AIRSOFT UZI GUN

Having gained fame as a popular submachine gun during the Cold War era, the Uzi has also appeared in several well-known movies and video games. The compact platform works well in close-quarters battle (CQB) scenarios, including situations many players encounter on the airsoft field. 

Although few airsoft manufacturers have taken up the Uzi legacy, hopefully, their renewed popularity will be the driving force behind putting airsoft Uzi guns into the hands of airsoft players from all backgrounds. 

What Is an Uzi Gun?

The Uzi submachine gun and machine pistol lineup appears in several popular movies and video games, including The Terminator, The Matrix, several Grand Theft Auto variants, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III. It has also entered U.S. history. 

During the Ronald Reagan assassination attempt in 1981, a Secret Service agent was famously pictured holding an Uzi gun. 

Named after designer Uziel Gal (nicknamed “Uzi”), an Israeli Major who served during the first Arab-Israeli War of 1948, the Uzi gun was patented in 1952 and introduced in 1954. Over 10 million Uzi guns of the original variant were manufactured and exported to over 90 countries. 

Israel Defense Forces (IDF) no longer uses the Uzi gun in combat, but the IMI Uzi Pro (now produced under the name Israeli Weapon Industries (IWI)) continues the legacy with a 9x19mm submachine gun platform available in three different barrel lengths.

Uzi’s design is said to have been inspired by the Czech CZ25 submachine gun, but the profile is unmistakably characteristic. Several versions have been produced, including a pistol version that lacks a buttstock and mini and micro Uzis. 

It’s made from stamped parts and easy to assemble, and it quickly made a name for itself as a Cold War submachine gun — and was even used by American Special Forces.

The Uzi gun has several advantages, from its rugged and reliable design to its short and compact footprint that resembles the MAC-10. Available in real-steel semi-automatic and (where legal) full-auto variants, the Uzi places the magazine near the middle of the platform, allowing for better balance. This semi-auto submachine gun also has three safeties: a bolt safety, a manual lever safety, and a grip safety. 

What Are Some Popular Uzi Gun Models?

Despite a massive following, the Uzi gun isn’t as common in the airsoft world as you might think. Only the KWC Mini Airsoft Uzi has been available for the last decade, but the Northeast MP2A1 Airsoft Uzi GBB recently appeared on the scene. 

Here are a few other airsoft Uzi guns you can reach for if you want to add a historical platform to your arsenal:

• Northeast UZI 60 CO2 Blowback Airsoft SMG: This Uzi SMG features a pistol grip, classic Uzi folding stock, high-quality polymer grips, and period-correct Hebrew markings.
• KWC Mini Uzi CO2 Airsoft (6mm Blowback): This blowback-operated Uzi fires from the open-bolt position, and it doesn’t take long to go through the 38-round magazine.
• Northeast UZI 50 CO2 Blowback Airsoft SMG: Modeled after the detachable wood stock variant, this airsoft Uzi has a similar rate of fire to the real-stele Uzi and features a parkerized finish.
• Northeast UZI GBB Maschinenpistole MP2A1 SMG (Newest Version): This gas blowback (GBB) German version of the Uzi features period-correct German markings and a non-reciprocating charging handle.

RedWolf has the best selection of airsoft guns, from historical pieces like the Uzi gun to airsoft grenade launchers, sniper rifles, airsoft handguns (including Glock and Tokyo Marui), and so much more — don’t forget to pick up a few airsoft BBs before you check out, too. Take your airsoft game to the next level with RedWolf.