What can you tell me about semi-auto Uzi's? Worth owning one?

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Glockfan.45 said:
Well Keith because we dont all live where that is an option, also not every cheif LEO will sign off on the form. When I lived in Minn I looked into buying a V-51, the county sheriff said no end of story.

Form an LLC or a Trust, you can transfer NFA weapons to a corporate entity without CLEO signature. A corporate entity can even "make" SBR/SBS on a Form 1 for their own use, again no CLEO sign-off required.

SniperStraz said:
In combat they're great for short range and clearing houses, but for HD they're kinda an overkill.

Overkill for home defense if all you're defending is a home...I on the other hand live on a number of acres (still not as much as I want) and I like something that's nice out to 100 yards without the kaboom! of a rifle, considering I get to deal with things out here that "city folk" don't have to. I've used it a few times -- not against people obviously, but there's more to worry about where I live than just the urban "bad guy". We've lost livestock to feral dogs. Sure, it's only "hobby" livestock, but anything that attacks my animals is going down. And while I'm on a few acres I really don't want to be where I'm tossing .223 or .308 around. It's a handy little carbine. Speaking of which, I could use my M1 Carbine, but I find the folding stock Uzi a bit easier to haul around in the truck. Remember not everyone on this forum is holed up in an apartment or cul-de-sac. Sure, there are other pistol caliber carbines, but 1) I primarily own Uzis as part of a collection, and 2) I stay away from non-military firearms. Just my choice. The only non-military stuff we've got is my wife's 10/22 and my stainless folder Mini-14 -- designs both of which have seen plenty of para-military if not military use. I can "easily get" most any non NFA gun I want. I don't want a Glock, that's pretty much it.

And the original poster asked (in addition to the defense question) "what can you tell me about semi-auto Uzis?".

Prince Yamato said:
This is brings up a great point, depending on what state you're in. If the BG survives and sues you in a civil trial, you're going to look great defending yourself and why you used a "machinegun" when you could have used a "Glock, like everyone else does."

That's why I stay very far away from states like that. Technically here in Arkansas a SBR'd Uzi is a legal "handgun" for concealed carry. Not that I would do that, when I'm off my property I carry a CZ-75.
 
That's why I stay very far away from states like that. Technically here in Arkansas a SBR'd Uzi is a legal "handgun" for concealed carry. Not that I would do that, when I'm off my property I carry a CZ-75.

It really doesn't matter about what state you're in for the civil trial. It matters who is on the jury and how good your lawyer is. I live in the south as well. I could carry an UZI pistol. Let me paint the picture:

Robber: Give me your money or I'll kill you.
You: Help Robber! (pull out UZI, shoots robber dead, crowd witnesses action).

In most states you're clear in terms of the main trial. You acted within the law.

The problem comes with the civil trial, where the robber's family will try to sue the crap out of you and paint you a commando for carrying an UZI.

i have nothing against UZIs, in fact I'm probably going to buy one soon, I think it shouldn't matter what you shoot someone with so long as you were justified. I think that civil trials where the victim gets sued are stupid, but they are a reality and people need to be aware of that.
 
I think that civil trials where the victim gets sued are stupid, but they are a reality and people need to be aware of that.

Agreed. We've been lucky (knock on wood) to not have much problem with that in this neck of the woods.

pull out UZI, shoots robber dead, crowd witnesses action

Again, in my case, with my Uzi, there won't be a crowd. If I'm carrying a carbine of any type, it's while I'm on my land, and for whatever it's worth, it'd probably end up being my word against a dead meth junkie trying to break in to my barn to find stuff to pawn.
 
i have handled and shot my dads IMI Model A Uzi since i was 16.

i haven't shot many carbines but i can say that the low recoil and stock helps me shoot almost perfect for any HD situation. i remember reading that some people still get 3in groups from 100yards away (no proof, just something i remember reading).

ive shot approx 400 rds through mine with no FTF's or FTE's.

also i will hang on to mine forever because of the novelty and history of the gun. everytime i goto the range i get looks and questions. although some people might be unsocial people i like having a conversation piece.

i keep mine in a silver briefcase with 32 rounds readily availible. there are also 50rd mags availible.

is the $1000-$1200 price tag worth it? no, i wouldnt pay that much for one but since this one is from my dad, i love and will keep it for a long time to come.

would i pay $600 for a copy? considering all my basic gunning needs were covered and i had extra cash, DEF. its a fun gun to own and shoot.
 
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