The Star Firestar is a series of single-action semi-automatic pistol consisting of four models that received the 1991 Handgun of the Year Award from Guns & Ammo magazine. The Firestar was available in 9 mm Para (M-43), .40 S&W (M-40), and .45 ACP (M-45) calibers, all having a single-stack magazine.

At the same time the Firestar is extremely compact for the caliber, cornering the single stack pocket 9mm market 20 years early. The three models of the Firestar are the M-43, M-40, and …

Oct 24, 2024 · ‘A combination of existing principles’ describes the M43 Firestar perfectly. The M43 is a single-action-only gun with a 1911-like appearance. The gun has an ambidextrous safety, but no grip safety. It has a firing pin safety, and the lockwork is a fair bit different than that of a 1911.

These guns are essentially an M43 9 mm Firestar, with a largely different alloy frame containing a double-column, 13-shot magazine. Attempts are made to nullify much of the width with very thin, hard plastic stocks (so thin they are attached only at the rear) though the grip is still very boxy.

Mar 4, 2016 · Star Firestar M43 I don't even know how I first found these guns, but as soon as I started researching them, I wanted one. From what I've seen, they tend to be accurate and reliable, barring early models with firing pin issues, and have great ergonomics.

STAR introduces the smallest self-defense Pistol in caliber 9 mm Parabellum among tho. se .naustrtally produced on the Wortd market to this date As a pocket Pistol has It no equal.

A STAR FIRESTAR pistol is currently worth an average price of $316.79 used . The 12 month average price is $317.14 used. The used value of a STAR FIRESTAR pistol has fallen ($2.90) dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $316.79 .

Star M43 Firestar Pistol by Interarms Description: Serial #2001838, 9mm Para., 3 1/4" barrel with an excellent, bright bore. This is an Interams-imported pistol that has retained virtually all of the original blue finish along with a commensurate amount of the original straw color on the extractor.

Features: Single action only firing, compact design with all steel construction, serrated fore & back strap, ambidextrous safety, extended beavertail frame, smooth trigger, and one factory 7 round magazines. Condition: Bright finish with only sign of very minor wear. The pistol functions great with a smooth action and strong ejection.

The Star M-43 Firestar (also called the Star Firestar M-43) is a single-action semi-automatic pistol that fires the 9 mm Para pistol cartridge. It was produced by the now defunct Star Bonifacio Echeverria, S.A. in Eibar, Spain.