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Weapon Evaluation: Nine Mm Uzi Sub-Machine Gun

by K Niall in Military, August 29, 2009

A very brief overview of the nine mm UZI sub-macine gun with some technical specifications.

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9 mm UZI Sub-machine Gun

The 9 mm UZI sub-machine gun was developed by an Israeli army officer during the early 1050’s.  The design seems to have been influenced by the Czech M-23 sub-machine gun.  However, the UZI has several novel features for a sub-machine gun:  A bayonet and a spigot type grenade launcher.  The UZI is considered to be an extremely reliable weapon.

The UZI is manufactured in Israel and Belgium.  It is a standard weapon in Israel, W. Germany and the Netherlands.  It is also carried by members of the U.S. Secret Service.

Caliber:  9 mm

System:  blowback

Feed device:  25 rd., 32 rd., or 40 rd. detachable box magazine

Weight:  8.8 lbs.

Muzzle velocity:  435 meters per second

Effective range:  200 meters

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  1. raman13

    On August 29, 2009 at 1:07 pm


    Good Stuff

    Interesting

    Best Regards

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