Star Model 28

Star Model 28/30/31
TypeSemi-automatic pistol
Place of origin Spain
Service history
In serviceUnknown
Used bySpain, Peru
Production history
ManufacturerStar Bonifacio Echeverria
Produced197X-1984 (Model 28)
1984–1994 (Model 30)
Unknown (Model 31)
VariantsPK, M, Target (Model 30 Only)
Specifications
Mass1140 g (Model 30, Unloaded)
Length8" inches (M-Models), 7.6" (PK-Models)
Barrel length4.7" (M-Models), 3.86" (PK-Models)

Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum, .40 S&W (Special 31M Model Only)
Caliber9mm
Actionrecoil operated semi-automatic
Muzzle velocity1,250 feet-per-second (381 meters-per-second)
Effective firing range131 ft (40 m; 44 yd)
Feed system15-round magazine
SightsIron, 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]

  1. ^ a b "Star Firearms — Models 28, 30 & 31". www.star-firearms.com.
  2. ^ Nonte, George (1980). Combat Handguns. Stackpole Books. p. 345. ISBN 0811704092.