M9 Flashcards

1
Q

What is the caliber of the m9

A

9mm

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2
Q

What is the correct description of the m9

A

Magazine fed, semi automatic, recoil operated, double action pistol

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3
Q

What is the m9 pistols system of operation

A

Short recoil system utilizing a falling locking block

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4
Q

What two modes of fire does the m9 pistol incorporate

A

Double and single action

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5
Q

What mode of fire is the m9 in when the hammer is fully forward

A

Double action

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6
Q

What 3 safety features are incorporated in the design on the m9?

A

Decocking/safety lever, firing pin block and hammer half cock

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7
Q

With a loaded m9 in single action mode and the decoking/safety lever on fire, which of the following actions will occur when the trigger is pressed fully to the rear

A

Pressing the trigger will release the trigger causing the weapon to fire

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8
Q

With a loaded m9 in single action mode and the decoking/safety lever on fire, which of the following actions will occur when the trigger is pressed fully to the rear?

A

Pressing the trigger will release the hammer causing the weapon to fire

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9
Q

What is the proper procedure for decoking the m9 pistol?

A

With the trigger finger off the trigger, rotate the decoking/safety lever to the down safe position

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10
Q

What additional function does the extractor perform?

A

Loaded chamber indicator

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11
Q

When aiming where is the aiming point on a human target

A

Center mass

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12
Q

How are the magazines and pouch positioned to promote smooth and rapid reloading of the weapon

A

Pouch located on the opposite side of the hip of the holster, directly in the line with the below the shoulder with the bottom of the magazine up and the billers facing forward

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13
Q

What type of locking system is on the m9?

A

Falling locking block

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14
Q

What is the magazine capacity of the m9

A

15 standard rounds magazines

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15
Q

Maximum effective range of the m9

A

50 meters

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16
Q

Maximum range of the m9

A

1800 meters

17
Q

Type of sights on m9

A

Front and rear sights

18
Q

Which m9 part can be changed to accommodate either left or right handed operators?

A

Magazine release bolt

19
Q

What is the most probable cause of failure to fire when firing the m9

A

Decoking safety lever, faulty ammo and broken firing pin block lever

20
Q

What are the immediate actions procedures if the M9 fails to fire with the slide forward?

A

Ensure decoking/safety lever is on FIRE position, smack the seat of the magazine, rack slide and attempt to fire

21
Q

If immediate actions fail to return the m9 operational, what remedial action procedures should be accomplished first?

A

Lock slide to the rear, clear weapon, attempt to reload

22
Q

When conducting preventive Maintaince and performance checks on the m9, where should the operator closely check for cracks

A

Locking block

23
Q

On what must the operator focus his/her aiming eye on deliver accurate fire with the m9

A

Front sight

24
Q

What safety feature blocks movement of the firing pin until the trigger is pulled?

A

Firing pin block

25
Q

When assuming an over barricade position with the m9, what should the operator rest on the barricade

A

Firearms or heels of hands

26
Q

The technique used during 10m/ uds or in which the shooter looks through the rear sight and places the top of the front sight on vital area and presses trigger without establishing perfect sight alignment is called

A

Flash sight picture

27
Q

Length of m9

A

8.54 in

28
Q

Width of m9

A

1.5 in

29
Q

Height of m9

A

5.51 in

30
Q

M9 weight with mag

A

40.89 ounces

31
Q

Barrel length m9

A

4.92 in

32
Q

Muzzle velocity m9

A

1230 FPS

33
Q

Bore brush cleans the

A

Bore

34
Q

When cleaning the receiver care must be taken to

A

Not dislodge the trigger bar spring

35
Q

What lubricants aré authorized for use on the m9 when the temperature is -10 farheights

A

CLP OR LSA

36
Q

Front sight post on the M4 can adjust what

A

Elevation

37
Q

What is a point target

A

Person

38
Q

What is an area target

A

More than one individual, vehicles or home

39
Q

How can u tell if your m9 is loaded

A

Extractor claw