Nice helpful takedown video! If you pull the grips straight back after field strip, you can then remove the entire firing mechanism from the frame. There is a locking pin near the bottom rear of the frame that is visible thru the magazine well. Push in while applying pressure down on the hammer assembly and the whole thing slides out the bottom of the frame! Wonderful guns to own and shoot. Wish every gun owner in America would get over “...looked like a 1911 to me” none sense. The Spanish Star Model 30, 31, Megastar, and Ultrastar are handguns every shooter should hope to find and shoot someday.
Thanks ALOT I've had this gun for YEARS never found any info on stripping it but thanks to your video I was able to take it apart with ease on my first try.
Yes that video was good. There simple to takedown. Great guns. His looks pretty good. I have the 30Ml and mine still looks brand new. I remember in great shape they were worth $300 and with some wear they were only worth $200. Now they’ve gone up. I wouldnt sale mine for $500. $500 just wont buy the quality handgun that star/ starfire built. I love the all steel. Heavy feel which helps with recoil for perfect shots every time.
great video but when i reassembling my 9mm STAR/FIRESTAR i pushed in the slide pin at the wrong time and now everything seems frozen slide wont move and i can see the spring under the slide exposed...any suggestions ?
It sound shot, you want to sell it? (kidding) Your going to have to remove the slid stop. Pull it straight out may need leverage. I really learned something from you post. Thank you
Yeah I got down to having the pin out and one half of the safety switch off but it still didn't effect the extractor assembly. Do I work the rest of the left side safety nob out because I tried that but I can't afford to get a gunsmith every time I get problems with my guns. And I definitely can't afford the newest high speed 9mm $800 Sig either. Can't put my faith in a pistol that fails and can't spend on the greatest.
The mark on mine is off about a 1/16 of an inch. It have to let the slide go forward just a little bit to take the slide stop out. If you can't get the slide stop out using the marks, move the slide back and forth a little bit while putting pressure on the slide stop pin on the other side.
Hey man, great Video, i have heard there is a "chambered" notifier on the gun that give you an indication when a round is chambered. can you confirm and possibly show me? I also have an M30 but i dont see any difference. would be great if you know. Anyone else in comments maybe know?
My wife got me the ULTRA 9mm years ago and like a dumbass I traded it away. I've owned 3 different STAR pistols, the ULTRA was hands down the best of them.
Hello my friend! I did not know you had acquired one of these, I have had one since about 1990 and it is an excellent, and I mean excellent shooter! Hope you enjoy it, let me know.
Would you have any leads for a recoil spring for a m30 , sarco, inc has the firing pin and spring but I can't locate a recoil spring that will fit in my star m 30
Hienz Guderian - If I remember right, look at the slide from the rear. See the extractor plug on the right side? It's in the same location as a Colt 45 pistol. That's the extractor spring retaining plug. You will need to remove that bit. To do that, you have to remove the firing pin retaining plate (using the slide stop), then remove the firing pin, then pull out the plug on the right side of the slide. I think it may be grooved where the plate holds it in place, as far as I can remember. I don't remember exactly which removed part besides that (if any) keeps that plug from shooting out under tension (so wear glasses and don't let it fly) but once it's out, there's a spring sandwiched between a metal plunger behind the plug and a metal cone at the end that engages the extractor. Nothing else holds the extractor in place. The extractor jiggles out the side of the slide when those parts are removed. I hope that helps.
Luther East - If I can remember from decades ago, to get the grips free, you will have to remove the backstrap. There are NO screws. To do that, remove the slide, barrel and recoil spring. The slide stop is your disassembly tool. Set the hammer down forward to release hammer tension, then push out the pin at the base of the backstrap using the slide stop. Then pull the hammer straight up and the entire backstrap lifts straight up from the frame. You don't need to pull it all the way out necessarily but I would just to clean the mechanish, since it's out. *The hand grips should fall away.* Note the metal groves molded into the grips. One side hooks the mag well, the other hooks the backstrap. That is what holds them in place without any screws. That backstrap contains the fire control bits and it pulls free to clean and disassemble, if you ever have to replace a part. Otherwise, leave the parts in place and just clean them. Hope that helps.
novlet22 - Remove the backstrap and use a punch to release the sear. The hammer will release. It sounds like someone didn't correctly reassemble your fire control mechanism in the backstrap..
More like a 1911 ish pistol, it looks like more like a derivated of a Browning Hi Power 1935 or a CZ-75 (which is also a derivated of a Browning Hi Power)
This seems like a knockoff of the CZ 75. The way the slide comes off is very similar. There are some differences, but pretty minor just at first glance.
Did anybody know this weapon has two safety features ? one is the ambidextrous safety that locks the firing pin. The other is in the fully seated hammer if you pull the hammer gently and very slowly you'll feel and hear a click where the hammer locks in place 2/16" away from the firing pin this is in case you drop your gun and lands on the hammer it wont go off in case you forgot to have your main safety on .😉
Nice helpful takedown video! If you pull the grips straight back after field strip, you can then remove the entire firing mechanism from the frame. There is a locking pin near the bottom rear of the frame that is visible thru the magazine well. Push in while applying pressure down on the hammer assembly and the whole thing slides out the bottom of the frame! Wonderful guns to own and shoot. Wish every gun owner in America would get over “...looked like a 1911 to me” none sense. The Spanish Star Model 30, 31, Megastar, and Ultrastar are handguns every shooter should hope to find and shoot someday.
Thanks. The Star is a great gun. Won the Guns and Ammo Handgun of the year award in 1991. Now I know how to take
it apart.
Thanks ALOT I've had this gun for YEARS never found any info on stripping it but thanks to your video I was able to take it apart with ease on my first try.
Yes that video was good. There simple to takedown. Great guns. His looks pretty good. I have the 30Ml and mine still looks brand new. I remember in great shape they were worth $300 and with some wear they were only worth $200. Now they’ve gone up. I wouldnt sale mine for $500. $500 just wont buy the quality handgun that star/ starfire built. I love the all steel. Heavy feel which helps with recoil for perfect shots every time.
great video but when i reassembling my 9mm STAR/FIRESTAR i pushed in the slide pin at the wrong time and now everything seems frozen slide wont move and i can see the spring under the slide exposed...any suggestions ?
It sound shot, you want to sell it? (kidding) Your going to have to remove the slid stop. Pull it straight out may need leverage. I really learned something from you post. Thank you
Yeah I got down to having the pin out and one half of the safety switch off but it still didn't effect the extractor assembly. Do I work the rest of the left side safety nob out because I tried that but I can't afford to get a gunsmith every time I get problems with my guns. And I definitely can't afford the newest high speed 9mm $800 Sig either.
Can't put my faith in a pistol that fails and can't spend on the greatest.
The mark on mine is off about a 1/16 of an inch. It have to let the slide go forward just a little bit to take the slide stop out. If you can't get the slide stop out using the marks, move the slide back and forth a little bit while putting pressure on the slide stop pin on the other side.
Just like my CZ to field strip and looks like it too. Where did you get this beautiful piece? I'm very interested depending on the price.
Thanks for posting! I too wondered how to disassemble mine, thanks again!
Great video; very helpful. Same steps apply to a 28m model as well .
Hey man, great Video, i have heard there is a "chambered" notifier on the gun that give you an indication when a round is chambered. can you confirm and possibly show me?
I also have an M30 but i dont see any difference. would be great if you know.
Anyone else in comments maybe know?
Damn... im back to cleaning this pistol and wondering the same question i had before...
My wife got me the ULTRA 9mm years ago and like a dumbass I traded it away. I've owned 3 different STAR pistols, the ULTRA was hands down the best of them.
the cz 75 recoil spring is rumored to fit,just remove it send it to wolff spring and ask for a replacement
Hello my friend! I did not know you had acquired one of these, I have had one since about 1990 and it is an excellent, and I mean excellent shooter! Hope you enjoy it, let me know.
Ime from belgium bought one for 185 euro with 2 mags and a case in perfect condition thx for the help now i know how to clean it
CZ, STAR, ASTRA, KAHR; they all breakdown just like a Browning hi-power, on which they are all based.
I bought a Star Firestar 45 on gunbroker but the guy flaked out. I was looking forward to that one
can you show how to replace the grips on this pistol
Have you found out how to replace the grips yet?
Would you have any leads for a recoil spring for a m30 , sarco, inc has the firing pin and spring but I can't locate a recoil spring that will fit in my star m 30
i like to take down ejector or extrector but how?
How about removing the grips?
Want to know where I could get two 15 round clips for mine ? Thanks
Pat Cushion call this number 9729868158 they sell them.
Pat Cushion - I just saw some on gunbroker.com
How do you remove the extractor claw from the slide frame!!??
Hienz Guderian - If I remember right, look at the slide from the rear.
See the extractor plug on the right side?
It's in the same location as a Colt 45 pistol.
That's the extractor spring retaining plug. You will need to remove that bit.
To do that, you have to remove the firing pin retaining plate (using the slide stop), then remove the firing pin, then pull out the plug on the right side of the slide.
I think it may be grooved where the plate holds it in place, as far as I can remember.
I don't remember exactly which removed part besides that (if any) keeps that plug from shooting out under tension (so wear glasses and don't let it fly) but once it's out, there's a spring sandwiched between a metal plunger behind the plug and a metal cone at the end that engages the extractor. Nothing else holds the extractor in place.
The extractor jiggles out the side of the slide when those parts are removed.
I hope that helps.
How do you change the grip out on it?
Hi good people any one can tell me how take the extractor of.thanks in advance.
How do you remove the grips of this model?
Luther East - If I can remember from decades ago, to get the grips free, you will have to remove the backstrap. There are NO screws.
To do that, remove the slide, barrel and recoil spring. The slide stop is your disassembly tool.
Set the hammer down forward to release hammer tension, then push out the pin at the base of the backstrap using the slide stop.
Then pull the hammer straight up and the entire backstrap lifts straight up from the frame.
You don't need to pull it all the way out necessarily but I would just to clean the mechanish, since it's out.
*The hand grips should fall away.*
Note the metal groves molded into the grips. One side hooks the mag well, the other hooks the backstrap. That is what holds them in place without any screws.
That backstrap contains the fire control bits and it pulls free to clean and disassemble, if you ever have to replace a part. Otherwise, leave the parts in place and just clean them.
Hope that helps.
I have one. Its great. A lot more accurate than my Glock 19.
Almost no recoil . quite heavy though.
adhesh rajdhew The weight does help minimize the recoil, I love mine, a very solid pistol
Where can you get a 30 round mag for this gun ?
Johnte Smith - None were made, as far as I know.
price tell me anybody
What do I do if the hammer is stuck
novlet22 - Remove the backstrap and use a punch to release the sear. The hammer will release.
It sounds like someone didn't correctly reassemble your fire control mechanism in the backstrap..
More like a 1911 ish pistol, it looks like more like a derivated of a Browning Hi Power 1935 or a CZ-75 (which is also a derivated of a Browning Hi Power)
This seems like a knockoff of the CZ 75. The way the slide comes off is very similar. There are some differences, but pretty minor just at first glance.
What's the song at the start I forgot
Did anybody know this weapon has two safety features ? one is the ambidextrous safety that locks the firing pin. The other is in the fully seated hammer if you pull the hammer gently and very slowly you'll feel and hear a click where the hammer locks in place 2/16" away from the firing pin this is in case you drop your gun and lands on the hammer it wont go off in case you forgot to have your main safety on .😉
Seems very similar to a Kahr handgun
i just got one today. star m30 mi
thank you , you helped me so much thannnnks
Sig p210 ish look at that guide rod etc
It's a Spanish CZ75
Hammer dissasembly please
Thank you very much
Exelent thanks 😎👍
Excelente
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