When I was poking around the evidence room one night years ago, I saw what I took to be a Colt
1911-series 45ACP with a funny grip. On closer inspection, I found that it was neither a Colt, nor
a 45 at all.
I held it up to Art, the wonk of the evidence room, “What is this thing?”
Art laughed, “That is a Star 9mm. Good gun. Heavy as heck though”
And here is what else I found out over time: Read the rest in my column at Firearms Talk
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