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Astra .44 MAGNUM CTG.
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Revolvers · Spain · 1980
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Astra.44MAGNUMCTG.

Astra .44 MAGNUM CTG.
Astra .44 MAGNUM CTG. Photo: Surv1v4l1st ╠Talk║Contribs╣ · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stopping Power
85
Accuracy
75
Reliability
80
Capacity
50
Ergonomics
70
Durability
85
Concealability
60
Recoil Control
70
Calibre Versatility
65
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin Spain
CategoryRevolvers
EraCold War
In service1980–1989
Operators10 countries
Quantity41
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
74
Revolvers MASS Rating
12/28
Cold War
27/186
All-Time
Revolvers · 10 axes scored
Stopping Power
85
Accuracy
75
Reliability
80
Capacity
50
Ergonomics
70
Durability
85
Concealability
60
Recoil Control
70
Calibre Versatility
65
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the revolvers category.
01 / Overview
Astra .44 MAGNUM CTG.
Category
Country
Production
1980–1989
Quantity
41
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
REVOLVERS · COLD WAR
12
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
74
revolvers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the revolvers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
  • Weight (Empty)1.28 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)1.31 kg
  • Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
  • Cartridge* .41 Magnum * .44 Magnum * .45 Long Colt
  • Calibre10.9 mm
  • Case Length32.8 mm
  • Calibre Classmagnum
  • Bullet Weight15.6 g
  • RimfireNo
  • Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
◇Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
◆Construction3MOD.3
⬢Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Production Start1980
  • Production End1989
  • Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1980Production started
  2. 1989Production ended
46
years in service
9
years in production
41
units produced
10
countries operating
04 / Operators
Astra .44 MAGNUM CTG.SALES1records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
—United States———
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A rotating cylindrical chamber that holds multiple cartridges and aligns each with the barrel for firing, as used in revolver-type pistols.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A revolver is a type of pistol with a rotating cylinder containing multiple chambers, typically 5 or 6, which are successively aligned with the barrel.
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