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May 2, 2009
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Work has been so busy lately, I've kind of been on a DWF hiatus 
... but today I have a reason to jump on and post...
In the same day I picked up two nice items-- First was a Ciener 1911 .22 conversion kit... I have it on my Patriot 45 and the fit is very nice--I hope it functions well. I'm going ot be on the lookout for a 1911 frame to keep it on permanently (maybe a Rock Island 1911 frame)
Second item was a real find...A Star Megastar in .45 
.... kind of rare, 12 round capacity in Starvel finish... beautiful condition. By the way..... these are HUGE !!! Always wanted one just because...
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Dans Club
December 4, 2011
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Very nice Shoot. I have a JAC 22 kit for my Beretta 92, I like it, fun to shoot and cheap too. Too bad 'old Jonathan Arthur got himself in dutch for not filling his orders and stiffing some customers. They make the best 22 conversion kits out there.
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May 3, 2011
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I like that 1911 .22 conversion system. I wonder how well they shoot. I would like to have one for my 1911 and my AR-15.
Thats a nice Star Megastar. I'm not familiar with those but they look really nice. Enjoy shooting those new pieces.
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March 2, 2008
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I came pretty close to picking up the Ciener conversion a couple of weeks ago. North Cove Outfitters (local, independent business) has gone out of business, in their last days the gun case had this conversion priced for $200, next to the sign that said "accessories 50% off". I was told it was an accessory, my eyeballs went 
, then the guy in charge said "we don't own that" and it could not be discounted. I guess it was a consignment of some kind.
I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman "Were is the Self Help Section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose.
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March 27, 2009
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Nice scores Shoot! Keep us posted on how they act! That Star is sweet looking! 
February 11, 2010
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I agree, Awesome Star ! Congrats !
-Blacktop
April 25, 2008
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Very cool. I need to get a .22 conversion some day. Always wanted a Firestar in 9mm.
The Savantist
August 28, 2009
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I like the Megastar and that one looks like it's in great condition. I'll have to put one on the list to go with my Firestar.
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May 2, 2009
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I had a firestar .40 back in 1993 when they first came out. Awesome little gun but heavy. I blew the extractor out of it by shooting hot 200gr bullets in it ...
I was offered a firestar 45 yesterday for $300 -- I passed... Other than the Megastar which I have always drooled over, I prefer my 45's to be in the 1911 style.
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January 22, 2008
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Nice looking toys SHOOT, thanks for sharing. I had never heard of the megastar either but looks like a fun toy!
February 20, 2008
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I had a Megastar when they first came out...HUGH about covers it.
I hope you got some mags, they are hard to find.
Enjoy you new irons~!
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February 28, 2009
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I've never heard of it either, but now I think I may have to add it to my wish list and my GB watch list.
-Mike
November 23, 2011
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Shoot nice Star. The Megastar in 10mm is on my bucket list. It's good to know that there is another forum member who likes the Stars. Some of my Stars.
Star BM in 9mm.
Star PD in 45 APC. R S
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May 2, 2009
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I have a few stars-- a BM in 9mm, a 30M in 9mm, a FM in .22, a 31P in 9mm, and now the megastar.
I've had a few other stars over the years--I think everybody should have a BM (the one pictured above is nicely done, mine is bone stock).
SHOOT
September 1, 2010
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Very nice looking new toys, thanks for the photos and congrats.
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March 2, 2008
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Rod- I really like the look of your PD. The Star PD's seem to have a bit of a bad reputation for not being very durable, what is your experience?
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November 23, 2011
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Steve I own two Star PD's. They are very close to being the best conceal carry gun. Mine are extremely accurate. The problem with the PD's is the feed ramp in the alloy frame is service harden to a depth of .030. This would not be a problem if it was not for the Polish The Feed Ramp Club who have damaged more PD's than I like to think of. The PD in the picture was a wreck having fallen in the hands of an idiot gunsmith. After I reworked it I had it CeraKoted which solved the feed ramp issue.
Don't over look the Firestars for concealed carry. R S
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Update--
Fired both guns today ...
First of all, the megastar weighs in at 3 lb 8.2 oz fully loaded ... quite a handful. It shot low at 15 yards, but grouped well. Fun gun to shoot...
The Ciener conversion is cool -- only ran about 300 rounds through it of Rem bulk ammo. Pretty much flawless cycling, especially since I just slapped it on the DW frame without any additional lube. It shot slightly left (1/2") at 15 yards, so I'll drift the rear sight a little.
1911 with 22 Ciener kit feels good in the hand--very light. Fun to shoot especially if you pick it up after the .45
I need to do some accuracy testing with it, but so far I'm happy.
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Well, found a RIA 45 for the basis of the Ciener kit... Looks much better after I put on nicer grips...
I think the RIA will be a good 1911 project gun--all depends on initial firing...if it runs good, I'll pull it apart and slick it up a little. We'll see...
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