M4 and M16 Series Rifles: Only You Can Avoid a Cook Off
By | May 10, 2023
Know your weapons’ sustained rate of fire. Don’t exceed the sustained rate of fire except under extreme circumstances to avoid a possible cook off or catastrophic failure. Read on to get the full story…...
Small Arms: Does Your Weapon Need LAW Instead of CLP?
By | Dec. 7, 2022
When operating your weapon in extremely cold weather environments, CLP may not be the right lubricant. Keep reading to find out how to determine if you need to use lubricating oil arctic weapons (LAW)…...
M16s / M4s: Advice from Ft Leonard Wood
By | May 12, 2021
This article initially appeared in PS 761 (Apr 16), p. 40-42. Dear Editor, We repair the small arms at the Ft Leonard Logistics Readiness Center (LRC). We think these suggestions on the M16 rifle and M4/M4A1 carbine will help...
M16s / M4s: Firing Pin Not for Cleaning!
By | May 12, 2021
This article initially appeared in PS 765 (Aug 16), p. 37. Dear Editor, Our Logistics Readiness Center told us they are finding a high number of M16s and M4s with unserviceable firing pins. The pins’ tips are blunted and...
M16-Series Rifle, M4/M4A1 Carbine: Dry Up Dry Firing
By | March 11, 2021
This article initially appeared in PS 759 (Feb 16), p. 39 Dear Editor, the M16/M4’s TM 9-1005-319-10 is very clear about the clearing procedure. For the specific steps to follow, read this article...
M4 Carbine: Enhanced Function Check Reminder
By | Sept. 30, 2020
Dear Half-Mast, After receiving 30 M4A1 carbines from a lateral transfer, the gaining unit requested a service-upon-receipt inspection. This service, which should be conducted when receiving equipment from a transfer,...
M4 Carbine: Looking for the Missing BUIS NSN?
By | April 2, 2020
The M4 back-up iron sight (BUIS) NSN was mistakenly left out of WP 0040 of TM 9-1005-319-23&P (Apr 19). But the NSN will be added to the TM when it gets updated. ...
M16-Series Rifle & M4/M4A1 Carbine: Fitting Rack Solution
By | Sept. 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...