&pageText=The second performance measure in maintaining the M9 pistol is to disassemble the pistol. The disassembly of the pistol is an eight-step process and is necessary before both cleaning and lubricating the weapon, and for determining the serviceability of the weapon. To disassemble the M9 pistol, you must correctly perform the following procedures:&
&textLabel1=Let slide go forward&
&textLabel2=Hold pistol in raised position&
&textLabel3=Depress disassembly lever&
&textLabel4=Rotate disassembly lever down&
&textLabel5=Remove slide and barrel assembly&
&textLabel6=Compress and remove recoil spring and
spring guide&
&textLabel7=Separate recoil spring and spring guide&
&textLabel8=Remove locking block and barrel assembly&
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