Maintain an M9 Pistol Reviews
Clear the Pistol
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&pageText=The first performance measure in maintaining the M9 pistol is to clear the weapon. Always clear the weapon before disassembling, cleaning, inspecting, transporting, or storing the weapon. This six-step process must be accomplished in all situations, not just after firing the weapon. Soldiers should always assume the weapon is loaded. To clear the M9 pistol, you must correctly perform the following procedures:&
&textLabel1=Put weapon on SAFE&
&textLabel2=Hold M9 in a raised pistol position&
&textLabel3=Release magazine&
&textLabel4=Clear chamber&
&textLabel5=Lock slide to rear&
&textLabel6=Look in chamber&
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