Star BM 9mm questions

[riverpirate]

So I just pick up a Star BM 9mm for a great price. I wanted a 9mm to train the better half to shoot. This thing was in rough shape. Looked like it hadnt been cleaned in years , a little pitted, so on. Well after breaking it down completely and spending 2 hours cleaning it it is beautiful.
Now , I have a lead on mags for it , thanks to another member, but I have some other questions for anyone that has one.

1. Ive heard any holster that will fit a colt commander will work, is this true? Also heard Kahrs as well?

2.Whats the true reliability of this gun? Would you use it to carry? ( cause i like the feel of it , lol )

3. Anyone have a lead on nice grips for it?

Thanks in advance guys .

[falcn]

Seems like some good info, sorry if you have seen it.
These are no longer in production according to the link.

A Critical Look at the Star Model BM

and what the heck Star BM Wiki

I learned something new today...had not read up on the Star BM prior- thanks for asking about them

[Lone Wolf]

FWIW, Ive heard that Stars are extremely reliable, despite sometimes cheap appearance. Ive only fired a few over the years and experienced no problems, but this was probally 500 rounds at the most.

[JayInPa]

A star came my way about 3 months ago and I love it. I have been carrying it. I have put about 200 rounds through it with no real problem.

This link will give you all the information you could possibly want.
http://star-firearms.com/cgi-bin/gm1/index.shtml

[mpi]

the same fella that has the mags has grips.

mine has been dead reliable for me.

you can also get original issue holsters from a guy on gunbroker, but he's a little impressed with his own stock. the prices do come down slowly on his stuff though.

[riverpirate]

the same fella that has the mags has grips.

mine has been dead reliable for me.

you can also get original issue holsters from a guy on gunbroker, but he's a little impressed with his own stock. the prices do come down slowly on his stuff though.

Havnt been able to check it yet , im at work. It blocks gun sites except for this one for some reason.

[Flash]

Reliability? Excellent, providing you do your part. That means proper care, cleaning, lubrication and proper selection of ammo, especially ensuring that it will feed and function appropriately with your selected ammo.

I had one which was absolutely fun, worked perfectly, and was as accurate as I could be. I'd carry and depend on it without question. However, I gave it to my son. He carries it and depends on it fully.

No knowledge of "commander holster" choice (when I did carrry it, which was very little, it was in an Uncle Mike's floppy holster IWB or a "one-size-fits-none" Uncle Mike on the belt), or grips either, for that matter. I liked it "as-is".

Flash

[riverpirate]

Well i took the Star BM out today for the first time. I cant say enough about how well it shoots. It has a nice smooth trigger on it. Ate every kind of ball ammo i fed it and not a single FTE or FTF in 200 rounds. I bought a Galco IWB leather holster that was designed to fit a 1911 and it fit perfect. I do believe this may become my new carry gun other than my P3AT.

[mpi]

that's great. i love older designs and this one is a winner. i like it almost as much as my .380 savages. congrats.

[riverpirate]

Ive never shot a 1911 design pistol. Im very impressed with it. I am seriously thinking about another 1911 design pistol for the collection. I dont really like 45's to much. Id love the new Taurus 1911 in 40s&w.