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Posted: 7/18/2020 11:57:28 PM EDT
[#1]
It’s the gun that comes out with me the most.
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Posted: 7/19/2020 8:53:07 AM EDT
[#2]
? my mini Uzi.
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Posted: 7/19/2020 6:39:22 PM EDT
[#3]
Comes with me most range trips. Compact. Reliable. Cheap parts. Cheap easy to load mags. Iconic. What’s not to love. Easy to teach people how to shoot safely.
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Posted: 7/19/2020 7:45:52 PM EDT
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I shoot my UZI far less than my MP5s. It was my first SMG and I love it, would not sell it. But the MP5-N and MP5K-N are just so smooth shooting, one of those always comes to the range.
The Uzi is iconic and is a must own IMO. |
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Posted: 7/19/2020 10:04:45 PM EDT
[#5]
I think they were surprisingly ahead of their time. They obviously arent as good as an MP5, but shoot them next to many of the other guns of the era (Sten, Sterling, s&w76, mac10, etc. They feel smoother, they're crazy durable, and really compact. I still think they're often the best value subgun out there at any given time.
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Posted: 7/19/2020 11:52:33 PM EDT
[#6]
Unless you have a burning desire to expand your collection of classic action movie MGs I would recommend saving for the Belt Fed or other MG you really want.
Im sure they are reliable but every UZI I see looks like its straight out of the 1970s. FWIW I dont own a UZI. |
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Posted: 7/20/2020 6:25:03 AM EDT
[#7]
Do your homework on what you may actually be buying before you do. Lot of different conversions out there and there are also RR and registered bolts.
They are good guns, a lot more enjoyable when you increase the ROF. They actually smooth out a bit with a higher cyclic rate. Parts are cheap and plentiful as well as mags and barrels. |
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Posted: 7/20/2020 6:46:22 AM EDT
[#8]
Literally what everyone posted is true
I have two full auto Uzis one vector 4332, that I use in 9 mm and 22. In 9 mm it is over 99% reliable and 22 it's 98 to 99% reliable I then started purchasing everything I needed to make a 45 conversion, barrel bolt and lower then I stumbled upon a Charles Erb registered receiver that was new unfired, I picked it up and it is amazing also pros are it is a conic, it is the definition of reliable, controllability is amazing, I can easily one hand shoot, magazines used to be able to get four for five dollars each I have hundreds of them sitting in ammo cans covered in oil. Cons are it is a little heavy and not the easiest to mount optics but I don't care |
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Posted: 7/20/2020 9:14:33 AM EDT
[#9]
You'll likely shoot it more than you will an m60. Do you have other machine-guns?
Belt feds aren't the most range friendly. They take commitment. M60 isn't as bad because you don't NEED a tripod. But still a lot to carry |
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Posted: 7/20/2020 10:53:22 AM EDT
[#10]
I loved mine with the classic action movie look but figured I would modernize it and I love it even more now. The most fun though is with the 22 conversion.
They are cheap to maintain, stupid simple, suppress well, and run like a top. 
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Posted: 7/20/2020 1:14:06 PM EDT
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I guess I will provide a counterpoint as somebody who has HK Sears, MP5 hosts, an Uzi, and an M60.
I honestly don't shoot my Uzi all that much. I actually prefer my MP5 guns, the M16/9, and the Smith 76 over the Uzi. My Uzi usually comes out when there is a shooter who has never shot an Uzi before and wants to try one. If you already have an HK sear with an MP5, it won't surprise me if you still find the MP5 series to be a superior subgun if you buy the Uzi. That said variety is nice and just because an MP5 is a better gun doesn't mean owning an Uzi is in any way a bad thing. Uzis have the benefits as well, easy to maintain, cheap parts and mags, 1980s iconic movie use, etc. However, if you are building a machinegun collection, already have arguably the best subgun out there, and don't have a belt fed...... an M60 is a completely different shooting experience from either the MP5 or the Uzi. Granted belt-fed require the right place to shoot and target(s) commensurate with their power to really enjoy. i.e. nobody wants to dump belts from an M60 into paper targets at an indoor range. So you have to take that into consideration as owning a belt fed with no place to shoot it doenst buy you much in the experience department. So it looks like to me like you have a Porsche (MP5) and are asking should I buy a nice Mustang (Uzi) right now or should you continue to save for the Lambo Avendator you really want. Assuming you have the proper place to enjoy its potential I would vote pass on the Uzi and put the money toward a future M60 purchase. Just my two cents anyway. Good luck with whatever you decide as I don't think you can make a bad choice either way. |
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Posted: 7/24/2020 4:37:41 PM EDT
[#12]
Thanks guys for the extremely helpful advice. I typically bring my MP5 and my M16 to every range trip, and while I can see myself bringing the Uzi along as well, I don't see myself favoring it over the MP5. Think I'm going to stick with what I've got and save up the pennies for a more special occasion gun like a MG42 or M60. Maybe even a Lewis gun.
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Posted: 7/27/2020 12:20:53 PM EDT
[#13]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I guess I will provide a counterpoint as somebody who has HK Sears, MP5 hosts, an Uzi, and an M60. I honestly don't shoot my Uzi all that much. I actually prefer my MP5 guns, the M16/9, and the Smith 76 over the Uzi. My Uzi usually comes out when there is a shooter who has never shot an Uzi before and wants to try one. If you already have an HK sear with an MP5, it won't surprise me if you still find the MP5 series to be a superior subgun if you buy the Uzi. That said variety is nice and just because an MP5 is a better gun doesn't mean owning an Uzi is in any way a bad thing. Uzis have the benefits as well, easy to maintain, cheap parts and mags, 1980s iconic movie use, etc. However, if you are building a machinegun collection, already have arguably the best subgun out there, and don't have a belt fed...... an M60 is a completely different shooting experience from either the MP5 or the Uzi. Granted belt-fed require the right place to shoot and target(s) commensurate with their power to really enjoy. i.e. nobody wants to dump belts from an M60 into paper targets at an indoor range. So you have to take that into consideration as owning a belt fed with no place to shoot it doenst buy you much in the experience department. So it looks like to me like you have a Porsche (MP5) and are asking should I buy a nice Mustang (Uzi) right now or should you continue to save for the Lambo Avendator you really want. Assuming you have the proper place to enjoy its potential I would vote pass on the Uzi and put the money toward a future M60 purchase. Just my two cents anyway. Good luck with whatever you decide as I don't think you can make a bad choice either way. I'm right there with you, James |
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Posted: 7/27/2020 2:10:33 PM EDT
[#14]
I have a mini Uzi and several other 9mm sub guns. I have immediate access to HK autos.
I’ve had the mini Uzi for about 10 years and I have never shot it. It’s still new in box. I honestly don’t care enough to shoot it. To be fair, my other auto 9mm I haven’t shot either. I shoot my Lage Mac all the time and I shoot my CMMG radial delayed with my lightning link the most. I don’t even know why I have the machine guns. They have appreciated in value for sure. |
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Posted: 7/27/2020 8:51:43 PM EDT
[#15]
Never. Mine doesn't work.
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Posted: 7/28/2020 1:35:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Thanks guys for the extremely helpful advice. I typically bring my MP5 and my M16 to every range trip, and while I can see myself bringing the Uzi along as well, I don't see myself favoring it over the MP5. Think I'm going to stick with what I've got and save up the pennies for a more special occasion gun like a MG42 or M60. Maybe even a Lewis gun. Well I'm late to the party but it appears you have come to the correct decision. If you own an mp5 I'd pass on an Uzi. I have a bunch of time on an MP5 and own an Uzi. Personally I think the Uzi is a better shooter as it has a bit more weight and the telescoping bolt seems to control muzzle climb better. The Uzi is also better as it is dead nuts simple. Most anything wrong with it can be fixed with a hammer. The 22 kit also is a gem (when tuned correctly) and is second only to a Norrell 10/22. With all that said, they are both 9mm subguns and you probably wouldn't use the Uzi as the MP5 is a fine gun. Get the MG42, damn those are sexy. |
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Posted: 7/28/2020 2:07:43 PM EDT
[#17]
I've yet to shoot my UZI...still NIB. I do like shooting the Walther MPK and the Colt 9mm which is dead nuts accurate.
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Posted: 7/30/2020 4:06:29 PM EDT
[#18]
I rarely shoot mine. I used to shoot it a lot but the nearby shoots have pretty much ended.
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Posted: 8/5/2020 12:38:59 PM EDT
[#19]
I look at it from a value proposition vs. what you really want, an M60...
Uzi at $12k is decent but not smoking... If this was $9-10k from a friend you trust, yeah sure jump on it... but otherwise keep on saving for your M60. |
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Posted: 8/5/2020 9:32:32 PM EDT
[#20]
I shoot my mini uzi occasionally...but not as often as my mp5 or cmmg rdb upper.
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Posted: 8/7/2020 2:11:32 PM EDT
[#21]
I love my Group/Vector UZI
 Super fun to shoot and the chicks dig it! |
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Posted: 9/14/2020 12:14:00 AM EDT
[#22]
Just for what it is worth (nuttin') I shoot my GI/Vector RR Uzi just about every week at steel matches.
I shoot it far more than my Stemple 76 or my M16. |
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Posted: 9/14/2020 10:53:49 AM EDT
[#23]
Quite a lot. It's a toss up between the M16 using a dedicated, 9" bbl. .22LR upper, or the full size Uzi SMG using the standard 9mm set up (I do have the .45 ACP and .22LR conversions) as to which gets shot the most.
MHO, YMMV, etc. Be well. |
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Posted: 9/22/2020 2:08:26 PM EDT
[#24]
Bump.
But it looks like the OP has already made a decision but the UZI is the only MG that I bring to the range EVERY time and I can pick from quite a few guns. Why ? Its reliable, cheap ammo (or used to be), easy to clean and if something like a squib round screws up a barrel; toss it and put in a new one. Try that with an MP5 or Thompson. Plus the UZI is a classic design, not like shooting a cigar box like a MAC. Guilt and worry free shooting. If I had to choose but 2 MGs it would be an M16 and an UZI. |
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Posted: 9/22/2020 7:58:30 PM EDT
[#25]
Just picked up a Vector 22lr kit for my full-size UZI. Which I think is going to breathe new life into it.
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Posted: 9/24/2020 5:55:01 PM EDT
[#26]
Quoted: How often do you guys shoot your Uzis? I only have one Uzi, and I have not fired it in over a decade |
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Posted: 9/25/2020 9:41:16 AM EDT
[#27]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Just picked up a Vector 22lr kit for my full-size UZI. Which I think is going to breathe new life into it. http://www.uzitalk.com/forums/showthread.php?72204-22LR-Conversion-Kit-Tuning-Procedures Read the above link or you will hate the kit. Using the above procedures mine runs at probably 99%. |
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Posted: 9/25/2020 11:06:35 PM EDT
[#28]
Quote HistoryQuoted: http://www.uzitalk.com/forums/showthread.php?72204-22LR-Conversion-Kit-Tuning-Procedures Read the above link or you will hate the kit. Using the above procedures mine runs at probably 99%. Thanks, a friend has his and many other's vector kits running perfectly with BWE’s tweaks. He’s going to get me squared away. |
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Posted: 10/4/2020 10:31:03 AM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryQuoted: ? my mini Uzi. I just bought a new Group Ind/Vector mini a couple weeks ago for $11k. I really wasn't looking for one but I could not turn it down for the $$. I probably won't shoot it since I have a Lage'd MAC and AR15A2 RR 
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Posted: 10/5/2020 9:26:35 AM EDT
[#30]
That was a helluva deal on that Mini for $11K.
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Posted: 10/5/2020 9:44:38 PM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryQuoted: That was a helluva deal on that Mini for $11K. I thought so too. |
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Posted: 10/5/2020 9:55:06 PM EDT
[#32]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Never. Mine doesn't work. Alot now that I got it fixed. The receiver was "bent" .001" out of spec and now it runs flawless. Thanks to Sam at Practical Solutions! |
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Posted: 10/5/2020 10:15:42 PM EDT
[#33]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Alot now that I got it fixed. The receiver was "bent" .001" out of spec and now it runs flawless. Thanks to Sam at Practical Solutions! 
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Posted: 10/6/2020 9:18:12 PM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryQuoted: That was a helluva deal on that Mini for $11K. Uh, yeah. That’s a fantastic deal. |
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Posted: 10/9/2020 6:44:01 PM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I just bought a new Group Ind/Vector mini a couple weeks ago for $11k. I really wasn't looking for one but I could not turn it down for the $$. I probably won't shoot it since I have a Lage'd MAC and AR15A2 RR https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/14209/20200902_084237-1588989.jpg I'll give ya 10 for it just because of the close relationship we've build over the last few posts :D Dont want ya too lose too much money  Perhaps a Lage'd Mac shoots better (what does that mean ? More accurate, less recoil, more reliable...what ) but it aint no Uzi. Does a Lage kit turn this ugly duckling into a golden goose ? I have 4 MACs in all the calibers (9MMx2) The only one I get a kick out of is the .380 version because its just nuts in cyclic rate. Otherwise an UZI just bitch slaps a MAC. This is real weapon of war. Not a Miami drug dealer special. |
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Posted: 10/9/2020 6:46:58 PM EDT
[#36]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Alot now that I got it fixed. The receiver was "bent" .001" out of spec and now it runs flawless. Thanks to Sam at Practical Solutions! So size DOES matter ? 
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Posted: 10/9/2020 9:13:27 PM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I'll give ya 10 for it just because of the close relationship we've build over the last few posts :D Dont want ya too lose too much money Perhaps a Lage'd Mac shoots better (what does that mean ? More accurate, less recoil, more reliable...what ) but it aint no Uzi. Does a Lage kit turn this ugly duckling into a golden goose ? I have 4 MACs in all the calibers (9MMx2) The only one I get a kick out of is the .380 version because its just nuts in cyclic rate. Otherwise an UZI just bitch slaps a MAC. This is real weapon of war. Not a Miami drug dealer special. If you own 4 MACs and no Lage kits you are missing out. |
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Posted: 10/10/2020 10:27:26 PM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I'll give ya 10 for it just because of the close relationship we've build over the last few posts :D Dont want ya too lose too much money Perhaps a Lage'd Mac shoots better (what does that mean ? More accurate, less recoil, more reliable...what ) but it aint no Uzi. Does a Lage kit turn this ugly duckling into a golden goose ? I have 4 MACs in all the calibers (9MMx2) The only one I get a kick out of is the .380 version because its just nuts in cyclic rate. Otherwise an UZI just bitch slaps a MAC. This is real weapon of war. Not a Miami drug dealer special. My M10/45 with the 45 upper runs easily 1000RPM. I have a TASK style system running in it with a 5oz buffer. Heaviest buffer I had laying around for the carbine tube. The rifle buffer that came with the gun was 8oz. It runs like a raped ape in 45! Now to add a barrel thread I can use to that barrel. I also have a Lage Max10/31. It runs about 600RPM and very very controllable. You can do close range mag dumps and kept everything on a 2/3IPSC target without trouble. Goes way way slower with some of my 165gr subs! If you read history of the Mac, it is a real weapon of war too. Just much smaller numbers. Ingram and Sionics made a slick little package that we can do all sorts of stuff with today. Both are fun platforms. If you don't like the Mac you could sell a couple to fund an Uzi. |
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Posted: 10/12/2020 7:09:17 PM EDT
[#39]
I’d go 12k on the Mini right now, look at that- $1000 profit! IM for details....
Smoking deal obviously.... I paid 5k for my full sized converted. 2 years ago.... so I cannot be too jealous. Probably go shoot it right now just because of all the UZI discussing you guys have been doing. |
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Posted: 12/8/2020 6:08:54 PM EDT
[#40]
At least once a year.
I take it to the cabin anytime I am going to spend the night. If you have an Uzi, get a can and put a 1" buffer in it...you're welcome. |
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Posted: 12/14/2020 3:58:11 PM EDT
[#41]
I hate my uzi.
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Posted: 12/18/2020 8:58:06 PM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I hate my uzi. There is a solution... |
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Posted: 12/18/2020 9:07:48 PM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Both are fun platforms. If you don't like the Mac you could sell a couple to fund an Uzi. I have way too much money wrapped up in "socially unacceptable" weapons. Thinning the herd by over a half in an upcoming auction though it pains me incredibly. Selling perhaps the finest Colt 1921AC in captivity. Chased that gun for years. Shot it once and felt guilty afterwards. Of the half dozen I'm keeping the UZI is a slam dunk no-brainer. All other sub guns (except a HK MP5K) will go before it. Still looking for a C+R Swedish K though. |
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Posted: 1/27/2021 9:18:06 AM EDT
[#44]
Quote HistoryQuoted: ? my mini Uzi. My mini Uzi is a crowd favorite. I have a AWC mk9 can on it for that 80s look/sound. I picked it up here from a SOT for $6200 back in 2008-2009. |
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Posted: 1/28/2021 3:08:52 PM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryQuoted: At least once a year. I take it to the cabin anytime I am going to spend the night. If you have an Uzi, get a can and put a 1" buffer in it...you're welcome. This is most accurate and best post yet. Speed it up some to smooth it out and run with a suppressor. My kids love it. |
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Posted: 1/28/2021 3:44:15 PM EDT
[#46]
Mines not a MG but I absolutely love it shoot it quite a bit. Not sure if that counts. I need to add a railed top cover.
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Posted: 2/2/2021 7:19:00 PM EDT
[#47]
I recently put my .22 kit in mine. That's about the only way I will be shooting it lately!
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Posted: 2/3/2021 12:17:51 PM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryQuoted: My mini Uzi is a crowd favorite. I have a AWC mk9 can on it for that 80s look/sound. I picked it up here from a SOT for $6200 back in 2008-2009. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: ? my mini Uzi. My mini Uzi is a crowd favorite. I have a AWC mk9 can on it for that 80s look/sound. I picked it up here from a SOT for $6200 back in 2008-2009. I paid $4275 (with a drum mag) for mine back in 2004. |
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Posted: 3/17/2021 8:52:25 PM EDT
[#49]
Pretty frequently since I have my own range 100ft from my back door and no close neighbors to complain.
Have conversions for .45, .22LR and dabble with them once in a while but 9mm is the usual. By cutting 3/8ths of an inch off a plastic semi buffer ( use a properly squared up mitre saw ) and placing the larger piece in front of the original buffer, you can speed up the ROF to where it runs smoothly. A speed loader also helps to keep the mags full. Uzi is a must have subgun, I love mine. |
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Posted: 3/17/2021 9:16:09 PM EDT
[#50]
I have one and hardly ever shoot it. I pick my lage m11/9 and m16 over it when I head to the range. I could care less about it being "iconic" lol it's an old head gun.
Hard to mount optics and heavy compared to my m11/9. I just may sell it now lol. |
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