Videos tagged with Action Arms

This video details the development of the Uzi submachine gun family, covering the Standard, Mini, and Micro variants. It explores Uziel Gal's initial reluctance to create compact models and how the Ingram M11's adoption by Israeli forces spurred IMI to develop competing designs. The Mini Uzi, introduced in 1978, featured a higher rate of fire, while the Micro Uzi and Uzi Pistol, developed later, utilized a closed-bolt system for improved accuracy, directly competing with designs like the HK MP5.

The development of the Uzi family, particularly the Micro Uzi, was influenced by US market regulations requiring semi-automatic, closed-bolt designs. This led to technical modifications like a shortened bolt and separate firing pin. Unlike open-bolt Uzis, closed-bolt versions lack a ratcheting charging handle mechanism.

This video showcases the Uzi Submachine Gun in a full-auto firing scenario. The speaker highlights the firearm's impressive stability and minimal recoil during a magazine dump, attributing it to the heavy 9mm platform. Visuals confirm effective muzzle rise control and the open-bolt mechanism in action.

This review delves into the UZI Pistol, a semi-automatic variant developed by Action Arms and IMI in the early 1980s. It highlights the pistol's closed-bolt, striker-fired operation, distinct from the select-fire UZI Micro. The video demonstrates field stripping and a unique caliber conversion from .45 ACP to 9mm using interchangeable bolts and barrels, showcasing its historical significance and pop culture presence.

This video showcases a full-auto Uzi submachine gun in action at the Moscow Sportsmen Range. It features POV shooting, third-person footage highlighting recoil control with the folding stock, and slow-motion segments detailing the cyclic rate and open-bolt mechanism. The demonstration includes effective magazine changes and target engagement.

This review details the Action Arms Semiautomatic Uzi Carbines, Models A and B, focusing on their development for the US market by Uziel Gal and Harry Stern. It highlights key differences between Model A and Model B, including sight adjustments and safety mechanisms, and discusses their market success and eventual import ban.

This video is a book review of "The Uzi Submachine Gun: Examined" by David Gaboury. The reviewer highlights the book's comprehensive coverage of the Uzi's history, from its initial development and Israeli military trials to its international adoption and its complex life as a commercial product in the United States. The book details the Uzi's design variations, influences from Czech designs, and its sales history, including the impact of US legal changes. While acknowledging a potentially dry writing style for casual readers, the reviewer praises the book as an outstanding and detailed reference for anyone interested in the Uzi.

The IMI Galil is a classic 5.56mm rifle designed for the IDF, featuring AK-style controls with an added thumb selector and an upturned charging handle. Despite its robust build and high controllability due to its weight (around 9 lbs unloaded), it was largely replaced by M16s and later by Tavor bullpups. The rifle's design was heavily influenced by the Finnish Valmet M76, and original models can fetch $3,500-$4,000.

Hickok45 demonstrates the destructive power of a full-auto Uzi submachine gun against watermelons. The video highlights the Uzi's rapid fire capability and the dramatic effect of 9mm rounds on the fruit. It emphasizes safe firearm handling and responsible gun ownership during a high-energy range session.

This video provides a detailed, high-definition guide on how to build an AR-15 upper receiver, specifically focusing on the installation of a free-float Troy Alpha rail. It covers the assembly process step-by-step, utilizing parts from various manufacturers for both the upper and lower receivers, including Anderson, PSA, Troy, Del-Ton, and Action Arms. The build incorporates a Magpul PRS stock, indicating a focus on a customizable and potentially precision-oriented AR-15 platform. This instructional content is geared towards individuals interested in firearm customization and assembly.

This guide details the technique for firing an Uzi submachine gun in full-auto, emphasizing the critical role of stance and control. It highlights legal compliance for Class-III weapons and demonstrates effective recoil management. The instruction comes from Nutnfancy, an established firearms reviewer.