Northeast Airsoft Uzi - 2 Year Review: The Terminator 40th Anniversary

[@eltadashi1]

The steel bolt + CO2 magazine increases the recoil and blowback by a lot. I upgraded mine since the steel bolt is now available as a single part for purchase.

[@Gaijin36]

Just when you think Badabing's production can't get any more dope......

[@BadaBingPictures]

I did my very best, I did. It’s amazing what one can accomplish on a mid editing program. Thanks for watching

[@lon242]

As a kid, Terminator made me think the rate of fire of the Uzi was blisteringly fast... was a bit disappointed when I found out it wasn't, at least with the full size. Still love em though, icon.

[@BadaBingPictures]

Same here. Those 80’s action movies and their re-dubbed gun sound fx.

[@dark2023-1lovesoni]

You can actually speed 'em up pretty significantly by either adding buffers to the rear causing it to short-stroke &/or by using a lighter bolt (usually requires removing metal). The old-school technique to make a buffer was to glue some quarters/coins together with a few strips of rubber/nylon on the end, but nowadays there's professionally made ones too (BlackJack). Ammo selection also has a more significant impact when using buffers. The standard 124gr NATO 9mm loads run at about the same rate as watered down American 115gr ammo without a buffer, around 550rpm. But *_with_* a buffer you can get 115gr to run anywhere from 650rpm, to nearly 990rpm, or at any increment of 100 between those depending on buffer length. The 115gr usually runs faster because it recoils a bit less. I personally like around 750rpm, but like I said, it's not hard to adjust with some minor tuning. (This only applies to full-size versions, Minis and Micros already have buffers, lighter/shorter bolts, and less space to play with.

[@Hulk7110]

The editing is on another level, thanks Badabing!

[@BadaBingPictures]

Thanks bud. At times I thought to myself, “is it worth all the hundreds of hour editing….” I’m quite pleased with how it turned out.

[@user-yx7hu5mj5h]

@@BadaBingPictures It was worth it. Its an unbeatable user experience for me as viewer :)

[@mountainadventures7346]

I will be 55 years old this year. So I watched Magnum PI on Friday nights, along with Miami Vice. Those TV shows introduced me to the UZI. In one episode Magnum was dressed in Tiger Stripe, wore a black beret and packed an UZI! For Airsoft I have settled on a CAR 15 for my retro impressions. But the UZI is still very iconic! Someday I will trade in my VFC CAR 15 for a Viper Tech CAR 15! Awesome video bud!💥🎸🔥

[@BadaBingPictures]

Super cool tv shows. Those Viper Tech AR’s are gorgeous examples. I’m think you’ll really like them. Although not as readily available or supported as VFC…that’s the only pain. Thanks for watching

[@Hobbnob_FirstPersonAirsoft]

Former gen 1 owner here, sold mine to a reenactor after NE's improvements still weren't making it gameable in UK weather. I had the same experience with the Sten (and sold that to a reenactor as well) and early users are saying the same about the Famas. It's really unfortunate because NE externals are always great but it's like you say near the beginning, at some point it's not much different to a deactivated gun

[@BadaBingPictures]

Good thing you were able to shift it. Such a shame as it’s a beautiful little gat. The thing that got me the most was the mag jams. It just couldn’t be enjoyed.

[@Hobbnob_FirstPersonAirsoft]

@@BadaBingPictures yep I made the same steps as you with filing the entry ledge down and a little bit of PTFE in the new groove, this worked but it was a hassle to get it right as I had to file at a very shallow angle inward (so like 1mm inward to remove the shelf and then 4mm upward into the lip as an example, not real measurements) and not remove so much material that it caused the side by side stack issue that you showed. To be frank though, it just wasn't worth the effort with the other issues the gun has anyway.

[@Misfit_SG]

Pretty typical for new airsoft designs in my experience. I've gotten some real awful replicas over the 17ish years I've been playing because I always go for unique designs. I really want their FAMAS because of all the gaming nostalgia it gives me, but I'm going to hold off a few years for that reason. I'm finally getting ready to jump on a TM AKM GBBR, I was waiting for the aftermarket to grow and any teething issues to work themselves out since it was their first AK GBBR.

[@Hobbnob_FirstPersonAirsoft]

@Misfit_SG I've been hearing good things about the akm, I haven't bothered myself though because of the externals, it would cost quite a bit to get it sorted in steel and wood. Good luck!

[@DeckerdBR]

Damn, editing level 💯 achieved! Great video to end the year on Badabing.

[@BadaBingPictures]

@@DeckerdBR oh my, the editing! This was a bad one. The worst yet! I need the old Blade Runner. Thanks, Deck. Really appreciate it. Great to see you in the comments once again. All best to you and happy new year.

[@DeckerdBR]

@@BadaBingPictures AHH they don't make em like that anymore. Tell me all the best films were from the 80's and early 90's! Or am I just getting old? Anyway, all the best for 2025, looking forward to future GBBR content. :)

[@BadaBingPictures]

@ you’re dead right. Besides the rare lightning in a bottle moments, all modern films lack quality. To the point where expositional scenes almost break the fourth wall as they’re desperately trying to convey the plot to an audience of primates. Take the often referenced scene from ‘Raiders of the lost Ark’, where the Federal Agents are given a briefing by Indiana Jones. The plot reveals itself with a wave of mysticism and intrigue. Teasingly wetting our appetites for more information, but only giving us just enough for that moment. On paper it’s nothing special, but when you’ve got fine actors…man do they deliver a captivating performance with only dialogue. These days it’s blatantly obvious. They go through the motions to rush in the next spectacular event. Anyway, yes! Cinema used to be something special. I often scour my local cinema for when they show old films. I was lucky enough to catch several last year, which I wrote about on my IG acc. Thank you, Deck. It’s super to be joined by cool people. Cheers ☕️

[@Agent_SpicyLVL5]

badabing upload vidieo at the end of the year what a legend

[@BadaBingPictures]

It would’ve arrived sooner but I had a raspy cough and couldn’t do the voiceover. I made it in the end. Merry New Year to you! Thanks for watching.

[@jordyjay4636]

Another great video BadaBing! Looking forward to seeing part 2! 👍🏼

[@BadaBingPictures]

Thank you, Jay. Hmmm, we shall see…

[@user-yx7hu5mj5h]

What a great review! Thank you for that.

[@BadaBingPictures]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it

[@wanghafHUN]

what an intro!

[@codyvon.]

That intro was badass, Happy New Year laddie.

[@BadaBingPictures]

thanks very much! All the best for 2025

[@-Dezhen]

What a wrap-up of the year. Cheers, mate! Have a smooth transition to the year 2025! :)

[@BadaBingPictures]

Thanks buddy. Thrilled you enjoyed it. Merry New Year to you!

[@-Dezhen]

Happy new year, my friend. :)

[@lootlovers-oluz9534]

High quality! Dope Intro

[@BadaBingPictures]

Thanks a lot, man. I’m delighted with how it turned out.

[@HeavyRecoilClub]

"Papa Bing is Back!" - Say that in Terminator voice.

[@BadaBingPictures]

Your clothes, give them to me. NAO!

[@Bana-Nami]

Thanks for the mentioning! happy new year !

[@BadaBingPictures]

It was my pleasure. That mod is incredible. I’m disappointed that NEA does not apply your mod to their overall design.

[@Bana-Nami]

@ yea. I’ve talked to them as well. As cool as it is, the investment into a new generation of mag seems not feasible. The cost of manufacturing doesnt quite reflect as additional sales

[@saigyo8855]

Mate your intro is awesome!👌

[@BadaBingPictures]

Thanks! I really like how it turned out.

[@morers]

hell yeah, new vid! 80ties feelings

[@BadaBingPictures]

The coolest era. Thanks. Great to see you in the comments section,

[@George-oe9ec]

Love my UZI. Probably my favourite in the collection!

[@WolfMan-nf4lv]

Dude the editing is going insanely hard! ✨ Really a shame cause I heard that NE was really good. But I guess it’s only their externals… shame too cause this is the only Uzi available in gas form (not strictly Co2 like that old KWC)

[@BadaBingPictures]

Thanks bud. I had to make the extra effort for The Terminator. It deserves it. I can only report on my personal experience. A batch 1 gun at that. Probably best not to judge the entire platform on this review alone, just keep it in mind.

[@WolfMan-nf4lv]

That’s true! I’ve only seen clips of this film and not the whole thing, and I seriously need to change that lmao And I see. I have also heard of v2 owners having issues too, but I haven’t heard much about anything V3 related yet. Fingers crossed that NE’s sorted most of those issues out, cause that’d be a shame if that stuff got to the upcoming Famas

[@BadaBingPictures]

You’ve never seen The Terminator?!! You are in for a treat.

[@WolfMan-nf4lv]

@ I haven’t and it should be a crime 🤣 but I’ve got a list of these old movies to go watch sometime, Red Dawn and Robocop are already in there

[@BadaBingPictures]

@@WolfMan-nf4lv mate, you’re going to have a great time with these old movies. (Well, technically they are new…to you) Get yourself comfy with some snacks, tasty beverage, perhaps some Bada Bing Coffee 😂, turn off your phone and enjoy!

[@PeterPing]

"The UZI 9 millimetah""

[@domen9411]

I dont care what you want on it, every pizza comes with peperoni and with 9mm bullets on it- Arnolds Pizza shop

[@BadaBingPictures]

…so…leave your name. Number.. SERIAL NUMBER. How tall you are. Whether you’re susceptible to any DISEASES! 😂 classic!

[@domen9411]

@@BadaBingPictures Hahaha. Hey Bing, beacuse of your reviews on Apache mp5 series and VFC mp5, i just ordered new Apache MP5 SD3, i love MP5-s, specially sd3 that is gbbr, do you know by any chance if the 45rd magazine that comes in the box with open front, is it also version 2 that is less "of a banana", or have they made only 30rd with less curve? And bdw. thank you again for all the reviews on your yt channel, it really helped and convinced me of buying mp5 gbb, i cant wait for the HK slap :) And you are also by far the best yt gbbr reviewer on the planet. Cheers mate.

[@TiaOlivia-pk3sv]

Great vid as always. Ive considered the Uzi for a while but i remember your first attempt & I cannot get past it. Iam a fitter - machinist by trade with my own workshop & i havent done mods to a gun for a while. Like you, I believe if the unit doesnt work as it should out of the box, dont buy it.

[@BadaBingPictures]

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed it. I’ve gauged the feedback from owners on the HRC GBB Discord and the feelings are overall positive with the last batches of MP2’s. So you should receive a reliable unit if you purchase one new. If it absolutely MUST be a full size GBB Uzi, then you have no other choice. Tailor it to suit your preferences. Ultimate realism and recoil = Steel Bolt. Efficiency and ROF = Alloy bolt version etc… In terms of GBB SMG’s in general…I believe there are better options available.

[@LtStopid]

CO2 and steel bolt pls 👀. Also great video.

[@aussmith5335]

Excellent long term update, I have a B3 MP2a1 I don’t use it a lot but very enjoyable, as for the look and feel …. Awesome👍

[@BadaBingPictures]

Thanks. Definitely has the excellent look and feel!

[@drichi07]

These are the most enjoyable and informative airsoft reviews online or anywhere else. I am not really interested in this Uzi, but still, watching this was so entertaining I became interested. Not gonna buy one, but interesting.

[@BadaBingPictures]

I’m thrilled to have had your company. I like to add a little bit more of an entertaining / cinematic value. Makes for a complicated and time consuming process, but it’s worth it when people stick around to watch for the content itself.

[@lukedw73]

What a great in-depth review (as usual) My wife has this rif and she loves it. It was bought 2nd hand bit as a V3 version, so I will take it apart later and look at the nozzle see if it has the spring, if not I'll add it, thank you. The only thing I have done to her is mod it so it can take a pic rail to add an optic. I agree with part support, as I normally like to get in a few things that I think will wear as a preventative. Do you think the steel bolt they do would enhance the experience? I have toyed with the idea of grabbing one.

[@BadaBingPictures]

Cheers buddy! You can test it without having to completely take it down. Rack open the bolt and simply push the nozzle back. If the stand-off spring is there you will see it spring in and out. I believe they began shipping the nozzles with that spring around mid-2024. It’s no big deal to make up one, as long as you have a generic donor spring and a dremel. If I can do it, anyone can. The steel bolt would certainly improve the experience by a high margin. To the detriment of gas efficiency, of course. It’s extremely heavy for the system.

[@capt_flapper]

I'm still chasing the Kyle Reese Nike Vandals dream

[@BadaBingPictures]

Just searched for these. HOW MUCH??!! For a pair of shoes! I don’t use this word very much…flabbergasted! I suppose you’ll save money on the rest of the ensemble by stealing a homeless man’s filthy trousers.

[@Jesscrayons]

As a long time Terminator and Terminator 2 enjoyer I agree seeing them on the big screen really adds to them. BUT for me the way I still like to watch them is the pan and scan VHS in the dark a little to close to the TV.

[@BadaBingPictures]

You’ve described how I first saw these movies! Classic! Thanks, Jess. Merry New Year to you

[@shovelchop81bikeralex52]

Great production!! My version 1 is still not working, after a ridiculous amount of mods and upgraded parts it still just degasses all the time, making it expensive just to test the damn thing! This is happening inside a nice warm house, any idea ideas? I've been building GBBR's for 15 years and have over a 100 in my collection (ok a few AEG's in there too to fill in spots) and I think this is one of the only non-functioning ones I have except for the gas King Arms straight-pull sniper rifle I'm currently fixing as it's internals were made of 'cheese' as you would put it so I'm having to make them by hand out of steel.

[@BadaBingPictures]

I had a similar thing when I’d shoot on Fully Auto, where it would start to vent gas. I made a video on this issue, and a few other problems I was seeing. I used a stiffer nozzle return spring and I removed the thick rubber buffer. That basically eliminated that problem for me.

[@shovelchop81bikeralex52]

@@BadaBingPictures I changed the valve and spring for the valve in the nozzle, shaved down the centre plastic spline in the piston body, did the hot glue trick etc... changed the alignment and spring for the valve knocker, pinned the gen 1 mags so they don't slide up anymore, polished the crap out of everything, tried all different buffers offered. I guess I'll try and get hold of a gen 3 piston/valve setup and add the buffer spring if I haven't already done it as I watched all your other videos back then. Now my VFC MP7 is giving me similar grief! Done valve changes etc.. on that too... Cheers and Happy New Year!

[@JerrySaltoon]

After vid tape every version I Boute shooting sound aswel distorted so returned it hope 4k HD version is like original

[@Frappudazzu]

I have a custom co2 version with steel bolt, kicks so hard :D

[@RedBeardAnubis]

I’m getting ready to get my first GBBR and was thinking about getting the WE G36? Good idea or bad idea?

[@BadaBingPictures]

Merry New Year to you, Red Beard. The WE G36 was one of my very first GBBR’s and while I might be a tad biased towards it, I think it’s an excellent choice for a first time GBBR player. I’ve reviewed it before: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fovFi56QgZiWaKcsi=qCm8BlMA9FbcicVD Now, some of the internal components are relatively soft. So replacing them over a long period of time is to be expected. However this only gives you a good opportunity to become proficient in learning the mechanics and will help you as you cultivate replacing your AEG’s with GBB’s. Heh. You get exceptional performance from the box. An overall simple system to work around. Best of all, it’s very affordable. It’s one of the reasons why I’ve bought several of them since they were first released. I can talk an air raid siren to scrap about this series of rifles, but to save you the agonising pain- it’s a good idea from my experience.

[@shovelchop81bikeralex52]

I'll second that, I've had one for years, just the regular affordable WE GBBR version but is super reliable and fun as it's SO modular! It's like H&K made LEGO! TBH I have more than a few of them just because of that! lol.

[@sogerc1]

Hey Badabing, so did it cost a lot to rent a whole studio in Hollywood? TBH I've been dragging my feet to get my NE Famas. I don't understand why the Sten was discontinued and all the Uzi problems have really discouraged me, so I've skipped the 2024/Q4 preorder too. As an Englishmen you're probably not interested anyway, but what do you think I should do? Should I just get the AEG and be done with it?

[@BadaBingPictures]

It was extremely expensive! But I like to make cool videos for cool people. If you’d like to drag your feet for a while longer…the NEA FAMAS has the potential to be epic. If I was that way inclined, I’d hold out for a GBBR version.

[@MrPasicz]

2024 v3 version looks very nice- I was thinking about it, but bought lev ar form g&g- maybe I'll add this one as my next purchase, and only because it doesn't have a lot to be done to work as it should :)

[@BadaBingPictures]

The Uzi has that gravitas about it. It impresses the hell out of me simply by sitting there doing nothing.

[@CardSama]

they don't do any hpa stuff for it

[@James-dt1kl]

hmm looks like ill be giving this a miss. I picked up a MWS and fitted an aftermarket XM177 kit which scratches my retro gun itch nicely and also reliably.

[@BadaBingPictures]

Love the old XM’s/CAR-15’s. Super stylish

[@SASAM302]

Uzi nine millimeters ?

[@BadaBingPictures]

Only when it’s cold. I mean, yes! “You know your weapons, buddy. Any one of these is ideal for home defence.”

[@derekporter66]

lovely beef curtains for xmas?

[@BadaBingPictures]

Sadly not. You?

[@derekporter66]

@BadaBingPictures only the finest

[@JerrySaltoon]

I got tm aeg version

[@warci]

I can only echo your findings for the northeast STEN. I will never buy anything northeast ever again until they get their sh*t together on parts availability. I've got a V1 and I just can't get any V2 parts, even though the Northeast folks themselves promised they'd find some for me. For now it's an expensive but pretty paperweight.

[@BadaBingPictures]

We need a good site like KYAirsoft. They have every tiny thing for WE’s. Such a pity. They’ve got the potential to make the finest things.

[@neocortex112]

Hey there. Nice Video. Want to buy some Coffee, but PayPal dont work on your Website :( Greetings from Germany.

[@BadaBingPictures]

Thank you! Hmm, weird. PayPal is active on there. As well as international options.

[@neocortex112]

@@BadaBingPictures Now it worked. Looking forward to taste it. Badaboom :P

[@BadaBingPictures]

@ all received! Thank you very much. I’ll be firing up the roaster tomorrow and get a fresh batch out to you.

[@neocortex112]

@@BadaBingPictures Splendid, thx.

[@JerrySaltoon]

Every 1 go airsoft skirmish on regular but not me

[@JerrySaltoon]

Prefer khc version