The Star BM was my first center-fire handgun. I had just gotten the boat shop I worked in to delve into guns, gotten us our FFL, and ordered 4 factory-reconditioned former Spanish Civil Guard (CGP) Star BMs from Southern Ohio Gun. I believe they came out to $165 each after shipping. I bought the last one we had. I proceeded to carry and shoot that gun for a decade, and still own it. It's still the most accurate 9mm compact I've ever fired, and it's never missed a beat. I even still have the factory cardboard box, cleaning rod, and manual.