Star B problem

Rangeman · Jun 27, 2017

Took one of my Star B's to the Range today. Off to a good start, than it would not eject casing and went to half-cock after each shot.
Later when cleaning, the ring/hole under barrel where slide stop goes in to fell off. It was broken in half.
Now I wonder if that is the cause to the problem? Any ideas? Thanks

StantonCree · Jun 27, 2017

I had the same issue stand by for thread

https://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=148790

Your gonna have to Emory cloth the new link for proper fit. Not sure if chads link in the thread still works, it's pretty old but hope that helps.

Rangeman · Jun 27, 2017

I knew that someone had that same issue in the past....it's all on that post.
So welding or crazy glue (ha) is not the solution. I have to figure out which size link comes the closest, knock that pin through and install.
Should I assume this is what caused the half-cock?

StantonCree · Jun 27, 2017

Rangeman said:
I knew that someone had that same issue in the past....it's all on that post.
So welding or crazy glue (ha) is not the solution. I have to figure out which size link comes the closest, knock that pin through and install.
Should I assume this is what caused the half-cock?

Ur guess is as good as mine. That link is notorious for being poorly heat treated and a common issue.

Rangeman · Jun 27, 2017

Thanks for thread. (and to Chad too!)

StantonCree · Jun 27, 2017

Rangeman said:
Thanks for thread. (and to Chad too!)

For the record the link pin is heat treated horribly too so be careful it doesn't warp when putting it back in

You mine as well preload your thanks for Chad.....I know I have lol

TexasBob · Jun 27, 2017

Just a note Yellowsled got a couple Star B Barrels and 3 slides for sale in the classifieds

https://www.mdshooters.com/vbclassified.php?do=ad&id=31806

Rangeman · Jun 27, 2017

EGW had barrel links for the Star B. I just ordered...

TexasBob · Jun 27, 2017

That beats buying the whole farm to get what you need. :thumbsup:

Love Star B 9mm, took me 4 year before I was able to get one.

TexasBob · Jun 27, 2017

Rangeman said:
EGW had barrel links for the Star B. I just ordered...

Checked out http://www.egwguns.comI'm keeping this link for any future needed :thumbsup:

somd_mustangs · Jun 27, 2017

Rangeman said:
I knew that someone had that same issue in the past....it's all on that post.
So welding or crazy glue (ha) is not the solution. I have to figure out which size link comes the closest, knock that pin through and install.
Should I assume this is what caused the half-cock?

The slide was probably just not going back far enough to engage the hammer at full cock.
Grab a new recoil spring too.
https://www.gunsprings.com/STAR/A, ...38 Super, 9mm and 9mm LARGO/cID1/mID61/dID276
pretty sure it's the smaller of the two but measure it
(I have to measure each time cause I keep forgetting which is which).

Minuteman · Jun 27, 2017

I owned this gun (or one like it) many years ago, loved the look and oversized controls, build like a tank!

M43 Firestar

Had to sell it, needed the money. If anyone has one today and is willing to let me shoot/borrow it to reminice, that would be awesome sauce.

Rangeman · Jun 27, 2017

TexasBob said:
Checked out http://www.egwguns.comI'm keeping this link for any future needed

Also, Bob's Gun Shop: www.gun-parts.com/star/
for firing pins and some other parts

TexasBob · Jun 28, 2017

Rangeman said:
Also, Bob's Gun Shop: www.gun-parts.com/star/
for firing pins and some other parts

Thanks for the link, Adding it to the growing list :thumbsup:

Magnumite · Jul 1, 2017

Incorrectly fitted barrels will break links as well. The link was never designed to stop the rearward momentum of the barrel. The top of the back of the lower lugs need to strike the vertical impact surface directly behind the slide stop pin during link down.

Rangeman · Jul 9, 2017

Replaced the barrel link and problem solved

ted76 · Jul 9, 2017

Minuteman said:
I owned this gun (or one like it) many years ago, loved the look and oversized controls, build like a tank!

M43 Firestar

Had to sell it, needed the money. If anyone has one today and is willing to let me shoot/borrow it to reminice, that would be awesome sauce.

I agree that these are nice guns, compact, but heavy, and that makes the recoil very manageable. I have 2, one in the Starvel finish and one blued. If you are near Frederick, maybe we could meet up in go shooting them one day.

:thumbsup:

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