Holster Advice?

[EZ3]

Any suggestions for a CC holster for a Star model BM? Preferably IWB, but I'm big enough to go with a belt holster that rides snug. Usually carry at 4:30, but willing to improvise.

[rwilson452]

Now for the bad news. IMNSHO, selecting a holster is about as individualistic as picking the right pistol.

[Berncly]

How did you come to carry a Star Model BM?

[R L Suehr]

I used to carry a bks in a Blackhawk leather pancake holster made for a Commander. Fit was fine. Iwb I used a Dom Hume 715 designed for an officers model 1911. The barrel does stick out the bottom a little, but it worked. The commander size version of that holster should work a little better for the BM model in that holster as well. Any leather for a 1911 Commander might work, you'll just have to try it out. Kydex, you'll have a few more issues buying off the shelf. Check out one of the larger gun shows it you want something like that. There's usually at least 1 or 2 custom kydex makers at them, that can form something for you while you wait.


Also, +rep for carrying a Star. One of my favorite of the Spanish companies.

[R L Suehr]

How did you come to carry a Star Model BM?

There's lots of them that have been imported lately. Prices have been really good on them. Solid choice if you're on a budget.

OP, just remember to check any"carry ammo" thouroghly. Some designs gave my bks issues. I settled on Hornady 124gr Critical Defense. Fed great and had decent tests/ballistics. Also avoid dry firing. They are known to break firing pins if dry fired to often and obtaining a replacement is almost impossible.

[RockIsland]

A 1911 commander in leather should be close fit.

[R L Suehr]

BKS in Blackhawk holster


Don Hume holster

[Berncly]

There's lots of them that have been imported lately. Prices have been really good on them. Solid choice if you're on a budget.

What kind of pricing, ballpark?

[EZ3]

I used to carry a bks in a Blackhawk leather pancake holster made for a Commander. Fit was fine. Iwb I used a Dom Hume 715 designed for an officers model 1911. The barrel does stick out the bottom a little, but it worked. The commander size version of that holster should work a little better for the BM model in that holster as well. Any leather for a 1911 Commander might work, you'll just have to try it out. Kydex, you'll have a few more issues buying off the shelf. Check out one of the larger gun shows it you want something like that. There's usually at least 1 or 2 custom kydex makers at them, that can form something for you while you wait.


Also, +rep for carrying a Star. One of my favorite of the Spanish companies.

Thank you very much!

[EZ3]

What kind of pricing, ballpark?

$259.95 + s&h at AIM Surplus