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Model Megastar
Star Pistol Megastar 10 mm Variant-1
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Gun Dimensions Width:No Data
Length:8.34-in Height:No Data
Barrel:4.56-in Weight:49-oz
Variant 1 of 2
Gun Rankings
  • Power Factor (180 grain bullet)202500
  • Recoil Factor (180 grain bullet)6.34 ft-lb
  • Total Capacity15 rounds
  • ConcealabilityFair
  • Defense Factor92%
Gun Specifications
Type:Pistol
Produced:1992 - 1994
Caliber:10 mm
Action:recoil operated semi-automatic
Trigger:double-action (DA/SA)
Safety:slide mounted ambi safety/decocker
Magazine:14-round
Frame:steel
Grip:black rubber
Sights:white 3-dot
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Manufacturer
Star Bonifacio Echeverria, S.A
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Gun Value
MSRP:$653.00Used Est:$715.00
Last Update:2/3/2023
About the Gun

Also referred to as the Model 50, the Megastar is a large, all-steel, double-action(DA/SA), double-column semi-auto pistol whose platform design can support toolings for both the .45 ACP and 10mm Auto cartridges. The design uses internal slide rails, instead of more usual external rails. The safety lever has three positions: up for "fire" mode, where the red dot is shown; middle for "safe" mode, this withdraws and locks the firing pin; and down for safe decocking, after which the safety lever springs back to the "safe" position.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge: 10 mm
Alias: N/A
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Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:180 grains
MV:1125 ft/sec ME:506 ft-lbs
About the Cartridge

Initially made by Norma and chambered in the Bren Ten pistol in 1983 the 10 mm Auto was right off a formidable round. While the Bren Ten was not successful, the 10 mm cartridge was. In 1989 the FBI announced the 10 mm Auto as their officially favored sidearm. While the cartridge has proven itself over time, many felt that the cartridge was a little long for semi-auto pistols, making the pistol grip a little big for some comfort levels. When the shorter .40 S&W cartridge with very similar ballistics was introduced, it soon won popularity over the 10 mm round. The 10 mm Auto cartridge still has a strong following and manufacturers are still making pistols chambered for this round.

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