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Monday, February 22, 2010

A Hidden gem for 1911 lovers-The Astra A-70

If you ever run across one of these Spanish beauties in a pawn shop, go for it. 8+1 capacity, Single action, very reliable browning style operation.  About the size of a Kahr K9, the only real negative is the chunkiness from the steel frame and a few errant sharp edges.  The sights could be improved also.

These pistols were produced from 1992-1997 and were originally part of a contract for the official Spanish plainclothes service pistol along with the very similar but nowehere near as good, Star Firestar.  Astra later "improved" the design with a decocker and double action trigger and dubbed it the A-75.  Also a neat gun, but not as cool as the A-70.

This is an EASY gun to shoot.  With some ergonomic changes and better sights it would really be a keeper. Hmmmmmm..
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  1. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2010 at 1:11 PM

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  2. AnonymousDecember 25, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    I own one astra A70 and would not sell at any price one of the best carry guns around.
    If you can find one get it...
    dec 25 2011

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  3. Rich ClaycombMarch 21, 2012 at 5:38 PM

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  4. AnonymousMarch 3, 2013 at 6:28 PM

    I bought one of these about 10 years ago and have had really good luck with it. As stated about the only negative would be it is a heavy gun for its size.

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  5. UnknownJanuary 14, 2014 at 12:01 AM

    I was finally able to find an A-7- today with four mags like new in the box and jumped at the chance to buy it. 350.00 was a bargain in my opinion for one of the most comfortable and well made guns ever manufactured. So far i can find nothing about it i don't like and can't wait to put some lead through this Spanish beauty, it's a shame Astra went out of business.

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