POTD: Darth Vader’s EDC Seems Made Up – The Star Megastar
Sam.S 01.03.24
Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! When Spanish gunmaker Star introduced the Megastar pistol in 10mm and .45 ACP in the 1990s, they envisioned a powerful, imposing sidearm built like a blaster. With its all-steel frame and massive double-stack magazines holding 12-14 rounds, the Star Megastar packed a punch worthy of knocking stormtroopers off their feet. Yet like the Death Star, the Megastar’s bulky size was a weakness, dooming it to limited production and sales. When the 10mm craze faded, so did the Megastar – under 5,000 were made before it was discontinued in 1995. Though it failed commercially, Star had created a formidable force in the Megastar. Notably, actor James Earl Jones, famous for playing Darth Vader, owned this particular Megastar, likely drawn to its imposing presence and firepower.
“With generic hard case and a signed document stating this pistol was purchased from the collection of actor James Earl Jones.”
Lot 25: Star Megastar 10 Pistol Owned by Actor James Earl Jones. (n.d.-a). Rock Island Auction Company. photograph. Retrieved January 2, 2024, from https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/2046/25/star-megastar-10-pistol-owned-by-actor-james-earl-jones.
