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Uzi
The UZI submachine gun was developed in Israel by Usiel Gal, and manufactured by IMI. The UZI had been adopted by police and military of more than 90 countries, including Israel (now only in reserve), Germany, and Belgium. More compact versions, the Mini and Micro UZI, were adopted by many police, special operations and security units around the world, including Israeli Isayeret, and the US Secret Service. The UZI had been developed on the basis of the Czech M23 and 25 submachine gun, utilizing its overall design and many features, but with a completely different receiver (rectangular instead of round in cross-section) and other changes. The UZI is a recoil-operated, select fire submachine gun, firing from an open bolt. The bolt "sleeves" around the rear part of the barrel to decrease the overall length of the gun. The UZI (as well as the Mini and Micro versions) features a safety/fire selector switch on the left side of the receiver, along with an automated safety on the rear side of the grip. The charging handle is located at the top of the receiver and doesn't move when firing. The receiver is made from the stamped steel. The UZI is equipped with a folding stock, made from stamped steel (early
variants were also equipped with a fixed wooden stock); The Mini and Micro
variants feature side-folding stocks made from steel wire. All versions
may be equipped with silencers. Some sources also reported that IMI developed a variant of Micro-UZI with a charging handle located at the left side of the receiver and picatinny-style rails on the top and bottom of the receiver. These rails are used to mount sights, tactical flashlights and laser aiming modules. These variants are used by Israeli special forces. All in all, the Uzi and its variants are simply the most popular SMGs in the world, being manufactured in great numbers (probably, more that 10 million manufactured around the world until today). Experience one TODAY at Midwest Gun and Range! Check back often as we frequently add new Machine Guns! |
