Star Model 28
Star Model 28 – also written as Star M28 – is a 9×19mm semi-automatic pistol produced by Star Bonifacio Echeverria. The Star Model 30, Star Model 31 and their variants are considered part of the same design family as Star Model 28.
| Star Model 28/30/31 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
| Place of origin | Spain |
| Service history | |
| In service | Unknown |
| Used by | Spain, Peru |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Star Bonifacio Echeverria |
| Produced | 197X-1984 (Model 28) 1984–1994 (Model 30) Unknown (Model 31) |
| Variants | PK, M, Target (Model 30 Only) |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 1140 g (Model 30, Unloaded) |
| Length | 8" inches (M-Models), 7.6" (PK-Models) |
| Barrel length | 4.7" (M-Models), 3.86" (PK-Models) |
| Cartridge | 9×19mm Parabellum, .40 S&W (Special 31M Model Only) |
| Caliber | 9mm |
| Action | recoil operated semi-automatic |
| Muzzle velocity | 1,250 feet-per-second (381 meters-per-second) |
| Effective firing range | 131 ft (40 m; 44 yd) |
| Feed system | 15-round magazine |
| Sights | Iron, blade front, adjustable rear (Model 28) |
Prior to Model 28, Star mostly focused on modifications of other platforms, namely of Colt M1911. Star Model 28 marks the first original design from Star Firearms.
In 1977 the United States Air Force solicited manufacturers for a 9mm Handgun to replace their Smith & Wesson Model 15 .38 Special revolvers. The Star Model 28 was submitted for testing and evaluation. However the Beretta 92F was eventually selected and adopted in 1985 as a result of the Joint Service Small Arms Program.
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