| Astra A-70 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
| Place of origin | Spain |
| Production history | |
| Designed | before 1991 |
| Manufacturer | Astra-Unceta y Cia SA |
| Produced | 1991–1994 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 840 g (30 oz) |
| Length | 177 mm (7.0 in) |
| Barrel length | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Cartridge | |
| Feed system | Detachable box magazine: 8 (9×19mm Parabellum), 7 (40 S&W) |
| Sights | Fixed front, Fixed rear. |
The Astra A-70 is a single-action locked breech semi-automatic pistol at one time produced in Spain by Astra-Unceta y Cia SA. The Astra A-70 is a compact pistol designed for those that need more firepower than offered by the Astra Constable. It has a weight of 31 oz, OAL of 6.5 inch, 4.75 inch in height and 1.5 inch wide with a 3.5 inch barrel. The Astra A-70 is an 8-shot, single action recoil operated semi-automatic with a right side only thumb safety. It has fixed combat sights. The Astra A-70 uses three safeties: a firing pin safety that prevents the firing pin from engaging unless the trigger is deliberately pulled, a manual thumb safety, and a hammer safety.
References
- Kinard, Jeff (November 23, 2004). Pistols : an illustrated history of their impact. ABC-CLIO. p. 366. ISBN 1851094709.
- Mulcahy, Paul. "Paul Mulcahy's Pages". Paul Mulcahy’s Pages. Retrieved 9 June 2019.
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