The ESP 85A is a target pistol produced by the German firearms company Erma.

While one may attach the barrel to the frame, the trigger will not work, because rearward movement will stop against the feeding-ramp.

Although the precision is on par with any top-notch target pistols, the high bore axis will increase felt recoil, and doesn't lend itself to ISSF rapid-fire matches.

The grip-angle is somewhat shallow and outdated compared to new high-class pistols, meaning that the shooter must use more muscles to get a good shot.

Its strength lies in the somewhat sloppy fitting between slide and frame, securing reliability even after 2000 rounds without cleaning.