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Mini Uzi
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Machine Pistols · Israel · 1959
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MiniUzi

Mini Uzi
Mini Uzi Photo: I'mTodd at English Wikipedia · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
60
Full-Auto Control
50
Magazine Capacity
45
Concealability
90
Accuracy
40
Reliability
85
Ergonomics
65
Rate of Fire
70
Versatility
75
Cost-Effectiveness
90
Origin Israel
ManufacturerIMI Systems
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraEarly Cold War
In service1959
Operators70 countries
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
64
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
4/32
Early Cold War
33/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
60
Full-Auto Control
50
Magazine Capacity
45
Concealability
90
Accuracy
40
Reliability
85
Ergonomics
65
Rate of Fire
70
Versatility
75
Cost-Effectiveness
90
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
Mini Uzi
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1959–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · EARLY COLD WAR
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
64
machine pistols category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the machine pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • First Production Year1959
  • Service Entry Year1954
  • Weight (Empty)2.7 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)3.5 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
▣Operation9MOD.9
  • Action TypeBlowback
  • Fire Modessemi-automatic, full-automatic
  • Select FireYes
  • Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
  • Magazine Capacity20
  • Cyclic Rate of Fire600
  • Practical Rate of Fire120
  • Trigger Typesingle-stage
  • Safety Typegrip safety, manual safety
◇Ballistics7MOD.7
  • Muzzle Velocity390 m/s
  • Muzzle Energy610
  • Effective Range (point)50 m
  • Effective Range (area)100 m
  • Maximum Range180 m
  • Sighting Range100 m
  • Accuracy4
◆Barrel & Sights8MOD.8
▤Construction8MOD.8
▲Production & Cost1MOD.1
  • Production Start1959
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width45 mm
  • Height180 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1959Production started
67
years in service
66
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 4 countries retired it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
Uzi 1954
Mini Uzi 1959
// SIBLING VARIANTS
Micro Uzi 1984
05 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
A type of firearm action where the breech is not locked and the cartridge case expands to seal the breech, using case expansion and pressure to retain gases.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
A firearm stock that can be folded or collapsed to reduce overall length for storage or transport.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
Select fire is a fire selector mechanism on a firearm that lets the shooter choose the firing mode, such as semi‑automatic, burst, or fully automatic.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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