Star Firestar Plus M-243 9mm Compact, Nickel, 3.39 in Barrel, 10+1, Ambi Safety, Interarms Import
The Star Firestar Plus M-243 is the double-stack variant of the Firestar series, offering 10+1 capacity in a compact 9mm package. Built with a steel slide over an aluminum-alloy frame and finished in nickel, it features ambidextrous controls, fixed 3-dot sights, and practical slide serrations. Produced in Spain in the mid-1990s and imported by Interarms, this example comes with two 10-round magazines and useful carry accessories.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The pistol presents in solid shape with visible scratches and blemishes from prior handling.
What's Included
- 2x 10-round steel double-stack magazines marked '9mm x 19'
- Leather holster with integrated magazine pouch
- Black polymer magazine loader
The M-243 Firestar Plus is a compact, single-action, short-recoil, locked-breech 9mm designed around a double-stack magazine. Capacity is 10+1, and the standard magazine release and external ring-style spur hammer keep the manual of arms straightforward.
The steel slide and aluminum-alloy frame are finished in nickel, with rear slide serrations and top anti-glare serrations for practical handling and sight tracking. A grooved frontstrap enhances purchase at the front of the grip.
Controls and sights are set up for confident operation: an ambidextrous manual thumb safety, fixed 3-dot sights, a dovetailed ramp front sight, and a dovetailed square-notch rear sight. The one-piece wraparound checkered black polymer grips wear the Star medallion.
Barrel length is 3.39 in, with approximate overall dimensions of 6.5 in length, 4.9 in height, and 1.18 in width. Unloaded weight is about 24.7 oz. This 1990s Spanish-made pistol bears the INTERARMS ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA import stamp and aligns with production circa 1995–1997.