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The M9 pistol uses an "oscillating Block" locking system. At the moment of firing, the slide and barrel are locked together. They are both driven rearward by recoil- but after about 3mm of travel, the barrel tips down, unlocking from the slide, which continues to the rear. For additional information, do a web search for 3-23.25, the manual on the M9 pistol.

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