[High Voltage]

I would like to own a couple of them. Obviously a semi. Heard they were great designed guns. I like how compact they are, and would go for a .45 ACP or 9mm.

Wishful thinking?

 

[Glashaus]

I had an IMI 9mm UZI carbine that I bought new in about 1987. They are a well designed firearm and the IMI guns were very well made. They are heavy and the recoil is very tame. The 16" barrel makes the gun awkward and very goofy. I have shot full auto UZI sub guns and those are far better than the semi carbine. I have a Beretta 9mm CX4 carbine now that is far better in the carbine role then the UZI that I had. The UZI has heavier duty magazines though.

 

[jbrooks]

I've only fired the "real" ones. What a hoot.

Sorry, didn't answer your question, but I just had to... GI1

JWB

 

[brassmagnet]

I've had a couple of semi Uzi's. Still have a Vector Arms SBR here in 9MM, but hardly ever take it out anymore. Pretty heavy, and single shot just doesn't do it justice. More of a novelty conversation piece now.....no question it is reliable and works all the time - I doubt I can ever wear it out in semi mode....

 

[kentosan]

Concur wholeheartedly with Glaushaus.
I had the same IMI 9mm. Was fun, but not real practical. Sold it a year or so ago as it just sat in the safe. For that kind of cash, I'd look for something else.

 

[MeatyMac]

If you are shopping for a UZI carbine the model A will command a slightly higher price than the harder to convert model B. They are fun and a good collectable, but there are more practical compact semi-auto carbines on the new-gun market today.

 

[CowetaCo]

I had a Model B IMI for years (always wanted one) sold it a couple of years ago. Extremely well made and very heavy as has been said. Cool , nostalgic but unless SBR or FA just a cool piece to look at and occasionally wipe down.

 

[RDS]

There is a UZI forum you may want to check it out. The original IMI model A is the way to go but they are expensive. 2nd choice is a IMI model B. Stay away from the others as they have problems. You can read about those problems on the UZI forum. Mags are cheap and plentiful both 25 and 32 rounders. A wood butt can be added but it must not be detachable.

 

[Girth]

What do you have for shop equipment/tooling? Uzi parts kits are still out there, though not dirt cheap like they used to be. Converting the bolt is the trickiest part it seems, at least appeared to be when I looked into it. If I HAD to have one, I would build one. Well TWO probably, a pistol and a carbine. I've thought about it..... but never wanted one THAT bad.

 

[harleyvato]

I have an IMI model A in 9mm. Built like a tank never any issues. Someday I'll get a .45 ACP conversion kit for it. They are great to shoot and pretty accurate, very reliable. I'd love to have a full auto version.

 

[bigbang]

I had to many issues with the safety during my active service. I don't trust it.
Wolf

 

[howardhuges]

Been there done that, I don't own one now. Great design, IMI built great rifles, the folding stock will loosen your teeth....if you paracord it won't close, I ended up with the wood stock which was fine. For $2000.00 and climbing by the second its expensive.

 

[jkh62]

Excellent folding / locking stock , "B" model has adjustable sights. EZ change barrel.
Not a fan of the grip safety.....


I had a select fire "B" model and it ran good with ball ammo using the 25 round magazines. The 32's I had I always had random stoppages. Fairly accurate and very controllable.


Its long gone but I am currently building a 9mm AK semi auto.........

 

[Snyper762]

Never owned an actual imi one but had a couple of the Chinese ones. They were lots of fun. Hope to get another one some day.

 

[Harleystoo]

I own both an IMI A and B model. Not much difference. 9mm out of a 16 " bbl. can be very accurate. Put a barrel shroud on it, and the barrel looks suppressed (then it doesn't look funky). Though heavy, the design puts the weigh directly over the firing hand, thus making the Uzi balanced and easy to handle.

Originals fire from an open-bolt. The 1950's design was heavy to slow down the rate of fire on full auto. The semi's have a similar weight bolt.

Never fired one in .45. The mags are rare, and command over $100 each.

They are fun.

 

[John Crusher]

I've got a 320 Norinco that's been with me for 15 years or so and while I like shooting it I've stepped into different areas and am getting ready to sell it. I've gathered up different stocks and stuff over the years because it is so much fun to shoot. Went the way of the SBR on a couple of different calibers.

 

[brianns]

My UZI clone fires pretty slow. I think people try to speed them up. The Uzi is on the slow end on auto rates of fire compared to other smgs.

Minor point: My advice is to get a bayonet and make sure it fits on the gun you want to buy.

I have a Group Industries/ Vector model. It's marked for 9mm, 45acp and 22lr. My Class III paperwork covers all 3 calibers in case I get a conversion kit one day.

 

[pilotc7a]

I carried a Uzi full auto during Special Ops in Vietnam. They are great.
Could always have used a larger magazine.

 

[Snyper762]

Man now this thread has me wanting another one. Can't deny the cool factor.

 

[High Voltage]

Everyone has had something positive to say about them. I think I REALLY want to get one now! Would like to have two. I didn't know how much they cost, but they are not prohibitively expensive at the semi-auto level.

I like quality, so if they are well made and shoot well... DI5