Named after inventor Uziel Gal, the Uzi weapons platform was originally designed in the 1940s for Israel’s military and law enforcement agencies. The Uzi’s compact design, reliability, and high rate of fire spurred it to become an icon, appearing in numerous Hollywood blockbusters and video games throughout the years.

Many airsoft manufacturers have faithfully replicated the Uzi in its various forms, from full-size variants to mini and micro Uzis.

What is an Airsoft Uzi?

Uziel Gal may have invented the real-steel Uzi weapons platform, but airsoft enthusiasts have many airsoft manufacturers to thank for the Uzi’s appearance on the airsoft field. Video games like Call of Duty and Grand Theft Auto have cemented the Uzi as a pillar of popular culture, if its role in films like Terminator, Commando, and Scarface hadn’t already done so.

Due to several key characteristics, airsoft enthusiasts enjoy collecting and using the Uzi in gameplay. First and foremost, the Uzi is a reliable platform that enables airsoft players to focus on their mission, not clearing jams or diagnosing malfunctions. In addition, the Uzi’s open-bolt design and realistic mechanics lend themselves to superior performance during gameplay.

For example, the Uzi’s trigger delivers a smooth response that allows you to volley BBs rapidly at your opponents. All in all, the Uzi is a capable, efficient, and fun submachine gun (SMG) to run.

Popular Airsoft Uzi Models

eHobby Asia carries several airsoft Uzi models made by KWC and Northeast. The KWC Mini Uzi CO2 Gas Blowback SMG Rifle draws power and realistic recoil from a 12-gram CO2 capsule inserted into the metal magazine.

A folding metal stock makes it ideal for close-quarters battle (CQB) scenarios, but full-auto mode gives this blowback SMG the realistic performance airsoft enthusiasts live for.

Known for its real wood stock and by the era from which it hails, the Northeast UZI 50 CO2 Blowback Airsoft SMG is also powered by CO2 capsules. The steel construction is complemented by features identical to the real Uzi platform, including a functional grip safety. Polymer grips and accurate Hebrew markings give this replica and the Northeast UZI 60 CO2 Blow Back Airsoft a realistic look.

If you’re looking for the FN version of the Uzi (the FAZ 65), check out the Northeast UZI VN Gas Blowback Airsoft SMG (Limited Edition). Made primarily from stamped steel and bearing authentic Belgian markings, this platform boasts a folding metal stock, an adjustable hop-up, and a polymer pistol grip and handguard. This airsoft replica is a must-have for any arsenal or collection.

For those on the cutting edge of airsoft technology, the Northeast UZI Maschinenpistole MP2A1 SMG GBB Airsoft Guns (Newest Ver.) is sure to please. Green gas gives this Uzi realistic blowback action, and the German-based markings indicate full-auto (D for Dauerfeuer), semi-auto (E for Einzelfeuer), and safe (S for Sicher).

No historical gameplay is complete without this airsoft pistol.