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BUL Cherokeelarger figure on 2 of 2
Norinco 9mm Police Revolverlarger figure on 0 of 2
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Effective; Effective firing range
Single source50 m (160 ft)[source]
Barrel
Single source111mm Barrel[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
Configuration
| Specification | BUL Cherokee | Norinco 9mm Police Revolver |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Semi-automatic pistol[source] | Revolver[source] |
| Place of origin | Israel[source] | China[source] |
| Designed | 1999 (2005 new/current frame design)[source] | 2005–2006[source] |
| Manufacturer | BUL Transmark[source] | China North Industries Group Corporation ( Norinco )[source] |
| Produced | 2000–present[source] | 2006–present[source] |
| Variants | BUL Cherokee Compact; BUL G-Cherokee (full size & compact) with allows attachment of optional shoulder stock to backstrap.[source] | — |
| Cartridge | 9×19mm Parabellum[source] | 9×19mm Parabellum[source] |
| Action | DA/SA short recoil , tilting barrel[source] | Double-action/single-action[source] |
| Rate of fire | semi-automatic[source] | — |
| Feed system | 17-round detachable box magazine[source] | 6-Round cylinder[source] |
| Sights | Drift Adjustable 3-Dot Front blade, rear square notch (Night-Sights Optional)[source] | Metal notched rear sight and fixed front sight[source] |
| Used by | Israeli security agencies[source] | People's Republic of China People's Police[source] |
| In service | — | 2006–present[source] |
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