Calico Field Strip (100 Round 9mm Magazine!)

Published on September 22, 2016
Duration: 2:37

This guide details the field stripping process for the Calico M-900 carbine, as demonstrated by Alex from TFB TV. It covers magazine removal, safety checks, and the step-by-step disassembly of the forend, lower receiver, and bolt carrier assembly. The video highlights the firearm's unique roller-delayed blowback system and helical magazines, while also noting its historical reliability concerns.

Quick Summary

The Calico M-900 is a 9mm carbine featuring a roller-delayed blowback action and unique helical magazines holding 50 or 100 rounds. Field stripping involves removing the magazine, clearing the firearm, removing a front push pin, sliding off the forend, detaching the lower receiver, and removing the bolt carrier assembly. Despite its high capacity, the M-900 is noted for significant reliability issues.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Magazine Overview
  2. 00:40Magazine Removal and Safety Check
  3. 00:59Forend Disassembly
  4. 01:19Lower Receiver and Bolt Removal
  5. 01:50Conclusion and Reliability

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you remove the magazine from a Calico M-900?

To remove the magazine from the Calico M-900, press the release tabs located on both sides of the receiver simultaneously. Ensure the firearm is unloaded before magazine removal.

What type of action does the Calico M-900 use?

The Calico M-900 utilizes a roller-delayed blowback action, a system that uses locking rollers to delay the bolt's opening, allowing gas pressure to decrease before extraction.

What are the main reliability concerns with the Calico M-900?

The Calico M-900 is primarily known for reliability issues, often failing to cycle through its high-capacity magazines without experiencing malfunctions, making it more of a collector's item than a practical firearm.

What tools are needed for a Calico M-900 field strip?

The basic field strip for the Calico M-900 requires no specialized tools. The primary component for disassembly is the non-captive push pin at the front of the receiver, which can be manipulated by hand or with a simple punch if needed.

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