Century Arms UC-9... Fail

[macology]

I have two UC-9s the first one has run fine, but the second has exhibited failure to fire issues since day one. FTF as in has not fired a round...EVER.

Visual inspection shows that every thing looks fine and operates as it should, but the firing pin simply is not reaching the primer on any of the ammo I have tried in it (about 8 or 9 different types). The weapon hand cycles fine, feeding, extracting and ejecting unfired rounds. Pulling the trigger gets a click and a clunk as the firing pin assy slams forward, but no bang. And no evidence of any type of indent in the primers.

Talked to Bernie at Century and they sent me a new firing pin. Took three weeks to get it, but hey, it was free so no gripes from me. Installed it and still no joy.

Called Century again and was given an RMA to send it in and an address to send it to. Asked for a shipping ticket to charge it to and was told shipping was my responsibility.

Huh. My responsibility to spend my money to fix something they put together wrong and that is still well under their warranty (Aug of 2012)?
Kinda pisses me off a bit.

To be fair I own several Century arms weapons. All except this one have worked fine. And I would probably have purchased several more as they are a reasonably priced option for those of us that like military style weapons. But not now. They can kiss this customer goodbye...

 

[StooperZero]

I don't know how they're still in business.

 

[cajun 22]

First I would return it to the dealer. He should refund your money and let him deal with century. But if you want to tinker with it just swap out the striker from the other uzi and see if it works. If that doesn't work the barrel is probably not back far enough.

 

[EagleArmsHBAR]

They really import/make cool stuff. I don't understand why they cant assemble a quality product though.

 

[macology]

First I would return it to the dealer. He should refund your money and let him deal with century. But if you want to tinker with it just swap out the striker from the other uzi and see if it works. If that doesn't work the barrel is probably not back far enough.

The dealer is basically telling me it is Century's problem and that I have to deal with them. This was my first purchase from his shop...and my last.

I have swapped everything around between the two. and have come to the conclusion that the rcvr/front trunion is out of spec which is keeping the barrel from seating back far enough.

 

[WB5MHA]

Century blamed ME for the "Galil" Golani, bought "new" that fired out of battery. Their "gunsmith" claimed I probably used the "wrong kind of bullets or like that". Morons.

Some of their early imports were good. Their recent weapons put together from worn parts purchased in Central America can be downright dangerous. When the Ejercito de Guatemala rejects parts they are past gone. I speak fom experience.

 

[MrM4]

Dont buy anything from them that your not confident that you fix yourself. I built a mirco galil on one of their golanis which ran perfect out fo the box , runs better as a short ofcoure. I also have a C93 that works like a champ. Its a crap shoot but be prepare for the worst.

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[Maxwell]

The dealer is basically telling me it is Century's problem and that I have to deal with them. This was my first purchase from his shop...and my last.

As a dealer (no association with this transaction)...Just so you know, once it is transferred to you, it is yours, your dealer can't just take it back and refund it. The distributor will not take it back from the dealer as a "used and NICS transferred" gun. It's crappy but that's the way it works. Some manufacturers like S&W provide free shipping back for repair, for those cases an FFL is more likely to log it back in the book and issue you a claim ticket, then return it to you fixed. We rarely sell Century items, due to the "luck of the draw" experience with them. At least with Vector I know they will take care of the customer if there is a problem for the extra $50-$75 on the gun price.

 

[cajun 22]

Maxwell, I beg to differ. He needs to find a better dealer. I am not a dealer, but my dealer will take back(transfer) any gun the customer is not happy with. Will either swap out a new one, a refund, or order another one for you. That's why he has repeat business and will be in business for a long time. He can do it if he wants to. Being this was a first time purchase it may be different but establish a good relationship and all will be happy. Oh and don't buy century.

 

[holdmybeer]

Hi Gang,
I'm a newbie to the Uzi and after all my research and mostly due to price and availability I bought a Century UC-9. With that being said I was impressed with the over all quality of the gun which was purchased NIB from a private seller. After about 50 rounds a few jams and now after 100 or so I'm getting a lot of FTF rounds and have noticed the primer looks as if it is being struck off center.... I have not been able to shoot any quality rounds yet but have used nothing but FMJ PPU 115grain and tulammo 115grain, I hope its just because its Russian junk... Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!


"Procrastination is like Masturbation your only Screwing yourself"

 

[dawg180]

I would call Century back and talk to someone else and insist that they give you an RMA and pay for shipping.

If they don't want to pay for shipping, they should not ship a product that obviously was never test fired to verify it worked before shipping to a customer. I would tell them that.

 

[Reloader21]

Wow, I just ordered a new Vector, after considering Norinco and Century Arms. My only previous experience with Century Arms was 10 years ago I bought a brand new Century Arms 308 semi auto rifle. It looked cool as hell, I finally got it to the range loaded it and tried to fire, nothing, it never would fire. I took the gun back to the dealer and they did a whole inspection, and said it should be fine. I went back to the range with it and nothing, the gun never did fire, I returned the gun and got a full refund. Later they told me the firing pin was bad.

 

[jjaeger]

I just picked up a UC-9 used, and it fires full auto in 2 or 3 round bursts, then fails to feed. This is obviously a potential legal problem. Is there any typical issue with these (I'm new to UZI's) that would cause this? Thanks in advance.

 

[Reloader21]

I just picked up a UC-9 used, and it fires full auto in 2 or 3 round bursts, then fails to feed. This is obviously a potential legal problem. Is there any typical issue with these (I'm new to UZI's) that would cause this? Thanks in advance.

I would take the gun right back to wherever you got it and want to know what the hell is going on. I have heard a few stories now about the UC9 not working well. Amazingly here is an auction on GunBroker for one (USED) and current bid is over $1,400.
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=327956537

 

[jjaeger]

I would take the gun right back to wherever you got it and want to know what the hell is going on. I have heard a few stories now about the UC9 not working well. Amazingly here is an auction on GunBroker for one (USED) and current bid is over $1,400.
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=327956537

No gouged price surprises me in this climate. I'm not sure if my dealer will take it back, or if I'll have to go to century. Maybe tomorrow we'll inspect the action and try heavier rounds. Guess I was hoping it was an easy fix.

 

[Reloader21]

After reading the op post again, I think I would take the gun back to the dealer and put it on his counter & demand a refund. If it never worked he sold you a defective product. If the Dealer was any kind of a businessman and decent person, he would stand behind what he sells and readily accept the gun back.

 

[Kramer]

As a dealer (no association with this transaction)...Just so you know, once it is transferred to you, it is yours, your dealer can't just take it back and refund it. The distributor will not take it back from the dealer as a "used and NICS transferred" gun. It's crappy but that's the way it works.

Another point, I had a dealer tell me that he did not take guns back because they might have been used to whack somebody or some other crime. It would be an easy way to trade in a murder weapon for something else clean.

 

[gowking]

To the OP, did you try swapping the bolt group from the working UC9 into the non firing one and testing it? What about swapping the grip housing and test firing?

 

[jjaeger]

I would take the gun right back to wherever you got it and want to know what the hell is going on. I have heard a few stories now about the UC9 not working well. Amazingly here is an auction on GunBroker for one (USED) and current bid is over $1,400.
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=327956537

I no longer own the uc-9. The new owner is making repairs

 

[bdavison]

Does he ever buy guns? No difference. As long as he has the paperwork, its not a problem for him even if it was used to "whack" somebody. At most he will have to turn over the firearm till the trial is done (assuming there is a trial), and his 4473 records showing when the gun went out, and when it came back.

Sounds like a lazy FFL to me.