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24 Cards in this Set
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What is the caliber of the M9? |
9x19 mm (NATO) |
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What is the correct description of the M9? |
Mag fed, semi-automatic, recoil operated, double action |
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What is the M9 pistol system of operation? |
Short recoil system utilizing a falling locking block |
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What two methods of fire does the M9 pistol incorporate? |
Double and single action |
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What model of fire is the M9 pistol when the hammer is fully forward? |
Double action |
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What three safety features are incorporated in the design of the M9 pistol? |
Decocking/Safety Lever, Firing Pin Block and Hammer Half cock |
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With the 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? |
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 |
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What additional function does the extractor perform? |
Loaded chamber indicator |
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When aiming, where is the aiming point on a human target? |
Vital area |
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What type locking system on the M9 pistol? |
Falling locking block |
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What is the magazine capacity of the M9 |
15 rounds staggered box |
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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 |
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What type of sights are affixed to the M9 |
Blade front sight and notched rear sight |
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Which pistol part can be changed to accommodate either right or left handed operators? |
Magazine release button |
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What is the most probable cause of a failure to firing the M9? |
All of the above |
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On what must the operator focus his/hers 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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The technique used during 10 m/yds or in which the shooter looks through the rear sight and is the top of the front sight on vital area and presses trigger without establishing "perfect" alignment is called? |
Flash sight picture |
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The M9 pistol with full mag weighs? |
40.89 ounces |
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What is the muzzle velocity of the M9? |
1,230 feet per second |
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When cleaning the M9 pistol, on what part should you use the bore brush? |
Bore |
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What lubricant are authorized for the use on the M9 when temp is -10°F and above? |
CLP and LSA |
