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Offline ssb73q

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Mike does the Starr
« on: October 20, 2022, 09:25:32 AM »
Hi, Mike put up a new video on the Starr revolver:



IMO a POS compared to other available BP revolvers.

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Richard
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Re: Mike does the Starr
« Reply #1 on: October 20, 2022, 09:43:28 AM »
I would agree with your assessment on the DA Starr, Richard. However, the SA is a totally different animal.
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Re: Mike does the Starr
« Reply #2 on: October 21, 2022, 10:13:26 AM »
I can't get past the looks. Ugly as a mud fence.
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Re: Mike does the Starr
« Reply #3 on: October 22, 2022, 02:42:28 AM »
In principle Mr Starr's attempts at a "double action" revolver was a great idea. I just don't think he had the technology then to make it actually work. I mean you just wouldn't trust your life to that thing would you ?
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Re: Mike does the Starr
« Reply #4 on: October 22, 2022, 07:22:32 AM »
Quote from: ShotgunDave on October 21, 2022, 10:13:26 AM
I can't get past the looks. Ugly as a mud fence.
I have to agree. Can't imagine wanting one.
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Re: Mike does the Starr
« Reply #5 on: October 22, 2022, 02:08:52 PM »
I wouldn't want a double action. I don't even like modern double actions. It looks like it would be awkward to cock single action.
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Re: Mike does the Starr
« Reply #6 on: October 23, 2022, 05:26:46 AM »
Its definitely not on my list  L@J
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Re: Mike does the Starr
« Reply #7 on: October 23, 2022, 04:32:21 PM »
You guys telling me I have an ugly duckling?
It's actually a very well balanced and comfortable revolver.
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Re: Mike does the Starr
« Reply #8 on: October 23, 2022, 07:30:21 PM »
The Starr is no more ugly than other early revolvers like the Tranter, Kerr, and Adams revolvers.    My regret is not buying that revolver when I had the chance.   I'm glad Kirk was smarter than me at the time.   He could possibly quadruple his investment if he wanted to sell it.   This one sold a couple days ago.     https://www.gunbroker.com/item/952887977
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Re: Mike does the Starr
« Reply #9 on: October 23, 2022, 07:56:21 PM »
Quote from: mike116 on October 23, 2022, 07:30:21 PM
The Starr is no more ugly than other early revolvers like the Tranter, Kerr, and Adams revolvers.    My regret is not buying that revolver when I had the chance.   I'm glad Kirk was smarter than me at the time.   He could possibly quadruple his investment if he wanted to sell it.   This one sold a couple days ago.     https://www.gunbroker.com/item/952887977

Totally agree with Mike on this, the Starr has a European look to it. I regret not buying one when they were available. My brother did and his is fun to shoot.
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Re: Mike does the Starr
« Reply #10 on: October 24, 2022, 10:37:15 AM »
Mine remains in unfired condition, complete with box, papers, and sales receipt... L@J
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Re: Mike does the Starr
« Reply #11 on: October 25, 2022, 09:34:08 AM »
Quote from: Captainkirk on October 24, 2022, 10:37:15 AM
Mine remains in unfired condition, complete with box, papers, and sales receipt... L@J

Hi Kirk, is it unfired because it doesn't work? lol

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Richard
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Re: Mike does the Starr
« Reply #12 on: October 25, 2022, 10:05:19 AM »
Quote from: ssb73q on October 25, 2022, 09:34:08 AM
Quote from: Captainkirk on October 24, 2022, 10:37:15 AM
Mine remains in unfired condition, complete with box, papers, and sales receipt... L@J

Hi Kirk, is it unfired because it doesn't work? lol

Regards,
Richard

No sir. Not at all. I haven't been to the range this year and last few times I did go I was putting the Walker and Sharps through their paces.
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Re: Mike does the Starr
« Reply #13 on: November 04, 2022, 09:18:35 AM »
Quote from: ssb73q on October 25, 2022, 09:34:08 AM
Quote from: Captainkirk on October 24, 2022, 10:37:15 AM
Mine remains in unfired condition, complete with box, papers, and sales receipt... L@J

Hi Kirk, is it unfired because it doesn't work? lol

Regards,
Richard


THIS!!  :lol-049:


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