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M16-Series Rifle, M4/M4A1 Carbine: Dry Up Dry Firing
March 11, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 759 (Feb 16), p. 39 Dear Editor, the M16/M4’s TM 9-1005-319-10 is very clear about the clearing procedure. For the specific steps to follow, read this article. ... ... MORE

M16-Series Rifle/M4/M4A1 Carbine: Firing Stoppage? Try C-SPORTS!
February 18, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 763 (Jun 16), p. 40. Dear Editor, I saw on Page 44 of PS 755 (Oct 15) the suggestion from Scott Taylor about dealing with an M16/M4 firing stoppage. An easy way to remember this is the acronym C-SPORTS: ... MORE

M4 Carbine: Enhanced Function Check Reminder
September 30, 2020 — Dear Half-Mast, After receiving 30 M4A1 carbines from a lateral transfer, the gaining unit requested a service-upon-receipt inspection. This service, which should be conducted when receiving equipment from a transfer,... MORE

M16-Series Rifle & M4 Carbine: Carrier Key Screw Ordering Advice
September 14, 2020 — If you’re trying to order the carrier key screw, NSN 5305-00-992-7284, and it’s being cancelled, here’s why. There’s an error in the DLA system, and they’re working to fix it. Until then, order the next higher assembly... MORE

M4 Carbine: Looking for the Missing BUIS NSN?
April 2, 2020 — The M4 back-up iron sight (BUIS) NSN was mistakenly left out of WP 0040 of TM 9-1005-319-23&P (Apr 19). But the NSN will be added to the TM when it gets updated. ... MORE

M16-Series Rifle, M4/M4A1 Carbine: Rifle Charging Handle NSN?
March 9, 2020 — Dear Half-Mast, When I went through the new version of the M16 rifle/M4 carbine’s TM 9-1005-319-23&P (Apr 19), I found no NSN listing for the M16/M4 charging handle in WP 0040-12. Can you help me out?... MORE

M16-Series Rifle, M4/M4A1 Carbine: Food for Feeding Thought
February 21, 2020 — Dear Editor, I recently helped a unit with their pre-mobilization training. I noticed several instances of M16-series rifle and M4/M4A1 carbine misfires because of how the weapons were loaded... MORE

Small Arms: New Barrel Erosion Gage Measures Different Rounds
February 21, 2020 — What rounds you fire through your M16 rifle or M4/M4A1 carbine make a difference in barrel erosion. That’s why the Army is fielding a new bore erosion gage, NSN 5220-01-676-3452... MORE

M4 Carbine: How to Clear an ‘Above the Bolt’ Cartridge Jam
February 13, 2020 — Soldiers, ever needed to fix a jam on your M4 carbine? If the round is stuck above the bolt, you have a bad magazine. Here's how to deal with the jam... MORE

M16-Series Rifle and M4/M4A1 Carbine: Leave Rail, BUIS Alone
February 11, 2020 — Sometimes it’s better just to leave things alone. Certainly that’s the case with the M16 and M4/M4A1’s mounting rail and backup iron sight (BUIS). ... MORE

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