Star Model 28/30/31 | |
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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) |
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.[1]
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.[1]
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. [2]