Weapons Flashcards
What is the caliber of the M9 pistol?
9x19mm (9mm NATO)
What is the correct description of the M9 pistol?
Magazine fed, semi automatic, recoil operated, double action pistol
What is the m9 pistol’s system of operation?
Short recoil system utilizing a falling locking block
What two modes of fire does the M9 pistol incorporate?
Double and single
What mode of fire is the M9 pistol in when the hammer is fully forward?
Double action
WhT are three safety features incorporate in the design of the M9 pistol?
Decocking/ safety lever, firing pin block and hammer half cock
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?
Pressing the trigger will cock and release the hammer causing the weapon to fire
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?
Pressing the trigger will release the hammer and the weapon will fire
What is the procedure for decocking the m9?
With the trigger finger off the trigger rotate the decocking/safety lever to the down/ safe position
What additional fiction does the extractor preform?
Loaded chamber indicator
When aiming where is the aiming point on a human target?
Vital areas
How are the magazine and pouch positioned to promote smooth and rapid reloading of the weapon?
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
What type of locking system on the m9 pistol?
Falling locking block
What is the magazine capacity of the m9 pistol?
15 rounds staggered box
What is the maximum effective range of the m9 pistol?
50 meter