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Astra
Model 2000 Cub
Astra Pistol 2000 Cub .25 Auto Variant-1
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Gun Dimensions Width:No Data
Length:4.4-in Height:No Data
Barrel:2.25-in Weight:13-oz
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Gun Rankings
  • Power Factor (50 grain bullet)39350
  • Recoil Factor (50 grain bullet)0.78 ft-lb
  • Total Capacity7 rounds
  • ConcealabilityExcellent
  • Defense Factor47%
Gun Specifications
Type:Pistol
Produced:1954 - 1998
Caliber:.25 Auto
Action:blowback operated semi-auto
Trigger:single-action (SA)
Safety:frame mounted thumb safety
Magazine:6-round
Frame:blued steel
Grip:brown plastic
Sights:fixed blade and notch
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Manufacturer
Astra-Unceta y Cia SA
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Gun Value
MSRP:No DataUsed Est:$265.00
Last Update:2/3/2023
About the Gun

Single-stack, single-action blowback pistol features extremely compact dimensions, an exposed hammer, serrated slide, toggle safety/retracted slide lock combo, magazine safety, with magazine release button on the bottom of the left grip panel. Also imported to the US as the Colt Junior, and the FIE model A27.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge: .25 Automatic
Alias: 6.35mm Browning
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Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:50 grains
MV:787 ft/sec ME:69 ft-lbs
About the Cartridge

This cartridge was introduced in the United States along with the Browning-designed, Colt manufactured 'Vest Pocket' pistol. Also referred to as the 6.35mm Browning, this semi-rimmed centerfire cartridge has fairly high velocity for such a small size. However, the energy it delivers at any range is quite low. This, combined with the full metal jacketed bullet, adds up to a very poor stopping or killing power on anything. The .25 ACP is not powerful enough for hunting anything but pests, nor is it adequate for serious self defense. However, the .25 auto caliber pistols are popular because of their small size and low cost.

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From Russia with Love?
By Quaestor on 28 Jul 2022
In the1963 Bond film, SPECTRE agent Red Grant (Robert Shaw) carries a very small hammer-fired automatic in an ankle hoster which he uses to overpower 007. Most .25 ACP pistols have shrouded hammers, the Baby Browning, for example, or an abbreviated hammer like the DAO CZ Model 45. The Beretta Model 950 has a spurred hammer, but it also has the distinctive Beretta open-top slide which Grant's gun lacks. I believe the gun used in the film was an Astra Cub.