Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
Astra A-100
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
- First Production Year1990
- Weight (Empty)0.985 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
- Notable UsersLebanese Forces
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge* 9×19mm Parabellum * .40 S&W * .45 ACP
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length19 mm
- Calibre Class9mm Parabellum
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeRecoil-Operated
- Fire Modesdouble-action/single-action
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity17
- Trigger Typedouble-action/single-action
- Safety Typemanual decocking lever, firing pin block, hammer safety
◇Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length95 mm
- Sight Typeiron sights
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
◆Construction6MOD.6
- Overall Length180 mm
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialsteel
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
▤Features5MOD.5
⬢Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1990
- Production End1997
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1945First deployment: Cold War
- 1990Production started
- 1997Production ended
36
years in service
7
years in production
4
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
ASTRA A-100 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries5country
06 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
Firearm action type where the energy from firing a cartridge cycles the action via rearward movement of the barrel or slide.
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