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Private-Level Questions

Pistols

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What is the Cycle of Function for the M9?

Feeding, Chambering, Locking, Firing, Unlocking, Extracting, Ejecting, Cocking.

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What are the two types of grips while firing a handgun?

1 handed and 2 handed grip

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How do you ensure you have a proper sight picture?

The dots on the rear and front sight posts are aligned in a straight line.

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What caliber is the M9?

9mm

Private Second Class-Level Questions

Pistols

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What regulation covers pistols?

TC 3-23.35

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What are the two MAJOR components of a M9?

Slide assembly and receiver.

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Name the two major components of the Iron Sights of an M9.

Front sight and rear sight.

Private First Class-Level Questions

Pistols

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What is the textbook description of the M9?

The M9 Service pistol is a semi automatic, magazine-fed, recoil-operated, double and single-action weapon that is chambered for the 9- by 19-mm (millimeter) NATO cartridge.

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What is the max effective range of the M9?

50 Meters.

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What are the two types of reloads?

With retention and without retention.

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What in an AN/PEQ-14?

The AN/PEQ-14 is a compact. lightweight gunsight.

Specialist-Level Questions

Pistols

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What is the maximum range of the M9 pistol?

1800 meters

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What is the muzzle velocity of the M9?

1250 feet per second.

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How much does the M9 weigh?

2.1 pounds (when empty).

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What are the 5 modes of operation for the AN/PEQ-14?

OFF, VIS, VIS/ILL, IR, AND IR/LL

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