MAC-10 vs Uzi: Ultimate Showdown of Iconic Submachine Guns
MAC-10 is a compact, open-bolt submachine gun designed by Gordon Ingram in 1964; Uzi is a 1950s Israeli open-bolt SMG by Uziel Gal. Both fire 9 mm, but they are distinct firearms.
Movie armorers swap them on set because their stamped-metal, boxy silhouettes look alike under dim lighting. Gamers lump them under “spray-and-pray” loadouts, so the names blur when kill-feeds scroll too fast.
Key Differences
MAC-10: shorter, lighter, cyclic 1,200 rpm, .45 ACP option, telescoping wire stock. Uzi: heavier, slower 600 rpm, closed-bolt later variants, wooden or folding stock, iconic magazine-in-grip balance.
Which One Should You Choose?
Need raw rate and concealment? Pick MAC-10. Want controllable bursts and proven military track record? Grab Uzi. Both are NFA-restricted; your wallet and local laws decide the real winner.
Are they legal to own in the US?
Yes, if registered pre-1986 machine guns and you pass ATF Form 4 checks.
Which one appears more in video games?
Uzi by a mile—its silhouette screams “classic SMG” to level designers.