Weapons Flashcards

1
Q

What is the caliber of the M9 pistol?

A

9x19mm (9mm NATO)

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2
Q

What is the correct description of the M9 pistol?

A

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

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3
Q

What is the m9 pistol’s 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

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5
Q

What mode of fire is the M9 pistol in when the hammer is fully forward?

A

Double action

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6
Q

WhT are three safety features incorporate in the design of the M9 pistol?

A

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

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7
Q

With a loaded m9 in double action mode and decocking/ safety lever on fire what action will occur when the trigger is pressed fully to the rear?

A

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

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8
Q

With a loaded m9 pistol in single action mode and the decocking/ 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 and the weapon will fire

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9
Q

What is the procedure for decocking the m9?

A

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

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10
Q

What additional fiction does the extractor preform?

A

Loaded chamber indicator

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11
Q

When aiming where is the aiming point on a human target?

A

Vital areas

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12
Q

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

A

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

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13
Q

What type of locking system on the m9 pistol?

A

Falling locking block

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14
Q

What is the magazine capacity of the m9 pistol?

A

15 rounds staggered box

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15
Q

What is the maximum effective range of the m9 pistol?

A

50 meter

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16
Q

What is the maximum range of the m9 pistol?

A

1800 meters

17
Q

What types of sights are affixed to the m9 pistol?

A

Blade front sight and notched bar rear sight

18
Q

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

A

Magazine release button

19
Q

What is the most probable cause of failure to fire she firing the m9 pistol?

A

Decocking lever on safe
Faulty ammunition
Broken firing pin block lever

20
Q

What are the two immediate actions procedure if the m9 fails to fire with the slide forward

A

Ensure decocking/safety lever is in the fire position; smack the mag rack the slide and attempt to fire the weapon

21
Q

If immediate actions fails to return the m9 pistol to operation, what remedial action procedures should be accomplished first?

A

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

22
Q

When conducting preventive maintenance and performance checks on the m9 pistol where should the operator closely check for cracks?

A

Locking block

23
Q

On what must operators focus their aiming eye to deliver accurate fire with the 9m?

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 9m pistol, what should the operator rest on the barricade?

A

Forearms or heels of hands

26
Q

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

A

Flash sight picture

27
Q

What is the length of the 9 m pistol?

A

8.54

28
Q

What is the width of the 9m pistol?

A

1.5

29
Q

what is the height of the 9m?

A

5.51 in

30
Q

The m9 pistol with full mag weighs

A

40.89

31
Q

What is the barrel length of the 9m?

A

4.92

32
Q

What is the muzzle velocity of the 9m?

A

1230 ft per sec

33
Q

When cleaning the 9m on what part should you use a bore brush?

A

Bore

34
Q

When cleaning the receiver care must be taken

A

To not dislodge the trigger bar spring

35
Q

What lubricants are authorized for the use on the m9 pistol when the temperature is -10 and above

A

CLP and LSA