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Category: Small Arms

P-D-680/CID A-A-59601 Cleaning Solvent Is a NO-GO!
January 5, 2022 — P-D-680, also known as CID A-A-59601, contains harmful chemicals that adversely affect the environment. Bottom line: P-D-680 is NOT the same as MIL-PRF-680! This article applies to tactical vehicles and small arms, to read on to do the right thing!... MORE

M500 Shotgun: Receiver Missing Screws?
December 20, 2021 — Dear Editor, I’m an AMC Soldier Chemical-Biological (SCB) LAR and have found that some M500 shotguns are missing screws from the top of the receiver. The M500 shotgun isn’t deadlined if these screws are missing. ... MORE

M17/M18 Pistol: Avoid These Problems
December 14, 2021 — Dear Editor, here at Ft Leonard Wood, MO, we have seen a few issues with the M17/M18 pistol, such as loose rear sights, excessive use of CLP and using spray bottles to apply CLP. Here's how to avoid these problems. ... MORE

M17/M18 Pistol: New Rear Sight Installation Instructions
December 13, 2021 — Soldiers, the M17/M18 pistol rear sight has new installation instructions. The new instructions will be in the next update of TM 9-1005-470-23&P (Jun 19). Until then, here’s what you need to know... MORE

Small Arms: GTAs to the Rescue
December 6, 2021 — Armorers, there are graphic training aids (GTAs) to help teach Soldiers what parts go where on their weapon. The GTAs show the parts breakdown of several rifles, machine guns and pistols... MORE

M249 Machine Gun: Is Your Buttstock Coming Loose?
December 1, 2021 — Dear Editor, we work at TACOM FMX and have noticed the adjustable buttstock on M249 machine guns is coming loose from the back plate. This can be fixed by tightening the buttstock. Here's how... ... MORE

MK 19 Grenade Machine Gun: Always Lock the Sear in Place
November 29, 2021 — Dear Editor, when Soldiers disassemble the MK 19 grenade machine gun, they should make sure after removing the sear plate assembly from the receiver that their priority is putting the sear safety lock on. Read on to discover why this step is critical. ... MORE

Small Arms: Store Only Clean Weapons in the Arms Room
November 23, 2021 — Commanders, leaders and Soldiers, after a long day at the range, everyone wants to turn in their weapon and go home. But that’s not the right thing to do. It’s critical that all weapons are thoroughly cleaned and lubricated before they’re stored... MORE

M2/M2A1 Machine Guns: Are There Mandatory Replacement Parts?
November 3, 2021 — There was an article on Page 41 of PS 767 (Oct 16) that said the M2A1 machine gun’s mandatory replacement parts had been eliminated. Has there been any change to this statement? The M2A1’s -23&P TM still shows these parts... MORE

Cold Weather: Some Must-Read PS Articles to Prepare, Plan & Train
November 1, 2021 — Warfighters, it’s time to gear up and prepare for the many challenges of cold weather, not to mention the hazards of winter driving. Read on info and links to cold weather articles... MORE

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