Beretta U22 Neos User Manual

U22 NEOS

Instruction Manual

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U22 NEOS MODULAR SYSTEM BARRELS, SLIDES, SIGHTS AND GRIPS EASILY INTERCHANGE TO PERSONALIZE PISTOL

ACCESSORY SLIDE

ASSEMBLY

ACCESSORY GRIPS

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RUBBER INLAYS

ACCESSORY GRIPS

ACCESSORY BARREL

ASSEMBLY

ACCESSORY

FRONT SIGHTS

ACCESSORY REAR

SIGHT BLADES

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CONTENTS

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BASIC SAFETY RULES 6

• DESCRIPTION 14

• STANDARD FEATURES 14

• SAFETY FEATURES 14

• OPERATIONAL FEATURES 16

• SPECIFICATIONS 19

• GENERAL OPERATION 20

• LOADING AND FIRING 20

• LOADING THE MAGAZINE 21

• LOADING THE PISTOL AND THE FIRING CHAMBER 21

• FIRING 24

• UNLOADING THE PISTOL AND THE FIRING CHAMBER 26

• UNLOADING THE MAGAZINE 27 SPECIAL DLX INSTRUCTIONS 27

• TRIGGER ADJUSTMENT 27

• FRONT SIGN REPLACEMENT 28

• REAR SIGHT REPLACEMENT 28

• MAINTENANCE 29

• FIELD STRIPPING 29

• CLEANING AND LUBRICATING 31

• ASSEMBLY 33

• TROUBLESHOOTING 33

• STORAGE 34

BASIC SAFETY RULES

1. NEVER POINT A FIREARM AT SOME THING THAT IS NOT SAFE TO SHOOT.

Never let the muzzle of a ﬁ rearm point at any part of your body or at another person. This is especially important when loading or unloading the ﬁ rearm. When you are shooting at a target, know what is behind it. Some bullets can travel over a mile. If you miss your target or if the bullet penetrates the target, it is your responsibility to ensure that the shot does not cause unintended injury or damage.

2. ALWAYS TREAT A FIREARM AS IF IT WERE LOADED.

Never assume that a ﬁ rearm is unloaded. The only certain way to

ensure that a ﬁ rearm is empty is to open the chamber and visually examine the inside to see if a round is present. Removing the magazine will not guarantee that a pistol is unloaded or cannot ﬁ re.

Shotguns and riﬂ es can be checked by cycling or removing all rounds and by then opening the chamber so that a visual inspection of the chamber for any remaining rounds can be made.

3. STORE YOUR FIREARM SO THAT CHIL DREN CAN NOT GAIN ACCESS TO IT

It is your responsibility to insure that children under the age of 18 or other unauthorized persons do not gain access to your ﬁ rearm.

To reduce the risk of accidents involving children, unload your firearm, lock it and store the ammunition in a separate locked location. Please note that devices

intended to prevent accidents—for example, cable locks, chamber plugs, etc. —may not prevent use or misuse of your ﬁ rearm by a determined person. Steel gun safes may be more appropriate to reduce the likelihood of intentional misuse of a ﬁ rearm by an unauthorized child or person.

4. NEVER SHOOT AT WATER OR AT A HARD SUR FACE.

Shooting at the surface of water or at a rock or other hard surface increases the chance of ricochets or fragmentation of the bullet or shot, which can result in the projectile striking an unintended or peripheral target.

5. KNOW THE SAFETY FEATURES OF THE FIREARM YOU ARE USING, BUT RE MEM BER: SAFE TY DEVICES ARE NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR SAFE HANDLING PROCEDURES.

Never rely solely on a safety device to prevent an accident. It is imperative that you know and use the safety features of the particular ﬁ rearm you are handling, but accidents can best be prevented by following the safe handling procedures described in these safety rules and elsewhere in the product manual. To further familiarize yourself with the proper use of this or other ﬁ rearms, take a Firearms Safety Course taught by an expert in ﬁ rearms use and safety procedures.

6. PROPERLY MAINTAIN YOUR FIREARM.

Store and carry your ﬁ rearm so that dirt or lint does not accumulate in the working parts. Clean and oil your ﬁ rearm, following the instructions provided in this manual, after each use to prevent corrosion, damage to the barrel or accumulation of impurities which can prevent use of the gun in an emergency. Always check the barrel prior to loading to ensure that it is clean and free from obstructions. Firing against an obstruction can rupture the barrel and injure yourself or

others nearby.

In case you hear an unusual noise when shooting, stop ﬁ ring imme- diately, ingage the manual safety and unload the ﬁ rearm. Make sure the chamber is free from any obstruction or possible bullet blocked inside the barrel due to defective or improper ammunition.

7. USE PROPER AMMUNITION.

Only use factory-loaded, new ammunition manufactured to industry speciﬁ cations: CIP (Europe and elsewhere), SAAMI (U.S.A.). Be certain that each round you use is in the proper caliber or gauge and type for the particular ﬁ rearm. The caliber or gauge of the ﬁ rearm is clearly marked on the barrels of shotguns and on the slide or barrel of pistols. The use of reloaded or remanufactured ammunition can increase the likelihood of excessive cartridge pressures, casehead ruptures or other defects in the ammunition which can cause damage to your ﬁ rearm and injury to yourself or others nearby.

8. ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE GLASSES AND EAR PLUGS WHEN

SHOOTING.

The chance that gas, gunpowder or metal fragments will blow back and injure a shooter who is ﬁ ring a gun is rare, but the injury that can be sustained in such circumstances is severe, including the possible loss of eyesight. A shooter must always wear impact resistant shooting glasses when ﬁ ring any ﬁ rearm. Earplugs help reduce the chance of hearing damage from shooting.

9. NEVER CLIMB A TREE, FENCE OR OBSTRUCTION WITH A LOADED FIREARM.

Open and empty the chamber of your ﬁ rearm before climbing or descending a tree or before climbing a fence or jumping over a ditch or obstruction. Never pull or push a loaded ﬁ rearm toward yourself or another person.

10. AVOID ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR JUDGMENT OR RE FLEX IMPAIRING MEDICATION WHEN SHOOTING.

Do not drink and shoot. If you take medication that can impair motor reactions or judgment, do not handle a ﬁ rearm while you are under the inﬂ uence or the medication.

11. NEVER TRANSPORT A LOADED FIREARM.

Unload a ﬁ rearm before putting it in a vehicle. Hunters and target shooters should load their ﬁ rearm only at their destination. If you carry a ﬁ rearm for self-protection, leaving the chamber unloaded can reduce the chance of accidental discharge.

12. LEAD WARNING.

Discharging ﬁ rearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning ﬁ rearms or handling ammunition may result in exposure to lead and other substances known to cause birth defects, reproductive harm, and other serious physical injury. Have adequate ventilation at all times. Wash hands thoroughly after exposure.

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