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uzi's - IMI vs vector vs norinco

Farmer BrownFarmer Brown Member Posts: 198 ✭✭✭
edited April 2008 in Ask the Experts
Have decided I "have" to have an uzi.

What is the overall quality of the Vector carbines compared to the IMI's? Are quality of construction, fit, finish, and reliability similar?

Am I correct that the Norinco's are a little on the crude side?

Trying to decide if the IMI's are worth the price premium. I want a nice, high quality, good shooter that I will keep forever. Resale and collectability are not important to me.

Thanks.
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  • NwcidNwcid Member Posts: 10,674 ✭
    edited November -1
    Vectors are very nice functional and have a warranty. IMI are nice and the "real" thing, I have a Model 45. Norinco is crude and would need to meet 922r compliance if you wanted to take the wood stock off. If you were to find a Norinco for very very cheep it would be ok but they seem to run about the same as a new Vector.

    Unless you just really want the real deal the Vectors are good.
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  • duckhunterduckhunter Member Posts: 7,687 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Get the "REAL DEAL" and ENJOY. Resale is always there.
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  • beantownshootahbeantownshootah Member Posts: 12,776 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by duckhunter
    Get the "REAL DEAL" and ENJOY. Resale is always there.

    I second that.
    If you can afford the real thing, I think ultimately you'll be happier than if you buy a knockoff.
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  • boxermachineboxermachine Member Posts: 99 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a Norinco and wished I'd splurged on the IMI. Norinco shoots well, but it's not a 'real' Uzi.
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  • AZEXAZEX Member Posts: 1,163 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The problem with many IMIs is that they are "bolt gun" and the bolt is the registered part.

    This removes some of the versatility of the Uzi in that you cannot change calibers. The bolt is the registered part.

    Get a Vector, buy a spare .45 bolt and bbl, try the .22 kit, maybe you can make it actually work reliably. Get it refinished so that it looks like an original.

    D.
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  • NwcidNwcid Member Posts: 10,674 ✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by AZEX
    The problem with many IMIs is that they are "bolt gun" and the bolt is the registered part.

    This removes some of the versatility of the Uzi in that you cannot change calibers. The bolt is the registered part.

    Get a Vector, buy a spare .45 bolt and bbl, try the .22 kit, maybe you can make it actually work reliably. Get it refinished so that it looks like an original.

    D.



    Is that true with the semi guns? I know in full auto a lot have the bolts registered but I have not heard of it in the semi guns.
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  • givettegivette Member Posts: 10,886 ✭
    edited November -1
    Sounds like [bolt] registration to me. Are we talking class III here?

    What I mean is, when an FFL does a NICS check on a semi-auto uzi, will he have to call in the number that's on the bolt?

    Farmer Brown:
    To further "influence" your decision..IMI is the only way to go. The real Uzis. For instance, I have a Springfield, Inc. gun only because the US Armory at Springfield never made a semi-auto (non machinegun) variant of their M-14 for DCM distribution. C'est la Vie! Best, Joe
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  • dcs shootersdcs shooters Member Posts: 10,870 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    My SEMI-AUTO UZI A Model does not have any number on the bolt. The only serial number is on the reciever.
    That said, if you have the money go for the "REAL" thing [;)]
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