Evaluating the Modern Stocked Pistol: USW-320 at Desert Brutality 2022

Published on December 3, 2022
Duration: 25:15

The B&T USW-320 chassis transforms the SIG P320 into a stocked pistol, offering improved stability for precision tasks. While not a carbine replacement, it excels in roles requiring a compact, accurate firearm for security or law enforcement. Testing at Desert Brutality revealed challenges with long-range accuracy due to mechanical limitations and optic parallax, as well as a trigger reset failure caused by desert grit.

Quick Summary

The B&T USW-320 converts a SIG P320 into a stocked pistol, enhancing stability for precision tasks. While not a carbine replacement, it's ideal for security roles needing a compact, accurate firearm. Testing revealed limitations at distance due to mechanical accuracy and optic parallax, and a trigger reset failure from desert grit.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the B&T USW-320
  2. 00:19Desert Brutality Trooper Division Rules
  3. 02:01Stage 1: Long Range Challenges & Accuracy Issues
  4. 10:18Stage 3: Kasarda Drill & P320 Malfunction
  5. 14:47Stage 5: Stability and Precision with USW-320
  6. 20:44Final Conclusions: USW-320 vs Carbine

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the B&T USW-320?

The B&T USW-320 is a chassis system that converts a SIG Sauer P320 pistol into a stocked pistol, adding a folding stock for improved stability and accuracy, especially in tactical or competition scenarios.

What are the limitations of the USW-320 for long-range shooting?

At 200 yards, the USW-320 faces challenges with mechanical accuracy from its short, tilting barrel, ammunition consistency, and significant parallax issues when using pistol-mounted red dot sights like the Trijicon RMR.

Can the USW-320 be used in competition like Desert Brutality?

Yes, the USW-320 can be used in certain divisions, like a lightweight Pistol Caliber Carbine (PCC) setup, especially in competitions like Desert Brutality where carrying gear all day is required.

What kind of malfunctions did the USW-320 experience?

During Desert Brutality, the SIG P320 within the USW-320 experienced a trigger reset failure caused by desert grit entering the mechanism, requiring manual clearing of the slide.

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