Please please please do a series on the Uzi, like you did with the SA80 and Berthier. That would be awesome. The things you learn from your videos, from the histories, the designs, the functioning, all the little facts and factoids... so engaging... Thank you
We still used the UZI during my service in the german army in 2015. We also got the MP7 but it was only used in weapons classes and was otherwise issued to deploying units. During maneuvers and training we used the MP2A1 (uzi)
The Uzis we used were over 40years old... so some of them had little querks like firing 2 shots even though you put it on semi automatic. But during my service i never heard of one firing when on safe. Personally I liked the uzi because it was more compact and easier to carry than the G36 while climbing and skiing.
Yo - David - I just wanted to say "THANK YOU, you have kept alive the stories of old, but not only that - you're ability to DISPLAY these pieces are they were intended Commands Respect! I know a lot of people who watch may simply be easily distracted by WHAT (actions) the pieces may do, however you're able to replicate Firing Techniques, Field Stripping and many (other) NUMEROUS Tactics that really keep the love of History alive!!!" It's trues something special to watch as you're able to be so very-well collected and speak in both an understandable measure and also bring into light the history for EACH firearm on this site. It's Truly An Honor Sir! I will FOLLOW YOU into battle - for you ARE a Hero!
I grew up with the Uzi since I was a young soldier in the German Bundeswehr. It‘s an excellent weapon and I always felt safe with it. In 2001 I had to do jobs in the FYROM war theatre, and also officers, who were usualy equipped with a pistol only had to carry a long weapon additionaly. I had the choice between the H&K G36 and the Uzi. Of course I did decide for the latter. Colleagues warned, it was not made for long distance, but said, I‘m able to hit a target in a 200m distance with single shot - and what is farer away is usualy harmles. It is to say, the Uzi is a little unsafe if you carry it ready loaded, as it might fire by itself on sudden movement or if you drop it. But if you carry it with the lock in front position it‘s safe and you can pull the loading handle back while you raise the gun and you do not realy loose time. I always felt comfortable with it even in dense situations. With an Uzi in my hand and enough amo I‘m not afraid of anything.
I served in the Dutch army during the Cold War. Stationed in West-Germany I had, besides a MAG, an Uzi. I have no idea why so many people hate it. It was a great shooter. Hitting a target up to 200 meters is not a problem. Talking it apart is so easy that it can be done in complete darkness. With the stock folded in it looks like a big pistol and can be shot like that because it's so perfectly balanced. The weight of the receiver block is just above your right hand. And finally, it looks very cool..!
My dad served as a conscript in the Dutch army in the 80's and it's always fun to hear stories about his time with these reliable, small, but incredibly heavy SMGs. For some reason(probably being commander of something.) he got to play around with M16s when the Americans came to visit and called them great........as long as you don't have to actually take them anywhere. What he really hated though where the anti tank weapons that had to be lugged around.
Uzi was my weapon during my conscription 1995 in the Dutch army as cook (interdance). I remember my Uzi was made in the 60's and was beaten up by careless conscriptions. Bullets went everywhere but not in the direction of my target and one time the bullet got stuck in barrel.
The Uzi was adopted by the German Bundeswehr in 1959(six years before offical diplomatic contact was established between both countries) as the MP 2 in the role of a PDW for tank crews etc. and was only replaced by the MP 7 in 2002. The gun was hated by almost every soldier using it. The gun was infamous for shooting when it really shouldn`t, there was even a common joke about throwing it in a room to kill all enemies in it. Many people were really salty that the MP 5 was only given to special groups like the KSK or military police and did replace the Uzi, although the complete German police was equiped with MP5s(most patrol cars got them)
Some Guy that's hilarious the uzi was the best open bolt smg ever made it's use by almost every elite special forces unit in the western world is well documented when the SAS looked for a smg they bought the uzi over their native sterling a excellent weapon, delta and seal teams used the uzi till the 80s. the only reason it was replaced by the wonder kind mp5was the Krauts where selling them for next to nothing!
Looks like a good book. I will have to get a copy. It will go nicely with my MP-5 book. I'm sure the writing style won't botjer me at all. The development history and prototypes alone have got to be fascinating. Of course, we all know from the Reagan shootibg video that Secret Service used them for years. I think they eventually went to MP-5's and 5K's, and nowadays i'm sure they have lots of short AR's and AR-based PDW's. There is always a place for a good SMG though, as most SWAT teams know. The Kriss seems popular in that role now. Great video as always. Thank you
I have a BRS 99, it looks a lot like the Uzi, in fact it's nickname is "the Cnadian Uzi" but it' is made in Poland, I wonder how much these guns have in common.
I carried the 'dutch' uzi for 6 years. I really liked it and it was easier to clean than a FAL :) I ha d the one with the metal airforce stock. very comfy to shoot. btw a very nice book.
Ironic coincidence: Uziel Gal, designer of the UZI was born and raised in Weimar/Germany. His family emmigrated to palestine in the 30ies. The same city prisoners of KZ Buchenwald later had to produce weapons in the Wilhem Gustloff Company.
As you were going thru the pages I saw the Ruger MP9 I did a search on RUclips and only found 2 vids of just shooting. I was impressed by its slow auto rate. Is this gun rare enough for you to do a video on?? Thanks
The Japanese version of the uzi is called the minebea PM9. It would be very awesome if it would be reviewed; I am interested to know the history of the gun
Enjoyed the video, I first saw it last year, And I bought the book and it is quite good.I got my first UZI SMG in 1984. and I was hooked. Great part of Israel,s history.
it would fair worse then the M1 did, the SVT 40 has more open space and was plagued with realiblity problems from the word go, throwing mud in won't help.
I think I read somewhere once that Aussie Owen gun magazines fit Uzi's (with suitable retention catch slot relocation on the magazine). Can anyone confirm this or if the Owen magazine was part of the the Uzi's development? Or have I got completely the wrong idea and magazines are so generic that if the Owen mag fits am Uzi it is just a coincidence? Would be cool if an Aussie (pre-war?) design feature had "snuck" in 😎
In the mid 70's the UZI was my daily typewriter loved it so truth needs some correction. It wasn't an Israeli design but a one-to-one copy of the original Czech design of the Jaroslav Holeček-designed Czech ZK 476 (prototype only) and the production Sa 23, Sa 24, Sa 25 and Sa 26 series submachine guns.
25 dislikes, are books scary now too? Is that a comment on whether you like the Uzi or Ians review? I personally enjoy a little history which is why I watch this channel.
@@ForgottenWeapons I know I'm a little late, *but this is extremely important for modelling devs like me.* You must show pics of the weapon from all 6 faces just like the 6 faces of a cube. Also, make sure to show the weapon at at least 4 different angles so I can make these screenshots of the prototype Uzi Pro properly. Because like that RAH-66 Comanche helicopter, although it was a flop in real life, it could make up for it's aesthetic appearance and design in media like movies and video games.
Ian--I assume you are a subscriber to Stuart Mowbry's Man At Arms magazine, an NRA collaboration. Perhaps you know him or have met him. He seems like a great guy, very down to earth and with a great sense of humor (his editor's page is always funny). You would be a obvious choice to write a short column for that magazine--it comes out every 2 months, so it might not take up too much of your valuable time if kept somewhat brief. Your expertise and familiarity with firearms museums would be of great interest to MAA readers, of which I am one. Any thoughts on this?
Wait, what? Where? He has a video on the whole wall, but it might not exactly show its current state. Also, if that one's in there, I might not have remembered it, since the video predated the Berthier series, so I didn't know much about French rifles when I watched it.
I have shot thousands of rounds through an UZI and they are a great open bolt SMG. It is very comfortable to carry and surprisingly accurate. Try again.
Your Average Commie Productions got to play with a couple in the mid 80's , some of my fellow Mariners had privately owned, they were heavy, stout recoil,and grip safety hurt my hand.
Your Average Commie Productions. Why do some men like to put on dresses? Why do some people hate the Uzi. I wouldn't be able to answer either question. You would have to ask them at the source.
The only lyrics from that theme I remember are, "Reading Rainbooowww". I pretty much remember next to nothing from TV I watched before I was 10. Which is sort of sad, since I'm really nostalgic about some of it..._Wishbone_, _Thomas the Tank Engine_, _Connecticut Yankee Workshop_....
Have to wonder what the Gov's going to give the Southern Israeli's to move back south after the war.. They'll look at the 70's for comparison & most adults had to carry back then due to multiple wars
Apart from the quality of the gun, one of the possible reasons why the Uzi was adopted in the Dutch army, is the strong bond with Israel, given the guild felt by a lot of Dutch people because of the Holocaust.
I think Ian visiting Israel would be interesting. It's a shame that instead of having actual discussion we talk like middle school children. You can love, hate ,dislike or like Israel but acting like a child about it is only harmful to your own cause.
Please please please do a series on the Uzi, like you did with the SA80 and Berthier. That would be awesome.
The things you learn from your videos, from the histories, the designs, the functioning, all the little facts and factoids... so engaging...
Thank you
We still used the UZI during my service in the german army in 2015. We also got the MP7 but it was only used in weapons classes and was otherwise issued to deploying units. During maneuvers and training we used the MP2A1 (uzi)
The Uzis we used were over 40years old... so some of them had little querks like firing 2 shots even though you put it on semi automatic. But during my service i never heard of one firing when on safe. Personally I liked the uzi because it was more compact and easier to carry than the G36 while climbing and skiing.
Very cool, thanks!
Yo - David - I just wanted to say "THANK YOU, you have kept alive the stories of old, but not only that - you're ability to DISPLAY these pieces are they were intended Commands Respect! I know a lot of people who watch may simply be easily distracted by WHAT (actions) the pieces may do, however you're able to replicate Firing Techniques, Field Stripping and many (other) NUMEROUS Tactics that really keep the love of History alive!!!" It's trues something special to watch as you're able to be so very-well collected and speak in both an understandable measure and also bring into light the history for EACH firearm on this site. It's Truly An Honor Sir! I will FOLLOW YOU into battle - for you ARE a Hero!
I grew up with the Uzi since I was a young soldier in the German Bundeswehr. It‘s an excellent weapon and I always felt safe with it. In 2001 I had to do jobs in the FYROM war theatre, and also officers, who were usualy equipped with a pistol only had to carry a long weapon additionaly. I had the choice between the H&K G36 and the Uzi. Of course I did decide for the latter. Colleagues warned, it was not made for long distance, but said, I‘m able to hit a target in a 200m distance with single shot - and what is farer away is usualy harmles.
It is to say, the Uzi is a little unsafe if you carry it ready loaded, as it might fire by itself on sudden movement or if you drop it. But if you carry it with the lock in front position it‘s safe and you can pull the loading handle back while you raise the gun and you do not realy loose time. I always felt comfortable with it even in dense situations. With an Uzi in my hand and enough amo I‘m not afraid of anything.
I served in the Dutch army during the Cold War. Stationed in West-Germany I had, besides a MAG, an Uzi. I have no idea why so many people hate it. It was a great shooter. Hitting a target up to 200 meters is not a problem. Talking it apart is so easy that it can be done in complete darkness. With the stock folded in it looks like a big pistol and can be shot like that because it's so perfectly balanced. The weight of the receiver block is just above your right hand. And finally, it looks very cool..!
My dad served as a conscript in the Dutch army in the 80's and it's always fun to hear stories about his time with these reliable, small, but incredibly heavy SMGs. For some reason(probably being commander of something.) he got to play around with M16s when the Americans came to visit and called them great........as long as you don't have to actually take them anywhere.
What he really hated though where the anti tank weapons that had to be lugged around.
Uzi was my weapon during my conscription 1995 in the Dutch army as cook (interdance). I remember my Uzi was made in the 60's and was beaten up by careless conscriptions. Bullets went everywhere but not in the direction of my target and one time the bullet got stuck in barrel.
:o
"interdance"?
On my amazon wish list now. SO glad to see a chapter on Vector Arms. Thanks for the review!
That's my kind of book; lots of pictures.
Galil too. Incredible legacy.
The Uzi was adopted by the German Bundeswehr in 1959(six years before offical diplomatic contact was established between both countries) as the MP 2 in the role of a PDW for tank crews etc. and was only replaced by the MP 7 in 2002. The gun was hated by almost every soldier using it. The gun was infamous for shooting when it really shouldn`t, there was even a common joke about throwing it in a room to kill all enemies in it. Many people were really salty that the MP 5 was only given to special groups like the KSK or military police and did replace the Uzi, although the complete German police was equiped with MP5s(most patrol cars got them)
Some Guy so that scene in True Lies wasn't entirely wrong? 🤔
Some Guy damn poor soldats
If I'm not mistaken, tank crews is where the Uzi survived longest in Israel as well, while the rest of the IDF moved on.
Some Guy that's hilarious the uzi was the best open bolt smg ever made it's use by almost every elite special forces unit in the western world is well documented when the SAS looked for a smg they bought the uzi over their native sterling a excellent weapon, delta and seal teams used the uzi till the 80s. the only reason it was replaced by the wonder kind mp5was the Krauts where selling them for next to nothing!
I'll take a wild guess that the mp5 being the vastly superior gun also played a role..
The UZI--along with IMI and the IDF in general--is one of my most favorite guns, so I'm definitely gonna have to pick this up
Black and white photos aren't a huge problem for an Uzi... I mean it only comes in one color anyway...
Nice to finally see an Uzi very on this channel, and hope to see more please.
why dislike this video? You know what this channel covers and if you dont appreciate or collect weapons, why are you even here?
Looks like a good book. I will have to get a copy. It will go nicely with my MP-5 book. I'm sure the writing style won't botjer me at all. The development history and prototypes alone have got to be fascinating. Of course, we all know from the Reagan shootibg video that Secret Service used them for years. I think they eventually went to MP-5's and 5K's, and nowadays i'm sure they have lots of short AR's and AR-based PDW's. There is always a place for a good SMG though, as most SWAT teams know. The Kriss seems popular in that role now. Great video as always. Thank you
I have a BRS 99, it looks a lot like the Uzi, in fact it's nickname is "the Cnadian Uzi" but it' is made in Poland, I wonder how much these guns have in common.
Review the israeli FAL i'm interested in the service history of that rifle and how it performed
It's a great book. If you buy it from Uzitalk's homepage the author will sign your copy at no extra charge.
I carried the 'dutch' uzi for 6 years. I really liked it and it was easier to clean than a FAL :) I ha d the one with the metal airforce stock. very comfy to shoot. btw a very nice book.
My mother went through basic training with an uzi in israel. She says they only fired it on semi during qualification, even though it’s open bolt
Ironic coincidence:
Uziel Gal, designer of the UZI was born and raised in Weimar/Germany. His family emmigrated to palestine in the 30ies. The same city prisoners of KZ Buchenwald later had to produce weapons in the Wilhem Gustloff Company.
As you were going thru the pages I saw the Ruger MP9 I did a search on RUclips and only found 2 vids of just shooting. I was impressed by its slow auto rate. Is this gun rare enough for you to do a video on?? Thanks
The Japanese version of the uzi is called the minebea PM9. It would be very awesome if it would be reviewed; I am interested to know the history of the gun
+FuLLeFFekT1 way to not read Axel's comment
Axel Pingol true, but you never know; miracles can happen lol
How about review on "the mac man Gordon B. Ingram and his sub machine guns" by Frank Iannamico please? Or any of his books?
Do an Uzi mud test! It has a reputation of "reliability in the desert", so would be perfect for you guys to test in Tucson.
Are you going to review uzi someday?
Ian, have you read "The Arms of Krupp" by William Manchester?
No, not yet.
Uzi, the classic SMG by which SMG are judged by; other than the MP-5.
I was looking at the wall behind Ian, and begun to wonder why French rifles never use a semi-pistol grip?
Enjoyed the video, I first saw it last year, And I bought the book and it is quite good.I got my first UZI SMG in 1984. and I was hooked. Great part of Israel,s history.
"Oozee, nein millimeetah"
Can you do a mud test on the SVT 40?
it would fair worse then the M1 did, the SVT 40 has more open space and was plagued with realiblity problems from the word go, throwing mud in won't help.
jsnsk101 The military does worse
All weapons are copies of other weapons. can you travel to Mexico and do a video on the FX-05 Xiuhcoatl that would be sweet Thanks!
I think I read somewhere once that Aussie Owen gun magazines fit Uzi's (with suitable retention catch slot relocation on the magazine). Can anyone confirm this or if the Owen magazine was part of the the Uzi's development? Or have I got completely the wrong idea and magazines are so generic that if the Owen mag fits am Uzi it is just a coincidence? Would be cool if an Aussie (pre-war?) design feature had "snuck" in 😎
interesting! :o I imagine that's in the book, especially since the Israelis presumably would have tested an Owen?
In the mid 70's the UZI was my daily typewriter loved it so truth needs some correction.
It wasn't an Israeli design but a one-to-one copy of the original Czech design of the Jaroslav Holeček-designed Czech ZK 476 (prototype only) and the production Sa 23, Sa 24, Sa 25 and Sa 26 series submachine guns.
Hi you are my favourite RUclipsr keep it up
Would be nice if you manage to do a review of the Croatian copy called ERO
is there anywhere a list of all the smgs the israelis evaluated or considered?
The books lists them, and actually shows pictures of some of the evaluation reports and comparisons.
sadly it is out of my reach
Was issued with an Uzi in the early 90's, good weapon when you need more than a pistol.
The UK authorities put him in jail for 2 years for being armed? Dang, if only he hadn't been carrying that pair of scissors.
As an Irishman, I'm well aware of the issues Britain has had with terrorism, thanks.
Yep, painfully aware of that too. If you decided to break into my house you'd have more rights in the matter than I would.
25 dislikes, are books scary now too? Is that a comment on whether you like the Uzi or Ians review? I personally enjoy a little history which is why I watch this channel.
Nice shirt👍
Any reason why this video is not showing up on my subscription page? RUclips up to its old tricks?
Thanks for the review. Well done.
Please review the Uzi Pro Prototype (P-200001).
If I find one, I will.
@@ForgottenWeapons I know I'm a little late, *but this is extremely important for modelling devs like me.* You must show pics of the weapon from all 6 faces just like the 6 faces of a cube. Also, make sure to show the weapon at at least 4 different angles so I can make these screenshots of the prototype Uzi Pro properly.
Because like that RAH-66 Comanche helicopter, although it was a flop in real life, it could make up for it's aesthetic appearance and design in media like movies and video games.
do a fn fal review wanna know more about that gun
This is by no stretch of the imagination a "forgotten" weapon
raj biswas I'm pretty sure he's already made one
neither is the UZI, but I'm sure Ian will find some crazy early pre production FAL ;)
Steve Smith lo and behold, FAL in .280 British ;)
www.forgottenweapons.com/prototype-280-fal/
even G3 is not a forgotten weapon
Clicked by accident. Looking for Lawn Jesús.
You can literally build one from this boox I have this book. So much research you can build this from this book every detail is in this
Ian--I assume you are a subscriber to Stuart Mowbry's Man At Arms magazine, an NRA collaboration. Perhaps you know him or have met him. He seems like a great guy, very down to earth and with a great sense of humor (his editor's page is always funny). You would be a obvious choice to write a short column for that magazine--it comes out every 2 months, so it might not take up too much of your valuable time if kept somewhat brief. Your expertise and familiarity with firearms museums would be of great interest to MAA readers, of which I am one. Any thoughts on this?
Is there a dog mud test coming soon?
I don’t think Ian is gonna mud test Dharma🤨
"Uzi" is a shortened nickname for Ezekiel in Hebrew. It was named after the inventor, who didn't want his name used.
Gotthard Glass Jew from Weimar Germany. Hagana/Palmah fighter name later Mr Uzi
Why do I see a Lebel 1886 with a detachable magazine?
its an RSC 1917, a WW1 era french autoloading rifle. It shares furniture with the Lebel, and maybe a barrel, but nothing else. Hope this helps
Wait, what? Where?
He has a video on the whole wall, but it might not exactly show its current state. Also, if that one's in there, I might not have remembered it, since the video predated the Berthier series, so I didn't know much about French rifles when I watched it.
That's an M27, a Lebel trials rifle in 7.5mm. It looks like a detachable magazine, but isn't actually detachable.
sounds like a good book, not a fan of the UZI but love history.
I handled one and i really like it. It's smaller than our normal G36 and easier to carry when you climb a mountain :)
I have shot thousands of rounds through an UZI and they are a great open bolt SMG. It is very comfortable to carry and surprisingly accurate. Try again.
Your Average Commie Productions got to play with a couple in the mid 80's , some of my fellow Mariners had privately owned, they were heavy, stout recoil,and grip safety hurt my hand.
Your Average Commie Productions.
Why do some men like to put on dresses? Why do some people hate the Uzi. I wouldn't be able to answer either question. You would have to ask them at the source.
Sadly, neither the publisher or Amazon will ship to the UK : (
Ok, thanks - I'll try that
@@trading7000 Thanks, I feel a Buy-It-Now moment coming on :)
Apparently the Japanese adopted the mini-uzi and modified with the Japanese designation "Minebea PM-9"
Fredrik Häll yep
They even make wood furniture for it.
Guess you could say it's a Lil Uzi
Arnold in Terminator 1: Uzi nine milideda
Do the MP5
Seems it might also function as an illustration of the futility of US gun laws.
😊 isn't that issues in the book sale store now😅
I'm a simple man. I see a C&Rsenal shirt, I hit like
Ooooo, gotta get this!!!!!
-Jen
Butterfly in the skyyyyyyy. I can go twice as hiiiiigh!
Reading rainbow, mate. Bit before your time, it seems.
+dudeistpriestman Having LeVar Burton read George Chinn's "The Machine Gun" to kids would have been hilarious.
The only lyrics from that theme I remember are, "Reading Rainbooowww". I pretty much remember next to nothing from TV I watched before I was 10. Which is sort of sad, since I'm really nostalgic about some of it..._Wishbone_, _Thomas the Tank Engine_, _Connecticut Yankee Workshop_....
I just imagined levarr burton reading a book on the uzi just imagine..........
The Germans adopted an Israeli Gun .... bloody Ironic!
Check out Bill Bailey for a funny little take on the Uzi, Jane Austen and Tom Clancy
ruclips.net/video/q-NgNvq5e_g/видео.html
Have to wonder what the Gov's going to give the Southern Israeli's to move back south after the war..
They'll look at the 70's for comparison & most adults had to carry back then due to multiple wars
There's even less info on the czech SA predecessors to uzi.
pls.
Apart from the quality of the gun, one of the possible reasons why the Uzi was adopted in the Dutch army, is the strong bond with Israel, given the guild felt by a lot of Dutch people because of the Holocaust.
ZK 476 and the ratchet cover. Nobody explains anything about these two events.
Lil Uzi
Gun Jesus, if you search the worlds smallest pistol round in Google your video on the Kolibri shows up.
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please come to israel,
I think Ian visiting Israel would be interesting. It's a shame that instead of having actual discussion we talk like middle school children. You can love, hate ,dislike or like Israel but acting like a child about it is only harmful to your own cause.
Thank you Ian for deleting the derogatory comments that have been made in this comment thread!
i though Ian was born in Israel, he is gun Jesus after all
Thats a weird looking gun
US commercial market ??? High schools, shopping centres and night clubs.