223 IMI Urban cartridge

[RCS]

Designed for use in UZI modified machine pistols and effective on most vests in use during the 1990's. Case is reduced to 22.95mm and uses a 46 gr bullet at 1902 fps. Did see some limited production but it is unknown if still in use today. The cartridge on the right is the Soviet 5.45x18mm pistol cartridge (PSM)

[Stevo]

That's cute. Thanks for the pic.

[jonnyc]

Can you please post a pic of your .223 IMI headstamp? I would like to see if it is similar to my examples.

[RCS]

My 223 IMI is made-up from a 223 GB cartridge that I got in 2008, excellent example as an original would be difficult to find. Any additional information on the 223 IMI cartridge ? is it still in use ? any other weapons available and how was the UZI modified ? If you look close at my example, you will notice the bullet is not correct too.

The 5,45x18 brass can be turned-down from 22 Hornet brass should you have a PSM and want to shoot it !

[jonnyc]

Here are my two original examples of the round, a ball and dummy, and then their headstamps:




They were supposedly used in modified and marked Uzis and Mini-Uzis, but I don't know how many were actually made. I recall seeing some Border Guards at Ben Gurion Airport with Mini-Uzis with stripes on the grip, and I have wondered if they were chambered for the .223 IMI, but I never found out.