Star Firestar M43

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name= Star Firestar M43


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origin=flagcountry|Spain
type= Semi-automatic pistol
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manufacturer= Star Bonifacio Echeverria, S.A.
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production_date=1994
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weight= 1.88 lbs (855 g) emptycite web |url=http://www.star-firearms.com/firearms/guns/firestar/manual/firestar_manual.pdf |title=Manual: Semi-Automatic Pistol Model M-43 Firstar |accessdate= |accessmonthday=June 3 |accessdaymonth = |accessyear=2007 |author= |last= |first= |authorlink= |coauthors= |date= |year= |month= |format=pdf |work= |publisher=Star Bonifacio Echeverria, S.A. |pages= |language= |doi= |archiveurl= |archivedate= |quote= http://www.star-firearms.com/firearms/guns/firestar/manual/firestar_manual.pdf]
length= 6.50 in (165 mm)
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width=1.10 in (28 mm) at grip
height=4.61 in (117 mm)
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cartridge= 9 mm Parabellum (9 x 19)
caliber=9 mm
action=single action semi-automatic
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velocity= 1,115 ft/s (340 m/s)
range= 164 ft (50 m)
max_range= n/a
feed= magazine
sights= fixed
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The Star M-43 Firestar (also called the Star Firestar M-43) is a single-action semi-automatic pistol that fires the 9 mm Para pistol cartridge. It was produced by the now defunct Star Bonifacio Echeverria, S.A. in Eibar, Spain. It is imported into the United States by INTERARMS, Alexandria, Virginia. Its external appearance resembles a compact M1911, its design is different in several respects. For example, the Star does not have the 1911's grip safety.

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* [http://www.star-firearms.com/firearms/guns/firestar/index.shtml http://www.star-firearms.com/firearms/guns/firestar/index.shtml]