UZI Options After AWB Sunsets???

[nero45acp]

Now that the AWB is nearing it's "sunset" (hopefully), I'm starting to think a semi-auto 9mm Uzi with a folding stock and 16" barrel (don't won't to hassle with tax stamp for shorter barrel) would be a fun plinker. I have zero experience with Uzi's, so I'm wondering what kind of accuracy could I expect from one? How reliable/durable are they? How difficult are they to field-strip and clean? Also, any guesses/speculation on availability and cost of a new Uzi in the configuration I described, after the AWB sunsets?

I saw this on Gunbroker and it fits what I'm looking for except the fixed stock. What would it take to make this a folding stock AFTER the AWB expires/sunsets.

www.gunbroker.com/auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=21314709


Thanks.

nero

 

[Kenneth Lew]

I have zero experience with Uzi's, so I'm wondering what kind of accuracy could I expect from one?

As accurate as any other closed bolt 16 in" barrel rifle.

How reliable/durable are they?

Mine goes bang every single time for about 10,000 before the last cleaning.

How difficult are they to field-strip and clean?

3 minutes to remove topcover, bolt, barrel, trigger group. 1 minute with plastic panels. 10 minutes in a bucket of solvent. 1 minute powder blast. 30 minutes air dry. 1 minute plastic panels. 3 minutes with topcover, barrel, barrel, and trigger group.

Also, any guesses/speculation on availability and cost of a new Uzi in the configuration I described, after the AWB sunsets?

$595.99 from Vectors Arms.

I saw this on Gunbroker and it fits what I'm looking for except the fixed stock. What would it take to make this a folding stock AFTER the AWB expires/sunsets.

If the stock mounting piece is not welded on, about 3 minutes to change stocks.

Vectors good.

 

[WhoKnowsWho]

Oh... completely forgot about the UZI... folding stock and all, might be something to get for later!

 

[Kharn]

How soon will Vector be selling them? Are they in-country, or will we have to wait for the next shipment from Israel to get folders?

For $600ish, I think I gotta have one, I already have an AK and an AR15, I need to complete my collection of evil guns.

I also need one to shoot while snickering at my cousin (extreme HK snob, he has a USP, USC, SL8-1, etc) when he has problems with his Bobcat HK-94 (he gets about 1 FTE per ~20 rounds).

Kharn

 

[nero45acp]

I told my son that I was thinking about buying a semi-auto Uzi and he was all for it. Do you all think that Uzi's like the one I linked above (except WITH a folding stock) will be available and similarly priced after the AWB sunsets?


nero

 

[Chipperman]

Vector sells them now.
http://www.vectorarms.com/indexframe.html

The only difference the AWB will make is that you can put on the folding stock, instead of the wooden one.

These are American made, not Isreali. IMI Uzis will still be banned.

 

[M2 Carbine]

I've had this one so long I don't remember when I bought it.
I replaced the folding stock because I never shot it folded. (later the folding stock was in a fire)

The gun is reliable, fairly accurate and fun to shoot.
What more can you ask.
The Red Dot/scope mount can be removed in 15 seconds.