Doc Bernard
Indie Arms Member
The is the start to the thread I promised to do, for you guys wanting to own/use PFC (Plug Fire Cartridge) guns for film. This Uzi was given to me on my last film, as an incentive. Don't ask.
But I have yet to go through it, and this makes a great opportunity for me to share a bit of what I know.
To begin:
This is an old school PFC UZI that is full metal and full weight (LOL, this one...no actor will need to pretend it's heavy. It is heavy)
I will be tearing it apart here in a photo log, and explaining the importance of maintenance, and how to accomplish it.
Some of you are familiar with this type of prop weapon, but for many, they never knew this existed. But be warned: they are expensive to buy and maintain. I charge a premium for renting these for that very reason.
Lets talk about the benefits to a PFC:
1. The barrel is ported to the end, which will give you a realistic muzzle flash.
2. Ejects accurate shells.
3. Extremely realistic in look, weight, recoil, and action
Cons:
1. Expensive as hell to buy
2. Expensive to maintain and feed.
3. If it breaks.......good luck on getting parts. Have lots of money set aside.
4. HEAVY maintenance required on a take by take basis. They foul really easy.
So as you see, there is a huge decision to be made. I said it before, PFC guns are like high end sports cars. You have to factor in the upkeep costs, not just the selling price.
Next post will be initial tear down.
But I have yet to go through it, and this makes a great opportunity for me to share a bit of what I know.
To begin:
This is an old school PFC UZI that is full metal and full weight (LOL, this one...no actor will need to pretend it's heavy. It is heavy)
I will be tearing it apart here in a photo log, and explaining the importance of maintenance, and how to accomplish it.
Some of you are familiar with this type of prop weapon, but for many, they never knew this existed. But be warned: they are expensive to buy and maintain. I charge a premium for renting these for that very reason.
Lets talk about the benefits to a PFC:
1. The barrel is ported to the end, which will give you a realistic muzzle flash.
2. Ejects accurate shells.
3. Extremely realistic in look, weight, recoil, and action
Cons:
1. Expensive as hell to buy
2. Expensive to maintain and feed.
3. If it breaks.......good luck on getting parts. Have lots of money set aside.
4. HEAVY maintenance required on a take by take basis. They foul really easy.
So as you see, there is a huge decision to be made. I said it before, PFC guns are like high end sports cars. You have to factor in the upkeep costs, not just the selling price.
Next post will be initial tear down.
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