Star Model PD [SEP] manufacturer
Star Model PD
The Star Model PD is a compact and lightweight semi-automatic pistol which was manufactured from 1975 to 1990 by the firearms manufacturing company Star Bonifacio Echeverria, S.A., located in the city of Eibar in the Basque region of Spain.
The Model PD can be loaded with six .45 ACP pistol cartridges in the detachable internal magazine, plus one in the chamber, and was very popular with police and civilian users in the self-defense and backup gun role, especially in the United States.
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Despite these flaws, and with proper maintenance, the Star Model PD was generally very well liked, and still has a strong following among some firearms enthusiasts.
It is a common misconception that "PD" stands for "Police Department," however, "PD" is actually the initials for Pete Dicky who submitted the idea for the Star PD to Star Bonafacia, in Spain.
External links.
- Field stripping the Star PD