Basically, this is all the stuff that doesn't fit in another section. Most of all, while the rest of the site is more of a reference work, this is about actually owning and using a Star firearm. Not entirely, but mostly. Because of this vague definition, expect things to move in and out of this section.
Spares for old and out of production firearms are frequently very difficult to find. Especially with many Stars being less than totally popular in the US, this is a particular difficulty. Magazines are mostly very easy to find, just do a web search for your model name or number, browse a gun show or visit your local gun shop.
The (Numrich) Gun Parts Corporation is almost always the best place to start for any gun parts. Calling is still a good idea, but they finally got a decent online catalog. Check it out at www.gunpartscorp.com.
SARCO frequently advertises one part or another in their advertising or at www.sarcoinc.com/. They have cleaning rods, new Star Super barrels, magazines for the B-Super and other stuff.
However, they also apparently bought most or all of Interarms' stock when they dropped the Star line. The items are not inventoried, so are not listed, but like most of these parts suppliers, if you call and ask they will look for the item for you. This includes parts for the PD, BM, BKS, BKM, Models 30, 31, Firestar, Ultrastar and others. Sarco is a generally nice place, and everyone gets good service from them.
They even have a small number of brand new Star pistols for sale, such as nickel Firestar Pluses (Firestars Plus?) and M30P and M models. These can be seen here and by searching the site. I would also call if you are interested in other guns or need more details.
323 Union St.
Stirling, NJ 07980
1-908-647-3800 (8 am-4:15 pm EST)
Founded in 1997, this Eibar-based company is comprised mostly of former Star employees, including engineering staff. They purchased the bulk of the Star parts inventory, and have some Astra parts as well. This means they should have parts for every Star pistol ever made, especially the modern series which are so poorly represented in the US. I am told they ship internationally, though can only presume frames and barrels will be difficult to impossible to import, depending on the laws of your country.
Visit their website for further info. They also sell other neat stuff like DEWATs of a lot of other firearms, and refer to other guns, so if you have a question about a part they do not list, I would call them up.
Calle Sostoa, 2-4
Aptdo. P.O. BOX. 527
20600 Eibar (Spain)
E-mail: iparguns@iparguns.com
Phone: +34 943 20 41 17
Fax : +34 943 12 09 06
Lots and lots of stuff, by mail order only. Suppoedly he bought a lot of the Interarms stock when Star went out of business, so items tend to be new, and in Interarms packaging, which is nice. Since the site is a bit badly organized, here's your direct links to items of interest to Star owners:
If you still cannot find parts for your older Star pistol, try sending some mail to this place: histpart@vvm.com. They mostly carry WWII German parts, but also have parts for most Spanish rifles and the Star model A pistols. Inventory changes frequently, so be sure to ask if they have the parts you are looking for.
Everyone should replace any potentially bad springs with new springs from W.C. Wolff Company. They also have optional over or under factory power springs for some applications.
P.O. Box I
Newton Square, PA 19073-0458
Orders: 1-800-545-0077 (Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30 EST)
Information: 1-610-359-9496
I and many others I know have ordered from W.C. Wolff and received excellent service. They invariably have excellent products.
Joe Lowe carries a wide selection of magazines, including a whole section for Star pistols. The day I put this up he had mags for the Firestar and Firestar Plus (13-round!), 45 Megastar, 9 Ultrstar and PD among others. Also interesting was a selection of the +1 mags for Firestars. I think they are all used, but in good shape.
JLoweClips@aol.comMarstar stocks a variety of parts for Models A, B, and P.
Orders: 1-888-744-0066
Information: 1-613-678-3173
Fax: 1-613-678-2359
FAC stocks new walnut grips for the Star A, B, C, M, and Super and new stainless steel replacement barrels Star Super, and Star A in 9mm Largo and Parabellum.
7928 University Ave.
Fridley, Minnesota 55432
1-612-780-8780
He stocks parts for B-Supers
John Colomb
9803 Plum Ridge Drive
Houston, TX 77064
Phone: 713-937-7187
Email: colombjb@aol.com
Try asking the local gunsmith. Don't know one? Ask a local gun shop, as they probably do. They are very resourceful, and either know all the tricks, or sometimes can just make you the part you need. If something critical cracks in half, don't loose it. The gunsmith might be able to weld it back together or make a new one based on looking at the broken part.
A number of gunsmiths buy the remainder of guns demilled by local police departments (I gather this is increasingly not allowed, however). I once got a complete M30M slide for $35 (I don't have it anymore, don't ask). They might not even know what they have, so if they have a pile of parts, drive on over and look at it.
And I want to reiterate again, the gun industry is really very friendly. Call up the local places. Call up the big parts suppliers. They have lots more than will ever be in any catalog, and if they don't have it they might just know who does if you talk to them long enough.
One of our readers suggests Josef Dlask for those hard to find parts. He made a Firestar extractor just by looking at the slide. More than typical spares, but cheaper than a new gun so if that's your only option... Expect some turnaround time as well.
Dlask Arms Corp.
202B - 1546 Derwent Way
Delta, BC V3M6M4
Canada
Phone: 604-527-9942
Fax: 604-527-9982
Email: dlask@telus.net
They also have offices in the US and Europe, so this applies to more than just the Canadian readers.
Here you might find the part you want. I am gonna post up a few items other readers have and want to get rid of. Send all postings to me at deeb@donttouchme.com. Please make sure its a Star part. If not, I'll toss it.
This is a brief list of friendly holster makers, most with websites. They all either have holsters for Star pistols in stock or will make custom holsters. Most who do not do custom work only make holsters for some more common models, such as the PD and Firestars. The more generic/cheap the holster or maker, the more likely an incorrect gun will fit. Firestars and most decent-sized B & P series Stars will fit in 1911 or High-Power holsters. And lots of places make very generic belt slides. If you really feel you are out of luck, email me and I'll see if I have any ideas.
The top quality custom places are well worth the money and the wait. If you do decide to get one, a note about the wait. Most of them are small shops, so please don't panic when they say they will ship in 12-14 weeks. That's just how it goes. Plan ahead.