Star B Questions

2nd=Good+Substantial · Sep 30, 2014

I just got my Star B from J&G. Unfortunately, my picture taking skills are pretty limited.

Nice blued finish, good factory wood grips, and a very nice bore. It's a "* P" so I know it's a 1945. It does not appear to be a A - B conversion.

I have not had time to clean it much less do any test firing.

I have a few questions for those more knowledgeable (i.e. most everyone) about these guns.

1) The two "ramps" that hold the barrel link look a bit chewed up. Should I be concerned? Any ideas on the cause? Should I file these smooth(er)?

2) The slot for taking out the slide stop has a cut through the rail above it. Is that normal? Again, should I be concerned?

Thanks in advance for any help.

Machodoc · Sep 30, 2014

I'd personally call them tomorrow and send that one back for a replacement. That cut in the rail isn't right, and I suspect there are other issues.

Hicap · Sep 30, 2014

Was this with hand select?

2nd=Good+Substantial · Sep 30, 2014

Machodoc said:
I'd personally call them tomorrow and send that one back for a replacement. That cut in the rail isn't right, and I suspect there are other issues.

Thanks!

2nd=Good+Substantial · Sep 30, 2014

Hicap said:
Was this with hand select?

Yes it was. As far appearance goes, I was satisfied. It wasn't until I field stripped it that I saw these issues. I'm guessing hand select is only a quick look over and maybe racking the slide?

Hicap · Sep 30, 2014

2nd=Good+Substantial said:
Yes it was. As far appearance goes, I was satisfied. It wasn't until I field stripped it that I saw these issues. I'm guessing hand select is only a quick look over and maybe racking the slide?

Oh wow. I just ordered one with hand select from j&g last week, should be here thurs. Had a mix up with my c&r license. I've ordered a couple rifles from them in the past and they've always had great customer service. I'm sure they'll fix your problem.

Looks like the j&g model b's are blued, I sure hope mine is.

necrodude · Sep 30, 2014

I'm pretty sure the cut on the rail is normal. Every star b I have seen has it and mine has it to.

somd_mustangs · Sep 30, 2014

A quick sampling of mine... M1931(military Model A) doesn't have it, 1943 Bulgarian has the slot (although thin), a mint 1944 unmolested B has the slot and it's fairly wide. As long as the lugs aren't cracked and the link looks ok it's probably GTG (examine those lugs really close, it looks like somebody was filing on them - maybe a repaired crack). Look inside the frame and slide for evidence of damage too, just to be sure.

Machodoc · Oct 1, 2014

I'm turning my card in. I've never noticed a slot like that, and it's too late to pull some apart tonight. Still think the lugs look a bit suspicious. Don't know why they should be marked like that.

reverendbeer · Oct 1, 2014

Well I'll be. Both my '45 and '59 have the groove...but that's it for similarity. The '45 (also a J&G) looks fresh as a daisy.

Abulg1972 · Oct 6, 2014

I tried brass-cased Fiocchi in my Star A/B. 50 rounds and not a single feeding or firing issue.

8" target at 25 feet

4" target at 25 feet

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Machodoc · Oct 6, 2014

Nice! You've got your Star mojo working!

Abulg1972 · Oct 6, 2014

One of the nicest things about this pistol is that it's heavy and handled the recoil very well. Switching to my Browning 1911A1-22 felt seamless.

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Machodoc · Oct 6, 2014

Abulg1972 said:
One of the nicest things about this pistol is that it's heavy and handled the recoil very well. Switching to my Browning 1911A1-22 felt seamless.

I think that you'd like the Canik Stingray-C.

Abulg1972 · Oct 6, 2014

Machodoc said:
I think that you'd like the Canik Stingray-C.

My days of buying anything for which I need an HQL are done (they were never here) unless my Glock 23 breaks. I am not giving the state the satisfaction of my time or money.

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Machodoc · Oct 6, 2014

Abulg1972 said:
My days of buying anything for which I need an HQL are done (they were never here) unless my Glock 23 breaks. I am not giving the state the satisfaction of my time or money.

Yeah ... there's that.

You need a residence in VA. You might want to think about investing in some retirement property down this way (and no ... I'm not a realtor).

Abulg1972 · Oct 6, 2014

Machodoc said:
Yeah ... there's that.

You need a residence in VA. You might want to think about investing in some retirement property down this way (and no ... I'm not a realtor).

My investment/retirement property goes to the Gilman School.

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Machodoc · Oct 6, 2014

Abulg1972 said:
My investment/retirement property goes to the Gilman School.

Awww ... let the little snots learn out on the street, like we did! :lol:

Abulg1972 · Oct 6, 2014

Machodoc said:
Awww ... let the little snots learn out on the street, like we did!

I live in the City so that's not really an option.

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Machodoc · Oct 6, 2014

Abulg1972 said:
I live in the City so that's not really an option.

Yeah ... I know. That sucks. I couldn't get out of the Balto. area fast enough when my wife and I finished school. I can't imagine my kids being raised where I'd be worried about them going outside or having to go to public schools. We got lucky where we live. Lots of military research, so there are a great many kids whose parents put a premium on academics, but still out in the boondocks, so I can legally walk out my door and shoot.

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