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Astra handguns

TBWTBW Member Posts: 15 ✭✭
edited October 2001 in Ask the Experts
I'm considering buying an Astra A-100 in.45 cal for a home defense weapon. Are Astra handguns reliable ? Anything to lookout for ?Thanks
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  • bsebastbsebast Member Posts: 190 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    When I was a dealer, I sold many Astra pistols. I never recall hearing a complaint about reliability.From a personal standpoint; if it were me, I would save a few more dollars and buy a Glock or Sig. But if you insist on buying an Astra, I suggest you buy a new one for warranty purposes.
    Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. Ephesians 4:29 bsebast@airmail.net
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  • Der GebirgsjagerDer Gebirgsjager Member Posts: 1,673 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I own an Astra A-80 in .45 and am satisifed with it. However, you should know that Astra is out of business; and you might do better to buy a pistol that is currently being produced.
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  • Christian B.Christian B. Member Posts: 218 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    There is a problem with the Astra's extractor breaking off. If you're going to buy one... make sure you have a bunch of spare parts. I love the feel and the fit of them, but after my Astra's extractor broke off on the first mag at the range, I decided it was worth the investment to buy a Sig 229.christian
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