personnel qualification standard (pqs) - I Marine Expeditionary ...

115 Weapons
o Slightly compress recoil spring end spring guide, while at the same time
lifting and removing recoil spring end spring guide. Allow the recoil
spring to stretch slowly.
o Separate recoil spring from spring guide.
o Push in on locking block plunger while pushing barrel forward slightly.
Lift and remove locking block and barrel assembly from slide (12)
Disassembly of the Magazine
o Unload the magazine
o Grasp the magazine firmly with the floorplate up and the back of the
magazine tube against the palm of your hand.
o To remove the floorplate, either use the tip of the 9mm round or use the
barrel locking block plunger. By depressing the locking block, the locking
block plunger will protrude and can be used to assist in removal of the
floorplate.
o Release the floorplate by pushing down on the floorplate retainer stud in
the center of the floorplate. At the same time, slide the floorplate forward
for a short distance using the thumb.
Caution
Magazine spring is under tension. Use care when removing magazine floorplate.
o While maintaining the magazine spring pressure with the thumb, remove
the floorplate from the magazine.
o Remove the floorplate retainer and magazine spring and follower from the
magazine tube. Remove floorplate retainer from the magazine spring.
Note
Disassembly of the M9 pistol beyond field strip (operator) level is not authorized.
Inspecting the M9 Pistol
If faults are found during inspection that cannot be corrected, evacuate pistol to
organizational maintenance/next authorized repair level.
SLIDE ASSEMBLY
Check for free movement of decocking/safety lever
and push On firing pin block. Check for rear sight looseness. Check for
cracks in locking block retaining slot.
BARREL ASSEMBLY
Inspect bore and chamber for pitting or obstructions. Check locking block
plunger for free movement of locking block
Inspect locking lugs and barrel lugs for cracks and burrs.
RECOIL SPRING AND RECOIL SPRING GUIDE
Check recoil spring for damage,
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