Compact submachine gun Gletcher UZM with excellent detail

We have already written about one of the pneumatic versions of the legendary UZI submachine gun, which was called Cybergun Mini UZI. Today we will talk about another well-known manufacturer of air guns, Gletcher, and its version of the Gletcher UZM ultrasound.

First, let's remember what kind of machine this is - an ultrasound. Many people think that Uzi is an abbreviation, but they have no idea how it stands for it. And they won’t guess, because the submachine gun owes its name “Uzi” to its creator, Uziel Gal. Everyone knows that this sample is of Israeli origin. Ultrasound was adopted by Israel back in 1954. They were adopted, as it happens, quickly, hastily, because the state clearly outlined the task of making a high-tech, reliable model of small arms, capable of quickly putting it on the assembly line and providing the army of the newly created state. Actually, the task was completed and even exceeded. For more than half a century later, the UZI remains not only one of the most famous submachine guns, but also a model, analogues of which are made, including in pneumatic versions, by several manufacturers. If this is not recognition, then what is? The question is, of course, rhetorical.

Review of the Gletcher UZM air submachine gun

This is a fairly accurate copy of the Israeli Mini UZI SMG, which is capable of firing in automatic mode. It is also worth noting that the Gletcher company produces air guns with a very high copy number. This submachine gun is distinguished by its all-metal body and Blowback system, which simulates recoil, and its force is really felt, especially in automatic fire mode.

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages of the Glatcher Ultrasound machine gun:

• High level of detail, making this submachine gun very difficult to distinguish from a firearm;
• The presence of an automatic fire mode only enhances the similarity with the original;
• The Blowback system increases the realism of the shot;
• Full metal body that can withstand falls and various mechanical damage;
• The bolt moves when firing;
• It is possible to attach a weapon belt;
• The handguard and pistol grip are made of high-quality weapons-grade plastic;
• The folding stock is fully functional;
• The cylinder is screwed in with hidden screws, which does not spoil the impression of the weapon;
• The compact size and folding stock make it easy to transport the PP;

Mechanical sights are very convenient and can be adjusted horizontally and vertically;

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• The presence of an automatic safety, which allows you to shoot only if the pistol grip is held tightly.

An air pistol also has disadvantages:

• The body, although metal, is made of silumin;
• There is no barrel delay, due to which, after running out of ammunition, the PP will fire empty;
• Huge gas consumption due to Blowback, and the automatic mode catastrophically increases it;
• There is no possibility to install a laser laser, flashlight or sighting devices;
• Additional stores are very expensive.

Photo of the Gletcher UZM pneumatic submachine gun

Purpose

Due to the rather low ball release speed and high gas consumption, this SMG is only suitable for recreational shooting at cans, bottles and paper targets at short distances. Also, due to the similarity in design with its military counterpart and due to the presence of the Blowback system, it will allow you to gain some experience in handling firearms.

This SMG is not suitable for hunting and sport shooting, but it is often used by Hardball players, since the high rate of fire gives an advantage against semi-automatic air rifles and pistols.

Appearance

One of the most popular air submachine guns, Gletcher UZM, from an American manufacturer, accurately copies the legendary UZI; their similarities are simply impressive. Their dimensions, weight, color and metal body are identical. There is even a place for a bayonet knife. When you first meet, you can even confuse them outwardly.

This is what a real UZI combat submachine gun looks like. The abrasions show that the sample did not lie in the museum all its life, but was used for its intended purpose.

And this is what a Gletcher UZM ultrasound looks like

They differ only in purpose. The Gletcher ultrasound filling is still pneumatic and, of course, does not have the same penetrating power as the famous original. But among its fellows, UZM stands out clearly. The main advantage is burst shooting.

Just look at this!

Specifications

Technical characteristics of the Gletcher UZM submachine gun:

Characteristics

The caliber of the bullets is standard - 4.5 mm (BB format), the magazine holds 24 pieces . You can use steel or copper-coated balls. The firing speed on a fully charged cylinder is more than 100 m/s . The rate of fire is high, so it would be a good idea to buy a few extra clips so that in the midst of a “war” you don’t waste time reloading. One 12-gram cylinder of carbon dioxide is enough for a couple of magazines.

is approximately 3 J. Weight – a little more than 2 kg .

The switch for single shots and burst is conveniently located. And the folding stock, like on a real ultrasound, helps you hold your sights and perfectly absorbs recoil. You could put a smiley face here, but everyone probably understood that the impact here is fake. Again, it’s worth paying tribute to - it exists! The stock will also be useful when shooting from a prone position. When folded, it acts as a second handle.

Safety during use and storage is ensured by two fuses. The first one turns off when you press the handle. The second blocks the mechanism when the magazine is not completely closed.

The diopter sight is quite small in size. You have to get used to using it. But then, when you get used to it, it will seem convenient and will provide additional accuracy in hitting the target. The rear sight itself is adjustable horizontally; it has two positions, intended for close combat and long-range combat. The front sight also moves, but vertically.

The assembly, at first glance, looks solid and of high quality. The parts do not play, there are no unnecessary gaps.

Vibration is felt when firing a burst, but this is not a drawback. It adds the feeling that you are holding in your hands almost a military weapon, heavy, powerful and with good recoil. Well, this is the “type of return” that was already mentioned above. You feel like the hero of a real action movie. The Blow-Black system, which supplies gas in parts, also adds to the realism. Because of this, it seems that a specific sound is made by the shutter, as in a real ultrasound. The only drawback of the technology used is that it consumes carbon dioxide somewhat faster. But why do we feel sorry for gas for the fullness of sensations? There should also be a smiley face here.

Device

The trigger and the Blowback system in this submachine gun are closely related. The recoil system includes a bolt carrier, a piston with a cylinder, a return spring, and a pin-shaped valve with a return spring. When partially disassembled, they are quite easy to remove, and the process itself is very similar to that of the original firearm.

The trigger includes a hook that holds the frame, valve and trigger. A thin stem is attached to it. This pistol has two safeties. One is non-automatic near the trigger and manually switches the fire mode. In automatic mode, the bolt frame moves freely, but in single mode, the hook holding it lowers for only one shot, and then returns to its original position. The second is located on the rear of the pistol grip and turns off only when you firmly grasp the PP.

Pneumatic automatic machine Gletcher UZM (Gletcher Ultrasound)

Pneumatic submachine gun Gletcher UZM (Uzi)

The Gletcher UZM pneumatic submachine gun is a 4.5 caliber pneumatic submachine gun from the American manufacturer Gletcher. This model is a copy of the famous small automatic weapon, widely known in Europe, Asia and the USA; the prototype of the Gletcher UZM is the famous Israeli ultrasound. Like the firearm original, the pneumatic replica is a portable, practical and versatile machine gun.

The external similarity of the Gletcher UZM pneumatic submachine gun with the original is really impressive; of course, the performance characteristics of pneumatics are very different from the capabilities of the ultrasound, but the Gletcher UZM was not designed for combat. However, this is a fairly high-quality example of a pneumatic weapon; the initial speed of the bullet reaches one hundred and ten m/s. The weight of the Gletcher UZM pneumatic submachine gun is exactly the same as that of a combat submachine gun, the magazine holds 24 charges - these are standard explosive steel balls or copper-coated balls. The driving force for accelerating the bullet is carbon dioxide - 12 gram cartridges are used.

The Gletcher UZM pneumatic submachine gun is excellent for recreational and sport shooting; its resemblance to the original and sufficient shot power (110 m/s) are complemented by high accuracy of fire even in automatic mode. To make it even more similar, the pistol has an imitation of tilting the bolt. The sighting range is 12m, the Gletcher UZM is quite suitable for shooting from different positions. Like the combat prototype, the Gletcher UZM has a folding stock, which, although not often used, can serve quite well in certain situations (for example, when shooting from a prone position).

The American pneumatic version of the Israeli submachine gun is quite reliable and durable. The barrel and magazine of the Gletcher UZM pneumatic submachine gun are made of high-quality steel, the body of the pistol is made of a durable metal alloy. All parts are made with high precision, the submachine gun is unpretentious in maintenance and can work right out of the box.

To protect inexperienced shooters from careless use of weapons, the pneumatic Gletcher UZM has a safety system in the form of fuses. One of the Gletcher UZM fuses operates in manual mode and allows you to block the trigger, the second fuse is the pistol mechanism when the magazine is not completely closed.

Operating principle

Before you start shooting, you must jerk the shutter. When the trigger is pulled, the bolt carrier moves forward. The feeder pushes the ball out of the magazine and transfers it into the barrel. When the extreme position is reached, the valve is aligned with the distribution valve channel and the bolt hits the trigger, which opens the main valve.

First, a portion of air goes into the shot, and then the distribution valve closes the barrel bore and the gas enters the cylinder. The resulting pressure pushes the piston, which helps cock the bolt frame. Then everything starts again.

Disassembly

Let us describe step by step the process of disassembling the Glatcher submachine gun:

• First you need to pull out the magazine and make sure that the PP is discharged.
• Now remove the bolt box. To do this, from above the back in front of the front sight, you need to press the button that holds the cover.
• By pulling towards you and up, we remove the bolt frame and remove the return spring from it. This completes the partial disassembly and this will be enough for cleaning.

To remove the trigger and barrel, you need to unscrew the bolts on the pistol grip and remove it. After which you can unscrew and remove the rest of the submachine gun mechanism.

Tuning

Any tuning will lead to an increase in gas consumption, and you will not get significant improvements, unless your air gun stops working or quickly breaks down. The main tuning option is to replace the spring on the distribution valve. If you install a weak one, the recoil will increase and the take-off speed will decrease (unless you drill out the hole in the main valve). And by installing a more rigid one, you will reduce recoil, but increase the power of the shot, but the pressure on the piston may not be enough for self-cocking. In this case, you can loosen the bolt carrier return spring.

The best way to improve your barrel is to install a longer barrel, which will increase the take-off speed and shooting accuracy. To hide it, you can buy a barrel extension in stores.

The video shows the Gletcher Ultrasound machine gun in action:

Upgrade Gletcher UZM

Personally, at first I was not satisfied with the “heap” and the initial speed, I decided to lengthen the barrel and make a decorative moderator with a 9mm bore, so as not to disturb the impression of a military weapon. Accurate calculations, the efforts of turners, a file, ingenuity and everything is ready. The speed increased by 15 m/s, the “heap” improved significantly, and the appearance became simply aha…..(admired untranslatable obscenities)…..!!! In general, there is a factory moderator for it, and it increases the speed by 25 m/s (if they don’t lie), but I didn’t like it. I don’t think that in the near future I will want to exchange my UZM for something else, even softer and more accurate. It's a very funny thing. I recommend.