Mekanika Uru - Revision history

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The '''Mekanika Uru''' was a Brazilian submachine gun manufactured from 1977 to 1985. It was highly focused on simplicity and consists of only 17 total parts.

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	It's unknown whether this was ever a primary submachine gun for the Brazilian military, or whether these are still in any real use by their armed forces or police. Many sources appear to list Brazil's ''current'' SMG's to include the [[Beretta M12]], [[Heckler & Koch MP5]] and the [[Taurus SMT-9]] submachine guns. As a result, it appears unlikely that the Uru is still seeing any ''major'' use in the country.		It's unknown whether this was ever a primary submachine gun for the Brazilian military, or whether these are still in any real use by their armed forces or police. Many sources appear to list Brazil's ''current'' SMG's to include the [[Beretta M12]], [[Heckler & Koch MP5]] and the [[Taurus SMT-9]] submachine guns. As a result, it appears unlikely that the Uru is still seeing any ''major'' use in the country.
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		+	== Additional Info / Resources ==
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		+	[[Ian McCollum]] of [[Forgotten Weapons]] made a video covering much of the major information on the Mekanika Uru, and goes into detail on the gun's internals, safety features and so on.
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		+	<youtube>D_dXVwZb33Q&t=</youtube>
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	[[Category: Submachine Guns]]		[[Category: Submachine Guns]]

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 The Mekanika Uru saw extensive use with the Brazilian armed forces, as well as Brazilian state and federal law enforcement agencies. However, they don't appear to have seen any significant use outside of Brazil and seem to uncommon outside the country.
+It's unknown whether this was ever a primary submachine gun for the Brazilian military, or whether these are still in any real use by their armed forces or police. Many sources appear to list Brazil's ''current'' SMG's to include the [[Beretta M12]], [[Heckler & Koch MP5]] and the [[Taurus SMT-9]] submachine guns. As a result, it appears unlikely that the Uru is still seeing any ''major'' use in the country.
 [[Category: Submachine Guns]]

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	This variant featured a carry handle and a retractable type of stock that would extend directly backward / forward. Similar in function to something like H&K's retractable stocks made for their MP5.		This variant featured a carry handle and a retractable type of stock that would extend directly backward / forward. Similar in function to something like H&K's retractable stocks made for their MP5.
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		+	[[File:SACO-Defense-Model 683-M683-Mekanika-Uru-SMG-Submachine-Gun-American-Clone-Firearm-Wiki.jpg\|frame\|right\|The SACO Defense Model 683, an unlicensed American-made clone of the Brazilian Uru submachine gun.]]

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 == Specifications ==
-'''Caliber:''' 9mm (wire and folding tube stocks) and .38 ACP (wood stock model?)
+'''Caliber:''' [[9x19mm Parabellum]] (wire and folding tube stocks) and [[.38 ACP]] (wood stock model?)
 '''Action:''' Blowback Operated, Open Bolt.
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 '''Overall Length:''' 671mm (About 26.5 inches).
 == Models / Variants ==

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	+	== Adoption ==

	+	The Mekanika Uru saw extensive use with the Brazilian armed forces, as well as Brazilian state and federal law enforcement agencies. However, they don't appear to have seen any significant use outside of Brazil and seem to uncommon outside the country.

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 [[File:Mekanika-Uru-Brazilian-SMG-Submachine-Gun-Folding-Stock-Model-Firearm-Wiki.jpg|frame|right|A Mekanika Uru. Specifically, one of the later folding stock models, as opposed to the fixed wire stock from the original version.]]
-The '''Mekanika Uru''' was a Brazilian [[submachine gun]] designed by Olympio Vieira de Mello, and manufactured by Brazilian gun maker [[Mekanika]] from 1977 to 1985. It is well-known for its simplicity and consists of only 17 main parts. It is named after a tropical bird of the same name. Approximately 10,000 units were made.
+The '''Mekanika Uru''' was a Brazilian [[submachine gun]] designed by Olympio Vieira de Mello, and manufactured by Brazilian gun maker [[Mekanika Industria e Commercio]] from 1977 to 1985. It is well-known for its simplicity and consists of only 17 main parts. It is named after a tropical bird of the same name. Approximately 10,000 units were made in total across the several different models.
 == Specifications ==
-'''Caliber:''' 9mm and .38 ACP (later versions).
+'''Caliber:''' 9mm (wire and folding tube stocks) and .38 ACP (wood stock model?)
 '''Action:''' Blowback Operated, Open Bolt.
-'''Capacity/Magazine:''' 32 Round Detachable Box Magazine.
+'''Capacity/Magazine:''' 30 Round Detachable Box Magazine.
-'''Rate of Fire:''' ~750 rounds per minute on full-auto (gun is select fire and can be operated semi-auto).
+'''Rate of Fire:''' ~750 rounds per minute on full-auto (gun is select fire and can be operated in semi-auto).
 '''Weight:''' 3 Kg (about 6.6 lbs).
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 '''Overall Length:''' 671mm (About 26.5 inches).
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	The '''Mekanika Uru''' was a Brazilian [[submachine gun]] designed by Olympio Vieira de Mello, and manufactured by Brazilian gun maker [[Mekanika]] from 1977 to 1985. It is well-known for its simplicity and consists of only 17 main parts. It is named after a tropical bird of the same name. Approximately 10,000 units were made.		The '''Mekanika Uru''' was a Brazilian [[submachine gun]] designed by Olympio Vieira de Mello, and manufactured by Brazilian gun maker [[Mekanika]] from 1977 to 1985. It is well-known for its simplicity and consists of only 17 main parts. It is named after a tropical bird of the same name. Approximately 10,000 units were made.
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		+	== Specifications ==
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		+	'''Caliber:''' 9mm and .38 ACP (later versions).
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		+	'''Action:''' Blowback Operated, Open Bolt.
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		+	'''Capacity/Magazine:''' 32 Round Detachable Box Magazine.
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		+	'''Rate of Fire:''' ~750 rounds per minute on full-auto (gun is select fire and can be operated semi-auto).
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		+	'''Weight:''' 3 Kg (about 6.6 lbs).
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		+	'''Barrel Length:''' 175mm (About 6.9 inches).
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		+	'''Overall Length:''' 671mm (About 26.5 inches).
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	[[Category: Submachine Guns]]		[[Category: Submachine Guns]]

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−	The '''Mekanika Uru''' was a Brazilian submachine gun manufactured from 1977 to 1985. It ~~was highly focused on~~ simplicity and consists of only 17 ~~total~~ parts.	+
		+	[[File:Mekanika-Uru-Brazilian-SMG-Submachine-Gun-Folding-Stock-Model-Firearm-Wiki.jpg\|frame\|right\|A Mekanika Uru. Specifically, one of the later folding stock models, as opposed to the fixed wire stock from the original version.]]
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		+	The '''Mekanika Uru''' was a Brazilian [[submachine gun]] designed by Olympio Vieira de Mello, and manufactured by Brazilian gun maker [[Mekanika]] from 1977 to 1985. It is well-known for its simplicity and consists of only 17 main parts. It is named after a tropical bird of the same name. Approximately 10,000 units were made.
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		+	[[Category: Submachine Guns]]