Side plate assemblies were held by screws that could become loose after prolonged firings.

Like all silencers, prolonged firing greatly diminished its efficiency.

However, some personnel claim to have witnessed successful prolonged firing of the weapon.

However, the MG 42's belt-feed and quick-change barrel system allowed for more prolonged firing in comparison to these weapons.

During prolonged firing, care must be taken to not allow exposed skin to come in contact with the weapon.

A further problem was that there only two loaders assigned to the gun crew; they tired quickly during prolonged firing.

Fouling of the mechanism by black powder combustion residues and thus difficulties in closing the breech were reported as a problem after prolonged firings.

But such a prolonged firing was unusual.

The polyurethane collar kept the inside of the shotgun barrel cleaner than previous types of ammunition after prolonged firing.

Normal routine was to blow a cleaning wad every twentieth shot during prolonged firing.