Gunmetal.comHandgun Functions, Malfunctions, Remedial Actions
Discussing the 4 functions a firearm performs, the 4 malfunctions, and the 2 remedial actions which will clear the 4 malfunctions.
Feed Fire Extract Eject
Failure to Feed
Failure to Fire
Failure to Extract
Failure to Eject
Failures to Feed, Fire, or Eject can be cleared with the "Tap, Rack, Target" method.
Failure to Extract can be cleared by locking the slide to rear, forcefully removing the magazine, vigorously racking the slide to extract and eject, and then locking the slide, inserting a magazine and racking the slide. An alternate ending to the remedial action after vigorously racking the slide is to insert the mag and rack the slide.
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