I got an Uzi!

Hiker 1 · July 2, 2012, 03:17 PM

My LGS had an IMI Uzi Model B in the shop on Sat and it came home with me. It's the semi-auto, non Class III model, but it is so dang cool. I can't wait to fire it.

Capybara · July 2, 2012, 07:35 PM

Congrats, you are going to have fun with it.

Here are a few snaps of my Vector SA Uzi, it is one of my favorite guns. If you have not already, get educated over at www.uzitalk.com Great community over there.

Hiker 1 · July 3, 2012, 12:14 AM

Thanks, will do!

Te Anau · July 3, 2012, 07:54 AM

In pictures the Uzi looks super anti-ergonomic,but I've never had the chance to hold one.How are they in real life?

Single Six · July 3, 2012, 07:56 AM

I personally wouldn't want one. However, I can still appreciate a cool-looking firearm, which an Uzi most certainly is. I'm betting that after you shoot it, you'll have to swing by the local hospital for your emergency grin-ectomy!

Nathan · July 3, 2012, 08:31 AM

I want one and am jealous! Nice gun buy.

amd6547 · July 3, 2012, 09:47 AM

I owned a Norinco UZI which had been converted to standard folder configuration. It was a blast to shoot.
I used to work the 10" steel plates my club has at 40yds over with it...rapid fire from one end of the plates to the other, no misses and quick multiple hits.
I also shot it at 100yds, and got very nice, small groups.
The UZI folder is very compact when folded, yet deploys very fast.
Mine was also set up with an Israeli surplus wood stock, which I preferred for shooting...they were available cheap for a while.
The only problem I ever had was an instance of doubling...fairly freaked out the old guy at the next bench! The two shots went off so fast that I wasn't sure if it happened or not. So I loaded two rounds in a mag, and tried again...yup, two shots.
I stopped shooting, and put it away...turned out the Norinco top cover was slightly bowed, and let the bolt/firing striker jump the sear.
New surplus top overs were cheap. I installed one, and problem solved.
Eventually, I sold it to fund the purchase of an M1 carbine from the CMP.

RobertInIowa · July 3, 2012, 10:03 AM

About 3 weeks ago me and my wife were at a gun show. We were kinda looking for something in a 9 small enough for her hands but didn't find anything that she liked. Then she saw the UZI. Short story is, now we own an UZI. Fun as heck to shoot. First box of ammo we bought was at the gun show, UMC 9mm. Turned out too week to cycle the action. Older box of ammo. Winchesters fixed it right up though. She's actually WANTING to learn about guns now. Interested in cleaning her own gun and everything. Thank you UZI!

Crow Hunter · July 3, 2012, 10:12 AM

Quote:

In pictures the Uzi looks super anti-ergonomic,but I've never had the chance to hold one.How are they in real life?

I used to own a Mini-Uzi.

It was.

The straight grip and grip safety were the most annoying part.

The 2nd most annoying part was the top charging handle.

The magazine changes were not the easiest but not too bad.

The sights were very difficult for me to use. (The aperture was too small)

However, the safety was really easy to use and it was very easy to take apart and clean and it never bobbled.

I just really didn't like shooting it that much.

A MP5 is superior is just about every aspect. (Except the safety being too far forward and it is harder to shoot with one hand.)

Hiker 1 · July 3, 2012, 10:17 AM

I wasn't even in the market for another firearm, but it is so cool. I had to get it. I'll post pics today.

Willie Lowman · July 8, 2012, 12:08 PM

My SBR Uzi with 3 lug Trident.

Ridge_Runner_5 · July 8, 2012, 09:01 PM

The UZI is one of those guns that, if I shot it, I'd be obligated to do it from the hip, dressed in my best worst clothing to look like an 80s bad guy. Talking pastel colored polo shirt, aviator sunglasses, the works. Maybe a nice mustache, too!

collector rob · July 9, 2012, 06:56 PM

Sunglasses... check
Mustache.... check
Sorry no pastel polo

Ridge_Runner_5 · July 10, 2012, 12:07 AM

I found a couple images to illustrate my point.

I had to default to Miami Vice

ScottRiqui · July 10, 2012, 01:12 AM

I didn't want to post the picture here because of the violence of the scene and its political nature, but if you do a Google image search on "Reagan shooting", you'll see a member of the protective detail with a mustache, spiffy suit and *very* stylish footwear wielding an Uzi. If you look on the ground in front of the Cadillac, you'll see one of the hardshell cases that the Uzis were carried in.

Samson23 · July 10, 2012, 10:51 AM

Haha, those photos are amazing!! Classic stuff.

JKHolman · July 17, 2012, 11:33 AM

I nearly sold my Vector UZI a couple of years ago until I reallized it made an excellent home defense weapon. My thirteen-year old daughter looks like an IDF soldier with it. Plus it is alot of fun.

enjoy,

JKHolman

Capybara · July 18, 2012, 11:14 PM

Quote:

"In pictures the Uzi looks super anti-ergonomic,but I've never had the chance to hold one.How are they in real life?"

In real life, they are decent with the ergonomics. The thing that freaks most people out who have never shot one is the weight, they are beasts, I think mine is 8lbs 8oz, but it has the wooden stock, which adds a pound or two. Because of this weight, they literally have zero recoil, perfect gun for beginners, kids and women.

I always use the standard Israeli Army cotton sling and the gun is surprisingly accurate. Uzis aren't for everyone but they are a lot of fun, have an amazing history and are built like tanks. Wish I lived in a free state, I would have a FA one, but as long as I live in California, SA carbine only.

samsmix · July 18, 2012, 11:31 PM

"Hey that would make a GREAT commercial: Pardon me, but is that an UZI?"
"Why yes it is. Self defense is no laughing matter, that's why I pack an UZI. Accept no substitutes."

Hiker 1 · July 24, 2012, 03:33 PM

I haven't posted since I took it to the range. It shoots like a champ! Accurate and lots of fun. I like the weight and there is almost no recoil.

A guy next to me looked over and said "man, I'm jealous." I said "you should be."

But I let him fire off a few rounds.

July 2, 2012, 03:17 PM	#1
Hiker 1 Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 375	I got an Uzi! My LGS had an IMI Uzi Model B in the shop on Sat and it came home with me. It's the semi-auto, non Class III model, but it is so dang cool. I can't wait to fire it.

July 3, 2012, 07:54 AM	#4
Te Anau Senior Member Join Date: June 17, 2004 Location: Somewhere south of the North pole Posts: 3,824	In pictures the Uzi looks super anti-ergonomic,but I've never had the chance to hold one.How are they in real life? __________________ "Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it." --American author Mark Twain (1835-1910)

July 3, 2012, 07:56 AM	#5
Single Six Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 2010 Location: N.C. Posts: 1,522	I personally wouldn't want one. However, I can still appreciate a cool-looking firearm, which an Uzi most certainly is. I'm betting that after you shoot it, you'll have to swing by the local hospital for your emergency grin-ectomy! __________________ Seen on a bumper sticker: "Exercise. Eat right. Take vitamins. Die anyway."

July 3, 2012, 09:47 AM	#7
amd6547 Senior Member Join Date: May 27, 2006 Posts: 1,081	I owned a Norinco UZI which had been converted to standard folder configuration. It was a blast to shoot. I used to work the 10" steel plates my club has at 40yds over with it...rapid fire from one end of the plates to the other, no misses and quick multiple hits. I also shot it at 100yds, and got very nice, small groups. The UZI folder is very compact when folded, yet deploys very fast. Mine was also set up with an Israeli surplus wood stock, which I preferred for shooting...they were available cheap for a while. The only problem I ever had was an instance of doubling...fairly freaked out the old guy at the next bench! The two shots went off so fast that I wasn't sure if it happened or not. So I loaded two rounds in a mag, and tried again...yup, two shots. I stopped shooting, and put it away...turned out the Norinco top cover was slightly bowed, and let the bolt/firing striker jump the sear. New surplus top overs were cheap. I installed one, and problem solved. Eventually, I sold it to fund the purchase of an M1 carbine from the CMP. __________________ Still waiting for my Flashback...I would like it now, please.

July 3, 2012, 10:03 AM	#8
RobertInIowa Senior Member Join Date: March 4, 2012 Location: Iowa Posts: 148	About 3 weeks ago me and my wife were at a gun show. We were kinda looking for something in a 9 small enough for her hands but didn't find anything that she liked. Then she saw the UZI. Short story is, now we own an UZI. Fun as heck to shoot. First box of ammo we bought was at the gun show, UMC 9mm. Turned out too week to cycle the action. Older box of ammo. Winchesters fixed it right up though. She's actually WANTING to learn about guns now. Interested in cleaning her own gun and everything. Thank you UZI! __________________ Guns don't kill people, fathers with pretty daughters do. Two wrongs don't make a right, but three comes pretty close. Proud NRA member

July 2, 2012, 07:35 PM	#2
Capybara Member Join Date: April 8, 2012 Posts: 68	Congrats, you are going to have fun with it. Here are a few snaps of my Vector SA Uzi, it is one of my favorite guns. If you have not already, get educated over at www.uzitalk.com Great community over there.

July 3, 2012, 12:14 AM	#3
Hiker 1 Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 375	Thanks, will do!

July 3, 2012, 08:31 AM	#6
Nathan Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2001 Posts: 1,386	I want one and am jealous! Nice gun buy.

July 3, 2012, 10:17 AM	#10
Hiker 1 Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 375	I wasn't even in the market for another firearm, but it is so cool. I had to get it. I'll post pics today.

July 8, 2012, 12:08 PM	#11
Willie Lowman Senior Member Join Date: March 5, 2009 Location: Uh-Hi-O Posts: 1,947	Uzi thread? My SBR Uzi with 3 lug Trident. __________________ "No, it's not a silencer. This little doodad is my own invention. I call it a loudener." --Sledge Hammer

July 8, 2012, 09:01 PM	#12
Ridge_Runner_5 Senior Member Join Date: February 8, 2008 Location: Castle Rock, CO Posts: 1,747	The UZI is one of those guns that, if I shot it, I'd be obligated to do it from the hip, dressed in my best worst clothing to look like an 80s bad guy. Talking pastel colored polo shirt, aviator sunglasses, the works. Maybe a nice mustache, too!

July 9, 2012, 06:56 PM	#13
collector rob Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2005 Location: NW WASHINGTON Posts: 220	Sunglasses... check Mustache.... check Sorry no pastel polo

July 10, 2012, 12:07 AM	#14
Ridge_Runner_5 Senior Member Join Date: February 8, 2008 Location: Castle Rock, CO Posts: 1,747	I found a couple images to illustrate my point. I had to default to Miami Vice

July 10, 2012, 01:12 AM	#15
ScottRiqui Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2010 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 2,901	I didn't want to post the picture here because of the violence of the scene and its political nature, but if you do a Google image search on "Reagan shooting", you'll see a member of the protective detail with a mustache, spiffy suit and very stylish footwear wielding an Uzi. If you look on the ground in front of the Cadillac, you'll see one of the hardshell cases that the Uzis were carried in.

July 10, 2012, 10:51 AM	#16
Samson23 Junior Member Join Date: February 18, 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 13	Haha, those photos are amazing!! Classic stuff.

July 17, 2012, 11:33 AM	#17
JKHolman Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2008 Location: Whaleyville, Virginia Posts: 126	I nearly sold my Vector UZI a couple of years ago until I reallized it made an excellent home defense weapon. My thirteen-year old daughter looks like an IDF soldier with it. Plus it is alot of fun. enjoy, JKHolman

July 18, 2012, 11:31 PM	#19
samsmix Senior Member Join Date: June 29, 2006 Location: Montana (Montucky?) Posts: 614	"Hey that would make a GREAT commercial: Pardon me, but is that an UZI?" "Why yes it is. Self defense is no laughing matter, that's why I pack an UZI. Accept no substitutes." __________________ You'll probably never NEED a gun. I hope you never do. But IF you do, you will need it worse than anything you've ever needed in your life. IF we're not supposed to eat animals, howcome God made 'em outta meat?

July 24, 2012, 03:33 PM	#20
Hiker 1 Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 375	I haven't posted since I took it to the range. It shoots like a champ! Accurate and lots of fun. I like the weight and there is almost no recoil. A guy next to me looked over and said "man, I'm jealous." I said "you should be." But I let him fire off a few rounds.