A bit off topic

[joem]

I have a Star Modelo Super in 9X19. I was shooting it today and it quit. I dismantled it and found the barrel lug had split or torn. I'm in the process of trying to find a replacement. Any suggestions? If I had a heli arc welder I think I could repair it myself.:icon_e_sad:

[joem]

Called a few places this day. No joy!

[joem]

I guess I'll get some hooks and make it a wall hanger.

[joem]

I may have come up with a fix for this pistol. While the lower part is still attached ( I mashed it back in a vise), I think I can drill and tap it with a # 6-40 hex head cap screw, tightened down and then grind off the head. I'm aware it may crack somewhere else. But on the other hand it may work.

[Hecklerusp45]

Have you tried this site? They seem to be sold out of barrels right now, but you may want to give them a call and see if they can get any.
http://www.gunpartscorp.com/Manufacturers/Star-33508/Super-42171.htm

[joem]

Yes, that was one of the first I called. I have another pistol just like the broken one. If the fix works out I may just drill and tap that one also. A just in case measure.

[joem]

I drilled and tapped the part that was broken. Carefully drilling so as not to get into the chamber area. I installed a 6X 40 socket head cap screw, tightened down and cut the head off. Sunday I'll test it and see if it holds up. If not I have a place in my display cabinet.

[joem]

Tested the fix today. It held up for 2 magazines then the lug split again. My theory is that the metal was only surface hardened and the threads pulled out of the bottom part. I know the cap screw didn't fail. Oh well it was worth a try. Now it goes in the display cabinet.