Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this DESIRABLE semi-auto pistol today for a penny start auction, this is the Vector Arms Inc. Mini Uzi Style Pistol (HR4332S)!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Vector Arms Inc.
Model: Mini Uzi Style Pistol (HR4332S)
Serial: 501503
Caliber: 9mm
Finish: Parkerized
Barrel Length: 10"
Optics/Sights: Wing Protected Post Front with Adjustable Aperture Rear
Stock/Grips: Black Synthetic
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Group Industries manufactured all its own parts for the Uzi, not just the receivers. While most of the parts are close to original IMI specs, variances in the extractor, the bolt and the top cover can sometimes cause feeding and ejection problems. Replacement of those parts with original IMI parts can go a long way toward resolving any problems encountered.
The remaining 3,300 Group Industries receivers were purchased at auction by Ralf Merrill in 1995. Merrill formed a company called Vector Arms and set to work building the receivers into transferable Uzis. For someone interested in purchasing a full-automatic Uzi, a gun from Vector Arms is the one of the most common options available. Vector used demilled South African Uzis for parts to complete its full-automatic guns. The South African parts closely followed IMI specs and were in new condition, so they were an excellent choice. Vector chose to heat-treat the Group Industries receivers in exactly the same way as the original Group Industries guns, giving them added durability. However, Vector had to work around the same receiver dimension problems and warping problems, resulting in similar barrel alignment concerns. Most of the guns ran fine, and the excellent customer service Vector provided addressed any problems that did arise. Vector guns are great workhorses if you’re looking for a shooter.
One of the biggest points of confusion for a buyer is how to tell the difference between a Vector Uzi and a Group Industries Uzi, since they are both stamped with the Group Industries name and logo on the left side of the receiver. A closer look at the receiver will show that Vector added its own name to the receiver, usually above the grip frame on the left side. Many classified ads for a Vector Uzi are incorrectly labeled Group Industries, so it’s a good idea to check the gun carefully to confirm what you’re getting. It’s valuable to note that if barrel alignment issues come up with either a Vector Arms or Group Industries Uzi, repairing the problem is almost always a permanent fix and the owner doesn’t have to worry about ongoing issues. Both guns generally accept surplus IMI parts, though the receiver discrepancies sometimes require special fitting of accessories such as a wooden stock or Picatinny rails.
Contents:
This example will ship with an aluminum case and total of 4 magazines (3-25 round & 1-32 round) seen pictured above!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: Mini Uzi Style Pistol (HR4332S)
Serial: 501503
Caliber: 9mm
Finish: Parkerized
Barrel Length: 10"
Optics/Sights: Wing Protected Post Front with Adjustable Aperture Rear
Stock/Grips: Black Synthetic
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
In the 1980s, Mike Brown started a gunsmithing business called Group Industries. His primary focus was converting semi-automatic firearms to full-automatic, which could be done for civilians at that time. Everything changed on May 19, 1986, with the signing of the McClure-Volkmer Act, which restricted all newly manufactured machine guns to law enforcement and machine gun dealers. In the short time between the House of Representatives passing the bill and President Reagan signing it into law, Brown made a set of stamping dies, stamped out slightly more than 4,000 Uzi receivers and registered them as transferable machine guns. That gave him a large inventory of machine gun receivers to fuel his business for many years. Unfortunately, Brown assembled only about 700 of the guns before a legal battle with his business partner forced the company into bankruptcy.
The Group Industries Uzi is a good choice for both shooters and collectors. The gun is easily identifiable by the large “Group Industries” logo on the left side of the receiver below the rear sight. The heat-treated receivers are meant to provide additional durability, and one can expect a lifetime of shooting enjoyment from this Uzi. The “HR4332” marking on the left side of the receiver is the gun’s model number, not a serial number. Brown chose the number because it was the number of the House of Representatives bill that ended the production of machine guns for civilians. The biggest problem with the Group Industries guns is that their receivers are slightly out of spec. In the rush to get his stamping dies completed before the McClure-Volkmer Act was signed into law, Brown didn’t get them exactly right, particularly in the area that holds the barrel trunnion. The heat-treating process made the problem worse because it tended to warp the receivers. Anyone building a gun with these receivers had to carefully overcome these inaccuracies during the build process, and Group Industries did a good job of it. Barrel alignment can sometimes be an issue with these Uzis, but a competent Uzi gunsmith can cure the problem.
Group Industries manufactured all its own parts for the Uzi, not just the receivers. While most of the parts are close to original IMI specs, variances in the extractor, the bolt and the top cover can sometimes cause feeding and ejection problems. Replacement of those parts with original IMI parts can go a long way toward resolving any problems encountered.
The remaining 3,300 Group Industries receivers were purchased at auction by Ralf Merrill in 1995. Merrill formed a company called Vector Arms and set to work building the receivers into transferable Uzis. For someone interested in purchasing a full-automatic Uzi, a gun from Vector Arms is the one of the most common options available. Vector used demilled South African Uzis for parts to complete its full-automatic guns. The South African parts closely followed IMI specs and were in new condition, so they were an excellent choice. Vector chose to heat-treat the Group Industries receivers in exactly the same way as the original Group Industries guns, giving them added durability. However, Vector had to work around the same receiver dimension problems and warping problems, resulting in similar barrel alignment concerns. Most of the guns ran fine, and the excellent customer service Vector provided addressed any problems that did arise. Vector guns are great workhorses if you’re looking for a shooter.
One of the biggest points of confusion for a buyer is how to tell the difference between a Vector Uzi and a Group Industries Uzi, since they are both stamped with the Group Industries name and logo on the left side of the receiver. A closer look at the receiver will show that Vector added its own name to the receiver, usually above the grip frame on the left side. Many classified ads for a Vector Uzi are incorrectly labeled Group Industries, so it’s a good idea to check the gun carefully to confirm what you’re getting. It’s valuable to note that if barrel alignment issues come up with either a Vector Arms or Group Industries Uzi, repairing the problem is almost always a permanent fix and the owner doesn’t have to worry about ongoing issues. Both guns generally accept surplus IMI parts, though the receiver discrepancies sometimes require special fitting of accessories such as a wooden stock or Picatinny rails.
Contents:
This example will ship with an aluminum case and total of 4 magazines (3-25 round & 1-32 round) seen pictured above!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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