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What does an M9 shoot?
The Beretta M9 Beretta is a standard double-action pistol. The first round is fired via a long, hammer-cocking, double-action trigger press. Successive rounds are fired with a hammer-releasing, single-action press. The pistol chambers the 9×19 mm NATO cartridge.
What cartridge is used in the M9 service pistol?
Ammunition. 9mm ball (NATO, M882) is the only ammunition authorized for the M9 service pistol.
What is the civilian M9?
In 1985, the Beretta 92, chambered in NATO-friendly 9 mm, was adopted and issued to our troops. It, too, has been put out to pasture by the U.S. military, but enthusiasts can still own that famed performance by claiming a Beretta 92FS—the civilian version of the M9.
What kind of gun is a M9?
Beretta M9
The Beretta M9—officially the Pistol, Semiautomatic, 9mm, M9—is the designation for the Beretta 92FS semi-automatic pistol used by the United States Armed Forces. The M9 was adopted by the United States military as their service pistol in 1985.
Who makes the M9 pistol?
Beretta
The M9 is a lightweight, semi-automatic pistol manufactured by Beretta and designed to replace the M1911A1 . 45 caliber pistol and . 38 caliber revolvers. The Beretta M9 has redundant automatic safety features to help prevent unintentional discharges.
When was the M9 made?
Beretta M9
| United States Pistol, Semiautomatic, 9mm, M9 | |
|---|---|
| Designed | 1980s |
| Manufacturer | Beretta |
| Produced | 1985–present |
| Variants | M9A1, M9A2 (upgrade proposal for M9 to be similar to M9A3) and M9A3 |
Where are Beretta M9 made?
The Beretta® M9A3 Semi-Auto Pistol evolved from the M9 service pistol to become a highly adaptive tactical pistol, now manufactured in Beretta’s facility in Italy.
How many major components does the M9 service pistol have?
The major components of the M9 (Figure 1-3) and M11 (Figure 1-4) pistols are: a. Slide and Barrel Assembly: Houses the firing pin, striker, and extractor. Cocks the hammer during recoil cycle….Military.
| M9 PISTOL | M11 PISTOL | |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 140 mm (5.51 inches) | 136 mm (5.35 inches) |
| Magazine Capacity | 15 Rounds | 13 Rounds |
Which feature is located internally and considered an additional safety feature that prevents the M9?
The disconnector is an internal, additional safety that prevents the weapon from firing fully automatic. If the slide does not return to the full battery position due to a pistol, magazine, or ammunition malfunction, the internal link is not made between the sear and the hammer.