WARNING:
BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM,
READ THROUGH THESE WARNINGS
AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
AND THOROUGHLY.
THIS MANUAL SHOULD ALWAYS ACCOMPANY
THIS PISTOL AND BE TRANSFERRED WITH IT
UPON CHANGES OF OWNER OR USER.
SAFETY AND
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
©2002 Para-Ordnance Mfg., Inc.
THIS MANUAL APPLIES TO PARA-ORDNANCE
P-SERIES AND P-SERIES LIMITED PISTOLS.
FIREARMS ARE CLASSIFIED AS DANGEROUS
WEAPONS. THEREFORE THIS PRODUCT IS
POTENTIALLY LETHAL.
FAILURE TO READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW
ANY OF THESE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
MAY RESULT IN INJURY, DEATH OR
DAMAGE OF PROPERTY.
WARNING
CHILDREN ARE ATTRACTED TO AND CAN OPERATE FIREARMS THAT CAN
CAUSE SEVERE INJURIES OR DEATH. PREVENT CHILD ACCESS BY ALWAYS
KEEPING GUNS LOCKED AWAY AND UNLOADED WHEN NOT IN USE.
IF YOU KEEP A LOADED FIREARM WHERE A CHILD OBTAINS AND
IMPROPERLY USES IT, YOU MAY BE FINED OR SENT TO PRISON.
ADVERTENCIA
A LOS NINOS LOS ATRAEN LAS ARMAS DE FUEGO Y LAS PUEDEN
HACER FUNCIONAR ELLOS PUEDEN CAUSARSES LESIONES GRAVES Y
LA MUERTE. EVITE QUE LOS NINOS TENGAN ACCESO A LAS ARMAS
DE FUEGO GUARDANDOLAS SIEMPRE CON LLAVE Y DESCARGADAS
CUANDO NO LAS ESTE UTILIZANDO, SI USTED TIENE UNA ARMA
DE FUEGO CARGADA EN UN LUGAR EN QUE UN NINO TIENE
ACCESO A ELLA Y LA USA INDEBIDAMENTE, LE PUEDEN DAR
UNA MULTA O ENVIARLO A LA CARCEL.
WARNING: DO NOT MAKE ANY ATTEMPTS TO PRACTICE LOADING,
UNLOADING, ETC. WITH LIVE AMMUNITION UNLESS YOU HAVE FULLY
UNDERSTOOD THIS MANUAL AND ARE CERTAIN ABOUT THE PROPER
HANDGUN SAFELY, SEEK SUPERVISED INSTRUCTION RUN BY A LOCAL
HANDLING AND OPERATION OF THIS PRODUCT.
WHERE IN DOUBT ABOUT YOUR ABILITY TO HANDLE OR USE THIS
GUN CLUB, GUN DEALER, OR POLICE DEPARTMENT.
FIREARMS SAFETY –
ACCIDENT PREVENTION
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
WHEN PRESSING THE TRIGGER,
YOU MUST EXPECT THE GUN TO FIRE
AND YOU MUST TAKE FULL
RESPONSIBILITY FOR FIRING IT
ALWAYS TREAT A FIREARM
AS IF IT WERE LOADED
THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF HANDLING AND
OPERATION OF THIS FIREARM MUST BE FULLY
UNDERSTOOD AND FOLLOWED EXACTLY.
THIS MANUAL IS PROVIDED TO ASSIST YOU
IN THE PROPER USE AND MAINTENANCE OF
YOUR PARA-ORDNANCE PISTOL. IF YOU HAVE
ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT
US DIRECTLY.
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CONTENTS
Page
MAIN FEATURES...........................................................1
FIREARM SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...........................3
FEATURES
TECHNICAL DATA & AMMO INFO............................8
SAFETY FEATURES
SLIDE LOCK SAFETY....................................................9
GRIP SAFETY..............................................................11
PASSIVE SAFETIES......................................................12
FUNCTION
MALFUNCTIONS .......................................................13
LOADING...................................................................14
UNLOADING .............................................................19
FIRING .......................................................................20
MAINTENANCE
DISASSEMBLY ............................................................22
REASSEMBLY..............................................................26
CLEANING PISTOL ....................................................35
CLEANING HIGH-CAPACITY MAGAZINE................36
DISASSEMBLY, CLEANING AND REASSEMBLY
OF10-ROUND PARA-ORDNANCE MAGAZINE....38
TRANSPORTATION & STORAGE...............................41
WARRANTY INFORMATION ....................................42
SPARE PARTS..............................................................43
PARTS ILLUSTRATION..............................................44
PARTS LIST..................................................................45
SERVICE & REPAIR ....................................................46
LIMITS & LIABILITY .................................................47
MAIN FEATURES -
P-Series Performance Plus
HAMMERREAR SIGHT
SLIDE STOP
EJECTOR PORT
(OTHER SIDE)
SLIDEFRONT SIGHT
BARREL
SLIDE LOCK
SAFETY
NOTCH
SLIDE LOCK
BARREL
BUSHING
GRIP
SAFETY
SAFETY
TRIGGER
DISASSEMBLY
SLIDE STOP
NOTCH
RECOIL
SPRING PLUG
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MAGAZINE
NOTCH
GRIP
MAGAZINE
RECEIVER
CATCH
P13•45
Performance Plus
MAIN FEATURES -
P-Series Limited
HAMMERREAR SIGHT
SLIDE STOP
EJECTOR PORT
(OTHER SIDE)
SLIDEFRONT SIGHT
BARREL
SLIDE LOCK
SAFETY
NOTCH
SLIDE LOCK
BARREL
BUSHING
GRIP
SAFETY
SAFETY
TRIGGER
DISASSEMBLY
SLIDE STOP
NOTCH
RECOIL
SPRING PLUG
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MAGAZINE
NOTCH
GRIP
MAGAZINE
RECEIVER
CATCH
P14•45 Limited
FIREARMS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
DO NOT USE ANY FIREARM WITHOUT HAVING A FULL
AND COMPLETE UNDERSTANDING OF ITS PARTICULAR
MECHANICAL AND HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS.
FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY
OF OTHERS YOU MUST ENSURE YOUR
COMPLETE AND CLEAR UNDERSTANDING
OF THIS MANUAL AND YOU MUST FOLLOW ITS
NEVER ALLOW ANYONE TO USE THIS FIREARM WITHOUT
HAVING THAT PERSON READ THIS MANUAL FIRST.
CAUTIONS:
1.
2. NEVER – EVER – POINT ANY GUN, LOADED OR
3. ALWAYS KEEP YOUR FINGER AWAY FROM THE TRIGGER,
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY.
IMPROPER HANDLING OF YOUR PISTOL
CAN RESULT IN INJURY, DEATH
OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
ALWAYS TREAT EVERY FIREARM AS IF IT WERE
LOADED.
UNLOADED, AT ANYTHING YOU DO NOT INTEND
TO SHOOT.
OUTSIDE THE TRIGGER GUARD, UNTIL YOU ARE AIMING
AT A TARGET AND READY TO SHOOT.
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4. ALWAYS BE SURE OF YOUR BACKSTOP, WHAT LIES
BEYOND YOUR TARGET, AND THE SAFETY OF
BYSTANDERS BEFORE YOU CONSIDER SHOOTING
YOUR PISTOL. THE BACKSTOP MUST BE ADEQUATE
TO STOP AND CONTAIN BULLETS. OTHERWISE, A
BULLET IS CAPABLE OF TRAVELING THROUGH OR
PAST YOUR TARGET FOR A DISTANCE OF UP TO 1
1
/
2
MILES. DO NOT SHOOT IF YOU ARE UNCERTAIN
ABOUT WHAT LIES BEYOND YOUR TARGET.
5. ALWAYS MAKE
SURE YOUR PISTOL IS UNLOADED AND
THE SLIDE IS LATCHED OPEN BEFORE HANDING IT TO
ANOTHER PERSON OR LAYING IT DOWN.
6. ALWAYS MAKE SURE THAT YOUR PISTOL HAS NOT
BEEN IN ANY WAY DAMAGED AS THE RESULT OF IT
HAVING BEEN DROPPED OR ANY OTHER INCIDENT
OR CIRCUMSTANCE, INCLUDING CORROSION, THAT
MAY HAVE POSSIBLY CAUSED DAMAGE TO SOME
PARTS OF THE MECHANISM.
7. ALWAYS HAVE A COMPETENT GUNSMITH INSPECT
YOUR PISTOL SO AS TO ENSURE ITS PROPER FUNCTION.
REMEMBER, ONLY WEAPONS IN PERFECT WORKING
ORDER CAN BE SAFE WEAPONS.
8. NEVER LEAVE A PISTOL COCKED AND READY TO FIRE.
ALWAYS USE YOUR HANDGUN SAFELY AND
WISELY. PROTECT YOURSELF AND THOSE
AROUND YOU BY TAKING THE PROPER
AND NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS PRIOR
TO FIRING YOUR PISTOL.
REMEMBER, UNSAFE PRACTICES CAN
BE THE CAUSE OF INJURY, DEATH,
OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
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9. NEVER LEAVE A LOADED PISTOL UNATTENDED.
10. ALWAYS MAKE SURE THAT ANY OTHER SHOOTERS
OR BYSTANDERS ARE WELL CLEAR OF YOU WHEN
PREPARING TO SHOOT YOUR PISTOL. EJECTED
CARTRIDGES CAN CAUSE INJURY TO ANYONE
STANDING IN THEIR PATH. NEVER OBSTRUCT THE
EJECTION PORT ON YOUR PISTOL BY PLACING
YOUR FINGERS IN FRONT OF IT.
11. ALWAYS WEAR ADEQUATE SHOOTING GLASSES AND
ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO DO THE SAME.
UNPROTECTED EYES MAY BE INJURED BY POWDER GAS,
CARBON RESIDUE, LUBRICANT, METALLIC PARTICLES OR
SIMILAR DEBRIS THAT CAN DAMAGE EYES AND EVEN
CAUSE BLINDNESS.
12. ALWAYS WEAR ADEQUATE EAR PROTECTION AND
MAKE SURE THAT OTHERS IN YOUR VICINITY DO THE
SAME. REPEATED EXPOSURE TO SHOOTING NOISE CAN
LEAD TO CUMULATIVE, PERMANENT HEARING LOSS.
13. ALWAYS CARRY YOUR PISTOL EMPTY WITH THE SLIDE
LATCHED OPEN UNTIL PREPARING TO FIRE.
ALWAYS EMPLOY SAFE HANDLING,
LOADING, AND SHOOTING METHODS.
REMEMBER A LOADED FIREARM HAS
THE POTENTIAL TO KILL. INTELLIGENTLY
HANDLED IT CAN BE USED SAFELY.
14. NEVER CONSUME ALCOHOL OR TAKE DRUGS PRIOR
TO SHOOTING. IF UNDER MEDICATION, SEEK A
DOCTOR’S ADVICE TO BE SURE THAT YOU ARE FIT
AND ABLE TO HANDLE A GUN SAFELY.
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15. NEVER SHOOT AT A FLAT SURFACE OF WATER OR AT
ANY HARD SURFACE IN ORDER TO AVOID HAZARDOUS
RICOCHETS THAT CAN CAUSE INJURY, DEATH, OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
ALWAYS USE AMMUNITION THAT COMPLIES
WITH THE INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
STANDARD AS ESTABLISHED BY THE
SPORTING ARMS AND AMMUNITION
MANUFACTURER’S INSTITUTE (SAAMI).
TO DO OTHERWISE MAY RESULT IN INJURY,
DEATH, OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.
16. ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE MUZZLE IS POINTED IN A
SAFE DIRECTION.
17. NEVER LOAD YOUR PISTOL UNTIL YOU ARE PROPERLY
READY TO USE IT. UNLOAD IT THE MINUTE YOU HAVE
COMPLETED SHOOTING.
18. ALWAYS EXAMINE THE BARREL BORE TO BE CERTAIN
IT IS CLEAR AND FREE OF ANY OBSTRUCTIONS. ANY
OBSTRUCTION, WHETHER IT BE FROM DIRT, CORROSION
OR OTHER DEBRIS, EVEN A HEAVY COATING OF OIL
OR DROPS OF WATER, MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO
THE PISTOL THAT CAN CAUSE INJURY, DEATH, OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
19. ALWAYS USE ONLY CLEAN, DRY, ORIGINAL HIGH
QUALITY FACTORY-MADE AMMUNITION THAT IS
IN GOOD CONDITION AND OF THE PROPER TYPE
AND CALIBER FOR YOUR GUN. IMPROPERLY LOADED
AMMUNITION CAN PROVE TO BE EXTREMELY
DANGEROUS WHEN CARTRIDGES HAVE BEEN LOADED
OUTSIDE THE EXACTING SAFETY LIMITS BUILT INTO
YOUR PISTOL.
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20. ALWAYS HAVE THE SAFETY ON UNTIL YOU INTEND
TO FIRE.
21. NEVER WALK OR CLIMB WITH A LOADED FIREARM.
PISTOLS HAVE SHORT BARRELS AND THEREFORE
EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN WHEN HANDLING
THEM BECAUSE THEIR ATTITUDE AND DIRECTION CAN
BE EASILY CHANGED. HOLD YOUR PISTOL SO THAT THE
MUZZLE IS CONTROLLABLE.
ALWAYS STORE GUNS AND AMMUNITION
SEPARATELY, LOCKED IF POSSIBLE,
OUT OF SIGHT, AND BEYOND THE REACH
OF CHILDREN AND INEXPERIENCED
OR CARELESS ADULTS.
22. ALWAYS MAKE SURE THAT YOUR PISTOL IS NOT
LOADED BEFORE CLEANING AND STORING IT.
23. NEVER DRY FIRE YOUR PISTOL WHEN YOU HAVE
REMOVED THE SLIDE FROM THE RECEIVER.
LEAD WARNING:
DISCHARGING FIREARMS IN POORLY
VENTILATED AREAS, CLEANING FIREARMS, OR
HANDLING AMMUNITION MAY RESULT IN
EXPOSURE TO LEAD AND OTHER SUBSTANCES
KNOWN TO CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS, REPRODUCTIVE HARM, AND OTHER SERIOUS INJURY.
HAVE ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.
WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER EXPOSURE.
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FEATURES
With law enforcement officers and competitive shooters
in mind, Para-Ordnance’s P-Series pistols offer unique
features along with the durability and reliability of a
time-proven design.
The P-Series semi-automatic pistols are quite similar in
appearance while they all function in the same manner.
Among themselves, the pistols vary in caliber, size, weight,
barrel/barrel bushing configuration, surface finish, and
in the type of metal used for their respective receivers
(steel or stainless steel).
While this manual uses the P13•45 and P14•45 Limited for
its illustrations, the directions also apply to the P12•45,
P16•40, P18•9 both in the Performance Plus and Limited
models, unless otherwise noted.
TECHNICAL DATA AND AMMUNITION INFORMATION
MODEL
BARREL
LENGTH
RECEIVER
MATERIAL
FINISHES
MAGAZINE
CAPACITY*
CALIBER
∆ P18•9 is available in Stainless Finish only.
* For recreational use, magazine capacity is restricted to 10 rounds in U.S.A. and Canada.
P16•40/P18•9
Stainless Steel
Matte Black or
.40 S&W/9mm
Table 1:
P14•45/
5" 4-1/4" 3-1/2"
Steel or
Stainless
14/16/18 13 12
.45 ACP/
P13•45 P12•45
∆
Steel or
Stainless Steel
Matte Black or
Stainless
.45 ACP .45 ACP
Steel or
Stainless Steel
Matte Black or
Stainless
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SAFETY FEATURES
Para-Ordnance P-Series semi-automatic pistols are equipped
with a number of safety devices (some are hand-operated
while others are passive) that are designed to minimize
accidental discharges.
NEVER RELY ON A SAFETY MECHANISM
TO JUSTIFY CARELESS HANDLING OR
POOR MAINTENANCE.
ALWAYS POINT YOUR PISTOL
IN A SAFE DIRECTION.
HAND-OPERATED SAFETIES
These safeties are activated manually.
SLIDE L
This safety device can only be activated when the hammer is
fully cocked with slide fully forward (Figure 1).
OCK SAFETY
Figure 1
SLIDE LOCK
SAFETY NOTCH
SLIDE LOCK
SAFETY
HAMMER
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NEVER LEAVE YOUR PISTOL COCKED
AND READY TO FIRE.
THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS
CONDITION WHICH CAN LEAD TO AN
ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE THAT MAY CAUSE
INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
To engage the Slide Lock Safety you must, while pointing the
pistol in a safe direction with your finger away from the trigger,
pull the slide to its most rearward position and then let it
return all the way forward, freely and with all its force. This
will leave the hammer fully cocked. Then push the Slide Lock
Safety up until it fully engages the Slide Lock Notch (Figure 2).
At this point, the slide is prevented from moving rearward
and an internal cam surface engages the sear to prevent the
hammer from moving forward if the trigger is pressed.
SLIDE LOCK
SAFETY (ENGAGED)
HAMMER
(FULLY
COCKED)
Figure 2
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GRIP SAFETY
The Grip Safety (Figure 3) prevents the rearward travel of the
trigger, which is necessary to fire the pistol, unless the pistol is
firmly in hand with a positive grasp of the Grip Safety. When
ready to fire the pistol with a firm hold on the receiver, the
forward pressure that is applied to the Grip Safety disengages
this safety device and allows the trigger the necessary freedom
for rearward movement required to fire the pistol.
NEVER COMPROMISE SAFETY. NEVER ALTER
OR MODIFY THIS PISTOL IN ANY WAY.
THE MANUFACTURER WILL NOT
BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS
PERFORMED IN THIS GUN.
GRIP
SAFETY
Figure 3
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PASSIVE SAFETIES
THESE SAFETIES ARE ACTIVATED AUTOMATICALLY WITHOUT
MANUAL INTERVENTION. DO NOT BYPASS THEM OR
RENDER THEM INOPERATIVE.
These mechanisms form parts of a safety system incorporated
into your Para-Ordnance pistol and they are designed and
installed for the prevention of accidental discharges that could
otherwise follow as the result of some commonplace occurrences.
NEVER RELY ON A SAFETY MECHANISM TO
JUSTIFY CARELESS HANDLING OF YOUR PISTOL.
Your Para-Ordnance pistol is equipped with the following
passive safeties:
Disconnector: Protects against firing a round prior to its
being properly seated in the chamber of the barrel and the
slide and barrel not having locked together.
Inertia Firing Pin: Size and position of the firing pin, which
is held to the rear by a spring, keep the pin from striking
the cartridge primer unless the spring force and inertia of
the firing pin are overcome by the blow of the hammer.
Hammer Safety Stop: The hammer is designed with a flat,
shelf-like surface which is there to prevent the hammer
from falling forward and onto the firing pin unintentionally
by engaging the sear should there occur a primary sear
notch failure.
Firing Pin Lock: To minimize the risk of accidental discharge
that may be the result of the pistol being dropped or
the muzzle receiving a blow, this safety device prevents
the movement of the firing pin until the trigger is
intentionally pressed.
ALWAYS EXPECT THE GUN TO FIRE
WHEN YOU PRESS THE TRIGGER.
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FUNCTION
The action of the P-Series pistols is based on a tilting barrel
design that locks the barrel and slide together at the moment
of firing. After firing, the barrel and slide recoil to the rear for
a short distance still locked together. Following this initial
movement, the barrel tilts downward from its locked position,
permitting full recoil of the slide and the extraction and
ejection of the spent cartridge cases.
ALWAYS REMEMBER, THAT WHEN FIRED,
A SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL RELOADS
AND RECOCKS ITSELF AUTOMATICALLY
AND IS READY TO FIRE AGAIN BY SIMPLY
PRESSING THE TRIGGER. ALWAYS KEEP THE
PISTOL POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION.
MALFUNCTIONS
1. In any semi-automatic pistol, an unfired cartridge or fired
cartridge case may become jammed between the slide
and barrel.
NEVER FORCE A JAMMED ACTION.
TO DO SO MAY CAUSE AN EXPLOSION THAT
CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY, DEATH
To clear a jammed cartridge, KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN
A SAFE DIRECTION and remove the magazine. Pull the slide
back and lock it to the rear by engaging the Slide Stop.
Remove the cartridge.
OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
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2. STOP SHOOTING IMMEDIATELY if you encounter any
other mechanical malfunction while firing your pistol, e.g.,
cartridge has failed to extract, report on firing does not
sound right, powder gas is being “spit out,” cartridge
primer is punctured or cartridge case is bulged or
punctured. HAVE THE FIREARM AND AMMUNITION
EXAMINED BY A COMPETENT GUNSMITH.
3. FAILURE TO FIRE: KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE
DIRECTION and hold it there for 30 seconds to determine
if a HANGFIRE (slow ignition) has occurred. If round has
not fired within the 30 seconds, remove the magazine,
eject the round and examine the primer.
NOTE: Disposal of misfired or otherwise damaged, unfired
cartridges should be carried out according to instructions
provided by the manufacturer of the ammunition.
LOADING
PRACTICE THESE IMPORTANT ASPECTS OF SAFE GUN
HANDLING WITH AN UNLOADED PISTOL OR WITH DUMMY
ROUNDS UNTIL YOU ARE ABLE TO PERFORM EACH OF THE
FOLLOWING STEPS WITH SKILL AND CONFIDENCE. READ
THROUGH THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE MAKING
ACTUAL USE OF THIS PISTOL.
1. Remove the empty magazine from your pistol by
pressing on the Magazine Catch button (Figure 4).
NOTE: As the magazine will fall free from the receiver
of its own weight, place one hand under the magazine
to prevent it from dropping to the ground and having
it damaged.
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SERRATED
FINGER
GROOVES
MAGAZINE
CATCH
MAGAZINE
FOLLOWER
MAGAZINE
MAGAZINE
WELL
Figure 4
DO NOT LOAD DAMAGED AMMUNITION.
ALWAYS LOAD YOUR MAGAZINE WITH CLEAN,
DRY, ORIGINAL HIGH QUALITY FACTORY
MADE AMMUNITION THAT IS IN GOOD
CONDITION AND THE PROPER CALIBER
FOR YOUR PISTOL (TABLE 1).
PRACTICE WITH DUMMY CARTRIDGES.
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2. Load magazine from the top open end, the front of the
cartridge pointing away from you, with the type and
quantity of ammunition for your pistol (Table 1).
Press rounds down and back (Figure 5).
RETAINING LIPS
MAGAZINE
Figure 5
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3. ENSURE THAT THE BARREL CHAMBER IS EMPTY AND
THAT THE BORE IS FREE OF OBSTRUCTIONS. To do so,
pull back on the slide, by grasping the serrated sides of
the slide from the rear, and take a look into the chamber
and bore. Having inspected the chamber and bore, and
made sure the chamber is empty, allow the slide to return
to its forward position. Where this step has caused the
hammer to cock, press the trigger causing the hammer to
fall with an empty chamber.
4. Insert the magazine into the frame of the pistol with
cartridges pointing forward and make sure that the
magazine is pressed up far enough to lock into place.
NOTE: DO NOT SLAM THE MAGAZINE INTO PLACE.
WITH THE MUZZLE ALWAYS POINTED IN A SAFE
5.
DIRECTION, hold the pistol firmly in the shooting
hand WITHOUT TOUCHING THE TRIGGER. With the
thumb and forefinger of the other hand on the serrated
finger grips of the slide, pull the slide back, as far
as it will go, to cock the hammer. Release the slide
and allow it to fly forward with all its force and feed the
top round from the magazine into the chamber.
THE PISTOL IS NOW READY FOR INSTANT USE.
6. APPLY SLIDE LOCK SAFETY UNTIL YOU ARE READY
TO SHOOT.
NEVER LEAVE YOUR PISTOL IN THE COCKED
AND READY TO FIRE POSITION.
THIS CONDITION IS EXTREMELY
DANGEROUS.
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LOADING - ALTERNATE SEQUENCE
PRACTICE THESE IMPORTANT ASPECTS OF SAFE GUN
HANDLING WITH AN UNLOADED PISTOL OR WITH
DUMMY ROUNDS UNTIL YOU ARE ABLE TO PERFORM
EACH OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS WITH SKILL AND
CONFIDENCE. READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY
BEFORE MAKING ACTUAL USE OF THIS PISTOL.
1. Insert an EMPTY magazine (one with no cartridges in it)
into the frame of the pistol. Pull back on the slide, by
grasping the serrated sides of the slide from the rear, until
the Magazine Follower pushes the Slide Stop up into the
Slide Stop Notch on the slide (Figure 4). The slide is now
locked open in its rearward position and the hammer
is cocked.
2. Remove the empty magazine from your pistol by pressing
on the Magazine Catch button (Figure 4). NOTE: As the
magazine will fall free from the receiver of its own weight,
place one hand under the magazine to prevent it from
dropping to the ground and having it damaged.
3. ENSURE THAT THE BARREL CHAMBER IS EMPTY AND
THAT THE BORE IS FREE OF OBSTRUCTIONS. VISUALLY
AND PHYSICALLY INSPECT THE BARREL CHAMBER TO
ENSURE THAT IT IS EMPTY. Insert a loaded magazine into
the frame of the pistol with cartridges pointing forward
and make sure that the magazine is pressed up far enough
to lock into place. NOTE: DO NOT SLAM THE MAGAZINE
INTO PLACE OR OVER INSERT IT.
4. WITH THE MUZZLE ALWAYS POINTED IN A SAFE DIREC-
TION, hold the pistol firmly in the shooting hand WITHOUT TOUCHING THE TRIGGER. Pull back on the slide with
the other hand, by grasping the serrated sides of the slide
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from the rear, as far as it will go. Release the slide and
allow it to fly forward with all its force and feed the top
round from the magazine into the chamber. THE PISTOL IS
NOW READY FOR INSTANT USE.
5. APPLY SLIDE LOCK SAFETY UNTIL YOU ARE READY TO
SHOOT.
NEVER LEAVE YOUR PISTOL IN THE COCKED
AND READY TO FIRE POSITION.
THIS CONDITION IS EXTREMELY
DANGEROUS.
UNLOADING
Always unload your pistol immediately after use and before
cleaning and storage. BEFORE PROCEEDING MAKE SURE
YOU ARE WEARING SAFETY GLASSES AND KEEP THE
PISTOL POINTED AWAY FROM YOUR FACE.
FOLLOW THIS UNLOADING SEQUENCE EXACTLY IN ORDER
TO AVOID THE POSSIBILITY OF THE CHAMBER BEING
UNINTENTIONALLY LOADED WITH A LIVE CARTRIDGE.
1. WITH THE MUZZLE ALWAYS POINTED IN A SAFE
DIRECTION, hold the pistol firmly in the shooting hand
WITHOUT TOUCHING THE TRIGGER. Remove the magazine by placing the other hand below it and pressing
the magazine catch button.
2. When unloading prior to the magazine having been
totally expended and the slide stop having latched the
slide open, keep your hands clear of the ejection port and
pull the slide back vigorously to extract and eject a round
from the chamber. NOTE: If the slide is locked open in its
rearward position, this step (Step #2) does not apply.
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3. CAUTION: INSPECT THE CHAMBER AND MAKE SURE
THAT IT IS EMPTY.
4. With pistol still pointing in a safe direction, release the
slide and allow it to snap forward on the empty chamber
and then press the trigger and let the hammer fall
forward. NOTE: If the slide is locked open to its rearward
position, pull the slide back slightly and then release it.
If the magazine contains any cartridges, hold it with the
5.
bullet end of the cartridges pointing away from you and
press each cartridge forward and out of the magazine.
6. SEGREGATE MISFIRED AND DAMAGED AMMUNITION
FOR DISPOSAL ACCORDING TO AMMUNITION
MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS.
FIRING
ALWAYS WEAR AND ENCOURAGE
OTHERS AROUND YOU TO WEAR
EAR PROTECTION AND SAFETY GLASSES
WHICH SHOULD PREVENT POSSIBLE
PERMANENT HEARING LOSS OR BLINDNESS.
1. WITH THE BARREL ALWAYS POINTING IN A SAFE
DIRECTION, load your pistol as previously described in
the section on “LOADING.”
2. With a firm hold on the pistol receiver, KEEPING YOUR
FINGER AWAY FROM THE TRIGGER, take aim and press
down on the Slide Lock Safety to disengage it from the
slide lock notch.
3. Take steady aim at your target and place your index
finger over the trigger. Press the trigger gently, pulling
it to the back, until the hammer falls on the firing pin.
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THIS IS A SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL THAT
WHEN FIRED, AUTOMATICALLY RELOADS AND
RECOCKS ITSELF AND IS READY TO FIRE AGAIN
SIMPLY BY PULLING THE TRIGGER.
4. Immediately following the firing of a shot, and if a
subsequent shot is not to be fired at once, apply the
Slide Lock Safety by pushing it into the slide lock notch.
However, if the last round has already been fired from
the magazine the slide will be locked to the rear with the
engagement of the Slide Stop and the Slide Lock Safety
cannot be applied.
5. WITH PISTOL POINTING IN A SAFE DIRECTION, unload
as previously described in section on “UNLOADING.”
MAINTENANCE
Proper periodic maintenance is essential to the reliable
functioning of any firearm. The service life and performance
of the pistol depend upon correct handling and proper care.
All firearms require periodic maintenance and inspection
which may reveal a need for adjustment or repair.
You should clean your pistol as soon after firing as possible
and where your pistol has not been fired it should still be
cleaned periodically. Have your firearm checked by a
competent gunsmith annually, even if no functioning
problem exists, since some potential problems may not
be apparent from external examination of the pistol.
If the pistol gets wet, or is exposed to sand or other foreign
matter, have it cleaned as soon as possible.
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DISASSEMBLY
ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES AND KEEP
PISTOL POINTED AWAY FROM YOUR FACE, WHEN
PREPARING TO STRIP AND CLEAN YOUR PISTOL
TO AVOID INJURY TO THE EYES IN THE EVENT
THAT SOME COMPONENT MAY COME FLYING
Due to some differences between the P12•45/ P12•45 Limited
as compared to the P14•45/ P14•45 Limited, P13•45/ P13•45
Limited, P16•40 Limited and the P18•9, it is necessary, for the
purposes of these disassembly instructions, that these pistols
be identified separately in the procedure.
Follow the steps for disassembly that apply to your specific
pistol, carefully.
STEP 1. (P14•45, P13•45, P18•9 and P14•45 Limited,
P13•45 Limited, P16•40 Limited Only. Go to Page 31 for
P12•45/P12•45 Limited.) Always make certain that the
MAGAZINE HAS BEEN REMOVED and your PISTOL IS NOT
LOADED.
STEP 2. With barrel pointing upward and away from your
face, place the pistol with the back (heel) of the receiver
and the grip safety resting on a table or bench.
LOOSE FROM YOUR GUN.
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BEFORE PROCEEDING MAKE SURE YOU ARE
WEARING SAFETY GLASSES AND KEEP THE
MUZZLE OF THE PISTOL POINTED
AWAY FROM YOUR FACE.
STEP 3.
Using the barrel bushing wrench provided press down the
recoil spring plug (located below the muzzle) while at the
same time, rotating the barrel bushing clockwise for
about a quarter (1/4) turn so as to free the plug and
recoil spring (Figure 6).
Continue to apply pressure on the recoil spring plug to
prevent ejection of it and the spring. Then gently and
gradually allow the spring and the recoil spring plug to
extend out of the slide (Figure 7).
RECOIL
BARREL
BUSHING
BARREL
BUSHING
WRENCH
RECOIL
SPRING
PLUG
SPRING
PLUG
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Figure 7 Figure 6
STEP 4. Pull back on hammer spur to cock the hammer.
STEP 5. Push the slide back to the point that the slide stop
lug is directly opposite the disassembly notch (Figure 8).
Then push the rounded end of the slide stop pin, on the
right side of the receiver, inward and through the receiver
and out the left side.
SLIDE
STOP
DISASSEMBLY
NOTCH
Figure 8
Disengage slide stop from the slide by removing slide stop
completely from the receiver (Figure 9).
SLIDE STOP
SLIDE
STOP LUG
Figure 9
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STEP 6. Push slide forward and remove the slide from the
receiver.
NEVER DRY FIRE YOUR PISTOL WITH THE
SLIDE REMOVED FROM THE RECEIVER.
STEP 7. Pull recoil spring straight forward and remove it from
the recoil spring guide (Figure 10) (remember, when you
reassemble the spring back on the guide, that the open end of
the spring should point forward). Lift the rear of the recoil
spring guide toward the rear and out of the slide.
RECOIL
SPRING
GUIDE
RECOIL
SPRING
Figure 10
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STEP 8. To remove the barrel
bushing from the barrel,
turn the bushing counterclockwise and then push
the barrel and bushing
forward to the point that
the bushing is clear of the
slide and can be removed
from the barrel
(Figure 11).
BARREL
BUSHING
BARREL
SLIDE
Figure 11
STEP 9. With barrel bushing already removed, push
barrel link forward and remove the barrel through the
front of the slide.
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE YOUR PISTOL
ANY FURTHER.
DO NOT REMOVE OR ALTER ANY PARTS,
ESPECIALLY SAFETY PARTS.
If your pistol requires further work it should be done at an
Authorized Service Center or at the factory.
BEFORE PROCEEDING MAKE SURE YOU ARE
WEARING SAFETY GLASSES AND KEEP THE
MUZZLE OF THE PISTOL POINTED
AWAY FROM YOUR FACE.
REASSEMBLY
P14•45, P13•45, P18•9 and P14•45 Limited, P13•45
Limited, P16•40 Limited Only. Go to Page 33 for
P12•45/P12•45 Limited.
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REASSEMBLY (continued)
STEP 1. Rotate barrel link forward and install the barrel
through the front of the slide.
STEP 2. To install the barrel bushing on the barrel, push
the barrel forward enough to allow you to slide the barrel
bushing onto it. Then push the bushing rearward until it
contacts the slide. Turn it clockwise to engage it in the slide.
STEP 3. Insert recoil guide by pushing it toward the front of
the slide (Figure 12).
RECOIL GUIDE
SLIDE
Figure 12
STEP 4. Slip recoil spring, closed end first, over the front of
the recoil spring guide, until the spring end makes contact
with the base of the guide.
STEP 5. Make sure the plunger lever is down (forward) at
the top of the receiver, and keep it down by tipping the
receiver forward. Wrap your fingers around the front of
the slide to hold the recoil spring assembly in position.
Now you can run the slide onto the receiver to the point
where you can see the barrel link through the slide stop
hole in the receiver. Insert the slide stop pin in and
through the receiver and barrel link.
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SLIDE
FRAME
SLIDE
STOP
DISASSEMBLY
NOTCH
Figure 13
STEP 6. Grip the frame with one hand and the slide
with the other (Figure 13). Now push the slide rearward
to properly align the disassembly notch. Snap the slide
stop pin into place by pressing up and against the
slide stop detent.
STEP 7. Push the slide
fully forward. Slip the
recoil plug over the end
of the recoil spring.
Using the barrel bushing
wrench apply and
BARREL
BUSHING
maintain pressure on the
plug, gently and gradually
push the spring and plug
into the slide far enough
so that you can rotate the
barrel bushing with the
wrench counter-clockwise
slightly and hold the plug
in place (Figure 14).
Figure 14
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Now, place your
bushing wrench
over the bushing
and, while pressing
the wrench down
firmly to hold the
plug down, rotate
the bushing
counter-clockwise
until the plug can
snap into place
(Figure 15).
P14•45/P13•45/P12•45/P18•9 and P12•45 Limited ONLY
SIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
BARREL
BUSHING
WRENCH
BARREL
BUSHING
Figure 15
RECOIL
SPRING
PLUG
The rear sight is adjustable for
windage only. Using a 5/64"
hex wrench which has been
provided, loosen the hex set
screw located directly in front
of the rear sight notch. You
may now change windage by
moving the rear sight either
left or right in its dovetail.
Remember, always move your
rear sight in the direction you
want your bullet’s impact to go.
Figure 16
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P14•45 Limited/P16•40 Limited/P13•45 Limited ONLY
SIGHT ADJUSTMENT
First, loosen the locking set screw (Figure 17) on the right
side of the rear sight with the 1.5mm hex wrench which has
been provided. To adjust your rear sight for elevation, use the
largest blade of the screwdriver which has been provided. To
raise the sight and thus raise the impact point of the bullet,
turn the screw counter-clockwise. When
adjustment is complete, retighten locking set screw. To adjust
for windage, turn the screw on the right side of the rear sight
clockwise to move the bullet’s impact to the right; counterclockwise to move impact to the left.
NOTE: There
is no locking
set screw for
the windage
adjustment
screw.
ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES AND KEEP
PISTOL POINTED AWAY FROM YOUR FACE, WHEN
PREPARING TO DISASSEMBLE YOUR PISTOL
TO AVOID INJURY TO THE EYES IN THE EVENT
THAT SOME COMPONENT MAY COME FLYING
ELEVATION LOCKING
SET SCREW
WINDAGE
ADJUSTMENT
SCREW
Figure 17
LOOSE FROM YOUR GUN.
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P12•45/P12•45 Limited ONLY
5/32" HEX
WRENCH
DISASSEMBLY
STEP 1. REMOVE THE MAGAZINE
and make sure THERE IS NO
ROUND IN THE CHAMBER.
STEP 2. Using the 5/32" hex wrench
which has been provided, unscrew
and remove the front section of the
two-piece recoil spring guide (Figure 18).
STEP 3. Pull back on the hammer spur to cock hammer.
STEP 4. Push the slide down and back to the point where
the slide stop lug is directly opposite the disassembly notch.
Then push the rounded end of the slide stop pin, on the
right side of the receiver, inward and through the receiver
and out the left side (Figure 19). Disengage slide stop from
the slide by removing slide stop from the receiver (Figure 20).
Figure 18
SLIDE
STOP
Figure 19
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SLIDE
STOP PIN
Figure 20
BEFORE PROCEEDING MAKE
SURE YOU ARE WEARING
SAFETY GLASSES AND
KEEP THE MUZZLE OF
THE PISTOL POINTED
AWAY FROM YOUR FACE.
STEP 5. Wrap hand around slide at
recoil area to control recoil spring.
Push slide forward and remove
slide from receiver (Figure 21).
STEP 6. Lift the rear of the recoil
spring and guide, then remove
towards rear of slide. Push front
of recoil plug towards rear of
slide, and remove (Figure 22).
STEP 7. To remove the barrel
bushing, turn the bushing
counter-clockwise as far as it
will go and pull it forward, and
out of the slide and off the barrel.
STEP 8. With barrel bushing removed, rotate barrel link
forward and remove the barrel through the front of the slide.
Figure 21
Figure 22
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE YOUR PISTOL ANY FURTHER.
DO NOT REMOVE OR ALTER ANY PARTS,
ESPECIALLY SAFETY PARTS.
If your pistol requires further work it should be done at an
Authorized Service Center or at the factory.
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P12•45/ P12•45 Limited ONLY
REASSEMBLY
STEP 1. Rotate barrel link forward and install the barrel
through the front of the slide.
STEP 2. Slip barrel bushing over
end of barrel, and push bushing
rearward as far as it will go. Turn
bushing clockwise to allow recoil
plug to be installed.
STEP 3. Insert recoil plug by
pushing it toward the front of
the slide (Figure 23).
STEP 4. Place the slide on a table or bench in an inverted
position (sights at bottom). Grasp the front end of slide
with your left thumb and index finger. With your right
hand, carefully compress the recoil spring assembly into
the recoil spring plug from the rear. Use your right thumb
and index finger to carefully compress the recoil spring
assembly toward the front until the guide plate can be
lowered in place just in front of the barrel lug. Make sure
barrel link is rotated back, then lower it in place. While
being careful not to allow the spring assembly to fly out,
slowly turn the slide over (recoil spring assembly at
bottom). Simultaneously wrap your left hand around
the front of the slide to keep the recoil spring assembly
from popping out.
STEP 5. Make sure the plunger lever is down (forward) at
the top of the receiver, and keep it down by tipping the
receiver forward. Wrap your fingers around the front end
of the slide to hold the recoil spring assembly in position.
Figure 23
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STEP 6. Align the hole in the
barrel link with the slide
stop pin hole. Insert the slide
stop pin partially through
the receiver. Then grip
the
frame with one hand and the
slide with the other. Now
push the slide rearward to
properly align the disassembly notch. Snap the slide stop
pin into place by pressing up
and against the slide stop
detent (Figure 24).
An alternate method of gripping the frame and the slide
with one hand to align the
disassembly notch and insert
the slide stop pin with the
other hand is shown below
(Figure 25).
DISASSEMBLY
NOTCH
SLIDE
STOP PIN
SLIDE
STOP
Figure 24
Figure 25
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STEP 7. Replace the front
section of the recoil guide
through the center of the
plug, and using the hex
wrench, screw the front
section firmly in place
(Figure 26).
5/32" HEX
WRENCH
Figure 26
CLEANING P
1. Disassemble (field-strip) the pistol to the extent
described on pages 22 through 32.
2. Clean your pistol by brushing the barrel bore and chamber with a good powder-removing solvent and bore
brush. Wipe the areas clean with patches or a swab.
3. Using a small brush dipped in solvent, remove all
deposits from around the breech of the barrel, chamber,
extractor and adjacent areas which have been subjected
to powder residue. Wipe all surfaces clean with patch or
swab.
4. After cleaning the entire pistol, use a cloth to apply a
light coating of high quality gun oil by passing it once
through the barrel and all other surfaces.
NOTE: Excess accumulations of oil can interfere with the
safe and reliable function of the pistol.
ISTOL
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ALWAYS PASS A DRY PATCH THROUGH THE
BARREL TO REMOVE AS MUCH OIL AS POSSIBLE
PRIOR TO USING PISTOL. FIRING THE PISTOL
WITH OIL, GREASE OR ANY OTHER MATERIAL
EVEN PARTIALLY OBSTRUCTING THE BORE MAY
RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE PISTOL WHICH CAN
CAUSE INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
CLEANING HIGH-CAPACITY MAGAZINE
This should be done whenever cleaning the pistol.
BEFORE PROCEEDING MAKE SURE YOU ARE
WEARING SAFETY GLASSES AND KEEP THE
MAGAZINE POINTED AWAY FROM YOUR FACE.
Slide magazine floor plate toward the front of the magazine,
taking care to avoid forcible ejection of the magazine spring
from the body. With the floor plate out of the way, remove
the spring and follower. Clean all components, taking care
to remove any powder deposits on the magazine retaining
lips and follower (Figure 27).
NOTE: Place spring correctly oriented with closed loop
uppermost pointing forward.
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High-Capacity
Magazine Assembly
MAGAZINE
RETAINING LIPS
MAGAZINE
FOLLOWER
MAGAZINE
BODY
MAGAZINE
SPRING
MAGAZINE
EXTENSION
MAGAZINE
FLOOR
PLATE
10-Round
Magazine Assembly
Figure 27
HIGH-CAPACITY MAGAZINE (LEFT) IS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
ONLY. FOR RECREATIONAL USE, MAGAZINE CAPACITY IS
RESTRICTED TO 10 ROUNDS IN U.S.A. AND CANADA.
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DISASSEMBLY, CLEANING & REASSEMBLY
OF 10-ROUND PARA-ORDNANCE MAGAZINE
BEFORE PROCEEDING MAKE SURE YOU ARE
WEARING SAFETY GLASSES AND KEEP THE
MAGAZINE POINTED AWAY FROM YOUR FACE.
DISASSEMBLY
STEP 1: Remove all
ammunition from
the magazine. Firmly
grasp the metal magazine body in one
hand and with the
other hand grip the
magazine’s base
plate. Use your thumb
to slightly raise the
slotted tab at the rear
of the base plate.
CAUTION: Lift the slotted tab only enough to clear the rear
of the magazine extension.
STEP 2: Slide the base
plate towards the
front of the magazine
to remove it.
STEP 3: While holding
the magazine in one
hand, use the index
finger of the other hand to gently apply a small amount of
pressure to the release lever at the bottom of the magazine
extension.
SLOTTED
TAB ON
BASE PLATE
RELEASE
LEVER
METAL
MAGAZINE
BODY
MAGAZINE
EXTENSION
(REAR)
TWO SMALL
TABS (REAR)
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This will retract the two small tabs at the rear of the extension which keep it in place. Gently increase the pressure on
the release lever until some resistance is felt.
CAUTION: Do not apply excessive pressure to the release
lever or it may break off.
CAUTION: The spring and follower are compressed in the
magazine. Care should be taken during this step to prevent
them from flying out.
STEP4: While maintain-
ing the gentle pressure
on the release lever,
ROUND TAB
(FRONT)
begin to rotate the
magazine extension
downward to release it
from the metal magazine body. Release pressure from the lever as
TWO
SMALL
TABS
(REAR)
soon as the two small
tabs at the top rear
of the extension clear the magazine body. The extension
can now be removed by easing it slightly rearward to
release the round tab at the front. The spring and magazine follower can now be removed through the opening at
the bottom of the metal magazine body. As you remove it,
note which end faces the front.
CLEANING
CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove the follower from the
spring.
Wipe the outside of the magazine with a rag. Insert a dry rag
through the opening
body and remove all residue from the inside. Do the same
from the smaller opening at the top.
at the bottom of the metal magazine
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Clean all residue from the spring and from the
magazine follower.
CAUTION: Do not apply oil to any part or lubricate any
part of the magazine.
REASSEMBLY
STEP 5: Insert the spring and follower into the opening at
the bottom of the metal magazine body.
CAUTION: Make sure that the rounded top edge of the
follower is at the front of the magazine.
Position the bottom of the spring around the four posts on
the magazine extension. Then, gently compress the spring
with the magazine extension so that it is fully contained
inside the magazine body. Engage the round tab at the top
front of the magazine extension in the small hole at the
front of the magazine body.
While still holding the
spring compressed,
gently apply a tiny
amount of rearward
pressure to the lever at
the bottom of the
extension until
some resistance is felt.
Then, rotate the rear
of the extension
upwards so it engages the magazine body. Continue
rotating until the two small tabs are fully engaged.
Release the pressure from the lever at the bottom of the
extension. The magazine extension is now locked in place.
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STEP 6: With your
index finger, gently
depress the lever at
the bottom of the
extension. This will
allow you to replace
the base plate without
breaking the tab.
While holding the lever in a depressed position, begin to
replace the base plate by sliding it rearward from the front
of the extension. Be sure that the base plate engages the two
rails on the sides of the extension.
Continue to slide the base plate towards the rear until a
click is heard, indicating that the slotted tab at the rear of
the base plate has passed over the rear edge of the extension,
locking it in place.
Reassembly is now complete.
These instructions apply to all 10-round magazines for
Para-Ordnance P12•45, P13•45, P14•45, P16•40 and P18•9
handguns.
TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE
When transporting your firearm to and from shooting
activities, keep it unloaded and obey all laws relating to the
transportation of firearms in your area.
When storing your firearm, store it securely and keep it
separated from ammunition, under lock and key, and out of the
sight and reach of children and other inexperienced persons.
NOTE: Protect your firearms from theft.
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DO NOT STORE your pistol in anything which will attract
moisture, e.g., leather or heavy cloth, and do not store it in
an air-tight container or with a plug inserted in the barrel
for these are factors that can contribute to corrosion.
EXTENDED STORAGE requires that the internal mechanisms
are well oiled with an acid-free lubricating oil or preservative
while external mechanisms (receiver, barrel, etc.) should be
coated with an anti-rust oil.
COLD CLIMATE STORAGE requires that you make use of an oil
which will not congeal at low temperatures. USE SPARINGLY.
BEFORE USING YOUR FIREARM AGAIN BE SURE TO CLEAN IT.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Para-Ordnance acknowledges its obligations under implied
warranty legislation, with respect to the sale of consumer
goods, that may be in force in jurisdictions where its products
are sold. Due to differences in the extent and interpretation
of such statutes, and also on the basis of the Magnusson-Moss
Warranty Act of the United States of America, Para-Ordnance
has elected not to offer any written or express warranty on
its product line and you are advised to consult existing
legislation in your country, state or province with regard to
any implied warranty rights you may have under such laws.
However, Para-Ordnance is strongly committed to properly
servicing its products, as it has over the years, and in place of
an express or written warranty it will provide all necessary
service for its pistols purchased after January 1, 2001 free of
charge to the original purchaser only, where adjustment or
repair is required due to some defect in materials or
workmanship.
NOTE: Different remedies may be available to you in
different jurisdictions.
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SPARE PARTS
For Para-Ordnance replacement parts please contact your
local dealer who should be able to assist you. Alternatively,
you can also contact the Para-Ordnance Parts Department by
mail or phone, for up-to-date information on the names and
locations of our Authorized Service Centers as well as current
parts prices.
PARTS AVAILABLE FOR SALE SHOULD BE INSTALLED AT
A PARA-ORDNANCE AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER.
OTHERWISE, IT IS THE PURCHASER’S TOTAL RESPONSIBILITY
TO MAKE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THAT ANY PARTS FITTED
AND INSTALLED ARE OF THE CORRECT TYPE AND THE
WORK IS PERFORMED BY A COMPETENT PERSON.
PARA-ORDNANCE WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE
FOR ANY UNAUTHORIZED ALTERATIONS
PERFORMED, UNAUTHORIZED ATTACHMENTS
FITTED OR UNAUTHORIZED PARTS
USED 0N THIS PRODUCT.
NOTES:
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PARTS ILLUSTRATION
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PARTS LIST
1. BARREL
2. BARREL BUSHING
3. BARREL LINK
4. BARREL LINK PIN
5. DISCONNECTOR
6. EJECTOR
7. EJECTOR PIN
8. EXTRACTOR
9. FIRING PIN
10. FIRING PIN PLUNGER
11. FIRING PIN SPRING
12. FIRING PIN STOP
13. FRONT SIGHT
13L. FRONT SIGHT LIMITED
14. GRIP SAFETY
15. GRIP (SET)
16. GRIP SCREW (4)
17. HAMMER
17L. HAMMER LIMITED
18. HAMMER PIN
19. HAMMER STRUT
20. HAMMER STRUT PIN
21. MAGAZINE ASSEMBLY
22. MAGAZINE CATCH
23. MAGAZINE CATCH LOCK
24. MAGAZINE CATCH
SPRING
25. MAGAZINE FLOOR PLATE
26. MAGAZINE EXTENSION
(10-ROUND ONLY)
27. MAGAZINE FOLLOWER
28. MAGAZINE SPRING
(NOT SHOWN)
29. MAIN SPRING
30. MAIN SPRING CAP
31. MAIN SPRING CAP PIN
32. MAIN SPRING HOUSING
(FLAT)
33. MAIN SPRING HOUSING
PIN
34. MAIN SPRING HOUSING
PIN RETAINER
35. PLUNGER LEVER
36. PLUNGER SPRING
37. PLUNGER SPRING F/P
38. REAR SIGHT
38L. ADJUSTABLE REAR SIGHT
LIMITED
39. RECEIVER
40. RECOIL SPRING
41. RECOIL SPRING GUIDE
41A. RECOIL SPRING GUIDE
ROD (P12•45 ONLY)
41B. RECOIL SPRING GUIDE
HEAD (P12•45 ONLY)
42. RECOIL SPRING PLUG
43. SLIDE LOCK SAFETY
44. SAFETY LOCK PLUNGER
45. SEAR
46. SEAR PIN
47. SEAR SPRING
48. SLIDE
48L. SLIDE LIMITED
49. SLIDE STOP
50. SLIDE STOP PLUNGER
51. TRIGGER ASSEMBLY
52. TRIGGER BAR LEVER
53L. AMBIDEXTROUS SLIDE
LOCK SAFETY LEFT
(LIMITED ONLY)
53R. AMBIDEXTROUS SLIDE
LOCK SAFETY RIGHT
(LIMITED ONLY)
54. OVER TRAVEL SCREW
(LIMITED ONLY)
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SERVICE AND REPAIR
If any problem or question should arise with regard to the
performance of your firearm, please contact us, by mail or
telephone, and fully describe all circumstances involved.
This will allow us to determine the best way to handle your
problem. If authorized factory service is deemed necessary,
you will be given a return authorization number and
shipping instructions.
MAKE SURE THAT THE MAGAZINE AND PISTOL
ARE UNLOADED. DO NOT SHIP ANY CARTRIDGES
WHEN AUTHORIZED TO SHIP YOUR FIREARM FOR ADJUSTMENT
OR REPAIR, PLEASE CAREFULLY NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
1. A detailed, written explanation of your problem should
accompany the firearm being shipped for service or repair.
Include model name, serial number and your return
address (day telephone number optional). Also include
a copy of your original proof of purchase.
2. All firearms should be shipped by common carrier
(e.g., UPS), prepaid (we will not accept collect shipments)
and insured for their full value.
It is illegal for unlicensed individuals to ship handguns
through the mail.
3. Due to the vast number of laws governing the transfer
and transportation of firearms, it is strongly recommended
that your firearm be shipped through a licensed dealer who
will also accept delivery on your behalf when the pistol is
returned.The shipment should be accompanied by a signed
copy of the dealer’s license.
4. DO NOT include holsters, custom grips or other accessories
when shipping your firearm for service.
WITH A FIREARM.
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5. DO NOT indicate the nature of the contents on the
package or use the “Para-Ordnance” name to address
the shipment.
6. DO include the return authorization number on the
outside of the package.
LIMITS OF LIABILITY
NOTE: PARA-ORDNANCE HAS CAREFULLY PACKAGED THIS
PRODUCT PRIOR TO SHIPMENT FROM THE FACTORY. PLEASE
EXAMINE IT CAREFULLY AT TIME OF PURCHASE TO ENSURE
IT IS UNDAMAGED.
PARA-ORDNANCE SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE IN ANY
MANNER WHATSOEVER FOR INJURY, DEATH, OR DAMAGE
TO PROPERTY AS A RESULT OF THE INTENTIONAL OR
ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE OF THIS FIREARM, OR FROM ITS
PROPER FUNCTION WHEN THE PISTOL IS USED FOR PURPOSES
FOR WHICH IT WAS NOT DESIGNED. FURTHERMORE,
PARA-ORDNANCE SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
CLAIMS THAT MAY ARISE AS A RESULT OF, WHETHER IN
WHOLE OR IN PART, IMPROPER OR CARELESS HANDLING,
UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS, USE OF IMPROPER
AMMUNITION (WRONG CALIBER, DEFECTIVE, HAND
LOADED, OR RELOADED CARTRIDGES) THAT IS NOT
ORIGINAL HIGH QUALITY COMMERCIALLY MANUFACTURED
AND IN GOOD CONDITION, ABUSE, NEGLECT, CORROSION,
OR OTHER INFLUENCES BEYOND OUR IMMEDIATE AND
DIRECT CONTROL. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL
PARA-ORDNANCE BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SUCH AS LOSS OF USE OF
PROPERTY, LOSS OF EARNINGS OR PROFITS, OR ANY
OTHER COMMERCIAL LOSS.
NOTE: DIFFERENT REMEDIES MAY BE AVAILABLE TO
YOU IN DIFFERENT JURISDICTIONS.
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FIREARM RECORD
MODEL
SERIAL NO.
PURCHASED FROM
DATE PURCHASED
This instruction manual should always accompany this
firearm and be transferred with it upon change of ownership.
980 TAPSCOTT ROAD
SCARBOROUGH, ONTARIO M1X 1C3
(416) 297-7855 • FAX: (416) 297-1289
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