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Other requests for this document must be referred to PM - Individual Weapons, ATTN: RDAR-WSW-F, [ 75" SUPPLEMENTARY NOTES None Ta ABSTRACT the U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center (ATC), Aberdcen Proving Ground (APG), Maryland, conducted conformance testing of M8S5AI ammunition on commercial magazines. Areas of testing were physical inspection ofthe commercial magazines and endurance testing This test report summarizes the test results. 5. SUBIECT TERNS 16 SECURITY CLASSIFICATION OF “TT CHRTTATION OF — 18 NUMBER [7Ga, NAME OF RESPONSIBLE PERSON REPORT [ABSTRACT /o-THIEPRGE] ABSTRACT OF eg. | Chstopher James Paces |Chstop Unclassified | Unclassified | Unclassified SAR [196- TELEPHONE NURTEER ace ren Fane stsngerd For-zommoow> ‘TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 4._ EXECUTIVE DIGEST SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .... SUMMARY... INTRODUCTION SECTION 2. SUBTESTS PHYSICAL INSPECTION OF MAGAZINES ENDURANCE ...... MODIFIED FEED RAMP ANGLE EXCURSION . PROJECTILE TIP POSITION FINAL INSPECTION . SECTION 3. APPENDIXES TEST DATAWasns.che eee Pence cat TEST INCIDENT REPORT (TIR) INDEX INSTRON FORCE GAUGE RESULTS COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY (CT) X-RAY MAGAZINE RESULTS. COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY (CT) X-RAY ROUND POSITION RESt LASER SCAN FEED RAMP DATA REFERENCES . ce ABBREVIATIONS |... DISTRIBUTION LIST -zonmmoom>SECTION 4. EXECUTIVE DIGEST 4.1. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION a. The M85SA1 is the environmentally friendly lead-free, 5.56-mm ball cartridge. b. The commercial magazines are lightweight, 5.56- x 45-mm, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) cartridge, 30-round magazine primarily for the M16/M4 platform. Due to request from the customer, magazine vendor codes were assigned to remove the actual ‘commercial names. One weapon per weapon type (M4A1, M164 and M27) was assigned a specific commercial vendor or government magazine as provided in Table 1-1. Twelve magazine designs in total were tested, two were government and ten were commercial off the shelf (COTS). Two of the commercial magazine types did not fit into the M27 and could not be used. The M27 has a slightly different magazine well geometry than the M4/M16 and raised side portions of the ‘magazine prevented them from being fully inserted (Fig 1-1). Figure 1-1. Support weapons; M4At1 (top), M27 (middle), M16A4 (bottom). 14TABLE 1-1, MAGAZINE AND WEAPON VENDOR CODES MAGAZINE WEAPON | WEAPON WEAPON | MAGAZINE | VENDOR TYPE NO. SN NO. CODE, 70588386 _| Wat ilo 70585300, Tia 70 144-3 —|—Apha *0s88059_| — Wa. | Bravo 770586650_| —Wa-5 | —Deta Maat 10588867 M46 Hotel 70562410 _| —Ma-7 —| ~ Chae W251627 Echo Foxtrot Was9soe wasraed | —wia-12 jost4a79_| —Mi6-1 Teees_|—anes 7 TOstsz13 | Mires 40515266 | M655 i0sisz84_| M166 sales {0514879 ‘2M16-1 10515007 | 26-2 0515186 |—2Mie-3 70sts213 | 26-2 0515266 | 26-5 710515284 | 2M166 772-003750_|_M2r-1 172-0031 Maro ti | Wi27-3 [ara r006aa7 [ware 7172-00656 | _M2r-5 Mar 727-6 |172-006587 [Mare T27-1__| 172-006508_| —M27-7 127-8 __| 172-0659 | _ M278 T27-10___| 172-006603_| —M27-10. 27-11 | 172-006605 | _M27-11 127-12 172-006606 [7 M2712 27-14 | 172-006600 | _M27-14 Note - Magazine vendors Golf and India could not be tested in the M27 weapons because they would not physically fit, due to external geometry. 121.2. SUMMARY a. On 16 December 2013, the U.S. Army Evaluation Center (AEC) issued a Test Execution Directive (app g, ref 1) to the U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center (ATC), Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), Maryland to plan, perform, and report the M855A1 Conformance Testing on Commercial Magazines under U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) Project No. 2014-DT-ATC- MACAR-F9278. b. The objective of this test was to study the effect M55A1 ammunition has on commercial magazines. 1.3. INTRODUCTION a. Where more detailed information is not provided, the following test conditions should be assumed: (1) Weapons were fired from a test stand, they were not shoulder-fired. (2) The weapons were lubricated before the start and after each 600 rounds of firing. The weapons were cleaned, inspected, and lubricated (CIL) before the start and after each 1200 rounds of firing. In tests of short duration, the weapons were CIL only before the test. Cleaner, lubricant, and preservative (CLP) conforming to MIL-PRF-63460E (ref 2) was used for all testing (3) Key weapon components subjected to high stress underwent initial and final inspection by nondestructive test (NDT) methods. Ferrous metallic weapon components were inspected by the fluorescent magnetic particle wet continuous method. The item was magnetized using direct current (DC), sprayed with a bath consisting of size 14A fluorescent magnetic particles (Magnaflux Corporation) suspended in a petroleum distillate liquid (kerosene), and inspected under black light. for patterns indicative of cracks or other defects. This inspection method was performed in accordance with MIL-STD-271F (ref 3), MIL-STD-1949 (ref 4), and U.S. Army Materiel Command Pamphlet (AMCP)-702-10 (ref 5). (4) Nonferrous metallic weapon components were inspected using the liquid penetrant method. A type ZL-22 fluorescent penetrant, a type ZE-3 emulsifier solution, a warm water spray wash, and type ZP-9 developer were used. The test items were inspected under black light for, fluorescent penetrant bleed-out pattems indicative of cracks or other surface defects. This ‘method was performed in accordance with MIL-STD-271F (Group V Material), MIL--6866B. {ref 6) (Type |, Test Method B), and AMCP-702-10. (5) Generally, parts were not replaced solely because they appeared to exhibit wear, cracks, or chipping in noncritical areas, unless there was a possibilty of a safety hazard or other catastrophic weapon failure. Once a functional failure occurred that was attributable to such a part, ora broken part was discovered during scheduled maintenance (CIL), the part was replaced Therefore, during each scheduled maintenance period, each test sample was disassembled. There was no scheduled parts replacement during the test. Each time a part was replaced in a ‘weapon, a complete history was obtained, including the part name and number, reason for replacement, description of functional failure mode, and total number of rounds fired from the ‘weapon and the part. 13 “FOR OFFICIAL USE ONE¥Y -b. Incidents were divided into six classes in accordance with the following definitions: (1) Class VEssential Function Failure (EFF). Clearable stoppages that could be cleared by the weapon operator within 10 sec. (2) Class IVEFF. Operator correctable stoppages that could not be cleared by the operator within 10 sec, but could be corrected at the operator level using only equipment immediately available to the operator. (3) Class IIVEFF, System failure that was not correctable at the operator level and required a higher level of maintenance. (4) Dependent Failures (DF). A failure event that occurred as a result ofa specified primary (prior) event or caused by (directly attributed to) another ‘primary’ failure. (6) Nonessential Function Failure (NEFF). A failure event that rendered the weapon system incapable of performing one or more nonessential functions, but which did not adversely/significantly impact on the abilty to perform an essential function. (6) Ammunition induced Malfunction. A malfunction/stoppage that was confirmed (through evaluation/analysis) as having been caused by (ie., induced by) the ammunition. cc. Throughout this report the term “magazine” refers to the plastic or metallic container that holds the reserve cartridges in the weapon and presents each cartridge in turn to the operating mechanism to be fed, chambered, and fired. Standard capacity for the M4A1 is a 30-round magazine. 1-4SECTION 2. SUBTESTS 2.1 PHYSICAL INSPECTION OF MAGAZINES 2.4.4 Objective The objective of this test was to document the physical characteristics and appearance of the test items and to provide a set of baseline measurement data on the test items, 2.4.2 Criteria Compliance and Analysis None. This test was performed to document technical performance. 2.4.3 Test Procedures and Findings ‘a. Upon receipt, the vendor magazines were visually inspected. Each was assigned a unique ATC identification number as provided in Table 1-1. Deficiencies were documented in Test incident Reports (TIRs) (TIR index, Appendix 8). The following physical inspections were performed on each vendor's magazines. (1) Capacity. All magazines were loaded to full capacity. (2) Fitand Retention. (a) All empty magazines were inserted into M4A1/M1GA4/M27 lower receiver. Each magazine was verified that it fit into the lower receiver and could not be removed without activating the magazine release button, (b) All fully loaded magazines were inserted into M4A1/M1GA4/M27 lower receiver. Each magazine was verified that i fit into the lower receiver and could not be removed without activating the magazine release button. (3) Weight. All empty magazines were weighed and recorded in ounces. The results are provided in Table 2.1-1. (4) Spring Force. Only magazines that were fired during the Endurance test (para 2.2), plus two replacement magazines per vendor were measured for spring force. They were marked: A, B, C, D, E and F. E and F were the possible replacement magazines. (@) For loading, the magazines were held in an upright, vertical position. Dummy bullets (5.56-mm) were loaded into the magazine by using an Instron force gauge (ATC Physical test Laboratory). The peak readings were recorded every 5" bullet. The loading is shown in Figure 2.1-1, The results are provided in Appendix C. (b) For unloading, the magazines were held horizontal with bullet point down. An Instron force gauge with an extension rod was used to push bullets out of the magazine. The peak readings were recorded every 5" bullet. Unloading is shown in Figure 2.1-2. The results are provided in Appendix C. 244 EOR-OFFIGIAL-UGE-ONLY. .TABLE 2.1-1, MAGAZINE WEIGHTS, OZ WEAPON | WEAPON MAGAZINE WEIGHTS TYPE | _NO. x BS |_ cart 437 426 426 34 [Ceara a2 |_4 [a3 [428 Cai-3 | 8.46] 845 | gar] 8.43 Caia_[ 386] 386 | 3.87_| 3.85 397(5) One magazine from each vendor underwent Computed Tomography (CT) X-ray scanning. Magazines were CT X-ray scanned in 5-round increments from 0 to 30 rounds for a total of seven scans per magazine (using dummy bullets). These CT X-ray scans display magazine follower position throughout the loading process. The CT X-ray scans results are provided in Appendix D. An example of a CT X-ray of a standard magazine is shown in Figure 24-3, Figure 2.1-3. CT X-ray standard magazine, b. An initial inspection of the support weapons (M4A1/M16A4/M27) was performed. The physical weights and measurements are provided in Tables 2.1-2 through 2.1-6. c. An NDT inspection was performed and the results are provided in Appendix A. 24-4Won ua spears Tews | 21] Sor ‘ONruaS r ‘BARNa. 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This test was performed to document technical performance. 2.2.3 Test Procedures and Findings a._Testing was performed in accordance with Test Operations Procedure (TOP) 3-2-045 (ref 7). Testing was as follows: (1) Four loaded magazines per vendor were fired using a M4A1 Carbine (one weapon per vendor). When a magazine failed, it was replaced by another magazine from same vendor. Each ‘magazine was reloaded and repeated until 2.400 rounds were fired per magazine for a total of 9,600 rounds per weapon per vendor. Two magazines were replaced on weapon C41-10 (Table 2.2-2). The weapon identification is provided in Table 2.2-1. (2) Four loaded magazines per vendor were fired using a M16A4 Rifle (two vendors per weapon). When a magazine failed, it was replaced by another magazine from same vendor. Each magazine was reloaded and repeated until 300 rounds were fired per magazine for a total of 1,200 rounds per vendor. No magazines were replaced. The weapon identification is provided in Table 2.2-1 (3) Four loaded magazines per vendor were fired using a M27 (one weapon per vendor). When a magazine failed, it was replaced by another magazine from same vendor. Each magazine was reloaded and repeated until 2,400 rounds were fired per magazine for a total of 9,600 rounds per weapon per vendor. Four magazines were replaced on weapons 727-2, ‘727-4, and 127-7 (Table 2.2-2). The weapon identification is provided in Table 2.2-1. TABLE 2.2-1. WEAPON IDENTIFICATION WEAPON TYPES AND IDENTIFICATIONS: VENDOR [7 Maat MiGAd M27. ‘Alpha’ Cats T1643 T2775 Bravo Cats Test 127 Charlie CATT 2Ti64-1 T27T. Deita CATS T1645 1275 Echo Car8 zr6s-2 1278 Foxtrot CAI-9 zried-3 T2711 Golf Cat-10 | 21644 None Fotel CAT-8 Ties TI Thdia Cat-tT a 16a5 None Juliet Cat-12 [271646 27-10 [Kio | — Cart Tiedt TZ Lima 1164-2TABLE 2.2.2. MAGAZINE REPLACEMENT ‘WEAPON ‘VENDOR TEST ROUND | TyPE_|_(WEAPONNO) | MAGAZINE No. _[ MAGAZINE | WEAPON [mar F-Settcuior —[ Bresueedwans-7- [aro [saan ‘Golf (C4-10) replaced with C-1_| 1,800 7.170 Bravo (127-4) —| B replaced wih B-1 | 1.580 6.180 wer Bravo (1274) —|~C replaced wih C-1_| 2.010 | 8.010 Charlie (T27-7) | _C replaced with C-1 7.230 4.800 Tima (127-2) —| Dreplaced wih-1_| 1.530] 6.090 (4) The weapons were wipe and lubricated after every 600 rounds. After every 1,200 rounds, the weapons had a full cleaning. (5) Cyclic rate-offire (ROF) was recorded using the last magazine of each weapon during the first cycle after each 1,200 round maintenance procedure. The results are provided in the TIRs. (6) Functional measurements were repeated at 1,200-round scheduled maintenance intervals. Measurements included, but were not limited to, headspace, firing pin protrusion, and bore erosion. The results are provided in Appendix A, Tables A-2-2-1 through A-2.2-6. b. Malfunction incidents that occurred during reliability and durability testing were assessed {as to cause and possible corrective action. Incidents related to the weapons or magazines were assigned a chargeabilty of hardware/government furnished equipment (GFE). Incidents related to ammunition were assigned a chargeabilty of support equipmenGFE. Preliminary classifications of all malfunctions were recorded at the test site, reviewed and preliminary scored by ATC personnel. Ali incidents were reviewed and officially scored against the failure definition/scoring criteria (FD/SC) (ref 8). Summaries of all incidents that ocourred during testing by incident classification are provided in Tables 2.2-3 through 2.2-5 and shown in Figures 2.2-1 through 2.2-3. Malfunctions were divided into six classes in accordance with the following definitions: (1) Class VEFE, Clearable stoppages that could be cleared by the weapon operator within 10 sec. (2) Class IVEFF. Operator correctable stoppages that could not be cleared by the operator within 10 sec, but could be corrected at the operator level using only equipment immediately available to the operator. No class IVEFF stoppages occurred during this reliability testing. (3) Class IIVEFF. System failure that was not correctable at the operator level and required a higher ievel of maintenance. (4) DE. A failure event that occurred as a result of a specified primary (prior) event or caused by (directly attributed to) another ‘primary’ failure. These incidents were not used in any calculations. 222(5) NEFF. A failure event that rendered the weapon system incapable of performing one or more nonessential functions, but which did not adversely/significantly impact on the abilty to perform an essential function. These incidents were not used in any calculations. (6) Ammunition Induced Malfunction. A malfunction/stoppage that was confirmed (through evaluation/analysis) as having been caused by (i., induced by) the ammunition. These incidents were not used in any calculations. ©. Summaries of failure modes for all weapons firing MB55A1 ammunition are provided in Tables A-2.2-7 through A-2.2-11 and are shown in Figures A-2.2-1 through A-2.2-5. Detailed test data of weapon stoppagesffailures and part breakages by round count are available from ATC Upon request. Note: No class lIVEFFs occurred on any of the M164 weapons. d._During firing, all malfunction charge types were recorded and remarks were documented where additional explanation was required. The reliability related stoppages and failure events are provided in Tables A-2.2-12 through A-2.2-14. 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The magazine was. feeding low into the weapon, which caused the tip of the projectile to get caught on the feed ramp. in the upper receiver. Note: The feed ramps in this weapon show more wear than any other magazine vendor across M4A1 weapons. (2) Vendor Chattie, (2) Three stoppages of double feed occurred on rounds 1 and 2 while using magazine A. In one incidence, the double feed occurred because the top round was presented too high in the magazine due to the magazine experiencing significant feed lip separation. In the other two incidents, the rounds were replaced due to damage on the casing caused by the double feed. (b) Four FFD stoppages occurred while using magazine D. In all cases, the bolt was over the base of the cartridge. The bolt overrode the base of the cartridge and damaged the side of the cartridge case due to being pinched between the lugs of the bolt and the lugs of the barrel extension. The round was stubbed on the rear of the barrel. (3) Vendor Golf. Twenty five stoppages of failure of the bolt to lock to the rear (FBR) after the last round in the magazine was fired occurred. Ten of these stoppages occurred while using magazine B, ten while using magazine C, and five while using magazine D. The magazine follower did not apply enough spring force to correctly actuate the weapon bolt catch. The bolt ‘catch was not high enough to catch the front of the bolt and did not allow the bolt to stay locked to the rear in the open position, In all cases, the bolt was pulled back manually to the locked position. Note: Magazines B and C were replaced with B-1 and C-1, respectively. (4) Vendor Hotel. Three incidents of inadvertent firing occurred. The weapon fired two rounds with one trigger pull while the weapon was selected to semi-automatic mode. This issue was resolved when the hammer was replaced during the scheduled cleaning, inspection, and lubrication, (6) Vendor India. Sixteen FBR stoppages after the last round in the magazine was fired occurred. One of these stoppages occurred while using magazine B, nine while using magazine C, and six while using magazine D. The magazine follower did not apply enough spring force to correctly actuate the weapon bolt catch. The bolt catch was not high enough to catch the front of the bott and did not allow the bolt to stay locked to the rear in the open position. In all cases, the bolt was pulled back manually to the locked position. (6) Vendor Lima. Two failure-to-eject (FE) stoppages occurred. The bolt extractor and ejector were visually inspected along with the springs and no noticeable deficiencies were observed. The weapon was reassembled and firing continued. 229f. No significant reoccurring failure modes occurred on the M16A4 weapons during 1,200 rounds fired g. An analysis of the M27 significant reoccurring failure modes during 9,600 rounds fired are as follows: (1) Vendor Bravo. Out of the 69 stoppages scored as class EFF, 68 were FFD stoppages. Thirteen of these stoppages occurred while using magazine A, 18 while using magazine B, 16 while using magazine C, and 14 while using magazine D. Two and five additional stoppages ‘occurred on the replaced magazines B and C. respectively. It should be noted that 70-percent of the FFDs occurred on magazine rounds 23, 25, 27, and 29 (47 out of 68) fired from a fully loaded magazine. In all cases, the bolt was over the base of the cartridge. The bolt overrode the base of the cartridge and damaged the side of the cartridge case due to being pinched between the lugs of the bolt and the lugs of the barrel extension. The round was stubbed on the rear of the barrel (2) Vendor Charlie. Out of the 47 stoppages scored as class VEFF, 42 were FFD stoppages. Ten of these stoppages occurred while using magazine A, ten while using magazine B, ten while using magazine C, and seven while using magazine D. Five additional stoppages occurred on the replaced magazine C. It should be noted that 57-percent of the FFDs occurred on magazine rounds 2, 3, and 4 (24 out of 42) fired from a fully loaded magazine. In all cases, the bolt was over the base of the cartridge. The bolt overrode the base of the cartridge and damaged the side of the cartridge case due to being pinched between the lugs of the bolt and the lugs of the barrel extension. The round was stubbed on the rear of the barrel. (3) Vendor Juliet. Out of the 15 stoppages scored as class EFF, 10 were FFD stoppages. Three of these stoppages occurred while using magazine A, three while using magazine B, two while using magazine C, and two while using magazine D. In all cases, the bolt was over the base of the cartridge. The bolt overrode the base of the cartridge and damaged the side of the cartridge case due to being pinched between the lugs of the bolt and the lugs of the barrel extension. The round was stubbed on the rear of the barrel (4) Vendor Lima. Out of the 13 stoppages scored as class I/EFF, 12 were FFD stoppages. Seven of these stoppages occurred while using magazine D. Two additional stoppages occurred ‘on the replaced magazine D. In all cases, the bolt was over the base of the cartridge. The bolt overrode the base of the cartridge and damaged the side of the cartridge case due to being pinched between the lugs of the bolt and the lugs of the barrel extension. The round was stubbed On the rear of the barrel. h. A total of 19 parts were replaced during endurance testing. The parts replacement data along with the test rounds when the parts failed for the M4A1 and M27 weapons are provided in Tables 2.2-4 and 2.2-5. Note: No parts were replaced for the M1644 weapons. All parts replaced for the M4A1 and M27 weapons were scored as class IIVEFF failures. 2.2-40 POR OFPFICIAL-USE-ONLYTABLE 2.2-4. PARTS REPLACEMENT DATA FOR THE M4A1 WEAPONS —_——— rr WEAPON | TEST | NOMENCLATURE/ REASON FOR NO. ROUND NO. REPLACEMENT CATS] 7360 | Bolt assembly | One of the bolt lugs was sheared C414 8,760 | (P/N 13004787) off of the bolt. i708 | chante | cat7 | ete Gata | S820 cata | 8351 041-11. 7,152 Gate | Baso cat | sere CATS 8,400_| Hammer To correct a double firing Issue (Pmbsase12) Catt 3000 _| Sear Assembly “The spring in the sear assembly (Pn ess6525) | was roted deformed and displaced | Cat-10 [5820 | Magazine 5 ‘Due to multiple failures of the bok (PINUnknown) | to lock tothe rear when using magazine 8 CATO |-T.170 aguas CT Du te ape anaes aT S {PIN Unknown) | bot tolockto the rear when using mageene TABLE 2.2-5. PARTS REPLACEMENT DATA FOR THE M27 WEAPONS eee re PART |SEQUENCE WEAPON | TEST | NOMENCLATURE/ REASON FOR No. [vendor | No. | ROUND No. REPLACEMENT. 213} Aha |—T273_| 7936 | Bohassembly | One of the bolt lugs was sheared 2526 | Charlie 27-7 9,316 | (P/N 233672) off of the bolt. 2469 | Foxtrt_| t27-11_| 8.708 7537] Bravo | 127-4 | 6,180 | Magazine B | Due To mullpre FFD stoppages | (PIN 04120067) that occurred due to the bolt being over the base of the cartridge. ZiST | Brave | —T274 | 8070] Magazine C ‘Due fo multiple FFD stoppages (PIN 04120067) _| that occurred due to the bolt being over the base ofthe cartridge. [1867 Chane] T27-7 | 4,850 | Magazine © Due to multiple bot over base (PIN Unknown) | stoppages and the feed ip separation being measured at 500 inches when fully loaded. 1787 | Lima} 127-2] -6080 agazine D Due to multiple FFD stoppages (PIN 13021312) | that occurred due fo the bolt being ‘over the base of the cartridge. Reliability estimates provided are based on rounds fired on each magazine during reliability testing. Statistical comparisons between the magazines for each individual weapon/vendor were made to determine if differences existed between the mean rounds between stoppage (MRBS) for class VEFF stoppages at the 10-percent significance level. For M4A1 22-41 FOR OFFICIALweapons, test results indicated differences between the individual magazines provided by vendors Charlie, Golf, and India. The same statistical tests were conducted for class IIVEFF failures and no differences were detected, For M16A4 weapons, test results indicated no statistical differences. For M27 weapons, test results indicated differences between the individual magazines provided by vendors Bravo, Charlie, and Lima. A summary of the results from the statistical comparisons is as follows: (1) M4A1 weapons. (a) Vendor Charlie. Test results indicated statistical differences between the four magazines in terms of MRBS for class I/EFF stoppages. Magazines A and D were found to be from the same population and statistically worse than magazines B and C. Differences could not be linked to a specific failure mode. See paragraph 2.2.3 e.(2) for more information. Although statistical differences existed, the results were combined for information purposes only. The same statistical tests were made for class III/EFF failures and no differences were detected. A scatter plot of all failure modes is shown in Figure 2.2-4. (b) Vendor Golf. Test results indicated statistical differences between the four magazines in terms of MRBS for class VEFF stoppages. Magazines B, C, and D were found to be from the same population and statistically worse than magazine A. Magazines B and C were later replaced with magazines B-1 and C-1, respectively. FBR was the single contributor to the statistical differences. See paragraph 2.2.3 e.(3) for more information. Although statistical differences existed, the results were combined for information purposes only. The same statistical tests were made for class IIVEFF failures and no differences were detected. A scatter plot of all failure modes is shown in Figure 2.2-4. (©) Vendor India. Test results indicated statistical differences between the four magazines interms of MRBS for class EFF stoppages. Magazines C and D were found to be from the same population and statistically worse than the magazines A and B. FER was the single contributor to the statistical differences. See paragraph 2.2.3 e.(6) for more information. Although statistical differences existed, the results were combined for information purposes only. The same statistical tests were made for class III/EFF failures and no differences were detected. A scatter plot of all failure modes is shown in Figure 2.24 2242Figure 2.2-4. Hardware/GFE related incidents for M4A1 weapons. (2) M27 Weapons. (a) Vendor Bravo. Test results indicated statistical differences between the four magazines in terms of MRBS for magazine related class VEFF stoppages only. Magazines A and D were found to be from the same population and statistically worse than the remaining magazines. FFD ‘was the single contributor to the statistical differences. See paragraph 2.2.3 g.(1) for more information. Although statistical differences existed, the results were combined for information Purposes only. The same statistical tests were made for class llI/EFF failures and no differences were detected. A scatter plot of all failure modes is shown in Figure 2.2-5. (b) Vendor Charlie. Test results indicated statistical differences between the four ‘magazines in terms of MRBS for system related class I/EFF stoppages only. Magazine C was found to be statistically worse than the remaining magazines. FFD was the single contributor to the statistical differences. See paragraph 2.2.3 g.(2) for more information. Although statistical differences existed, the results were combined for information purposes only. The same statistical tests were made for class IIl/EFF failures and no differences were detected. A scatter plot of all failure modes is shown in Figure 2.2-5. (c) Vendor Lima. Test results indicated statistical differences between the four magazines in terms of MRBS for system related class JEFF stoppages only. Magazine D was found to be statistically worse than the remaining magazines. FFD was the single contributor to the statistical differences. See paragraph 2.2.3 g.(4) for more information. Although statistical differences 22-13 —fOR OFFICIAL USE-ONLYexisted, the results were combined for information purposes only. The same statistical tests were made for class IIVEFF failures and no differences were detected. A scatter plot of all failure ‘modes is shown in Figure 2.2-5. a ae aT ee BNL PT Lp Lae wisi Teil suet Figure 2.2-5. Hardware/GFE related incidents for M27 weapons. g._The point estimate (PE) and 80- and 90-percent lower confidence limits (LCLs) for class VEFF MRBS and class lIVEFF MRBF for each magazine and overall were calculated and presented in Tables A-2.2-15 through A-2.2-20. The 80-percent LCL for each weapon type is illustrated in Figures A-2.2-6 through A-2.2-11. TOP 1-1-030 (ref 9) was used as a guide for all reliability calculations. It was assumed that the number of rounds between stoppagesffailures, ‘was an exponentially distributed random variable. h. Bravo and Charlie had a higher stoppage rate than the other magazine vendors, as shown in Figures 2.2-4 and 2.25. (1) The Bravo magazine was feeding too low, which caused wear (beyond all other tested magazine types) on the feed ramp portion of the aluminum upper receiver. One visual indicator that should be noticed is that marks left on the rear of the barrel from the M855A1 penetrator are directly related to how many FFD bolt over base (BOB) stoppages that specific weapon incurred. The increased hardness of the MB55A1 exposed steel penetrator compared to copper jacketed 2244 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONtTY ~*M855 makes this possible. The other interesting visual queue is that the angular placement of these marks differs between different magazine vendor types. This is also influenced by other geometries due to the differing weapon types. The wear on the rear of the barrel, unlike feed ramp wear, does not noticeably contribute to stoppages, itis more of a visual diagnostic tool (2) ACT X-ray file rendering is shown with a slice lengthwise and a slice on the back surface of the barrel extension in Figure 2.2-6. The figure shows the right feed ramp and the threading that attaches the barrel extension to the barrel Figure 2.2-6. CT X-ray fle, barrel extension, (3) The M4A1 weapon C41-4 was used with vendor Bravo magazines. The pre- and post-test areas of the rear of the barrel and the feed ramps are shown in Figure 2.2-7. Two focal planes at the same position had to be taken to show the rear of the barrel and the feed ramps in focus. 2.245Figure 2.2-7. Pre- and post-test areas of the rear of the barrel and the feed ramps, M4A1 weapon cata, (a) The feed ramps and rear of barrel before test (top) and after 9,600 rounds (bottom) of M4A1 weapon C41-4 firing MB55A1 using vendor Bravo magazine. The lower left of the figure displays the wear on the feed ramps which leads to feeding malfunctions. This weapon showed the most amount of wear during the test for all of the weapons fired in the test. (b) The difference of the feed ramp wear measurements of weapon C41~4 pre and post 9,600 rounds with vendor Bravo magazines is shown in Figure 2.2-8. This was the ‘measurement in this area for all weapons tested. 22-16+0.0191 Figure 2.2-8. Weapon C41-4 feed ramp wear pre- and post-9,600 rounds with vendor Bravo magazines. (c) The difference of the feed ramp wear measurements of all the weapons pre- and post- 98,600 rounds is provided in Table 2.2-6. The measurements were taken by casting the feed ramp area with a casting metal and then laser scanning the casting. The scans were then properly aligned and the maximum difference calculated via software. The laser scans are provided in Appendix F. TABLE 2.2.6. FEED RAMP WEAR MEASUREMENTS WEAPON ] WEAPON FEED RAMP WEAR, in| MAGAZINE RIGHT Maat 0.0074 0.0032 ‘0.0071 [0.0767] 0.0062 O0T3a Mi6As 2.247TABLE 2.26 (Cont) (4) The M27 weapon 127-4 was used with vendor Bravo magazines. The pre- and post-test areas of the rear of the barrel and the feed ramps are shown in Figure 2.2-9. Two focal, planes at the same position had to be taken to show the rear of the barrel and the feed ramps in focus. 2248Figure 2.2-9. Pre- and post-test areas of the rear of the barrel and the feed ramps, M27 weapon 127-4, (a) The feed ramps and rear of the barrel before test (top) and after 9,600 rounds (bottom) of M27 weapon T27-4 firing M855A1 using vendor Bravo magazine. The lower left of the figure displays the wear on the feed ramps which leads to feeding matfunctions. This weapon showed the most amount of wear during the test for all of the M27 weapons fired. (b) The difference of the feed ramp wear measurements of weapon T27-4 pre- and ost-9,600 rounds with vendor Bravo magazines is shown in Figure 2.2-10. This was the highest ‘wear measurement in this area for M27 weapons. 2249 —EOR-OFFIGIAL-UGE-ONLY --Figure 2.2-10. Weapon 127-4 feed ramp wear pre- and post-9,600 rounds with vendor Bravo magazines. (5) The polymer used in the construction of the vendor Charlie magazine relaxed and caused high feed lip separation at the top of the magazine. The sides of the magazine body bowed outward. The increased feed lip separation presented the cartridges too high and led to increased FFD stoppages. In Figure 2.2-11, the arrows point to areas of the magazine body that are bending outward, these sides should be straight and parallel. Since the sides of the magazine have bent outward this causes increased feed lip separation (red line). When feed lip separation is too high it causes the cartridge to be presented too high, the top cartridge should be lower. Figure 2.2-11. Vendor Charlie magazine. 2.2-20(2) Due to the magazine issues this led to a higher amount of wear on the rear of the barrel, but the projectile tip was presented high enough to not present as much wear as the Bravo ‘magazine vendor. (b) The M4A1 weapon C41-7 was used with vendor Charlie magazines. The pre- and post-test areas of the rear of the barrel and the feed ramps are shown in Figure 2.2-12 Figure 2.2-12. Pre- and post-test areas of the rear of the barrel and the feed ramps, M4A1 ‘weapon C41-7, (c) The feed ramps and rear of barrel before test (left) and after 9,600 rounds (right) of M4A1 weapon C41-7 firing MB55A1 using magazine vendor Charlie. The right of the figure displays the wear patterns on the rear of the barrel, (d) The M27 weapon 127-7 was used with vendor Charlie magazines. The pre- and post-test areas of the rear of the barrel and the feed ramps are shown in Figure 2.2-13. 2221Figure 2.2-13. Pre- and post-test areas of the rear of the barrel and the feed ramps, M27 ‘weapon 127-7. (€) The feed ramps and rear of barrel before test (top, left to right) and after 9,600 rounds (bottom left to right) of M27 weapon 727-7 firing M855A1 using magazine vendor Charlie. The lower left of the figure displays the wear on the feed ramps which leads to feeding malfunctions. 2.222i. Atthe other end of the performance spectrum, vendor Foxtrot, M4A1 weapon C41-9 and M27 weapon 727-11 made it through the test without a FFD BOB stoppage, no other magazine vendor that was tested on all weapon groups did this. The rear of the barrel after 9,600 rounds had no noticeable wear on the M4A1 or M27 weapon. This means the projectile was closer to the center of the bore when loading versus any other magazine vendor. The lack of visual wear and low feed ramp wear (Table 2.2-6) also shows that the tip of the projectile was high enough to not contact the aluminum upper receiver, which significantly reduces feed ramp wear and in turn stoppages. Contrast this with vendor Bravo, with very high feed ramp wear. (1) The M27 is more sensitive to the projectile tip deviating from the bore during loading since thd ofthe M27 >= rT! the MAAt barrel has. This allows te project tip to reachtie center ofthe bore ever ne Projectile tip isnot inside the bore during the loading operation. This is shown in Figure 2.2-14. Figure 2.2-14. M4A1 barrel (top) versus M27 barrel (bottom),(2) The feed ramps and rear of barrel before test (top, left to right) and after 9,600 rounds (bottom left to right) of M4A1 weapon C41-9 firing MB55A1 using magazine vendor Foxtrot are shown in Figure 2.2-15. Figure 2.2-15. Pre- and post-test areas of the rear of the barrel and the feed ramps, M4A1 weapon C41-9, 2.2.24(3) The feed ramps and rear of barrel before test (top, left to right) and after 9,600 rounds (bottom left to right) of M27 weapon 727-11 firing MBS5A1 using magazine vendor Foxtrot are shown in Figure 2.2-16. Figure 2.2-16. Pre- and post-test areas of the rear of the barrel and the feed ramps, M27 weapon 27-11. 2.2-25 FOR OFFICIAL-USE-ONLYj. Some stoppages were scored as system stoppages, meaning that the entire root cause ‘was unknown without further exhaustive testing. A modified ramp angle excursion test was performed (para 2.3). k. Due to the low sample size of one weapon per magazine type there is not a high confidence level of the results. One instance is that vendor Kilo performed better than vendor Lima when using M4A1 (Figure 2.2-4) and M27 (Figure 2.2-5). Previous testing with larger samples sizes has shown this to not be supported. Due to the fact that vendors Kilo and Lima were showing some unexpected trends, the customer authorized additional measuring of internal feeding geometry via CT X-ray scans (para 2.4). 2.2-262.3 MODIFIED FEED RAMP EXCURSION 2.3.4 Objective The objective of this test was to prove that the feed ramp angle was the cause of reliability stoppages. 2.3.2 Criteria Compliance and Analysis None. This test was performed to document technical performance. 2.3.3 Test Procedures and Findings During reliabilty testing (para 2.2), some stoppages were scored as system stoppages, meaning that the entire root cause was unknown without further exhaustive testing. The feeding issues have to do with several factors; the primary ones being weapon geometry (such as feed ramp angle and magazine catch height), magazine geometry (the feeding angle that the cartridge is presented to the weapon feed ramp) and cartridge penetrator design (a sharper ogive and tougher material). To further prove this a M27 used in the Confirmatory Test of the M41 Carbine MB55A1 Modified Magazine test (ATEC Project No. 2013-DT-ATC-M4CAR-F7255) (ref 10) was rebuilt for this test. With collaboration and permission from the United States Marine Corps (USMC), M27 weapon 127-2 had its feed ramp angle modified from (when measured from centerline of the bore) (shown in Figs. 2.3-1 and 2.3.2). The weapon then fired 9,600 rounds. The result was the weapon had half the number of FFD stoppages firing the same ammunition and magazine type. A comparison of the number of stoppages between this test and the F7255 test is shown in Figure 2.3-3. 234Figure 2.3-1. The barrel extension and barrel with the[JJ machined feed ramps. 2.3-2Figure 2.3-2. Laser scan image of the rear of the barrel extension after the feed ramps were machined ati 233 FOR OFFICIAL USE-ONL¥ini HiHH iii till) Hira eee (HUTTE GG LAGE LLL ee wai He iid i iil ii siti ii Wiad iii ii Ai ii HiT ii} Ug iidivin tiheier Titi aT HTT Figure 2.3-3. Stoppage comparison between the F7255 test and the F9278 test using M27 weapon 127-2. 2342.4 PROJECTILE TIP POSITION 2.4.4 Objective The objective of this test was to provide additional measurements of internal feeding geometry. 2.4.2 Criteria Compliance and Analysi None. This test was performed to document technical performance. 2.4.3 Test Procedures and Findings a. Due to the low sample size of one weapon per magazine type there is not a high confidence level of the results (Endurance testing para 2.2). One instance is that vendor Kilo performed better than vendor Lima when using M4A\ (Figure 2.2-4) and M27 (Figure 2.2-5). Previous testing with larger samples sizes has shown this to not be supported. Due to the fact that vendors Kilo and Lima were showing some unexpected trends, the customer authorized additional measuring of internal feeding geometry via CT X-ray scans. Further graphical results are provided in Appendix E. (1) The primary reason was to show the performance difference of Kilo magazines performing better than Lima magazines since this goes against a much larger statistical data set that has been previously tested. This was done by determining geometric difference in the height of the projectile penetrator tip to the center of the bore of the weapon (x,y axis origin) and distance (Z-axis origin) from the rearmost plane of the barrel extension. M4A1 weapon C41-1 placed under the graph to give approximate visual reference of where the tip of the projectile is when 11 rounds are loaded in the magazine is shown in Figure 2.4-1. Eleven rounds in the magazine was used because the eleventh round is the lowest tip position in standard magazines. tis the worst case ‘scenario between 0 to 30 rounds. (2) Two M4A1 weapons (C41~1 and C41-2) and two M27 weapons (T27-2 and T27-14) were Used in conjunction with the Kilo magazine (M27-1A) and one Lima magazine (M27-2A), The magazines that were used for this were two of the magazines (one from each vendor) that were completely CT scanned pre- and post-test. The primary configurations were oriented muzzle down (perpendicular to earth) to allow gravity to act on a loaded magazine and then the ‘opposite orientation of muzzle up to allow gravity to act on the magazine in the opposite direction. The two orientations show the “play” in the magazine with a small force acting on it. The dimensions were measured by taking individual X-ray slices to determine the position ofthe tip of, the projectile with respect to the back of the barrel extension and the center of the bore being the origin of the graphs. (3) Figure 2.4-1 shows how the data point of "C41-1 (M4A1 assigned to Kilo magazines) using magazine M27-1A" (Kilo magazine used on the M27s, the first one in the fring order) - the reason this magazine was chosen is because there are complete pre- and posttest CT X-ray files on the magazine in case there was any discrepancy in the extemal geometry. The muzzle up orientation was used so that gravity is in effect pulling the magazine back in the magazine well, tilting the tip of the projectile down. 244 -EOR-OFFIGIAE USE ONLY‘wowe00] edu! dy aqyoefoud payeinoqed “|-p'Z aunbi4, seyouy VE-LaN euzebeu 014 Zig vateon zt ViIZA au OH F199 uodeons rel ‘WinLZni suzeBeut 4 ‘bao uodeait | weop OFZ Vi Len euzeBeu 04 2-221 vodeona ‘anon ort YY2.8 FINAL INSPECTION 2.5.1. Objective ‘The objective of this test was to document the final physical characteristics and appearance of the test items, 2.5.2 Criteria Compliance and Analysis None. This test was performed to document technical performance. 2.5.3 Test Procedures and Findings ‘ a. After testing was completed, the vendor magazines were visually inspected Deficiencies were documented in TIRs (TIR index, Appendix 8). The following physical inspections were performed on each vendor's magazines. (1) Capacity. All magazines were loaded to full capacity. (2) Eitand Retention. (a) All empty magazines were inserted into M4A1/M1GA4/M27 lower receiver. Each magazine was verified it fit into the lower receiver and could not be removed without activating the magazine release button. (b) All fully loaded magazines were inserted into M4A1/M16A4/M27 lower receiver. Each magazine was verified it fit ito the lower receiver and could not be removed without activating the magazine release button. (3) Spring Force. Only magazines that were fired during the Endurance test (para 2.2), plus two replacement magazines per vendor were measured for spring force. (@) For loading, magazines were held in an upright, vertical position. Dummy bullets (6.56-mm) were loaded into the magazine by using an Instron force gauge. The peak readings were recorded every 5" bullet. The results ate provided in Appendix C. (b) For unloading, magazines were held horizontal with bullet point down. An Instron force gauge with an extension rod was used to push bullets out of the magazine. The peak readings were recorded every 5" bullet. The results are provided in Appendix C. (4) One magazine from each vendor underwent CT X-ray scanning. Magazines were CT X-ray scanned in 5-round increments from 0 to 30 rounds for a total of seven scans per magazine (using dummy bullets). These CT X-ray scans displayed magazine follower position throughout the loading process. The CT X-ray scans results are provided in Appendix D. b._A final inspection of the support weapons (M4A1/M1GA4/M27) was performed. The results are provided in Tables 2.5-1 through 2.5-3, c. 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