B&T USW-A1

B&T AG (Brügger & Thomet) · Personal-Defense-Weapon · In Production · 2017

Weight (empty)1000 g (35.3 oz)
Overall Length470 mm (18.50")
Barrel Length110 mm (4.33")
Height142 mm (5.59")
Width43 mm (1.69")
Magazine Capacity17 rounds
Action TypeShort Recoil
Firing MechanismStriker Fired
Muzzle Velocity370 m/s (1214 fps)
Muzzle Energy480 J (354 ft·lbf)
Effective Range76 m (83 yd)
Frame MaterialPolymer

Primary Caliber: 9x19mm Parabellum

The B&T USW-A1 (Universal Service Weapon) is a Swiss-made 9x19mm semi-automatic pistol-PDW hybrid built on a Sphinx-derived chassis. It features a side-folding spring-assisted shoulder stock, a frame-mounted Aimpoint ACRO red dot sight, suppressor-height iron sights, ambidextrous controls, and a 110 mm threaded barrel. Operating on the Browning short-recoil locking system, it accepts 17, 19, or 30-round magazines and is designed to deliver SMG-like precision and effective range out to roughly 75...

Country of Origin: Switzerland