The Star 31P 9MM is the little brother of the Megastar .45 and 10MM. They all look similar and have similar features. The 31 weighs about 39 oz, the Megastgars about 48 oz. The 31 is just about the same size as the Ruger 95, but weighs about 12 oz more because of the steel frame.
Today I found the 31 totally reliable and very accurate at seven paces. At 25 yards I shot left but level with the bullseye. At 25 yards I was much more accurate with my Ruger 89. The 89 is the most accurate of the pistols I own. At that same distance the 95 was up and left.
Like the Megastar, the 31 can be put in fire condition or safe condition, and can be decocked. Both pistols can be carried cocked and locked because the decocking function is separate from the manual safety. Both of my Stars have the brushed chrome finish called Starvel. This silvery finish is shiny on only part of the slide and dull silver elsewhere. I find it quite attractive, although I would prefer stainless it that were at option. Stainless seems to be available much less often in European pistols than in American.
The 31 features a 15 round mag in blue or Starvel. These hi-cap mags are very expensive and a little hard to find.
These Stars were the last models issued by the manufacturer before it folded. They represent the final stage in the long evolution of Star pistols. They were imported for only a few years in the 1990's and seem to be scarce and little known. But I am happy with mine, both obtained over the Internet.
I was much more accurate today than I have been in the past. I think there are two reasons: I shot without my glasses (but with non-prescription clear eye protection) and used a new grip. My usual grip is two handed, thumbs down, weak thumb on top. Today I tried thumbs up, weak thumb at the top of the frame and the strong thumb on top but down toward the base of the thumb. I think I see the targets much better with glasses off and the new grip gave me additional steadiness.
Drakejake
Today I found the 31 totally reliable and very accurate at seven paces. At 25 yards I shot left but level with the bullseye. At 25 yards I was much more accurate with my Ruger 89. The 89 is the most accurate of the pistols I own. At that same distance the 95 was up and left.
Like the Megastar, the 31 can be put in fire condition or safe condition, and can be decocked. Both pistols can be carried cocked and locked because the decocking function is separate from the manual safety. Both of my Stars have the brushed chrome finish called Starvel. This silvery finish is shiny on only part of the slide and dull silver elsewhere. I find it quite attractive, although I would prefer stainless it that were at option. Stainless seems to be available much less often in European pistols than in American.
The 31 features a 15 round mag in blue or Starvel. These hi-cap mags are very expensive and a little hard to find.
These Stars were the last models issued by the manufacturer before it folded. They represent the final stage in the long evolution of Star pistols. They were imported for only a few years in the 1990's and seem to be scarce and little known. But I am happy with mine, both obtained over the Internet.
I was much more accurate today than I have been in the past. I think there are two reasons: I shot without my glasses (but with non-prescription clear eye protection) and used a new grip. My usual grip is two handed, thumbs down, weak thumb on top. Today I tried thumbs up, weak thumb at the top of the frame and the strong thumb on top but down toward the base of the thumb. I think I see the targets much better with glasses off and the new grip gave me additional steadiness.
Drakejake