to lock back on the last round caused by them, due to the increased spring length.
Click to expand...

For most 1911's I agree, but the PD came from the factory with the buffer, and was designed to use them. - dan
 
dan belisle said:
For most 1911's I agree, but the PD came from the factory with the buffer, and was designed to use them. - dan
Click to expand...

Ahh, I didn't realize that as all the parts blowups I have seen have never shown any.

For the OP, maybe Numrich arms has what you need, they list the following as in stock for the PD

[SIZE=-2]STAR PD AUTO[/SIZE]
Recoil Spring Guide Buffer Bearing Washer 411 28680$4.40
[SIZE=-2]STAR PD AUTO[/SIZE]
Recoil Spring Guide Buffer 421 28690$3.75
 
Spare mag + grips

In my "gun-show stuff" I think I have a spare mag and a set of Pacmayer Signature wrap around grips for a Star PD. Want me to dig them out and quote you a price?

Buffer pads I wouldn't recognize. Sorry.






cdill said:
Hoping someone can answer some questions regarding buffer pads for the Star PD.

I have an older one imported by Garcia Corp. It has the captive recoil spring / guide rod assembly. There was no buffer pad in it when I got it and I have only shot it once with light target loads with lead bullets (same as used in my Gold Cup) to sight it in. It was amazingly accurate. Now I have been told that I should not shoot it without buffer pads due to the alloy frame and steel slide. Does anybody know if these older models of PDs came with buffer pads?
I managed to get a couple buffer pads and they will not fit on the end of my guide rod / recoil spring assembly next to the frame. There just isn't enough room and the back of the rod is too big to fit the cutout in the buffer.

I figured it was important to have buffs in there to absorb recoil when dealing with an alloy frame. I put a buff in my S&W 39 for that very reason even though I rarely shoot it and again only use light loads in it. BTW, it is not really accurate at all.

Anybody know aout this? Thanks in advance - much appreciated.

CD
Click to expand...
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom