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At a glance
BUL Cherokeelarger figure on 2 of 3
Rock Island Armory 1911 serieslarger figure on 1 of 3
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
22 TCM
Single source45 ACP Auto .40 S&W .38 Super
Single source.45 ACP 10mm Auto .40 S&W .38 Super 9mm .22 TCM[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
Configuration
| Specification | BUL Cherokee | Rock Island Armory 1911 series |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Semi-automatic pistol[source] | Semi-automatic pistol[source] |
| Place of origin | Israel[source] | Philippines[source] |
| Designed | 1999 (2005 new/current frame design)[source] | — |
| Manufacturer | BUL Transmark[source] | Armscor[source] |
| Produced | 2000–present[source] | 1911–present[source] |
| Variants | BUL Cherokee Compact; BUL G-Cherokee (full size & compact) with allows attachment of optional shoulder stock to backstrap.[source] | FS MS CS A2 Hi-capacity Tactical Match[source] |
| Cartridge | 9×19mm Parabellum[source] | — |
| Action | DA/SA short recoil , tilting barrel[source] | semi-automatic, single action[source] |
| Rate of fire | semi-automatic[source] | — |
| Feed system | 17-round detachable box magazine[source] | 8 round magazine (FS model)[source] |
| Sights | Drift Adjustable 3-Dot Front blade, rear square notch (Night-Sights Optional)[source] | fixed G.I. (FS model)[source] |
| Used by | Israeli security agencies[source] | — |
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