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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. ...
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M320 Grenade Launcher: Watch Your Fingers!
August 12, 2021
— This article initially appeared in PS 760 (Mar 16), p. 42. The M320 grenade launcher has a very short barrel. If your fingers stick out instead of fully wrapping around the grip, they’re much more likely to be injured. Be mindful of how you hold the grip. ...
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MK 19 Grenade Machine Gun: Make Sure to Lace the Bolt Correctly
May 10, 2021
— Dear Editor, during several MK 19 grenade machine gun services, we’ve noticed what could be considered incorrect wire lacing on the bolt. Nuts are laced together to reduce any and all movement or as much movement as possible. ...
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M320 Grenade Launcher: Watch How You Store the Muzzle Cap
November 3, 2020
— Dear Editor, It looks like there’s still a problem with how Soldiers are storing the M320 grenade launcher (GL) muzzle cap. As a result, the cap ends up getting misplaced, lost or shot off the GL. ...
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M320 Grenade Launcher: New Guidance for Buttstock Receiver Damage
May 1, 2020
— Operators, you’ll find the preventive maintenance checks for the M320 grenade launcher on Page 0019-2 of TM 9-1010-232-10 (Nov 08, w/Ch 1, Apr 12). The BEFORE PMCS’s Equipment Not Ready/Available If section for Item 1 tells you the weapon isn’t ready if you see cracks, excessive wear or corrosion. But now TACOM has provided new PMCS guidelines. ...
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MK19: Property Book Serial Number Confusion Cleared
December 19, 2019
— Dear Editor, some units with MK19 grenade machine guns (Mods 3 and 4) have incorrect serial numbers listed on the property book. That's because the weapon is etched/engraved with both a serial number and the month/year of manufacture. The serial number is only the first five digits...
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M320A1 Grenade Launcher: Store & Transport with Care
September 30, 2019
— Dear Editor, here at Ft Leonard Wood, we’re seeing too many cracked or broken M320A1 grenade launcher sight supports. The only fix is to order the entire leaf sight assembly kit, NSN 1005-01-564-2663, for $55. And sometimes it can take a long time to get the kit. But much of this damage is preventable if Soldiers and armorers just exercise a little care...
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