Weapons Flashcards
(46 cards)
Description of the M9
Magazine fed, semiautomatic, recoil operated, double action pistol
What is the M9s system of operation?
Short recoil system utilizing a falling locking block
What 2 modes of fire does the M9 incorporate?
Double and Single Action
What mode of fire is the M9 pistol in when the hammer is fully forward?
Double Action
What 3 safety features are incorporated in the design of the M9?
Decocking/ Safety Lever
Firing Pin Block
Hammer half-cock
With a loaded M9 in double action, and the decocking/ safety lever on “fire” what action will occur when the trigger ha fully pressed to the rear?
Pressing the trigger will cock and release the trigger causing the weapon to fire
With a loaded M9 in single action and the decocking/safety lever on fire, what actions will occur when the trigger is fully pressed to the rear?
Pressing the trigger will release the hammer causing the weapon to fire
What is the proper procedure for decocking the M9?
With the trigger finger off the trigger, rotate the decocking/safety lever to the down/safe position.
What additional functions does the extractor perform?
Loaded Chamber indicator
When aiming, where is the aiming point in a human target?
Vital Area
What type of locking system is on the M9
Falling locking block
What caliber is the M4 Carbine?
5.56mm NATO
What rounds are standard duty issue of the M4?
M855 ball/ M856 tracer
How can M855 ball ammunition be identified?
Copper jacketed projectile with green tip
How many rounds can be loaded into the standard issue M4 magazine?
30 rounds
Loaded with a 30 round Mag, what is the weight of the M4?
7.5 lbs
What is the purpose of the compensator in the M4 ?
Helps keeps the muzzle from rising during firing.
What is the correct description of the M4 ?
Light weight, air cooled, gas operated, magazine fed, shoulder fired weapon.
What is the cycle of operations for the M4?
Feeding Chambering Locking Firing Unlocking Extracting Ejecting Cocking
What is the Max. Effective range for M4, on a point target?
500m
What is the Max. Effective range for the M4 on an area target?
600m
What is the Max, effective rate of fire on SEMI for the M4?
45 rounds per minute
What keeps the barrel from going backwards on the M9?
Falling locking block
What are the 3 range determinations?
Size of the target
Lighting
Terrain
