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2.0. Mechanical Characteristics & Weapon Theory2.1. Weapon Description2.1.1. GeneralThe P556 Pistol is a semi-automatic, gas operated weapon with arotary bolt mechanism. Semi-automatic means one round will fireeach time the trigger is pulled until the magazine is emptied ofammunition. The pistol is chambered in 5.56mm NATO andis compatible with .223 Remington ammunition.2.1.2. Barrel With Receiver And Gas SystemThe barrel is mechanically mated to the receiver. The flashsuppressor is screwed onto the muzzle end of the barrel whichfeatures a Ω x 28 TPI thread pattern. The gas block, which isfixed on the barrel, contains the gas port, locates the gas system(gas tube and operating rod), accepts the front sight and alsoserves as support for the hand guards. The receiver guides thebolt and bolt carrier, and houses the locking system. An accessorymounting rail is fixed to the upper part of the receiver, providingan attachment point for sighting systems and other accessories.P556 Pistol Operators Manual 10 1511582 VER 08.01.08
2.1.3. BoltThe bolt consists of two main parts:• Bolt Carrier• Bolt Heada. Bolt Carrier: The bolt carrier guides the bolt head, controls thelocking and unlocking by means of the cam, holds the operatingrod, and cocks the hammer.b. Bolt Head: The bolt headlocks the bolt assembly,houses the firing pin andextractor and feeds thecartridges from themagazine to the chamber.2.1.4. Hand GuardsThe hand guards protect thebarrel and the gas system fromdamage. They also provide ergonomic positioning of the handsduring operation as well as protecting the hands from burns.P556 Pistol Operators Manual 11 1511582 VER 08.01.08
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Page 21 and 22: Bolt Catch LeverThe P556 pistol is
Page 23 and 24: 3. Firearms may be severely damaged
Page 25 and 26: the primer ignites, there is danger
Page 27 and 28: 3.2. Loading The Pistol1. Ensure th
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Page 35 and 36: WARNING - FIRINGThe bolt automatica
Page 37 and 38: WARNING - UNLOADINGRemoving cartrid
Page 39 and 40: If the pistol still will not fire:
Page 41 and 42: 4. Remove the pivot pin (forwardpin
Page 43 and 44: . Remove the firing pin studusing a
Page 45 and 46: 4. Install the gas valve:a. Ensure
Page 47 and 48: the trigger casing assembly and rec
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Page 51 and 52: MAINTENANCE9.0. MaintenanceAll fire
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Page 57 and 58: 10.1. Parts DiagramP556 Pistol Oper
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