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Small Arms Year-in-Review: New and Updated NSNs Captured in 2022
January 13, 2023 — Updated or new NSNs are a challenge to keep up with. Here’s a list that PS captured in 2022 for small arms. Get them here... MORE

M17/M18 MHS: Help Stop Extractor Pin Damage
January 5, 2023 — It’s important to only perform tasks designated for your level of maintenance. Removing and reinstalling the M17/M18 MHS extractor tension pin is to be performed by a 91F. Keep reading for instructions... MORE

M17/M18 MHS: Rear Sight Inspection and Repair
December 14, 2022 — The M17/M18 MHS rear sight inspection and repair procedures have been addressed in two MAMs. TACOM is seeing a trend where these procedures aren’t being followed. Keep reading to learn how to keep your pistol fully mission capable…... MORE

Small Arms: Does Your Weapon Need LAW Instead of CLP?
December 7, 2022 — When operating your weapon in extremely cold weather environments, CLP may not be the right lubricant. Keep reading to find out how to determine if you need to use lubricating oil arctic weapons (LAW)…... MORE

M17/M18 MHS: What Is ANOR?
July 8, 2022 — When firing M17 and M18 pistols, single-hearing protection should be worn, at a minimum, and the allowable number of rounds (ANOR) per day should be limited based on weapon and firing position. Continue reading to learn about ANOR... MORE

M17/M18 MHS: Takedown Safety Lever Position Matters
June 27, 2022 — Some operators and maintainers treat M17 and M18 pistols like an M9 pistol. When reassembling the M9, you would simply pull the slide back, rotate the takedown lever and the pistol was good to go. Keep reading to learn how the M17 and M18 are different... MORE

M17/M18 MHS: Excess Carbon Buildup on the LCI
February 3, 2022 — Soldiers need to check the LCI for carbon buildup, which can cause the LCI to get stuck in the up position. If the LCI will not go down, operators should contact their 91F maintainer. ... ... 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 MHS: Loaded Chamber Indicator & Rear Sight Maintenance Tips
September 22, 2021 — Dear Half-Mast, with some of the M17 pistols coming in for maintenance, we’ve found that the loaded chamber indicator (LCI) is no longer sitting flush after being used on the range. Also, the weapons are coming in with loose rear sights. Any tips on what to do? ... MORE

M9 Pistol: No Cracks please!
August 11, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 760 (Mar 16), p. 36-38. Your M9 pistol will eventually develop cracks if it’s fired regularly. That’s just a fact of life. So it’s important that you spot cracks before your M9 completely cracks up. Here’s how to catch cracks early. ... MORE

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