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Star model B magazine ?
- Thread starter tsillik
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If they do, I am not aware of it. I seem to recall reading that the magazines for the Star Model B and the Star Model Super B are different. Triple-K's website lists two different parts numbers for each of the guns' magazines (new production).
https://www.triplek.com/product/star-b-9mm-9-rd-magazine-or-grips/
https://www.triplek.com/product/star-model-super-b-9mm-9-rd-magazine-or-grips/
https://www.triplek.com/product/star-b-9mm-9-rd-magazine-or-grips/
https://www.triplek.com/product/star-model-super-b-9mm-9-rd-magazine-or-grips/
Bill DeShivs
New member
Model A magazines will fit, and MAY work. The feed lips are shorter.
The A and B are the same gun-different chambering.
The A and B are the same gun-different chambering.
Am I remembering correctly that there are two different types of Model B mags also?
I seem to recall one has a 'tab' that sticks out the front, and the magazine fits flush with the end of the grip frame, with that tab sticking out a small slot in the frame.
The other has a wide base that covers the entire bottom of the grip frame, and nothing goes into a tab on the frame.
That is my recollection. I could be wrong.
I seem to recall one has a 'tab' that sticks out the front, and the magazine fits flush with the end of the grip frame, with that tab sticking out a small slot in the frame.
The other has a wide base that covers the entire bottom of the grip frame, and nothing goes into a tab on the frame.
That is my recollection. I could be wrong.
The Model B magazine with the filler rib inside is a rare bird indeed, determining if a mag is an A or B is difficult as Star did not mark their mags as to caliber. As Bill indicated it is the same basic pistol with a different chambering, I use A magazines and 9 mm ammo with pretty good results and some Triple K mags ( I culled the ones that had dimension problems or broke fairly quickly) that so far are functioning as desired. The Triple K mags have feed lips designed for the 9 mm cartridge.
Using an A mag requires one in good condition and feed lips that have not been previously tweeted by bubba.
Both the removable base and fixed base mags were used in B pistols, depending upon vintage.
Using an A mag requires one in good condition and feed lips that have not been previously tweeted by bubba.
Both the removable base and fixed base mags were used in B pistols, depending upon vintage.
Bill DeShivs
New member
There is no "B largo." The "B" is parabellum.
There's a fairly good reference site for Star handguns at http://star-firearms.com/.
Yes, the mags are a bit on the expensive side but the cost on some current-production pistols are similarly priced. For example, some Kahr mags run close to the $40 range. https://www.topgunsupply.com/magazines/kahr.html. Mags for more popular pistols are usually not that high (mag prices for 1911s are all over the board).
For me, a couple of mags will last a lifetime because I'll only occasionally shoot my Stars. And, if one mis-feeds, it's not the end of the world because I consider mine to be range toys. I have other guns for defensive purposes.
Yes, the mags are a bit on the expensive side but the cost on some current-production pistols are similarly priced. For example, some Kahr mags run close to the $40 range. https://www.topgunsupply.com/magazines/kahr.html. Mags for more popular pistols are usually not that high (mag prices for 1911s are all over the board).
For me, a couple of mags will last a lifetime because I'll only occasionally shoot my Stars. And, if one mis-feeds, it's not the end of the world because I consider mine to be range toys. I have other guns for defensive purposes.