Ian at Forgotten Weapons had come out with a new post of interest to this board's readers. He seems rather enthusiastic about Spanish firearms!
http://www.forgottenweapons.com/book-review-star-firearms-and-astra-firearms-by-leonardo-antaris/
http://www.forgottenweapons.com/book-review-star-firearms-and-astra-firearms-by-leonardo-antaris/