Star Model BM 9 maple grips - Buffalo / hand-painted

Style features

The American bison, often called American buffalo, is North America's largest land mammal and national mammal (designated 2016). Once numbering 30–60 million across the Great Plains and beyond, bison roamed from Alaska to Mexico, sustaining Indigenous tribes for food, clothing, tools, shelter, and spiritual life

In the 19th century, commercial hunting, westward expansion, and U.S. policies to undermine Native American livelihoods drove a catastrophic decline—slaughtering millions for hides, meat, and sport. By the late 1880s–1890s, fewer than 1,000 remained, nearing extinction

Conservation began with the American Bison Society (1905) and protected herds like Yellowstone's. Recovery efforts boosted numbers to over 500,000 today (mostly private/commercial, with ~30,000 wild/conservation). Bison symbolize resilience, ecological restoration, and cultural renewal for Plains tribes

Enhance your Star pistol with beautiful and original Buffalo grips, expertly crafted from solid natural maple and designed for both performance and aesthetics. These custom wood grips combine durable construction, precision CNC machining and hand-finished detailing to deliver superior handling and a distinctive appearance

Designed specifically for Star Model BM 9 pistols, these grips provide a secure hold, improved control and a refined look that enhances your firearm’s overall character

Whether you are upgrading your carry pistol, customizing your range firearm or restoring a classic Star, these grips deliver reliability, comfort and visual appeal

The grips are compatible with various modifications of the Star Model BM 9:

• Star Model BM (BM, BM9, 9mm)
• Star Model BKM (BKM9)
• Star Model BKS (Starlight)
• Star Super BM

Manufacturing time

We operate on a made-to-order basis. This means that when you place an order, we have some time to make it. The time it takes depends on how complicated the style is. The production time is listed in the features. We try to stock up, but it doesn't work out. Thank you for that!

Natural solid maple

• Durable wood species
• Lightweight
• Tactile comfort
• Natural shock absorption
• Warm on a winter evening

Precision CNC machined & hand finished

Each set of grips is designed using a 3D modeling process and precision CNC machining technology, ensuring perfect fitment and consistent quality. After machining, the grips are carefully hand-ground, painted and oiled for a smooth finish and long-lasting protection. There are many tears and sweat between these stages. You won't know, because no one reads this far

• 3D design modeling
• Precision CNC cutting
• Protective coating application
• Manual grinding and finishing
• Quality inspection

This combination of modern manufacturing and craftsmanship ensures excellent fit, finish and durability

Why wood, not G10 or micarta?

Wood offers greater comfort, warmth, and aesthetic satisfaction. Wood is lighter and more pleasant to hold. Wooden grips are best suited for customization and hand finishing. Or perhaps made from G10 and micarta. Why not?