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IMI Uzi

IN PRODUCTION
IMI Uzi
Quick Overview
Origin
Production
1954 - Present
Overview

The Uzi is a family of Israeli open-bolt blowback-operated submachine guns designed by Uziel Gal in the late 1940s. One of the most recognizable firearms in the world, it has been adopted by military and law enforcement agencies in over 90 countries.

Calibers & Ammunition
Dimensions
Overall Length
470mm (18.5 in) stock folded, 650mm (25.6 in) extended
Barrel Length
260mm (10.2 in) full-size, 197mm (7.75 in) Mini
Weight
3.5 kg (7.7 lb) full-size, 2.7 kg (6 lb) Mini
Mechanical
Action Type
Blowback, open bolt
Trigger Type
Progressive trigger (semi-automatic on partial pull, full-auto on full pull)
Sights Type
Hooded front post, adjustable flip aperture rear (100m/200m)
Magazine Capacity
25, 32, or 40 rounds (full-size), 20, 25, 32 (Mini)
Additional Information
action
Blowback, open bolt (full-size, Mini), closed bolt (Micro)
variants
Full-size, Mini Uzi, Micro Uzi, Uzi Pro
bolt_design
Telescoping bolt — wraps around barrel for compact length
construction
Stamped steel receiver, simple and durable
rate_of_fire
600 rpm (full-size), 950 rpm (Mini), 1,200 rpm (Micro)
magazine_location
Pistol grip — 'hand-finds-hand' reloading

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