IMI UZI Sub-Machine Gun / Machine Pistol (1950)
The Uzi submachine gun has proven an effective and reliable performer and has seen tremendous success in the world market.
The Uzi sub-machine gun continues to sell well, having proven its dependability and effectiveness. This lightweight IMI product now addresses three distinct markets: military, law-enforcement, and sporting. In the latter case, the Uzi is semiautomatic only, has a longer barrel and a fixed stock. Text ©2003-2013 www.MilitaryFactory.com • All Rights Reserved • No Reproduction Permitted
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Specifications for the
IMI UZI
Sub-Machine Gun / Machine Pistol
Country of Origin: Israel
Manufacturer: Israeli Military Industries - Israel / Fabrique National - Belgium; NORINCO - China; Vektor Arms - South Africa (among others)
Initial Year of Service: 1950
Overall Length: 470mm (18.50in)
Barrel Length: 260.00mm (10.24in)
Weight (Empty): 7.72lbs (3.50kg)
Cartridge: 9x19mm Parabellum; .22 LR; .45 ACP; .41 AE
Action: Open-Bolt; Blowback
Feed: 10-, 16-, 20-, 32-, 40- or 50-round box magazines depending on caliber
Muzzle Velocity: 1,312ft/sec (400m/sec)
Rate-of-Fire: 600 rounds per minute
Range: 394ft (120m; 131yds)
Sights: Iron Sights
Variants:
Uzi - Base Machine Pistol
Uzi (Pistol) - Based on the Micro-Uzi; sans shoulder stock; semi-automatic.
Uzi (Carbine) - Lengthened barrel (16"); folding stock.
Mini-Uzi - Appearing in 1980; 14.17" overall length with stock folded; reduced muzzle velocity and range.
Micro-Uzi - Appearing in 1983; roughly 10" in length; reduced muzle velocity and range.
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