TRAINEE GUIDE - Recruit Training Command - The US Navy

TRAINEE GUIDE A-950-0001
OUTLINE SHEET 5-04-1 (continued)
g. __________After pistol is fired, the recoil of the assembly:
1) ________ the empty cartridge.
2) Reloads a new ___________.
3) _________ the hammer.
h. ____________ –After the last round is fired, automatically holds the
slide to the rear.
i. __________________ – Used to “safe” the weapon. When the safety is
on, the:
1) Weapon will NOT fire.
2) Hammer is release to the forward position.
5. 9mm Pistol Characteristics
a. Single or double action
1) Double action—Allows the weapon to fire when the hammer is in
the forward position. Pulling the trigger will cock the
hammer and immediately release it, discharging the first
chambered round.
2) Single action—after first round is fired; the slide assembly
will automatically cock the hammer to the fire the next
round.
3) In the simulator, you will only fire in the single action.
b. Weight—Approximately 2.5 lbs.
c. Maximum effective range—approximately 55 yards.
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