Star B Pistol: a good pistol? What do you think?

[parabelum23]

Hello to all,

What do you think about the Star B pistol? Is this a good pistol? How reliable is it?

Curious to know what CGN folks think about this pistol.

Cheers!!

 

[Maverick22]

I like mine. I don't shoot it as much as my m&p, so I am far from an expert on the star. But damn it sure has a nice trigger!

 

[tiriaq]

Decent service type pistol. Extra magazines and spare parts might be an issue.

 

[cancer]

Northern Republic Magazine has a bunch of mags.
http://northernrepublicmagazine.com/products/triple-k-star-b

 

[Phat Eagle]

Like many older pistols (eg:TT33, P38) it's probably best suited for collecting rather than regular use. Ergonomics and controls have improved greatly in the last few decades, parts can be a little tricky to come by, service and support is sparse too.

If you're looking for a shooter I'd suggest you save a few more bucks and get a SD9, M and P, or the like.

Really, buying the pistol is the least of your cost compared to ammo over the course of time.

 

[Rotary787b]

Maybe mine was a lemon but it has an incredibly heavy trigger pull and the extractor broke within 100 rounds. Repaired it by fitting a Model B (not super) extractor I got from Numrich. Works if I cycle it by hand, I have yet to try shooting it since the extractor swap.

 

[The Kurgan]

heavy trigger, but they're solid war relics.

 

[sgt.rock]

Great guns if your Uncle leaves you one in his will, O.K. guns if you pay for them yourself. I had one, it was decent enough quality, but the trigger was 9 lbs (ish) and it was very picky about ammo. The shape of the bullet dictated how reliable it was. It ONLY shot FMJ ammo with any reliability. I'd say if the gun is only $250-300 that it is a decent enough deal. Much more and you could get a plastic-fantastic that will be good from the get go.

 

[Ganderite]

A good curio but not a great shooter. It shoots ok, but parts are hard to find.

Buy a M&P, or a D9FS fro Irunguns. I bought one for $229 USD and it shoots well. A Glock clone.

 

[Mozzer]

I have 2 of them........collectors not shooters.

Parts are a PITA to find as others have mentioned already.

If you are looking for a regular range use pistol, save your money for a decent service pistol or 1911 in my opinion.

 

[09outlander]

I always wanted a nickel plated one, like Jules' in Pulp Fiction.