SMG - 9x19mm NATO - Israel - 600 RPM - Influenced by the Czech M23 SMG, Uziel Gal borrowed its telescoping bolt concept and in-grip magazine style for his own SMG, the UZI.  Introduced in 1951, the UZI was rapidly adopted by many countries, including West Germany (MP2) and the Netherlands.  FN even acquired a license to produce it.  The combination of weight and low cyclic rate make the UZI easy to control.  While many users now prefer the closed bolt SMGs like the MP5 for accuracy, users such as the US Secret Service seem to have no complaints.  Unfortunately, the UZI has found its way into terrorists' hands as well when purchasers such as Cuba and Iran have suffered revolutions. ©D.E. Watters