{"id":2581,"date":"2025-03-06T19:09:58","date_gmt":"2025-03-06T19:09:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nextgun.ch\/wiki\/mini-uzi-a-compact-and-efficient-submachine-gun\/"},"modified":"2025-06-16T12:47:05","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T12:47:05","slug":"mini-uzi-a-compact-and-efficient-submachine-gun","status":"publish","type":"wiki","link":"https:\/\/nextgun.ch\/en\/wiki\/mini-uzi-a-compact-and-efficient-submachine-gun\/","title":{"rendered":"Mini Uzi | A compact and efficient submachine gun"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Introduction<\/strong><\/h2>

The Mini Uzi<\/strong> is a compact version of the famous Uzi<\/strong>, a machine pistol designed in Israel by Uziel Gal<\/strong> and produced by Israel Weapon Industries (IWI)<\/strong>. Developed in the 1980s, it is intended for special forces, close protection units and security services in need of a compact, handy and powerful<\/strong> weapon. Despite its small size, the Mini Uzi<\/strong> retains the robustness and reliability for which the original model was renowned. <\/p>

History of the Mini Uzi<\/strong><\/h2>

Origin and development<\/strong><\/h3>

The success of the originalUzi<\/strong>, adopted by many armies and police forces around the world, prompted Israel Military Industries (IMI)<\/strong> to develop a more compact version to meet the needs of special units and security guards.<\/p>

The Mini Uzi<\/strong>, introduced in the early 1980s<\/strong>, is based on the Uzi design, but with a reduced barrel length and a slightly modified mechanism for faster firing<\/strong> and better handling. This new version is particularly popular for operations in urban environments and confined spaces<\/strong>. <\/p>

Technical data<\/strong><\/h2>
Caliber<\/strong><\/th>9\u00d719 mm Parabellum<\/th><\/tr>
Weight<\/strong><\/td>2.7 kg (without charger)<\/td><\/tr>
Overall length<\/strong><\/td>600 mm (stock extended) \/ 360 mm (stock folded)<\/td><\/tr>
Barrel length<\/strong><\/td>197 mm<\/td><\/tr>
Magazine capacity<\/strong><\/td>20, 25 or 32 shots<\/td><\/tr>
Firing rate<\/strong><\/td>950 shots\/min<\/td><\/tr>
Mechanism<\/strong><\/td>Open cylinder head, blowback<\/td><\/tr>
Materials<\/strong><\/td>Stamped steel, polymer<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

Design and ergonomics<\/strong><\/h2>

The Mini Uzi<\/strong> retains the sturdy design of the original model while offering greater compactness and reduced weight<\/strong>:<\/p>

  • Foldable metal stock<\/strong>: for easy transport and storage.<\/p><\/li>

  • Ergonomic handle with integrated magazine<\/strong>: Improves shooting stability.<\/p><\/li>

  • High rate of fire<\/strong>: for short, precise bursts at close range.<\/p><\/li>

  • Ambidextrous firing selector<\/strong>: Enables quick changeover from semi-automatic to automatic mode.<\/p><\/li>

  • Barrel thread<\/strong>: Compatible with sound moderators and tactical accessories.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

    Mini Uzi versions and variants<\/strong><\/h2>

    Micro Uzi<\/strong><\/h3>

    • Even more compact version introduced in the 1990s.<\/p><\/li>

    • Barrel length reduced to 117 mm<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li>

    • Extremely fast firing rate(1,200 shots\/min<\/strong>).<\/p><\/li>

    • Designed for special forces and close protection teams.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

      Uzi Pro<\/strong><\/h3>

      • Modernized version with Picatinny rail<\/strong> for optics and accessories.<\/p><\/li>

      • Improved mechanism for greater safety.<\/p><\/li>

      • Available in a semi-automatic<\/strong> version for the civilian market.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

        Comparison with other submachine guns<\/strong><\/h2>
        Model<\/strong><\/td>Caliber<\/strong><\/td>Weight (kg)<\/strong><\/td>Firing rate (cps\/min)<\/strong><\/td>Capacity<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
        Mini Uzi<\/strong><\/td>9\u00d719 mm<\/td>2,7<\/td>950<\/td>20-32<\/td><\/tr>
        Micro Uzi<\/strong><\/td>9\u00d719 mm<\/td>1,6<\/td>1 200<\/td>20-32<\/td><\/tr>
        HK MP5<\/strong><\/td>9\u00d719 mm<\/td>2,5 – 3,4<\/td>800<\/td>15-30<\/td><\/tr>
        B&T MP9<\/strong><\/td>9\u00d719 mm<\/td>1,4<\/td>900<\/td>15-30<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

        The Mini Uzi<\/strong> offers a faster rate of fire than the HK MP5<\/strong>, but is less accurate on prolonged shots due to its open-breech<\/strong> mechanism. Compared to the B&T MP9<\/strong>, it is heavier, but benefits from a proven design<\/strong> and greater robustness. <\/p>

        Contemporary use<\/strong><\/h2>

        The Mini Uzi<\/strong> is still used by some armed forces and police units around the world:<\/p>

        • Special forces and police<\/strong>: Used for interventions in urban environments.<\/p><\/li>

        • Close protection agents<\/strong>: Appreciated for their compactness and firepower.<\/p><\/li>

        • Civilian shooters<\/strong>: Available in a semi-automatic version on the civilian market in certain countries.<\/p><\/li>

        • Military<\/strong>: Used as a secondary weapon for armored vehicle crews and reconnaissance units.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

          Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>

          The Mini Uzi<\/strong> is a compact and powerful weapon, designed to offer great maneuverability in close combat<\/strong>. Although it has been superseded by more modern models such as theUzi Pro<\/strong> or the B&T MP9<\/strong>, it remains a benchmark among submachine guns and continues to be used in a variety of tactical environments. Its proven design, reliability and rapid rate of fire<\/strong> make it an emblematic weapon of the late 20th century. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"featured_media":2348,"template":"elementor_theme","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"class_list":["post-2581","wiki","type-wiki","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nextgun.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wiki\/2581","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nextgun.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wiki"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nextgun.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/wiki"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/nextgun.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wiki\/2581\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2582,"href":"https:\/\/nextgun.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wiki\/2581\/revisions\/2582"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nextgun.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2348"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nextgun.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2581"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}