INTERARMS Star Ultra

Overview

The Interarms Star Ultra / Ultra star is a Spanish-made compact semi-automatic pistol that was imported into the U.S. by Interarms (Virginia importer, not manufacturer). What it actually isYou're most likely referring to the Star "Ultra star" (also called Ultra Star):Made by Star Bonifacio Echeverria, S.A. (Spain)Imported by Interarms (U.S. distributor, 1970s-1990s era imports)Chambered most commonly in:9mm.40 S&WCompact, polymer-framed design (early "modern" style compact pistol)DA/SA (double-action / single-action) with an external hammerSingle-stack magazine (usually 9-10 rounds depending on caliber) Design notesSimilar "feel" and layout to a Browning Hi-Power / CZ-style compact hybridHas a manual safety/decockerKnown for being:SimpleDurable for its timeNot very common today Interarms connectionInterarms didn't make guns - they imported themThey brought in many Spanish Star pistols into the U.S."Interarms marked" guns usually = import stamp, not manufacturerThe Interarms Star Ultra Star (Star Ultra) is built with a fairly typical mix of steel and early polymer, depending on the part of the gun. FrameMade from polymer (high-strength reinforced polymer)This was fairly advanced for its time (1980s-1990s)Gives it a lighter weight compared to all-steel pistols Slide & BarrelCarbon steelHeat-treated steel slide with blued or matte finishSteel barrel fitted inside the slide (standard rifled barrel) Internal partsMostly steel componentsTrigger groupHammerSearSafety/decocker partsSprings are standard steel coil springs Overall build styleHybrid design: polymer frame + steel upper assemblySimilar concept to early "modern compact pistols" like the Glock era, but still using a traditional hammer-fired DA/SA system Bottom lineIt's not a cheap zinc alloy or pot metal gun-those Star pistols are:Steel where it matters (pressure-bearing parts)Polymer for weight reduction (frame)