MAC 10 vs UZI
MAC 10, or Military Armament CorporationModel 10, and Uzi are machine guns that have beenused for military purposes for a very long time. Both the MAC 10 and UZI are pistol calibre guns. Well, the MAC 10 comes from the US, and UZI guns come from Israel.
Here we talk about some of the differences between the MAC 10 and UZI guns. UZI guns have a longer history than the MAC 10 guns. The MAC 10, which is considered a blow back operated gun, was developed in 1964 by Gordon B Ingram. UZI guns were developed in the 1940’s, by Uziel Gal.
UZI machine guns are considered to be better than MAC 10 guns. Unlike the MAC 10, UZI machine guns have an open bolt blow black operating design. Well, this design helps to keep the gun cool during continuous firing.
When comparing the weight and length of the two guns, the UZI has the upper hand over the MAC 10. While the UZI has a weight of 3.5 kilograms, the Mac has a weight of 2.84 kilograms. When comparing the lengths, the UZI comes to 640 mm with its stock extended, and 470 mm with its stock collapsed. The MAC 10 has a length of 269 mm with its stock removed, 295 mm with its stock retracted, and 548 mm with its stock extended. The UZI also has a longer barrel than the MAC 10. The barrel length of the UZI is 260 mm, whereas the MAC 10 guns have a barrel length of 146 mm.
Another difference that can be seen, is between the cartridges that are used. While the UZI uses a 9x19mm parabellum, .41 AE, .45 ACP, and .22LR cartridges, the MAC 10 uses .45 ACP and 9×19 mm parabellum cartridges. When considering their rate of firing, the UZI can fire 600 rounds in a minute, and the 9mm MAC can fire about 1,090 rounds a minute. The .45 ACP MAC can fire 1,145 rounds a minute.
Yet again, the UZi and the Mac differ in their muzzle velocity. The UZI has a muzzle velocity of 390 m/s, whereas the MAC has 366 m/s for a 9 mm and 280 m/s for a .45 ACP.
When considering their range, the UZI has an effective range of 100 metres, and a maximum range of 200 metres. On the other hand, the MAC has an effective range of 50 metres and a maximum of 100 metres.
Summary:
1. The MAC 10 comes from the US and Uzi guns come from Israel.
2. Uzi guns have a longer history than the MAC 10 guns.
3. UZI guns have more weight, and are longer than the MAC guns.