UZI ?

[Combat Vet]

Hi all,
I am new to this forum and wanted to say hello and some questions. I live in Arizona and collect military style weapons, etc. I am thinking about getting an UZI. Should I save my money and buy an original IMI one or one from Vector Arms?


Thank you,

Kevin

[Brian Ski]

Somebody just posted the same question yesterday... You can see it here. (http://www.uzitalk.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=11861)

[RoverDave]

Welcome to the group Kevin. If I wanted an UZI for a collection, I'd buy an original IMI. If I wanted a shooter, I'd buy a Vector.

[Combat Vet]

Thanks for your input guys. I want it as a shooter and a collection. Maybe I will have to eventually get both. What would be a reasonable price on an original IMI?

Thanks,

Kevin

[morpheusfx]

900-1.2k for an original SA I'd say.
Paid a little over 1000 for mine about a year ago.
Model B IMI.
It's in very good condition.

[AzAtty480]

Are you looking for a semi-auto or a full auto?

If you're looking for a semi, since you're in Arizona, which is a pretty good state for firearm owners, I'd recommend going the SBR route too. That would give the gun a much more authentic appearance.

[mossad 1]

i'm a 'desert rat" get the sbr.in the long run you will be happier... vector has four left to transfer.i know i just ordered one!!

the shorter barrel is the way.....long more accurate,short " the look' take care,ron

[RuhRoRorge]

I'm paying just shy of $1300.00 for my original IMI, which is on the high side for sure. The dealer is tossing in ammo and accessories, plus this gun is NIB. I could have gone the Vector route, saved some dough and had a quality shooter, but for me personally, there's nothing like an original from IMI. I could have paid off and been blasting away with the Vector, but some things are worth the wait. Plus, there's no guesswork. As great as Vector is, I know this IMI will go bang-bang-bang-bang...That makes me happy and helps me sleep at night... :)

Was dropping off my next-to-the-last payment on Saturday, (HOORAY!) and popped off the cover - no signs of wear and tear at all. I'd be suprised if this thing had been fired - it's like walking back in time.

I plan on shooting this gun until I'm dizzy on gunpowder, so even if you do buy an IMI, don't make it a "safe-queen"... Shoot the bejeebus out of it... Welcome aboard!

Mark

[cookie]

Originally posted by RuhRoRorge
...so even if you do buy an IMI, don't make it a "safe-queen"... Shoot the bejeebus out of it...

Exactly. These are firearms, not paperweights. :thumbs_up

[mossad 1]

sorry to say ,i have a safe queen uzi!and one for the lounger {while watching uzi movie's,and another to display,and another too!! oh! heck you can never have too many can ya?/wink!!

also they go good with the uzi/talk t-shirt...


ya-da ya-da....take care,ron

[az paul]

Hello from Kingman, and welcome aboard!!

[wildwilly2002]

Kevin, what part of AZ do ya live in? Just got a FA Uzi. Have a pretty good military collection myself. Mybe we could get to geather for show and tell.

[Combat Vet]

Hi Bill,
I am in Scottsdale and you? I have truck and ammo and will travel.

Kevin

[az_gun_nut]

Welcome to the board Kevin. Maybe we can hold a small UZItalk Arizona shoot one day, there are enough of us in AZ with UZI's to do so. AZATTY and I have gotten together a couple times and burned up some ammo with ours for sure. It would be nice to get a few more UZI's at the range together.

[AzAtty480]

An Arizona UZI shoot would be a great idea. There's a lot of Uzitalk members from Arizona. It would be a lot of fun.

Thanks for the suggestion az_gun_nut!

[Combat Vet]

I don't have an UZI yet but will order a semi today. It will be the Vector Arms with the IMI receiver. Hopefully it will be a good gun. I can bring my other guns though.

Kevin

[Funker]

Welcome CV.
Hello from the lower Southwest corner
I agree there are alot of AZer's.
The AZUTS sounds like a great Idea.
just not during our lovely Summer's:D

[dmsdog]

Hello from Sierra Vista, AZ

Welcome to Uzitalk.

[RoverDave]

Hey Funker, aren't you required by state law to change your name to AZfunker?

[az_gun_nut]

Originally posted by RoverDave
Hey Funker, aren't you required by state law to change your name to AZfunker?

Hey Dave made a joke.... :clap :roflmao

[cookie]

Originally posted by az_gun_nut
Hey Dave made a joke.... :clap :roflmao

RoverDave is known for his sense of humor. ;)

[Funker]

Originally posted by RoverDave
Hey Funker, aren't you required by state law to change your name to AZfunker?
Thats my troll account:D

[Funker]

Originally posted by cookie
RoverDave is known for his sense of humor. ;)

Better to be known for your sense of humor
Than
To be known as the person who wussed out on a tazer video!!!!:D

[Brian Ski]

Originally posted by Funker
Better to be known for your sense of humor
Than
To be known as the person who wussed out on a tazer video!!!!:D

Now who would do that?????

[RoverDave]

Originally posted by Brian Ski
Now who would do that?????

Mr. Wuss:

[Funker]

:lol

[wildwilly2002]

Kevin, I'm a native born tucsonion. drop me an e-mail an we'll have to get together. Been meaning to get up to kingmen and check out az paul as well. I think an AZ shoot would be a swell idea!

[az paul]

An AZ UZI Shoot sounds like a great idea!!

[nobody]

How about in Bisbee......downrange will be facing south.

[Funker]

Or we could have a shoot and defend our borders from Illegal at the same time:D
I think since we cover all corner's of AZ. We might meet in the middle.That would be a 3 hour drive for me.

[az_gun_nut]

We can do this. Let's see how many we really have interested. I have a nice spot in the desert that's easily acessable by car that is pretty central for everyone. West side of Phoenix over in Buckeye.

[cookie]

Originally posted by nobody
How about in Bisbee......downrange will be facing south.

Isn't Bisbee a little on the liberal (hippy) side?

[Combat Vet]

I am interested in a shoot. Lets figure a date and do it.


Kevin

[az_gun_nut]

Originally posted by cookie
Isn't Bisbee a little on the liberal (hippy) side?

Haven't been there myself, but from what I understand it's full of liberal hippy artsy fartsy types.

[cookie]

Originally posted by az_gun_nut
Haven't been there myself, but from what I understand it's full of liberal hippy artsy fartsy types.

Sounds like the right place then. Make it during the summer and maybe I can come.

[az-morgan]

Sounds good... except for the part about being in the summer in the Valley. Drive up the mountain a bit closer to Flagstaff and it will be cooler. It snowed here yesterday.

Az-Morgan

[Funker]

Even closer:D
I'm in for this!

and only somebody from the cool east coast would suggest a Summer shoot:D
Hey Cookie
When's the last time that you shot in 115-120 degree weather ?

[az_gun_nut]

Well we could always send to Cookie to a spot in the desert while the rest of us head north to the mountains and cooler temps. ;)

[Funker]

I'll bring the video camera and the Tazer!!!!!!!!!!

[cookie]

Originally posted by Funker
..Hey Cookie
When's the last time that you shot in 115-120 degree weather ?

I was out there (southern AZ) last August. That hot sun is nothing compared to the 90%+ humidity I'm accustomed to.

[Combat Vet]

ok, when are we shooting? I want to blast away on full auto. I hope someone will let me use theirs. I will supply the ammo.

I will also bring my Benelli M1, Colt M4, and Sig handguns.

Kevin

[az paul]

I agree with Morgan. We should do it closer to Flagstaff if it's going to be in the summer.

[az-morgan]

The problem is finding a location. Preferably private land.

Az-Morgan

[Funker]

Flagstaff is beautiful,
It is also a 6 hr drive for me:(