The Uzi (/ ˈuːzi / ⓘ; Hebrew: עוזי, romanized:Ūzi; officially cased as UZI) is a family of Israeli open-bolt, blowback -operated submachine guns and machine pistols first designed by Major Uziel "Uzi" Gal in the late 1940s, shortly after the establishment of the State of Israel.

Nov 30, 2021 · The Uzi is hands down the most famous submachine gun of all time. Besides the AK-47, it is one of history's most recognizable firearms. It has been exported to over 90 countries around the world and used by military, law enforcement, criminals an…

Mar 17, 2023 · The Uzi submachine gun (SMG)/machine pistol is an iconic firearms design, with a silhouette possibly as recognizable as that of the AK-47. It emerged in a unique time and space in post-World War II history.

Based upon the combat-proven and well-respected Israeli sub-machine gun design developed by Uziel Gal in the 1950's, the 9x19mm Centurion UC-9 Carbine is a semi-automatic only, folding steel stock, straight blowback operation, closed bolt carbine.

Yisrael Galili (Hebrew: ישראל גלילי; born Yisrael Balashnikov; [1] 23 October 1923 – 9 March 1995) [2] was an Israeli weapons designer, best known for designing the Galil assault rifle. He also helped to create the Uzi submachine gun. He was known …

Nov 1, 2023 · The Uzi is one of the most recognized firearms in the world. It ranks right up there with the AK-47, AR-15, and the Glock for iconic status. It’s so famous that numerous submachine guns are incorrectly referred to as Uzis, regardless of their actual designation — It’s the Kleenex of submachine guns.

Jul 19, 2021 · In combat, the compact Uzi proved devastating when clearing bunkers and trenches during the Six-Day War. It was more controllable and faster to reload than the AK-47.

Jun 7, 2018 · The Uzi delivered a pistol-caliber round a maximum of two hundred yards, while the AKM could fire an assault-rifle-caliber round with reasonable accuracy three times as far.

May 18, 2024 · Explore the fascinating history of the Uzi, from its development by Uziel Gal to its widespread use by military and law enforcement worldwide. This blog delves into the design, impact, and enduring legacy of this iconic submachine gun, …

Mar 5, 2018 · The Israeli Uzi has become a truly iconic submachine gun through both its military use and its Hollywood stunts – but how effective is it really? I found this fully automatic Uzi Model A to be actually rather better than I had expected.