M9

Front 1

1. What is the caliber of the M9 pistol? (TO 11W3-3-5-1 page 0004 00-1)

Back 1

9 X 19mm (9mm NATO)

Front 2

2. The cycle of operation for the M9 pistol with the hammer cocked and beginning at the press
of the trigger is? (TO 11W3-3-5-1 page 0002 00-1)

Back 2

Firing, unlocking, extracting, ejecting, cocking, feeding, chambering, locking

Front 3

3. What is the M9 pistol's system of operation? (TO 11W3-3-5-1 page 0002 00-1)

Back 3

Short recoil system utilizing a falling locking block

Front 4

4. What two modes of fire does the M9 pistol incorporate? (TO 11W3-3-5-1 page 0006 00-4)

Back 4

Double and single action

Front 5

5. What mode of fire is the M9 pistol in when the hammer is fully forward? (TO 11W3-3-5-1
page 0005 00-1)

Back 5

Double action

Front 6

6. What three safety features are incorporated in the design of the M9 pistol? (TO 11W3-3-5-1
page 0004 00-2)

Back 6

Decocking/Safety Lever, Firing Pin Block and Hammer Half-Cock

Front 7

7. With a loaded M9 pistol in double 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? (TO
11W3-3-5-1 page 0005 00-1)

Back 7

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

Front 8

8. 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? (TO
11W3-3-5-1 page 0005 00-1)

Back 8

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

Front 9

9. What is the proper procedure for "decocking" the M9 pistol? (TO 11W3-3-5-1 page 0005 00-6)

Back 9

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

Front 10

10. What additional function does the extractor perform? (TO 11W3-3-5-1, page 0005 00-3)

Back 10

Loaded chamber indicator

Front 11

11. Sight alignment is more important than sight placement (picture)? (FM 3-23.35 paragraph
2.2.b.)

Back 11

True

Front 12

12. What is the magazine type and capacity of the M9 pistol? (TO 11W3-3-5-1 page 0004 00-2)

Back 12

Staggered box, 15 rounds

Front 13

13. What is the maximum effective range of the M9 pistol? (TO 11W3-3-5-1 page 0004 00-1)

Back 13

50 meters

Front 14

14. What is the maximum range of the M9 pistol? (TO 11W3-3-5-1 page 0004 00-1)

Back 14

1800 meters

Front 15

15. What types of sights are affixed to the M9 pistol? (TO 11W3-3-5-1 page 0004 00-2)

Back 15

Blade front sight and notched bar rear sight

Front 16

16. What is (are) the probable cause(s) of a failure to fire when firing the M9 pistol? (TO 11W3-
3-5-1 page 0009 00-7)

Back 16

a. Decocking/safety lever on "Safe"

b. Faulty ammunition

c. Broken firing pin block lever

Front 17

17. What are the immediate action procedures if the M9 pistol fails to fire with the slide forward?
(TO 11W3-3-5-1 page 0008 00-2)

Back 17

Ensure decocking/safety lever is in the "Fire" position; smack to seat the magazine; rack
the slide and attempt to fire the weapon

Front 18

18. If immediate action fails to return the M9 pistol to operation, what remedial action
procedures should be accomplished first? (TO 11W3-3-5-1 page 0008 00-3)

Back 18

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

Front 19

19. When conducting preventive maintenance and performance checks on the M9 pistol barrel
assembly, where should the operator closely check for cracks? (TO 11W3-3-5-1 page 0012 00-
10)

Back 19

Locking block

Front 20

20. On what must the operator focus his/her aiming eye to deliver accurate fire with the M9
pistol? (FM 3-23.35 paragraph 2.2.b.)

Back 20

Front sight

Front 21

21. What safety feature blocks movement of the firing pin until the trigger is pulled? (TO 11W3-
3-5-1 page 0004 00-2)

Back 21

Firing pin block

Front 22

22. When cleaning the M9 pistol, on what part should you use the bore brush? (TO 11W3-3-5-1
page 0013 00-1)

Back 22

Bore

Front 23

23. When cleaning the magazine well area of the receiver, care must be taken to .

Back 23

Not dislodge the trigger bar spring

Front 24

24. What lubricant(s) are authorized for use on the M9 pistol when the temperature is -10° F and
above? (TO 11W3-3-5-1 page 0011 00-2)

Back 24

CLP and LSA

Front 25

25. What are the proper steps to "Clearing" the M9 Pistol? (AFMAN 31-229 paragraph A2.3)

Back 25

Decocking/safety lever to "SAFE," remove magazine, lock slide to rear, visually inspect
chamber and magazine well, ensure decocking/safety lever on "SAFE"

Front 26

26. What are the proper steps to "Loading" the M9 Pistol? (AFMAN 31-229 paragraph A2.2.)

Back 26

Clear weapon, insert magazine, slide forward, decocking/safety lever to "FIRE"

Front 27

27. True or false. Government issued hollow point ammunition may be used where not
prohibited by Geneva Convention, status of forces agreement, or host nation requirements.
(TO 11W3-5-5-1 page 0015 00-2)

Back 27

True

Front 28

28. True or False. When firing a semi-automatic pistol with a two-hand grip, it is not necessary
to have both thumbs on the same side of the weapon. (FM 3-23.35 paragraph 2-1)

Back 28

False

Front 29

29. How should the hammer always be lowered to the fully down position? (TO 11W3-3-5-1
page 0006 00-1)

Back 29

By depressing the decocking/safety lever

Front 30

30. With which hand must you hold the M9 when moving the decocking/safety lever to the "Safe" position during clearing at the clearing barrel? (AFMAN 31 -229 paragraph A2.3.2.)

Back 30

Right

Front 31

31. What is the length of the M-9?

Back 31

8.54 Inches

Front 32

32. What is the Length of the barrel of the M-9?

Back 32

4.92 Inches

Front 33

33. What is the weight of the M-9 with a 15 round magazine installed?

Back 33

40.89 ounces

Front 34

34. What is the only interchangeable part of the M-9 pistol allowing for left and right handed shooters?

Back 34

Magazine Release