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Tag: rifles

M3E1 Recoilless Rifle: Need Training Information?
June 10, 2021 — Soldiers, if you have an M3E1 recoilless rifle and are looking for information, look no longer. Read about the go-to source for information... MORE

M16s / M4s: Advice from Ft Leonard Wood
May 12, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 761 (Apr 16), p. 40-42. Dear Editor, We repair the small arms at the Ft Leonard Logistics Readiness Center (LRC). We think these suggestions on the M16 rifle and M4/M4A1 carbine will help operators,... MORE

M16s / M4s: Firing Pin Not for Cleaning!
May 12, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 765 (Aug 16), p. 37. Dear Editor, Our Logistics Readiness Center told us they are finding a high number of M16s and M4s with unserviceable firing pins. The pins’ tips are blunted and there’s a ring cut in their shafts... MORE

M16-Series Rifle, M4/M4A1 Carbine: Catch Loose Barrels and Mounting Rails!
March 11, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 759 (Feb 16), p. 40. Dear Editor, From our experience taking care of M16s and M4s at Camp Beauregard, we recommend Soldiers pay special attention to these two checks:... MORE

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

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