PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-687

PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly

ISSUE 687

FEBRUARY 2010
PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-687 - Page 14 of 33
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Dear Half-Mast,
The side sling mount for the M16-series rifle and M4/M4A1 carbine
interferes with the installation and removal of the rail covers. Has the Army
addressed this problem?
SGM T.F.
Dear Sergeant Major T.F.,
Yes they have. The newest edition of TM 9-1005-319-23&P (Nov 08) says in a
note on WP 0016-8:
It is recommended that the swivel mount be placed on the left side of the carbine
for right-handed operators and on the right side for left-handed operators. This will
keep the sling out of the way when the carbine is used.
In addition, it shall be oriented
so
the
integral
stop,
normally
positioned towards the muzzle, is to
the rear. This change in orientation
allows
the
swivel
to
fold
flat
towards the muzzle so the side
sling adapter does not interfere with
the installation of the rail covers,
the forward handgrip, or other
accessories that require installation
from the end of the rail.
This applies to all M4s and all M16A2 and A4s with the M203A2 grenade
launcher attached.
Armorers, make sure you have this edition of the TM
so you don’t miss out on other updated information.
New, Improved Magazine
M16-Series Rifle, M4/M4A1 Carbine…
Stop
Sling Swivel
Interference
M16-Series Rifle, M4/M4A1 Carbine…
New, Improved Magazine
here’s how to
install the sling
swivel mount so it
doesn’t interfere
with the rail
covers.
Install sling swivel in this position to
avoid interference with rail covers
the army is
fielding a new,
improved magazine
for the m16 rifle
and m4/m4a1
carbine.
the new 30-round
magazine has a
redesigned follower
and a stronger spring
that should provide
greater reliability and
fewer malfunctions.
you can Id the
new magazine by
its tan follower.
you can order the
new magazine with nsn
1005-01-561-
7
200.
the old magazine, nsn 1005-
00-921-5004, is being phased
out and will be replaced by
the new magazine.
time for
you to
retire,
old timer!
I’m the new,
improved
magazine and
I’m taking
your place!
I guess it
is
time for me to
retire!
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