M9

Front 1

What is the caliber of the M9 pistol?

Back 1

9x19mm (9mm NATO)

Front 2

Describe in order the cycle of operations for the M9 pistol with the hammer cocked and beginning at the press of the trigger is?

Back 2

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

Front 3

Describe the system of operation for the M9 pistol?

Back 3

Short recoil system utilizing a falling locking block

Front 4

Name the two modes of fire that the M9 pistol incorporates?

Back 4

Double & single action

Front 5

What mode of fire does the M9 pistol utilize she. The hammer is fully forward?

Back 5

Double action

Front 6

Name the three safety features that are incorporated into the design of the M9 pistol?

Back 6

Decoking/ safety lever, firing pin block, & hammer half cock

Front 7

Given a loaded M9 pistol in double action mode and the de -cocking/ safety lever on "fire" describe the actions that will occur when the trigger is pressed fully to the rear?

Back 7

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

Front 8

Given a loaded M9 pistol in single action mode and the de -cocking/safety lever on FIRE, describe the actions that will occur when the trigger is pressed fully to the rear?

Back 8

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

Front 9

Describe the proper procedure for DECOCKING the M9 pistol?

Back 9

With the trigger finger off the trigger, rotate the de -cocking / safety lever to the down/ safe position

Front 10

What additional function does the extractor perform?

Back 10

Loaded chamber indicator

Front 11

T or F. Sight alignment is more important than sight placement?

Back 11

True

Front 12

What is the magazine type & capacity of the M9?

Back 12

Staggered box 15 rounds

Front 13

What is the maximum effective range of the M9 pistol?

Back 13

50 meters

Front 14

What is the maximum range of the M9 pistol?

Back 14

1800 meters

Front 15

What types of sights are affixed to the M9 pistol?

Back 15

Blade front sight and notched bar rear sight

Front 16

Name at least 2 of 3 probable causes of a failure to fire with the M9 pistol?

Back 16

•De -cocking / safety lever on safe

• Faulty ammunition

• Broken firing pin block lever

Front 17

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

Back 17

Ensure de -cocking / safety lever is in the fire position, smack to seat the magazine, rack the slide and attempt to fire the weapon

Front 18

If immediate action fails to return the M9 pistol to operation, describe the remedial action procedures that should be accomplished?

Back 18

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

Front 19

When conducting preventative maintenance and performance check on the M9 pistol barrel assembly, where should the operator closely check for cracks?

Back 19

Locking blocks

Front 20

On what must the operator focus his aiming eye to deliver accurate fire with the M9 pistol

Back 20

Front sight

Front 21

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

Back 21

Firing pin block

Front 22

When cleaning the M9 pistol, on what part should you use the bore brush?

Back 22

The bore

Front 23

When cleaning the magazine well area of the M9 receiver, care must be taken to ?

Back 23

Not dislodge the trigger bar spring

Front 24

What lubricants are authorized for use on the M9 pistol when the temperature is -10°f and above?

Back 24

CLP & LSA

Front 25

Describe in order the proper steps to "Clearing" the M9 pistol?

Back 25

De -cocking/ safety lever to "safe", remove magazine, lock slide to the rear, visually inspect the chamber and magazine well, ensure de -cocking/ safety lever on "Safe"

Front 26

Describe in order the proper steps to "Loading" the M9 pistol ?

Back 26

Clear the weapon, insert magazine, slide forward, insert magazine, de -cocking/ safety lever to "fire"

Front 27

T or F. Government issued hollow point ammunition may be used where not prohibited by the Geneva Conventions, Status of Forces agreements, or host nation requirements?

Back 27

True

Front 28

T or F. When firing a semi - automatic pistol with a two handed grip, it is not necessary to have both thumbs on the same side of the weapon?

Back 28

False

Front 29

How should the hammer always be lowered to the fully down position?

Back 29

By depressing the de -cocking / safety lever

Front 30

With which hand must you hold the M9 when moving the de -cocking / safety lever to the "safe" position during clearing at the clearing barrel?

Back 30

Right