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Category: Small Arms

M2/M2A1 Machine Gun: How To Stop M2/M2A1 Damage
October 16, 2019 — Too many M2s and M2A1s are being damaged because Soldiers aren’t thoroughly trained on how to fire and maintain them. Here’s What units need to do to stop that damage... MORE

M16-Series Rifles & M4/M4A1 Carbines: What Slings Are Available?
October 11, 2019 — Dear Half-Mast, are there any slings available for the M16 rifle and the M4 carbine other than the classic black sling and the quick-release sling? Read on to get MSG Half-Mast's response... MORE

M320A1 Grenade Launcher: Store & Transport with Care
September 30, 2019 — Dear Editor, here at Ft Leonard Wood, we’re seeing too many cracked or broken M320A1 grenade launcher sight supports. The only fix is to order the entire leaf sight assembly kit, NSN 1005-01-564-2663, for $55. And sometimes it can take a long time to get the kit. But much of this damage is preventable if Soldiers and armorers just exercise a little care... MORE

M16-Series Rifle & M4/M4A1 Carbine: Fitting Rack Solution
September 30, 2019 — Dear Half-Mast, I’ve had trouble getting our M4 carbines to fit securely in the M12 racks. Of course, that’s critical to security. Has the Army come up with any fixes for this? Read on to learn MSG Half-Mast's answer... MORE

M2A1 Machine Gun: How Much Bolt Erosion is Too Much?
September 30, 2019 — Dear Half-Mast, WP 0018 00-3 in the M2A1 machine gun’s TM 9-1005-347-23&P (Jul 11) says to inspect the bolt face for pits and/or eroded areas up to .062 inches long or wide, .031 inches deep in scattered or random patterns, or rings .031 inches deep and .062 inches wide. Read on to learn what to do when there's erosion but not in all three dimensions... MORE

M153 CROWS II: Give CROWS Clearance
September 30, 2019 — Dear Editor, units with the M153 CROWS II installed on their vehicles need to emphasize to drivers the system makes a big difference in vehicle clearance. Learn more about possible clearance issues here... MORE

Small Arms: The Right Sight Match for Your Weapon
September 27, 2019 — This is a corrected copy to the previous version and corrects information in PS 803 (Oct 19), pp. 28-33. Corrections are highlighted in yellow. The Army gives Soldiers all sorts of choices for sights, lasers and infrared illuminators to use on their rifles, pistols and machine guns. But it can be difficult to tell what can be used where and how to find info on mounting and using a device... MORE

MK19 Machine Gun: Stop Slamming and Jamming
September 3, 2019 — Even on a heavy-duty weapon like the MK 19 machine gun, slamming and jamming can cause heavy-duty damage. Keep reading to learn more... MORE

M2/M2A1 Machine Gun: Load Like This
August 1, 2019 — Loading your M2/M2A1 machine gun incorrectly can do a number on its bolt... MORE

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