The Uzi submachine gun has proven an effective and reliable performer and has seen tremendous success in the world market. By Staff Writer
The UZI 9 mm was created soon after Israel became a nation state in 1948. The UZI used a revolutionary design in which the pistol grip housed the ammunition clip which perfectly balanced the weapon in one hand. This made it a very popular weapon in the border clashes that occurred and in subsequent wars. The system is also small enough to be carried as self-defense for vehicle crews. The UZI 9 mm is still in service with many law enforcement / security and military personnel world wide and has maintained an aura of survivability and accuracy.
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.
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1950
Designation:IMI UZI Classification Type:Sub-Machine Gun / Machine Pistol Manufacturer:Israeli Military Industries - Israel / Fabrique National - Belgium; NORINCO - China; Vektor Arms - South Africa (among others) Country of Origin: Israel
Operators: Algeria; Angola; Bahamas; Bangladesh; Belgium; Bulgaria; Cambodia; Costa Rica; Democratic Republic of the Congo; Croatia; China; Ecuador; El Salvador; Estonia; Ethiopia; France; Germany; Greece; Guatemala; Haiti; Hungary; India; Iran; Ireland; Israel; Myanmar; Netherlands; Nicaragua; Niger; Nigeria; Paraguay; Peru; Portugal; Panama; Philippines; Rwanda; South Africa; Sri Lanka; Sudan; Suriname; Taiwan; Thailand; Tonga; Uganda; United Kingdom; United States; Uruguay; Vietnam
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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