The Uzi Submachine Gun (Weapon, 12)

The Uzi sub machine gun is almost as iconic as the M-16 or AK-47. Short, reliable, compact, it is perfect for use in close quarters, ambushes, security forces (the US Secret Service uses them). This book traces the development of the Uzi, the variants made over the years, use by different countries and replacement by other weapons.I've purchased several other of the Osprey Weapon series, this one is the most disappointing. I did not expect a technical manual of the Uzi. This book is at its best when it stick to the technical aspects, showing the original design, Mini, Micro, Uzi Pro and Uzi pistol versions, shows the exploded view of an Uzi and how to field strip them.Author McNab then spends 16 pages out of 80 reviewing use by criminals, long quotes from newspaper articles, US attempts to legislate gun control, even quoting the entire definition of an automatic weapon as found in the Anti Weapon Ban of 1994. I believe the author when he states that Uzi's contribute but a small percentage to gang warfare or crime, so why spend such a large portion of the book on this topic - I'd far rather see more info on the 4 versions of the Uzi, more information on the Uzi vs. AK-47, MP-5 and the replacement of the Uzi Galil, which are covered all too briefly.The book does have some nice color photos, provides a decent overview of the Uzi and its use, but I would prefer technical analysis and less social commentary.

It's common that the Osprey books just give a cursory look at a weapon, but this is worse than usual. The content seems to be little more than what you can scrape together from news reports and photos from the Internet. There's no real analysis of the gun itself and very little history specific to the Uzi. It's more a collection of historical events that the Uzi participated in. At least one-third of the contents of the book isn't even about the Uzi.The author seems to spend an inordinate amount of time talking about criminal use of the Uzi. While that is an unfortunate part of the gun's history, it's a minor part and not particularly interesting to most readers of firearms reference books. The book also has a number of annoying errors in it: photo of an Uzi reversed, making it look like left-hand ejection; incorrectly claiming that the Uzi was manufactured in Rhodesia; incorrectly referring to to the Ingram M10 as a "MAC-10"; and incorrectly reporting on the shooting death of Christopher Bizilj. It's not even clear why the shooting accident is in the book. McNabb includes it in the book's conclusion as a way to illustrate that the Uzi is a military-grade weapon. I think there are much better ways to prove that point!If you are looking for a quality reference book to add to your library of gun books, this is not the one.

I gave it to a friend who liked it but no further details. He did say that it doesn't have parts diagrams.

Little new information and far too much gun control sermonizing. Not what I expect form this series and publisher!

If you know the history of a firearm you are better able to manage its present day use, Hence, get this book, read it, and be a better end user.

If you are into weapons and own an UZI or just want a great history of a fine Israili product this is a great read.

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excellent

This is an excellent book and is a big must for gun enthsiasts. Very well written and illustrated. First class.

A good historical review.

Die Uzi ist mit Sicherheit eine der bekanntesten Handwaffen des 20. Jahrhunderts. Nur Folgerichtig, wenn Osprey der Uzi ein Heft der Reihe "Osprey weapons" widmet.Leider ist das Heft ein Mischmasch geworden. Neben der wichtigen Entstehungsgeschichte wird aber eher wenig zur Uzi technisch gesagt. Folgewaffen, wie die Mini-Uzi jedoch bekommen viel Raum. Auch die Ausahl der Fotos und des Textes sagen Eines: Die Uzi wurde von der israelischen Armee, von Spezialeinheiten und von Gangstern genutzt. Wirklich? Die größten außerisraelischen Nutzer (die Niederlande und Deutschland) werden im Nebensatz erwähnt. Dafür lange Texte über Gangster und eben Spezialeinheiten. So gut wie gar nichts vom taktischen Einsatz, vom Zubehör etc. Und dass im Heft eine niederländische Uzi mit Manöverpatronengerät gezeigt wird und der Text sagt, dass das "rote Teil eventuell ein Übungsgerät" sei, sagt mir, dass sich der Auto mir der Uzi an sich nicht wirklich auseinader gesetzt hat.Ich bin sicher vorbelastet, denn bei der Bundeswehr war ich jahreland Schießlehrer und habe zig Rekruten mit der MP2 (also der Uzi) vertraut gemacht und habe auf der Schießbahn sicher mehrere Tausend Schuss damit in die Gegend gedröhnt. Daher kenne ich die Waffe wortwörtlich bis zur letzten Schraube, und das vermisse ich schon bei einem Heft, welches sich speziell mit der Uzi befasst. Die Hefte über die Sten und die Thompson-MPi sind da weitaus fundierter und besser.Ich kann das heft einfach nicht empfehlen, spart euch das Geld und kauft euch bessere Bücher! So ist das Osprey-Heft nur ein sehr grober Einblick in die Uzi.

An interesting book even though I dont like the UZI.When I consider a firearm I judge it on 5 criteria:Design - Does it represent a peak in the design process?Yes, the magazine in the pistol grip with shrouded bolt had already been experimented with but the UZI was the best of the bunch made possible by the fact that Israel did not have to contend with a legacy industry (not brought out in the book)Weapon - Is it good for its intended purpose.Well the UZI failed along with all smg and the book brings this out with comparisons with the AK47.RevolutionaryDoes it introduce a new technology which is then widely copied.No, if any dues are to be paid they should go to Czechoslovakia which the book tips a hat at.Game ChangerDoes it affect the tactics of war.NoIconicIs it recognised by society at large.Yes, of course, the UZI is one of the weapons that has a certain magical quality in the minds of those who have never handled a weapon. Queue The Terminator.In summary, this is an interesting read particularly with regards to the mini and micro versions so I'm not going to knock the book, I just dont like UZIs, thats all.

第二次大戦後の傑作ＳＭＧでありながら、ＭＰ５系列に評価が集中し霞みがちな存在となってしまったＵＺＩ系列ですが、ＳＭＧの基本ないし原点に立ち返ると、その秀逸なコンセプトと設計にあらためて感動出来ます。ＭＰ５系は限定的な警察作戦には優れた点も多いのは間違いないのですが、ＵＺＩはより世界標準的でいわゆるＡＫ４７的なＳＭＧだと考えることが出来ました。