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30 Cards in this Set
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What is the caliber of the SF duty beretta pistol? |
9x19mm (9mm NATO) |
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The cycle of operation for the M9 with the hammer cocked and beginning at the press of trigger is? |
-Firing -Unlocking -Extracting -Ejecting -Cocking -Feeding -Chambering -Locking |
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How does the M9 operate? |
Recoil operated utilizing a falling locking block |
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What two modes of fire does the M9 pistol incorporate? |
Double and single action |
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What mode of fire is the M9 in when the hammer is fully forward? |
Double action |
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What types of sights are affixed to the M9? |
Blade front sight and notched bar rear sight |
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What is (are) the most likely cause(s) of a failure to fire when firing the M9? |
-Decocking/Safety Lever on "Safe" -Faulty ammunition -Broken firing pin block lever |
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What are the immediate actions procedures if the M9 fails to fire with the slide forward? |
-Ensure decocking/safety lever is on "fire" -Smack to seat the Mag -Rack slide to the rear -Attempt to fire the weapon |
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If immediate actions fails to return the M9 to operations, what remedial action procedures should be accomplished first? |
-Lock slide to the rear -Clear weapon -Attempt to reload |
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When conducting preventive maintenance and performance checks on the M9 barrel assembly, where should the operator closely check for cracks and burrs? |
Locking block/locking block lugs |
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On what must the operator focus his/her aiming eye to deliver accurate fire with the M9? |
Front sight |
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What safety feature blocks movement of the firing pin until the trigger is pulled? |
Firing pin block |
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When cleaning the M9, on what part should you use the bore brush? |
Bore |
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When cleaning the magazine well area of the receiver, care must be taken to avoid what? |
Dislodging the trigger bar spring |
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What lubricant(s) are authorized for use on the M9 when the temperature is -10 degrees F and above? |
CLP LSA |
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What three safety features are incorporated in the design of the M9? |
-Decocking/ Safety Lever -Firing Pin Block -Hammer Half-Cock |
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What are the proper steps to "Clearing" the M9? |
-Decocking/safety lever to "Safe" -Remove magazine -Lock slide to rear -Visually inspect chamber and magazine well -Ensure decocking/safety lever on "Safe" |
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What are the proper steps to "Loading" the M9? |
-Clear Weapon -Insert magazine -Slide forward -Decocking/safety lever "Fire" |
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Government issued hollow point ammunition may lawfully used where? |
Where not prohibited by the Geneva Convention |
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When firing a semi-automatic pistol with a two hand grip, where should you place your thumbs? |
On the same side of the weapon |
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How should the hammer always be returned to double action from single action? |
By depressing decocking/safety lever |
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With which hand must you hold the M9 when moving the decocking/safety lever to the "Safe" position during clearing barrel? |
Right |
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When a loaded M9 in double action mode, and the 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 to fire |
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With a loaded M9 in single action mode and the Decocking/ Safety Lever on "Fire" what actions will occur when the trigger is pressed fully to the rear? |
Pressing the trigger will release the hammer causing the weapon to fire |
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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/then back to fire |
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What additional function does the extractor perform? |
Loaded chamber indicator |
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What is more important than sight placement (picture)? |
Sight Alignment |
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What is the Mag type and capacity of the M9? |
Staggered box, 15 rounds |
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What is the maximum effective range of the M9? |
50 meters |
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What is the maximum range of the M9? |
1800 meters |
