Uzi Conversion
Which company did the best full auto Uzi conversion. I'd like a reciever gun that is as close to the original uzi as I can get. Does anybody know what company converted these?
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Check this out next time you're in a law library:
Firearm Owners' Protection Act, Pub. L. No. 99-308, 100 Stat. 449 (1986)
(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), it shall be unlawful for any person to transfer or possess a machinegun.
(2) This subsection does not apply with respect to--
(A) a transfer to or by, or possession by or under the authority of, the United States or any department or agency thereof or a State, or a department, agency, or political subdivision thereof; or
(B) any lawful transfer or lawful possession of a machinegun that was lawfully possessed before the date this subsection takes effect.
Manufacture or new importation by private citizens of machine guns was banned in 1986. Currently-existing and registered machine guns were grandfathered as legal (called pre-86).
All post-86 (converted or newly manufactured = same thing) must be for law enforcement or dealer sample (class 03) only.
You should read a little more.
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"If cowardly and dishonorable men sometimes shoot unarmed men with army pistols or guns, the evil must be prevented by the penitentiary and gallows, and not by a general deprivation of a constitutional privilege." - Arkansas Supreme Court, 18780 -
Plautus, based on dsmith's use of the past tense ("did", rather than "does"), I believe that he is referring to legal conversions completed before 1986.
dsmith, I just don't recall seeing any frame conversions of the Uzi; however, I've seen several "registered bolt" conversions. Maybe someone did frame conversions, but altering the bolt would have been a lot easier.
However, since no one buys these expensive toys without having money to burn, I suggest that you buy an original Uzi full auto. You should be able to get one for under $20,000.
Neal0 -
Lots of gunsmiths did conversions back before 1986, but they had to have a Class 2 manufacturers license to do them legally. James Barr in east Texas did mine, as well as dozens of others.
Converting a semiauto UZI to full auto is very simple. But you have to have the right parts.
Rafter-S0 -
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Lots of gunsmiths did conversions back before 1986, but they had to have a Class 2 manufacturers license to do them legally.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but prior to the cut off date in May of '86 anybody with an approved form 1 from the ATF could legally create a select fire weapon W/O a class II MFG license.
Many talented and some not so talented people converted Uzi's back in the day. I prefer the properly converted IMI guns. There were many different ways they were converted proior to May '86 including registered bolts. Just be sure to get one that was properly converted to SMG specs. There are many people that are crazy about the Vector conversion, but they have had thier problems, but are know for GREAT customer service.
You can learn more than you ever wanted to know about Uzi's here www.uzitalk.com
TD0 -
Neal, what is your problem with Class III firearms? Everytime someone asks a question regarding them, you come up with a snotty reply about having to much money, or being a waste of money. If you don't like them, that is fine, but let other people make their own decisions.
DSmith, you should be able to get a UZI for about $4000 if you look around. They are probably one of the best deals in the class III market.
Jess0 -
Jess, you are right, maybe I need to re-evaluate how I come across. Actually, I have nothing against full auto weapons; I'd own some myself, but there's nowhere to shoot them anywhere near where I live. My expensive toys may not be full auto, but they are still toys.
My editorializing was intended to be "tough love", directed at those people who sometimes get swept up in the fun of owning neat toys, but forget that taking care of basics should come first. I own my house & cars, & have paid to send my children to college; I can afford to throw money away on expensive toys.
I'm sure that most readers of this forum understand this. But, we get young readers who are just starting out in life, & some of them need a little friendly direction, just as I did when I was young. I apologize to those who found this offensive, & will try to stay off my soapbox.
Neal
"Expensive fun isn't always fun, but it's always expensive."0 -
No problem Neal, I was just wondering. I have a local dealer who tells all of his customers that what I sell are illegal and that I just haven't gotten caught. In the meantime, he is trying to sell some piece of junk trigger attachment that is suppose to make any gun fire full auto. He runs down my business to make his look better. I have read alot of your answers to peoples questions, and they usually are thoughtful and well meant, I just noticed a certain disdain to Class three items. If someone tells me they paid $10000 for some old Colt SAA without any finish left, I think they are nuts, but if it makes them happy, more power to them.
Thanks
Jess0 -
Jess, from your post I gather you are a dealer or atleast have some inventory for sale. Please e-mail me a list of any and all transferables you currently have for sale...
Thanks,
t.ingram@mailcity.com0 -
Since when is buying an item that appreciates throwning your money away?
I view my gun collection as an investment thats fun to play with..0
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