Bertfish
Throw bread on me
Alright I ordered a Star B from J&G. We'll see what shows up...
How the heck do you all choose which C$R gun to buy?
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yellowsled
Retired C&R Addict
Bertfish
Throw bread on me
Well, hopefully you get a Star B. If not I would call and complain.
The ad says Star B. Have people been getting something not advertised?
yellowsled
Retired C&R Addict
nahhh just makin a joke Mr. BertFish
Bertfish
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Abulg1972
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Hardy har har
But you might get a Star B that used to be a Star A ...
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Bertfish
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I saw a write-up on that not too long ago. Is the B clearly stamped over the A or did they attempt to grind off the A before rebranding?
Abulg1972
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But I'm not complaining. Mine is accurate as hell and feeds/shoots everything I've put through it so far.
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Bertfish
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That pretty clearly used to be an A
good guy 176
R.I.P.
Here are my favorites: M1 Garand, M1 Carbine, any USGI 1911 or 1911A1, 1903A3, 1903, CZ 52, K98, British 303, 30-40 Krag. That should keep you busy and the bank account drained. I've found all of them interesting and great investments, too. Sold my Radon to my Ranger buddy a few months ago and have a substantial inventory of Garands and Carbines.
Lew--Ranger63
US Army (Ret-1984)
Abulg1972
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I firmly believe that every gun owner's first purchase should be an M1 Garand from CMP. They are one of the best milsurp rifles ever invented and available, and CMP has a limited stock and they will be gone soon enough. If you don't buy one now for $695, you'll buy one later for $1000+. You don't need an 03 license to buy it but I honestly can't think of a C$R gun that should be higher on anyone's priority list. I know there are different strokes for different folks, but hear me now and listen to me later. Hindsight being 20-20, I should have bought 3 Service Grade HRA Specials when I bought my first one. They are gone now and will never return, and it is the best shooter I have.
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Machodoc
Old Guy
But I'm not complaining. Mine is accurate as hell and feeds/shoots everything I've put through it so far.
The ones that have a "B" marked over an "A" were almost always originally carried by Spain's Guardia Civil, then later traded in for an upgrade. The Star factory did the upgrades on these. As a general rule, they have more history and character (some have been in other countries, as well), so that's in their favor. Some, however, have feeding issues that generally seem to be alleviated by using steel-cased ammo.
According to Antaris, some of the mags that were originally designed for the 9mm Largo round (used in the "A" series) were factory modified with a shim being put into the back of the mag to make up the difference in round length. A link to a lengthy description for doing this mod yourself, by makind the shim and using a spring and follower from a Norinco 213 mag, is on another thread here somewhere.
Bertfish
Throw bread on me
Got my Star. It is an original B (not a converted A). Will post pics later when I clean it up
Congrats,
Look at a Walther P1 (cold War German Military) next Both are 9mm Luger.
Both my Star B and P1 are excellent C&R target pistols IMO.
Abulg1972
Ultimate Member
If you can find a nice Ortgies in 7.65 mm (32 ACP) with grips that have not been buggered, you'll be hard-pressed to find a sweeter shooter. $275-$350. An interesting piece for sure, and a good pistol for the wife or kids to shoot
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I used to buy whatever was cheap.
Nowadays, I buy C&R stuff is in a modern caliber. (9x18 is on the edge for me.) I'd rather spend more and not have to deal with another caliber.
Nowadays, I buy C&R stuff is in a modern caliber. (9x18 is on the edge for me.) I'd rather spend more and not have to deal with another caliber.
Machodoc
Old Guy
The flip side of this is to expand your hobby to reloading. It gives you ever so many new outlets for relieving that pesky pressure in your wallet.
I know myself... and I know I should not be allowed near a reloading press. Guns will die.
This thread is kinda making me desire a .308 Garand, though. Thousand bucks through CMP... hmm...
K-9COPPER
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I recently got my hands on an Argentine FN 49 and can only say wow. Id say grab an FN 49 and call it a day! Ill be posting pics soon.
Oldcarjunkie
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Congrats on the purchase!
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