BUL Cherokee

BUL Cherokee

BUL Armory Cherokee

BUL's entry-level pistol. A hammer-fired DA/SA action in a polymer frame, at one of the lowest prices on the market for a pistol this size. Not impressive technologically, but reliable, local, and cheap.

approx. ₪3,200–4,200 Estimated range for a new gun, August 2026. Varies between shops and excludes the licence fee, course, holster and ammunition.
Tight budgetRange and trainingSelf-defense
BUL ArmoryBrand
Armory CherokeeModel
9x19Caliber
15Magazine capacity
760 gWeight
PolymerFrame
95 mmBarrel length
CompactSize
Manual safetySafety
Not optics readyOptics ready
MediumGrip width
Hammer, DA/SAAction

What's good about it

  • One of the cheapest in its class
  • Made in Israel with local service
  • 15 rounds

What's less good

  • Not optics-ready
  • Relatively dated ergonomics
  • DA/SA action that requires training

Common user reviews

The remarks that come up most often among owners in Israel and abroad, good and bad. These are user opinions, not our test.

Common praise

  • Most common praise: very low price for what you get
  • Works without complaint
  • Service in Israel

Common complaints

  • Most common complaint: feels basic and dated
  • No red-dot option
  • Unimpressive trigger

Generations and versions

CompactHammer-fired DA/SA action, polymer frame.

How to mount an optic on it

The BUL Cherokee has no factory optic cut, which is true of most pistols in Israel. There are two routes: milling the slide at a gunsmith, which costs more and is irreversible but sits the optic low; or an adapter that replaces the rear sight, which is cheap and reversible but sits it higher. These are the optics that mount without milling.

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Have a licence? Professional training with us gives you control and confidence with any gun you choose. No licence yet? An experience shoot with a dedicated instructor: no licence, no commitment.

You can also just shoot them

No spec sheet replaces how the pistol sits in your hand. If you're torn between two or three, book a range session, shoot them, and decide after — not before.

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