Star Super

[dangerranger]

I got this one in a trade with my son. He did not like to have to hunt for ammo. I'm going to Reload 38 super cases for it to the 9mm Largo specs. Ive had a few different Largo guns, but this one was a favorite. DR

[Capybara]

Very nice. Unusual case.

[McNally M.]

Model A or B?

[McNally M.]

Oops, just read Largo. So it must be a Model B. Welcome to the aggravation of finding a caliber that is no longer produced. And worst yet, the people that have it in bulk won't sell it to you (the scumbags at Sarco). But that's a fantastic gun you've got there, I love mine and its a dog compared to yours.

[McNally M.]

Oops, just read Largo. So it must be a Model B. Welcome to the aggravation of finding a caliber that is no longer produced. And worst yet, the people that have it in bulk won't sell it to you (the scumbags at Sarco). But that's a fantastic gun you've got there, I love mine and its a dog compared to yours.

^Errg, I meant Model A.

[dangerranger]

^Errg, I meant Model A.

Actually just a Super not A or B. I reload 9x23 so ammo is not such a pain. I use 38 Super Dies and brass. I'm loading some 100 gr and 124gr tonight to try out this weekend. My son also bought some 9x23 Win Mag ammo that I'm going to break down for the brass and bullets. It has 124 gr Barnes HP bullets. Ill work up a top end load in this gun and reseat these bullets over that. DR

[fal_762x51]

Nice Star. Coyote tried to sell me his, but I did not have the money at the time. Is that a metal first aid box?

[Mike A]

I think if you're picky, it's a Star Model A Super. Probably the best 9mm Star, IMO. Not a fan of the 1911 type takedown compared to the BHP-type takedown on the Supers. It's the best of both worlds, if you're talking 9mm.

Naturally I'd like a .45ACP Model P Super, but the last one I saw went for almost $2000. Or a Model M 9mm Largo, if they were only legal in the US....

[dangerranger]

I think if you're picky, it's a Star Model A Super. Probably the best 9mm Star, IMO. Not a fan of the 1911 type takedown compared to the BHP-type takedown on the Supers. It's the best of both worlds, if you're talking 9mm.

Naturally I'd like a .45ACP Model P Super, but the last one I saw went for almost $2000. Or a Model M 9mm Largo, if they were only legal in the US....

I have yet to see one marked model " A Super" Or "Super A". Years back I had one marked Super B. I know what you mean about the take down lever, I much prefer this to the 1911 take down method. We will see how this one grows on me. My last Largo was a Astra 400. it was ugly as sin but pointed well and shot very well. I even shot it in a bowling pin match once. DR

[Mike A]

If they're marked that way, it would only be on the floorplate of the magazine, not on the slide or frame. Does this one have a date-of-proof code on the frame?

[dangerranger]

Yes, according to this site it was made in 1952.

http://9mmlargo.com/index.htm

[xbuilder9mm]

Nice gun, I love my Model 30 M, I have been looking to buy another one, do you know where I can buy spare parts ???

Thanx

[morrcarr67]

I have yet to see one marked model " A Super" Or "Super A". Years back I had one marked Super B. I know what you mean about the take down lever, I much prefer this to the 1911 take down method. We will see how this one grows on me. My last Largo was a Astra 400. it was ugly as sin but pointed well and shot very well. I even shot it in a bowling pin match once. DR

Star only made the 9mm Largo in the Model A and the Model M.

From 1946 onward, Star produced a Super version of the model A pistol. Besides the improvements from the model 1940, this as usual consisted of a number of upgrades to the weapon. Mostly the swinging link was replaced with a Sig 210 (or modern Star) style closed cam path integral to the barrel. Related to this, a full-length guide rod with captive spring, and a quick takedown lever were added as well. All of these models have a magazine safety, but one different from the previous S variants, and the extractor is modified to double as a loaded-chamber indicator. Additionally, the sights are improved in shape to make them easier to see, and minor changes were made to the trigger system. These were also apparently exported for extensive foreign military use.

Most Super pistols, of all series, were not labeled with the overall series letter. This has caused no end of confusion, and a number of guns are now sold at surplus as the Modelo Super, or even as model Bs, that are actually model As.

As there are aftermarket barrels available to allow firing of 9 mm Luger/Parabellum ammunition in Largo (model A) pistols, caliber is no longer a completely sure way to identify Super marked pistols. Use care when trying to ID these pistols.

http://star-firearms.com/firearms/index.shtml

[dangerranger]

When my son got this pistol it had an aftermarket 9mmP barrel with it. Shortly after its locking ramp cracked. I think it was one of the old Federal arms barrels.

Morrcarr67 , that's interesting that they didn't mark there models. DR

[morrcarr67]

When my son got this pistol it had an aftermarket 9mmP barrel with it. Shortly after its locking ramp cracked. I think it was one of the old Federal arms barrels.

Morrcarr67 , that's interesting that they didn't mark there models. DR

I know. There are a lot of people who don't know this. I think this is the third time I've posted this info.

I really like Spanish guns; I'm Spanish Basque and American Indian, but it can be a real pain in the butt trying to figure things out with some of them.