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Century International Arms Centurion UC-9 Carbine Gallery

by SI Staff - Wednesday, October 19, 2011

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Barrel length is 16 inches and the gun weighs 9 pounds.

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The author found the UC-9’s folding stock overly difficult to collapse.

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With only two options on the safety selector, this carbine is not a true Uzi, but it is still very simple to operate.

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As on an Uzi, the grip safety must be depressed to operate any of the fire controls.

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Flip-up apertures in the rear-sight assembly are marked for 100 and 200 yards, but are not adjustable.

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The knurled cocking knob has a channel that is part of the sights, and the Model A- style front sight is adjustable for windage and elevation.

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The UC-9’s bolt assembly is substantially lighter than that found in a full-auto Uzi.

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To enable the gun to fire from a closed bolt, an additional striker assembly was added.

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Though 6 inches longer than a submachine gun barrel, the UC-9’s pipe is nearly identical to its inspiration.

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