Astra A-100
| Astra A-100 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
| Place of origin | Spain |
| Service history | |
| Wars | Lebanese Civil War |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Astra-Unceta y Cia SA |
| Produced | 1990–1997 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 985 g (34.7 oz) |
| Length | 180 mm (7.1 in) |
| Barrel length | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| Cartridge | |
| Feed system | Detachable box magazine: 17 (9×19mm Parabellum), 13 (.40 S&W), or 9 (.45 ACP) |
The Astra A-100 is a Spanish double-action/single-action semi-automatic pistol that was manufactured by Astra-Unceta y Cia SA beginning in 1990. It was distributed in the United States by European American Armory (EAA). The A-100 is also known as the "Panther" as imported into the United States by Springfield Armory, and some specimens have this roll-marked on the left of the slide. The A-100 design is a further development of Astra's earlier A-80 and A-90 models. The A-80 was originally patterned after the SIG P220.