B&T USW A1 - Field Strip

Published on November 19, 2019
Duration: 4:38

This video provides a concise guide to field stripping and reassembling the B&T USW A1 pistol. It highlights the importance of cocking the action and aligning specific lines on the slide and frame to remove a cross pin. A critical step involves dropping the hammer before sliding the slide off. The presenter notes the smooth operation and the unique inset rail design, similar to the CZ-75, contributing to accuracy.

Quick Summary

To field strip the B&T USW A1, ensure the action is cocked, align lines on the slide and frame to remove the cross pin, and crucially, drop the hammer before sliding the slide off. This pistol features inset rails for enhanced accuracy.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Safety Check
  2. 00:15Dropping Mag & Charging
  3. 00:23Action Cocked Requirement
  4. 00:27Aligning Slide and Frame Lines
  5. 00:45Removing the Cross Pin
  6. 01:18Dropping the Hammer (Crucial Step)
  7. 01:26Sliding Off the Slide
  8. 01:35Slide Design & Accuracy Insight
  9. 02:14Internal View (Hammer)
  10. 02:30Operating Spring and Rod
  11. 02:46Barrel and Firing Pin
  12. 03:07Reassembly - Spring and Rod
  13. 03:11Reassembly - Slide to Frame
  14. 03:31Realigning for Cross Pin
  15. 03:59Inserting Cross Pin
  16. 04:03Function Check & Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a key requirement for disassembling the B&T USW A1?

For disassembly, the action of the B&T USW A1 must be cocked. Additionally, you need to align specific lines on the slide and frame before removing the cross pin, and crucially, drop the hammer after removing the pin and before sliding the slide off.

What makes the B&T USW A1 accurate according to the video?

The B&T USW A1's accuracy is attributed to its inset rails, where the slide rails run inside the frame for the entire length of its travel. This design, also seen in the CZ-75, ensures constant contact between the slide and frame throughout its movement.

What is the critical step before removing the slide from the B&T USW A1?

The most critical step before sliding the upper receiver off the frame is to drop the hammer. Failing to do so will prevent the slide from being removed, and this must be done after the cross pin has been removed.

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