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BUL "Cherokee" FS 9mm

waltonwarrior
Greetings,
First time poster here.
I'm considering buying a new BUL Cherokee Full Size(Barrel length 111mm) 9mm that's for auction on this website.
My question is if anyone here has or does own one and what can you tell me about it?
Can't seem to find feedback on the internet.
My one concern is that the slide to cock the gun looks shallow and could be difficult for someone w/ larger hands to operate.
As a comparison, I own a Beretta Px4 Storm 40cal. and it is very easy to cock.
Any feedback appreciated.
Best Regards.
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  • beantownshootah
    I don't own one, but my understanding is that its an Israeli built gun using Tanfoglio parts based on the CZ-75 action, and using Israeli built and designed polymer frames.

    In short, this gun is basically a clone of the CZ-75 but with a unique polymer frame. Its fundamentally similar to the EAA Witness guns with polymer frames, though the Bul frame is shaped differently. Its supposed to be an improvement, though that's going to be subjective.

    If you like the idea of a polymer frame CZ-75 you'll probably like the gun, and if you don't, you won't.

    The slide-inside-frame design that adds strength and accuracy to the CZ-75 type guns also makes it somewhat harder to rack the slide, since there is less surface area to grab onto.

    That said, I've never had any problem racking any slide on a Witness or CZ-75 type pistol. There is enough room there to grab to do it and the spring on a 9mm isn't all that stiff. If you want to make it easier to rack the slide, you can thumb cock the pistol prior to racking the slide.

    Like most Israeli guns, I'd expect this one to be tough, reliable, and no-frills. If I were in the market for a polymer framed auto, I'd definitely take a look at it, since I do like the CZ-75 design.

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  • waltonwarrior
    Beantown,
    Thanks for the feedback.
    Most appreciated and informative.
    Since you have experience w/ the CZ-75, I would assume this BUL will field strip like the CZ?
    If so, how would you rate it as to ease/difficulty?
    Thanks
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  • beantownshootah
    quote:Originally posted by waltonwarrior
    Beantown,
    Thanks for the feedback.
    Most appreciated and informative.
    Since you have experience w/ the CZ-75, I would assume this BUL will field strip like the CZ?
    If so, how would you rate it as to ease/difficulty?
    Thanks


    CZ-75 and EAA Witness each strip identically. I'd assume this gun is the same as well.

    While DETAIL stripping a CZ-75 (ie stripping it down to EVERY component part) is difficult and probably not something you should try, simply taking it down for cleaning is trival, and is in fact easier than a 1911 or many semi-auto pistols. With practice you could literally do it blindfolded in ten seconds.

    To strip: You slightly retract the slide until the takedown marks on the slide and frame align. While holding the slide in that position you push out the slide stop from the right side of the gun. I've always been able to do it just by pushing on the slide stop with just my right thumb while holding the slide retracted with my left hand.

    Once the slide stop is out the slide assembly slides right off the front of the frame. At that point you just pluck out the recoil spring, and the barrel will be free to drop right out too for cleaning.

    Re-assembly is the reverse: Drop in barrel, replace recoil spring, put cleaned and lubricated slide back onto frame, retract slightly, then re-insert slide stop.
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  • waltonwarrior
    Beantown,
    Thanks again.
    Great information.
    Regards.
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