Jim Taylor
Not A Glock ....
Wednesday, December 14, 2022, 11:56

"STAR" Modelo BM 9mm

Made from 1972 to 1992 by Star Bonifacio Echeverria, S.A. in Spain. A total of 217,682 Star BM pistols were made.
Serial Numbers range from 1,226,501 - 1.982.884

Spain's Civil Guard and other Police agencies used these pistols through 1990. Libya, Rhodesia and South Africa used these pistols in their Police and Defense Forces.

A few years back I realized I did not have a 9mm handgun and went looking to rectify the situation. I did not want a Tupperware gun preferring those made from steel. After looking around a bit I ran across the Star BM and liked the looks of it. Being partial to the Star PD probably influenced me some. AND the price was right. Since that time the price has gone up on them but you can still get them for around $300.

It feels very good in the hand and it points well. Besides removing the magazine disconnect I installed some aftermarket wood grips, but that's all I have done to it. The trigger pull is very good on this gun.

I like the way Star made their magazines. These will not have the binding problems that the flat plate magazines have.

For anyone looking for a gunsmithing project, J&G Sales has Star BM's listed for $149.00 - they are missing parts and pieces ..