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ALFA Defender
Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class James Hong · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
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ALFADefender

Pistols · Czech Republic · 2002
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ALFADefender

ALFA Defender
ALFA Defender Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class James Hong · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stopping Power
65
Accuracy
75
Magazine Capacity
60
Reliability
85
Concealability
70
Ergonomics
80
Recoil Control
85
Maintenance Ease
80
Modularity
60
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin Czech Republic
CategoryPistols
EraPost-Cold War
In service2002
Operators1 countries
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
74
Pistols MASS Rating
37/123
Post-Cold War
116/572
All-Time
Pistols · 10 axes scored
Stopping Power
65
Accuracy
75
Magazine Capacity
60
Reliability
85
Concealability
70
Ergonomics
80
Recoil Control
85
Maintenance Ease
80
Modularity
60
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
ALFA Defender
Category
Production
2002–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · POST-COLD WAR
37
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
74
pistols category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General1MOD.1
  • Weight (Empty)0.75 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre2MOD.2
  • Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum, .40 S&W, .45 ACP
  • Calibre Class9mm/.40/.45
▣Operation3MOD.3
◇Barrel & Sights2MOD.2
◆Construction1MOD.1
  • Overall Length190 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2002Production started
24
years in service
1
countries operating
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Firearm mechanism where double action (DA) requires a long trigger pull to cock and release the hammer, while single action (SA) requires only a short pull to release a pre-cocked hammer.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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