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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
Astra A-75
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1954–1980
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · EARLY COLD WAR
6
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General2MOD.2
- Weight (Empty)0.87 kg
- Weight (Loaded)1.02 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
- Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum
- Calibre9 mm
- Calibre Class9mm
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeShort Recoil
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity8
- Trigger Typedouble-action/single-action
- Safety Typemanual safety lever
◇Ballistics4MOD.4
- Muzzle Velocity300 m/s
- Muzzle Energy350
- Effective Range (point)50 m
- Sighting Range50 m
◆Barrel & Sights6MOD.6
- Barrel Length115 mm
- Rifling Twist1:250 mm
- Rifling Grooves6
- Sight Typefixed rear notch, front blade
- Sight Radius150 mm
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction4MOD.4
- Overall Length200 mm
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialwood or plastic grips
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
⬢Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width35 mm
- Height130 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1954Production started
- 1980Production ended
72
years in service
26
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ 3 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Early 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.
Short recoil is a firearm operating mechanism where the barrel and slide move together for a short distance after firing, then separate to complete extraction, ejection, and chambering.
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