M9 Flashcards
(32 cards)
Caliber of M9
9 MM
Correct description of M9
Magazine fed, semi automatic, recoil operated, double action pistol
M9s system of operations
Short recoil utilizing a falling locking block
Two modes of fire
Double and single action
Mode of fire is the M9 in when hammer is fully forward
Double action
3 safety features
Decocking/ safety lever, firing pin block and hammer half cock
With loaded M9 in single action and the decocking/ safety lever on FIRE which of the following action will occur when the trigger is fully pressed to the rear
Will cock and realease the trigger causing the weapon to fire
Proper procedure for decocking M9
Safe then back to fire
Additional function the extracted performs
Loaded chamber indicator
Aiming point on human target
Center mass
Type of locking system
Falling locking block
Magazine capacity
15 rounds staggered
Max effective range
50 m
Max range
1800
Type of sights
Front blade sight, rear notched sight
M9 part that can be changed to accommodate either right or left handed operations
Magazine release bolt
Most probably cause of failure to fire when firing
Decocking, safety lever, faulty ammunition and broken firing pin block lever
Immediate actions when slide is forward
ARTC make sure weapon is on fire
If immediate actions fail
Lock slide to the rear, clear weapon, and attempt to reload
Where should operator look for cracks
Locking block
Where must the operator focus their aiming eye
Front sight
Safety feature blocks movement of firing pin until trigger is pulled
Firing pin block
Length of M9
8.54 in
Width of M9
1.5 in
