I have an M1A “Bush” with camo stock, (Realtree?) less than 100 rnds thru it, with a “Promag” 3 point scope mount, 90%, with some “Cavim” ammo (300rnds) and some one wants to trade me an UZI 9mm 16" standard size action under folding stock, 90%+. Less than 50 rnds thru it. I want to, but I don’t want to. I don’t know anything about UZI. My FFL dealer say’s he thinks it would be good for both of us, but for some reason I only care about ME on this. (Go figure)
since you asked for an opinion, I guess if the Uzi is a pre ban IMI uzi it may have more collectors value, but other than that possibility, IMO the uzi is pretty worthless. A 9mm 16" barreled (or even if you SBRed it) semi auto just doesn’t offer you much utility other than shooting paper. The M1A would serve you far better over a wider range of rolls/applications
IMI.
Thanks guy’s, I don’t know anything about them but I could see it was not the short action like another one that was on the wall. It is my understanding that it’s the same IMI from Israel. I purchased the M1A for long range “Whatever” and I liked the look and feel of it and it is fun to shoot even with iron sights. He had a price of $1650 @ the store on it (UZI) on consignment.
[/QUOTE][QUOTE=SteyrAUG;551627]The IMI is worth about the same.
The question to ask yourself is which one you’d prefer to own.
That is were it is going. I just did not know any thing about the IMI UZI, (Or any UZI) so I needed to ask others for a better idea so as not to possibly pass up something good. I don’t like to just take the word of one so I ask many here.
Thanks, and any other input will be appreciated.
Long distance rifle with decent potential for accuracy.
Classic design based upon a proven military rifle.
Reliability can often be improved with USGI parts.
Cons:
Springfield cast receiver and recent production non USGI parts.
Expensive ammo
Heavy rifle, in fairness most .308s are.
IMI Uzi Carbine
Pros:
Collectible preban that will appreciate in value.
Strong and reliable
Affordable to shoot
Semi auto version is surprisingly accurate.
Cons:
Heavy, about the same as a M4. The weight was meant to tame an open bolt SMG but on the semi auto (especially with the longer barrel) it ends up being needlessly heavy.
Sights suck, peeps are accurate but way too tight for applications like home defense. And there really isn’t a provision for dot sights or alternative optics.
The semi auto has a 16" barrel for compliance with importation laws prior to being banned in 1989.
The semi auto fires from a closed bolt using a floating firing pin, the SMG fires from an open bolt which has a fixed firing pin. Both use a blowback bolt design.
