BUL Storm

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BUL Storm
Type Semi-automatic pistol
Place of originIsrael
Production history
Manufacturer BUL Transmark
Specifications
Weight989g
Length210mm
Barrel  length111mm Barrel
Height140mm

Cartridge 9×19mm Parabellum
Action DA/SA short recoil, tilting barrel
Rate of fire semi-automatic
Feed system17+1-round detachable box magazine
SightsDrift Adjustable 3-Dot Front blade, rear square notch (Night-Sights Optional)

BUL Storm is a semi-automatic pistol made by Israeli firearms manufacturer BUL Transmark based on the Czech-designed CZ 75.

Semi-automatic pistol type of pistol

A semi-automatic pistol is a type of pistol that is semi-automatic, meaning it uses the energy of the fired cartridge to cycle the action of the firearm and advance the next available cartridge into position for firing. One cartridge is fired each time the trigger of a semi-automatic pistol is pulled; the pistol's "disconnector" ensures this behavior.

CZ 75 semi-automatic pistol

The CZ 75 is a semi-automatic pistol made by Czech firearm manufacturer ČZUB. First introduced in 1975, it is one of the original "wonder nines" featuring a staggered-column magazine, all-steel construction, and a hammer forged barrel. It is widely distributed throughout the world and is the most common handgun in the Czech Republic.

The Storm is Bul's first all-steel pistol. [1] It comes in two versions: a carry / duty version with fixed sights, and a competition version with cocking serrations on its slide, a fiber optic front sight and adjustable notch rear sight. The latter is optimized for the rules of the Production Division of IPSC practical shooting.

International Practical Shooting Confederation The international organization for the sport of practical shooting

The International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) is the world's second largest shooting sport association and the largest and oldest within practical shooting. Founded in 1976, the IPSC nowadays affiliates over 100 regions from Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe and Oceania. Competitions are held with pistol, revolver, rifle and shotgun, and competitors are divided into different divisions based on firearm and equipment features. While everyone in a division competes in the Overall category, there are also own separate awards for the categories Lady, Super Junior, Junior, Senior and Super Senior.

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