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

Published on December 3, 2022
Duration: 25:15

This expert evaluation by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons assesses the B&T USW-320 chassis for the SIG P320 at Desert Brutality 2022. The analysis covers its performance in competitive scenarios, including long-range accuracy challenges, reliability issues with environmental contaminants, and its advantages in stability for precision shooting. McCollum concludes the USW-320 is a specialized tool, enhancing pistol capabilities for specific roles where a carbine is impractical but improved accuracy is needed.

Quick Summary

The B&T USW-320 chassis system for the SIG P320 adds a folding stock, enhancing stability for precision shooting. While effective for roles like security, it faces long-range accuracy challenges due to mechanical limits and optic parallax, and can be susceptible to grit-induced malfunctions.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the USW-320
  2. 00:19Trooper Division Rules
  3. 02:01Stage 1: Long Range Challenges
  4. 10:18Stage 3: Kasarda Drill and Malfunction
  5. 14:47Stage 5: Stability and Precision
  6. 20:44Final Conclusions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the B&T USW-320 chassis system?

The B&T USW-320 is a chassis system designed to convert a SIG Sauer P320 pistol into a more stable platform by adding a folding stock, effectively creating a pistol-caliber carbine-like configuration.

What challenges were encountered when using the USW-320 at long range?

At 200 yards, the USW-320 faced challenges with the mechanical accuracy of its tilting-barrel action, ammunition consistency (Fiocchi 115gr ball), and significant parallax issues with the Trijicon RMR optic.

What caused a malfunction with the USW-320 during the Kasarda Drill?

A trigger reset failure occurred due to desert grit entering the SIG P320's mechanism, requiring the slide to be manually racked to clear the debris and restore function.

What is the primary advantage of the USW-320's stock?

The folding stock provides a crucial third point of contact, significantly enhancing stability and precision when engaging targets, especially from unstable shooting positions.

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