Petrol & Powder
Well-Known Member
Did you ever buy a gun because it was just too good of a deal to pass up? Several years ago, I was in a tiny gun shop and spotted a Star Super B chambered in 9mm. It was made in 1972 and it had a few minor issues, but it didn’t look abused, and it was all there. It was priced right. A deal was made, and I left with a new toy.
Spanish firearms have always been a bit of a mixed bag. Sometimes they are a decent value and sometimes not so much. If you go into the arena with your eyes wide open, you can find good deals.
After a new recoil spring and some repairs, the pistol turned out to be completely reliable and very accurate. During the height of the panic, I considered selling it. I probably could have tripled my money. But it had grown on me, and I decided that it would stay.
The Star model B and Super B had long production runs. They were never cutting-edge pistols, but they were solid designs. Hollywood loves them because they look like a 1911 on screen but function well with blanks. They were common on the import/surplus scene for many years and often priced well below other similar pistols. It’s good to know that our hobby can still bring a smile without spending a fortune.
Spanish firearms have always been a bit of a mixed bag. Sometimes they are a decent value and sometimes not so much. If you go into the arena with your eyes wide open, you can find good deals.
After a new recoil spring and some repairs, the pistol turned out to be completely reliable and very accurate. During the height of the panic, I considered selling it. I probably could have tripled my money. But it had grown on me, and I decided that it would stay.
The Star model B and Super B had long production runs. They were never cutting-edge pistols, but they were solid designs. Hollywood loves them because they look like a 1911 on screen but function well with blanks. They were common on the import/surplus scene for many years and often priced well below other similar pistols. It’s good to know that our hobby can still bring a smile without spending a fortune.