IMI Uzi vs Sten Mk II

1954–present

1941–1945

Over 10,000,000 (including variants)

Over 4,600,000

470mm (18.5 in) stock folded, 650mm (25.6 in) extended

762mm (30 in)

260mm (10.2 in) full-size, 197mm (7.75 in) Mini

197mm (7.75 in)

3.5 kg (7.7 lb) full-size, 2.7 kg (6 lb) Mini

2.95 kg (6.5 lb) empty, 3.7 kg (8.2 lb) loaded

25, 32, or 40 rounds (full-size), 20, 25, 32 (Mini)

32 rounds — side-mounted (MP40-compatible design)

Blowback, open bolt

Blowback, open bolt

Progressive trigger (semi-automatic on partial pull, full-auto on full pull)

Selective fire (safe, semi, full auto — Mk II) or full auto only (some variants)

Hooded front post, adjustable flip aperture rear (100m/200m)

Fixed front post, fixed peep rear — crude but functional