

All written content, illustrations, and photography are unique to this website (unless where indicated) and not for reuse/reproduction in any form. trademarks protected by all applicable domestic and international intellectual property laws. The "Military Factory" name and logo are registered ® U.S. The Model 30 line first appeared in the mid-1980s.Ģ022 Military Pay Scale Army Ranks Navy Ranks Air Force Ranks Alphabet Code DoD Dictionary American War Deaths French Military Victories Vietnam War Casualties Muzzle velocity was slightly elevated in the 30M at 1,250 feet-per-second compared to the 1,200 feet-per-second offered by the shorter 30PK series. The 30PK measured 7.6" long and had a 3.86" long barrel.

The 30M was just a smidgeon over 8" inches in overall length while relying on a 4.7" long barrel assembly. The weapon was chambered for the 9x19mm Parabellum which fed through a 15-round detachable box magazine inserted into the grip handle. The Star Model 30M/30PK lines were adopted by the police and army of Spain and taken into inventory by security elements and local police of Peru. The related Model 30PK brought along a lightweight alloy-based frame instead. An ambidextrous safety was installed and construction was largely of steel. This double-action sidearm utilized a slide-in-rail approach for improved accuracy. Into the 1980s a new modern line was introduced that was headed by the Star 30M. The Star M series of handguns continued the line of Spanish-made, Browning M1911-based semi-automatic handguns that began in the post-World War 1 (1914-1918) years.
