Action Arms UZI

[ar15dave]

I have an opportunity to get an Action Arms UZI for about $1500.00. Does that seem like a fair price? It comes with one 15 rnd mag and appears to be in pretty good shape.

Thanks,

Dave

 

[boardboy330]

I wouldn't pay over $1000 myself. I have seen them listed online for $1500 before and I saw them over and over (unsold). $1000-1250 might be more the range. It all depends on shape, accessories, etc. For $1500...I would expect a box, 20 or 30 mags (more than 15 rounds) and other toys.

 

[erwos]

$1200-$1300 is the range these days. And, frankly, you might be better off with a Vector for much less...at least Vector is still around.

 

[ar15dave]

Considering a Vector. A few of them for sale on Gunbroker. Might wait to see what else comes along rather than get the one I saw at the tyo store.

Dave

 

[RCH]

From the few that I have handled, the Vectors quality does not compare to the Action Arms product. Parts (if needed) can be found if you know where to shop.

 

[erwos]

Yeah, but gunsmith time isn't free, and the Vector comes with a five year warranty. The Uzi is an obsolete weapon, it's nothing but a range toy in semi-auto.

 

[lee2]

Dave, i think this is on the high side.
1100-1200 is more realistic.

 

[DarthZed]

Yeah, but gunsmith time isn't free, and the Vector comes with a five year warranty. The Uzi is an obsolete weapon, it's nothing but a range toy in semi-auto.

Now, now, that's unfair. I wouldn't consider my Mini-Uzi any more of a range toy than any of my other guns. It can still put a hurting on anyone downrange. (I do like the PS90 better, but I'd never say so where the Uzi can hear; she has a temper)

From the few that I have handled, the Vectors quality does not compare to the Action Arms product. Parts (if needed) can be found if you know where to shop.

Interesting, I have the opposite opinion. I think my Vector Mini Uzi is at least as well built as the Action Arms gun I've handled. At least from external appearances.

 

[Billman]

Interesting, I have the opposite opinion. I think my Vector Mini Uzi is at least as well built as the Action Arms gun I've handled.[/QUOTE]

I agree with Darth

Buy a Vector and SBR that thing, now you're talking.

 

[DarthZed]

Mine is a factory SBR I got last year from 2A Sales. It was $1150 IRRC. Its a very nice gun. Had a few stovepipes the first 3 mags, but after it was broken-in its been flawless. I just got the stamp for the Trident 9 suppressor two weeks ago. As soon as my unvented barrel arrives this week, I'm gonna try her out.

 

[fd3466]

I have an IMI model b that is AWESOME. For $1500 you can have the real thing.

 

[ar15dave]

YEah I did a little GunBroker search and came up with a couple of Vectors with (5x) 15rnd mags, xtra wood stock and sling for around $1500 and around $1200 or so for a couple of different IMI UZI's that have supposidly little or no use with the original box and all.

So, I will have to see what I can bid on. I see from previous comments that the Vector and Action Arms (aka IMI) are liked equaly. Although for some reason I am drawn towards to IMI (aka Action Arms) version.

Will have to see how this works out. Only other problem I have is where to store it. i am compltely out of safe room.


Dave

 

[erwos]

Now, now, that's unfair. I wouldn't consider my Mini-Uzi any more of a range toy than any of my other guns. It can still put a hurting on anyone downrange. (I do like the PS90 better, but I'd never say so where the Uzi can hear; she has a temper)

My problem with the Uzi is weight. It is a damned heavy gun for what it is, and the value equation gets worse when you take away the fully-automatic capability that leverages its weight. You're left with an overly-heavy 9mm rifle that has very poor optics mounting options... and if you're shooting in semi-auto, you may as well go with a rifle caliber for serious work.

If I were going to go down the pistol caliber SBR route again, I'd be thinking hard about dressing up a Glock in a FAB Defense KPOS G2 stock. Extremely light, same magazine insertion technique as an Uzi, excellent optics mounting options, easy build on a form 1, lots of caliber conversion potential, etc. Bit of a pig in a wig feel to it, but there's a lot to love.

 

[RCH]

I wouldn't call the Uzi obsolete, more like a antique (The Uzi is 60 years old!) with a history that gives it a classic firearm status. It evolved into variants: the Mini, Micro, and lastly the Uzi Pro models.

Are there lighter pistol caliber carbines/SBRs on the market now? Are their better rifles to use for self-defense now? Yes to both, but remember that the UZI was an open bolt submachine gun first and the weight helped with the full-auto recoil. The Carbine is just the semi-auto only verison with a silly long 16 inch barrel. Load up a mag of +p 9mm and have fun!

 

[erwos]

You're talking to a guy who paid the money for a high-end Galil SAR build; I'm well aware of the appeal of classics. But I'm also honest with myself about them... there's a reason these guns went out of use.

 

[RCH]

Weapon evolution, the FOPA of '86, and the assault weapons ban killed it (and others- farewell HK 94) in the US.

 

[ar15dave]

Weapon evolution, the FOPA of '86, and the assault weapons ban killed it (and others- farewell HK 94) in the US.

I actually have a real German HK94A3 already. Have an MP5SD clone in the pipe as a range beater. Looking at a German HK G1 and G3 to add to the collection but got side tracked by an UZI urge. Not looking for a safe queen mind you, but something reliable none the less.

Thanks for all the input folks.

Dave

 

[Jimbob2.0]

Its hard to go over $1,000 on these.

Also unless you are planning to SBR it or get one cheap I would think twice, there is something unsatisfying about an UZI with a 16" barrel. Shame we cant have the UZI pistols and micros anymore they are loads of fun.

 

[ar15dave]

Yeah I just saw another listing on another website for an IMI UZI Type B. It is in 45 Cal and all the boxes, manuals and parts are there as well as a 9mm conversion kit in it's original hard case. Thing is they want $2500.00 for the lot. Comes with two magazines.

Thoughts? I think, even though it appears to be a very clean UZI, that the amount is still a bit high.

Dave

 

[Jimbob2.0]

Yeah I just saw another listing on another website for an IMI UZI Type B. It is in 45 Cal and all the boxes, manuals and parts are there as well as a 9mm conversion kit in it's original hard case. Thing is they want $2500.00 for the lot. Comes with two magazines.

Thoughts? I think, even though it appears to be a very clean UZI, that the amount is still a bit high.

Dave

Way high, unless it comes with both the 9mm and 45 kit, and even then a little pricey. There is a similar one on GB in 9mm sitting at $1500.

Just as reference, when I was price shopping recently for one of these you could buy a

IMI Type A or B for around $1,000 to $1,200
Add about $700 for the original IMI .45 caliber conversion kit
Add $30 for each additional 9mm mag
Add $100 for each additional .45 mag.