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 1, 2023 · We take a look at the history behind the Uzi submachine gun, its inventor, and its influence in the world of small arms.

Feb 13, 2022 · The Uzi’s service The Uzi was adopted in 1951. While it wasn’t given to troops until 1956, the IDF’s Special Forces were given access two years earlier. These early versions were delivered with a fixed wooden stock, which was eventually replaced by a folding metal stock.

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.

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, …

Apr 30, 2021 · These early Uzis were adorned with wood stocks and, during the siege of the Sinai peninsula, apparently did rather well. No major complaints or changes were made to a weapon …

The earlier wood stocks were two inches longer that the later wood stocks. The folding steel stock, which is almost an UZI trademark today, did not appear until 1960. Folding stock UZIs were first issued, not to Israeli soldiers, but to the West German 'BundesgrenshutzGrupen' (Border Patrol), who were the first foreign nationals to adopt the UZI.

Mar 22, 2018 · Gal's inspiration for the Uzi was to be found in Eastern Europe. The Czech CZ25 submachine gun, designed in the late 1940s, utilized the telescoping bolt and a magazine that inserted into the pistol grip.

Sep 18, 2021 · In 1952, a Israeli of German descent, Lt. Uziel Gal, patented a new machine gun design. The gun was short and compact, with a metal stock that folded up above the upper receiver. It took a...

Jul 1, 2022 · The Uzi was produced not only as a submachine gun but also a semiautomatic- only carbine. Prior to the ludicrous Assault Weapons Ban, which was allowed to sunset during President Bush 43’s administration, such carbines were readily available.