Videos tagged with Star Model B

Jake and Chris from 1911 Syndicate embark on an ambitious gun hunt in Baghdad, Iraq, seeking rare and unique firearms. They meet with Bafel Talabani, President of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, to discuss their wishlist, which includes full-auto AR-15 lowers, rare Glocks, and historical pistols. The expedition uncovers a variety of firearms, from modern accessories to vintage revolvers and Saddam-era pistols, culminating in range testing of their acquisitions back in the US.

This "American Rifleman Television" segment features a review of the Star Model B, a notable 20th-century Spanish handgun produced by Star B.A. The video highlights its M1911-style design and praises the gun's high-quality materials, finish, and overall craftsmanship, noting that such well-made firearms are rarely produced today due to the company's closure. The segment encourages viewers to visit americanrifleman.org/videos/artv for complete episodes and provides broadcast information for new ARTV episodes on Outdoor Channel.

The Mozambique Drill, a 'two to the chest, one to the head' technique, originated with mercenary Mike Rousseau in Rhodesia and was later formalized by Jeff Cooper. It was adopted by the LAPD as the 'Failure to Stop' drill. The video explores its historical context, including the use of Browning Hi-Powers and Star Model Bs in Rhodesia, and modern tactical variations.

This YouTube video features an unboxing of a Spanish Star Model B Pistol acquired through a C&R license from Century International Arms. The presenter, B.C. from Deuce and Guns, notes that the pistol is a 1911-style firearm chambered in 9mm Luger. The description also links to a follow-up range review video where issues with the pistol were discussed. The channel aims for weekly to bi-weekly video uploads.

The Star Model B is a Spanish 9mm pistol offering a 1911-style experience at an affordable price point, around $320. While visually similar to the 1911, it has key differences like a hinged trigger and no grip safety. It proved accurate at 7 yards with a 2-inch group and is noted for its use in WWII and Hollywood films like Pulp Fiction.