Good video covering the two basic conversion methods, but there were other things that people did. Some registered the receiver and then slotted the bolt instead of removing the blocking bar. Bottom line is that a properly converted registered receiver with the blocking bar removed is the most flexible option, most like the original UZI SMG, and demands the highest price. You get all of that out of the box with the Vector UZI, but in exchange for a receiver that's out of spec and has sometimes caused problems until it's repaired.
I think it's useful to note that once the repairs are done, the Vector is good to go.
The reason I mention this is because I have seen people criticizing Vectors in an exaggerated manner and I think that it's not helpful to the newbies to discourage them from buying a perfectly good firearm.
You'll find people out there saying "NEVER BUY A VECTOR!" and there is no logic or truth in it. If a gun runs good and is durable and accurate, why not buy it?
I had to have my Vector rewelded by BWE, but since then, 10 years ago, it's been perfect. I have about 25,000 rounds through it and it's amazingly accurate and reliable.
It cost $671 to have it rewelded and blueprinted.
The only part I ever replaced was an extractor that lost its springiness.
Of course, I'm just one data point, but you don't see people complaining about Vectors on the internet like they they have ongoing problems. And Vectors are priced the same as IMI full auto 100% conversions, give or take.
The only caution I would give to Vector buyers is that if your Vector is needing repair, you need to make sure you send it to a really good gunsmith. It's not a complicated gun, but a bad gunsmith can still leave you with a mess of a gun. I actually first sent mine to a gunsmith who warped it while doing the trunnion welds and all of his work had to be redone by BWE. Vector receivers are heat treated to increase the surface hardness, and they warp if they are not welded properly.
