The IMI Uzi submachine gun
Length 640 mm ,stock extended 470 mm ,stock collapsed Barrel length 260 mm
Rate of fire 600 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity 390 m/s
Effective range 100 m
Maximum range 200 m
Design
With relatively few moving parts, the Uzi is easy to strip for maintenance or repair. The magazine is housed within the pistol grip, allowing for intuitive and easy reloading in dark or difficult conditions, under the principle of 'hand finds hand'. The pistol grip is fitted with a grip safety, making it difficult to fire accidentally. However, the protruding vertical magazine makes the gun awkward to fire when prone.
When the gun is de-cocked, the ejector port closes, preventing entry of dust and dirt. Though the Uzi's stamped-metal receiver is equipped with pressed reinforcement slots to accept accumulated dirt and sand, the weapon can still jam with heavy accumulations of sand in desert combat conditions when not cleaned regularly. Recommand :
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