The Star Firestar .45 ACP refers to one of the pistols in the Firestar series made by the Spanish manufacturer STAR Bonifacio Echeverria, S.A. (usually just called Star). These are compact semi-automatic handguns that were produced primarily in the 1980s and 1990s. The Star Firestar series are hammer-fired, double-action/single-action compact pistols designed for concealed carry, law enforcement backup, and general personal defense.