Star 28 pistols

Alphabrew · Jun 27, 2018

I know these aren’t C&R yet but they are surplus pistols from a few decades back (1985-1990). I see that SOG had some in stock at $320 and they sold out in a few days. A very quick search on gunbroker shows that the mags are $80, and if that’s the going rate then that’s pretty much a deal killer for Marylanders.

Anybody know anything about them? They look pretty cool. Kind of have a “CZ” look to them.

http://www.southernohiogun.com/handguns/surplus-handguns/star-model-28-pistols-9mm.html

capt14k · Jun 27, 2018

Never heard of them but even if they are 15 round mags can't they be sent to FFL01 and modified to 10 before transfer

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SolomonsCommune · Jun 27, 2018

I agree with 'they look CZish', but must also add I see a little Hi Power in them too.

Biggfoot44 · Jun 27, 2018

Actually Star went farther back . The M28 , and later M30/31 were influenced by Charles Petter's design , circa 1930 . Petter's designs later also influenced CZ .

Alphabrew · Jun 27, 2018

SolomonsCommune said:
I agree with 'they look CZish', but must also add I see a little Hi Power in them too.

Yep, for sure

NebTim · Jun 27, 2018

something about it just looks something goofy

-Z/28- · Jun 27, 2018

Looks a lot like a Smith & Wesson Model 59.

ted76 · Jun 28, 2018

I have 2 Star Model 43, 9 mm pistols, they are kind of a 1911style, single action pistol.
They are well made, all steel, with the CZ style inverted slide rail system.
I have not looked at any of the Model 28s yet, but am considering buying one of the Model BMs that are for sale alot of places these days.

lkenefic · Jun 28, 2018

I owned a 30M for a while back in the 90's when I was going through my "wondernine " phase. The slide is inset into the rails like a CZ75, so yeah... these comparisons are valid. My 30M was accurate with ball ammo and pleasant to shoot, but overall the pistol weighed a ton due to its all steel frame. Fit and finish were acceptable. Back in the day, mags were about $25 each. I ended up selling it and getting a CZ75... superior fit and finish, it held the same number of rounds, and overall ergonomics were better in my hand. I thought this was worth the $50 or so difference in price. Also, magazines seemed to be more readily available.

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