The Best Cheap Handgun I've Ever Bought (bet you've never heard of it)

Published on February 6, 2022
Duration: 14:48

The Bul Impact, a rare Israeli surplus handgun sold as the Charles Daly DDA, offers exceptional value for under $200. Despite its unique 'long slide, short grip' design and out-of-production magazines, it boasts robust construction, light recoil for 9mm, and impressive accuracy. Its blend of 2011 and CZ-75 elements makes it a historically interesting and functionally capable budget firearm.

Quick Summary

The Bul Impact is an Israeli-made surplus handgun, also known as the Charles Daly DDA, available for around $179. It features a unique 'long slide, short grip' design blending 2011 and CZ-75 elements, offering good accuracy despite a heavy DA trigger.

Chapters

  1. 00:47Introduction: The Bargain Surplus Find
  2. 01:21Bul Impact Background & Charles Daly DDA
  3. 03:24Design Philosophy: Long Slide, Short Grip
  4. 05:14Magazine Options and Availability Issues
  5. 07:12Technical Specs vs. Glock Comparison
  6. 08:11Range Performance: Recoil and Accuracy
  7. 11:22Construction and Successor (Bul Cherokee)
  8. 12:39Final Verdict: Exceptional Value?

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Bul Impact handgun?

The Bul Impact is an Israeli-made handgun, also sold as the Charles Daly DDA, imported as law enforcement surplus. It features a unique 'long slide, short grip' design and was produced by Bul Armory, known for high-end 2011s.

How much does the Bul Impact cost?

The Bul Impact was available as surplus for around $179, making it an exceptionally cheap handgun. However, its value is significantly impacted by the difficulty in finding its proprietary magazines.

What are the key design features of the Bul Impact?

It combines elements of the 2011 and CZ-75 platforms with a 'long slide, short grip' configuration. It has a 4.6-inch barrel and was originally designed to be convertible between 9mm, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP.

How accurate is the Bul Impact?

Despite a heavy double-action trigger, its 5 lb single-action trigger allows for impressive accuracy. The review shows tight groups at 7 yards and successful steel hits at 75 yards.

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