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9-MM PISTOL

PMI TRAINING

REF: FM 23 - 35



TASK: Familiarize firers with the Semi-automatic 9-MM Pistol and it·s operational functions to include the

fires role and responsibilities in range operations.

CONDITIONS: Given a block of instructionson the 9-MM Semi-automatic Pistol, firers must be ableto meet the Standards.

STANDARDS: Firers must be able todisassemble and separate and reassemble the 9-MMPistol correctly with no deficiencies. Firers must also gain

a basic working knowledge of the 9-MM Pistol and theirresponsibilities while at the firing range.



RISK ASSESSMENT

LOW

9-MM PISTOL PMI



9-MM PISTOL.

The 9-MM Pistol is a 9-MM

Semi-automatic, magazinefed, recoil-operated, double-action weapon, chambered

for the 9-MM cartridge.

The magazine has a 15-round capacity.



Caliber --------------------------------------------------------9-mm NATO

System of Operation----------------------Short recoil, semiautomatic

Locking System-----------------------------------------Oscillating block

Length-----------------------------------------------217 mm (8.54 inches)

W i d t h - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- -- - - - - - - - 38 mm (1.5 inches)

Height------------------------------------------------140 mm (5.51 inches)

Weight with Empty Magazine- -- 9 6 0 g r a m s ( 2 . 1 p o u n d s )

Weight with 15-Round Magazine--------- 1,145 grams (2.6 pounds)Barrel Length-------- ------------------------------l25 mm (4.92 inches)

R i f l i n g ----- R.H., six-groove (pitch 250 mm [about 10 inches])

Muzzle Velocity---375 meters per second (1,230.3 feet per second)

9-MM Equipment Data



Muzzle Energy---------------569.5 newton meters (430 foot pounds)

Maximum Range ----------------------- 1,800 meters (1,962.2 yards)

Maximum Effective Range--------------------50 meters (54.7 yards)

Front Sight -----------------------------------Blade, integral with slide

Rear Sight ---------------------------Notched bar, dovetailed to slide

Sighting Radius-----------------------------------158 mm (6.22 inches)

Safety Features------------De-cocking/safety lever, firing pin block

Hammer (half-cocked notch) -------Prevents accidental dischargeBasic Load--------------------------------------------------------45 rounds

Trigger Pull---------------------------------Single-Action: 5.50 pounds

Double-Action: 12.33 pounds

9-MM Equipment Data



9-MM PISTOL

OPERATIONThe M9 pistol has a short recoil system using a falling lockingblock. The pressure developed by the expanding gases of afired round recoils the slide and barrel assembly. After a shortrun, the locking block is disengaged from the slide, the barrelstops against the frame, and the slide continues its rearwardmovement. The slide then extracts and ejects the firedcartridge case, cocks the hammer, and compresses the recoilspring. The slide moves forward feeding the cartridge from themagazine into the chamber. The slide and barrel assembly

remain open after the last cartridge has been fired andejected.



9-MM PISTOL

PHASES OF TRAININGMarksmanship training is divided into two phases:

preparatory marksmanship training ( PMI ) and

range firing.

All marksmanship training must be progressive.

Combat marksmanship techniques should be

practiced after the basics have been mastered.



The main use of the 9-MM semi-automatic

pistol is to engage an enemy at close rangewith quick, accurate fire.

Accurate shooting results from knowingand correctly applying the elements of

preparatory marksmanship training.

9-MM PISTOL

FUNDAMENTALS



The elements of combat pistol marksmanship are:

9-MM PISTOL

FUNDAMENTALS

Grip

Aiming

Breath control

Trigger squeeze

Target engagement

Positions



9-MM PISTOL

FUNDAMENTALS

The weapon must become an extension of the hand and arm. It should replace the

finger in pointing at an object. A firm,

uniform grip must be applied to theweapon. A proper grip is one of the most

important fundamentals of firing the 9MM

Pistol.

GRIP



9-MM PISTOL GRIPS

ONE HAND GRIP

FIST GRIP



9-MM PISTOL GRIPS

PALM SUPPORTED GRIP

WEAVER GRIP



9-MM PISTOL

FUNDAMENTALSAiming is sight alignment and sight placement, sight alignment is the

centering of the front blade in the rear sight notch. Sight placement

is the positioning of the weapon¶s sights in relation to the target asseen by the firer when he/she aims the weapon.

A correct sight picture consists of correct sight alignment with the

front sight placed center mass of the target.

AIMING



9-MM PISTOL

FUNDAMENTALSBREATH CONTROL

The firer must learn to hold his/her breath properly at any time

during the breathing cycle if he/she wishes to attain accuracy thatwill serve him/her in combat.

This must be done while aiming and squeezing the trigger.



9-MM PISTOL

FUNDAMENTALSTRIGGER SQUEEZE

Improper trigger squeeze causes more misses than any other

step of preparatory marksmanship. Poor shooting is causedby the aim being disturbed before the bullet leaves the barrel

of the weapon. This is usually the result of the firer jerking

the trigger or flinching. To apply correct trigger squeeze, the

trigger finger should contact the trigger between the tip of the

finger to the second joint (without touching the weaponanywhere else).

NOTE: The trigger squeeze of the 9-MM pistol, when fired in the

single-action mode, is 5.50 pounds; when fired in double-action

mode, it is 12.33 pounds.



9-MM PISTOL

FUNDAMENTALSTARGET ENGAGEMENT

Firers engage two types of targets, single targets and multiple

targets. When engaging multiple targets the firer should engagethe closest and most dangerous target first.

Common Target Engagement Problems:

Recoil Anticipation

Trigger Jerk

Heeling

In combat the firer should fire two rounds when completing

target engagement, this is commonly referred to as a double-tap.



9-MM PISTOL

FUNDAMENTALSPOSITIONSThe qualification course is fired from the standing, kneeling,

crouch and prone firing positions. All firing positions must be

practiced so they become natural movements, during qualificationand actual combat firing. Though these positions seem natural,

practice sessions must be conducted to ensure the habitual

attainment of correct firing positions. Assuming correct firing

positions ensures that soldiers can quickly assume these positions

without a conscious effort.

9-MM Pistol marksmanship requires a soldier to rapidly apply all

the fundamentals at dangerously close targets while under stress.

Assuming a proper position to allow for a steady aim is critical to

survival on the battlefield.



9-MM Firing Positions

Pistol Ready Position:




StandingPosition:




Kneeling Position:




Crouch Position:




Prone Position:



ALTERNATEPISTOL

QUALIFICATION

COURSE

SCORECARD

DA - 5704



3 4 5 4 3

25 ± Meter

E-Type

Silhouette

Aim for the 5

CENTER MASS



9-MM PISTOL

DIS-ASSEMBLY PORTION OF PMI



9-MM PISTOL

RE-ASSEMBLY PORTION OF PMI



Learning Follow Up

Q) What is the effective maximum range of the 9-MM Pistol?

A) 50 meters Or 54.7 Yards

Q) How many rounds can the 9MM Magazine hold?

A) 15

Q) Name some positions you fire the 9-MM Pistol?

A) Standing, Kneeling, Crouch and Prone



RANGE SAFETY! OBEY ALLCOMMANDS FROM THE TOWER

( DO NOT LOAD OR FIRE UNTIL DIRECTED TO DO SO )

CONSIDER THE WEAPON LOADED AT ALL TIMES

ANYONE CAN CALLCEASE-FIRE

NO HORSE-PLAYING & SMOKING AREA

HELMENTS MUST BE WORN WHILE ON THE RANGE

LEFT AND RIGHT BOUNDRIES« KNOW THEM

CLEARING OF WEAPON ON/OFF RANGE



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