FIREARMS SP2022, SP2009, SP2340 User Guide

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Handling & Safety Instructions

Handling & Safety Instructions

SP2022, SP2009, SP2340

SP2022, SP2009, SP2340

WARNING

Please read and understand this owner’s manual
before taking your new SIGARMS pistol out of

the box. It is vital to your safety and to the

safety of others that you accurately follow

the information contained in this manual, as

well as the information supplied by the

ammunition manufacturer. If you have any

questions, please call or write:

SIGARMS Inc.

18 Industrial Drive, Exeter, NH 03833

[phone]

Contents Page

Introduction 3

Safety Information 4 & 5

General Description & Principal Features 6
Ammunition 7
Firearms Handling 8 & 9
Troubleshooting 9
Troubleshooting Guide 10
Field Stripping 11 - 14
Assembly 15
Care of the Pistol 16
Transportation, Storage and Returns 17
Sight Adjustment and Options 18
Parts, Inspection and Maintenance 19
Warranty Statement and Service Policy 20
Specifications 21
Parts Diagram 22
Parts List 23

Congratulations

You are now the owner of one of the world's finest and most superbly engineered
firearms. The SIG SAUER®sig pro™Semiautomatic Pistol has been designed
and crafted to meet the stringent requirements of law enforcement agencies and the
military. Used with the proper ammunition and given reasonable maintenance, it
will serve you dependably for many years.

To make sure you get the best performance and reliability from your pistol, please

read and follow the procedures outlined in this manual. You'll notice that we

place a heavy emphasis on safe firearms handling. Like any other mechanical
devices, such as automobiles or power tools, high quality firearms are inherently
safe unless they are handled in a careless or irresponsible manner. Always
remember that you, the owner, are the ultimate firearms safety device.

You should become familiar with your pistol and its operation before

using any live ammunition or actual shooting.

Study the instructions carefully and make sure you understand

the pistol’s operating guidelines.

This manual includes information you need to know in order to use your pistol
safely and effectively. If you have any questions or comments about this pistol and
its use and maintenance, or need more information about other SIGARMS
products and accessories, please write or call:

SIGARMS Inc.
Customer Service Department
18 Industrial Drive
Exeter, NH 03833
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

California Proposition 65 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

physical injury. Have adequate ventilation at all times. Wash hands

thoroughly after exposure.”

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Safety Information

Before you take your new SIG SAUER pistol out of the box,

please read the following information.

It is vital to your safety and the safety of others.

Firearms safety is your responsibility

PISTOLS are classified as FIREARMS and are sold by us with the specific
understanding that we are not responsible in any manner whatsoever for
their safe handling or resale under local laws and regulations. SIGARMS

Inc. shall not be responsible in any manner whatsoever for malfunctioning of
the firearm, for physical injury or for property damage resulting in whole or in
part from (1) criminal or negligent discharge, (2) improper or careless handling,
(3) unauthorized modifications, (4) defective, improper, hand-loaded, or
reloaded ammunition, (5) corrosion, (6) neglect, or (7) other influences beyond
our direct and immediate control. This limitation applies regardless of whether
liability is asserted on the basis of contract, negligence or strict liability
(including any failure to warn). Under no circumstances shall SIGARMS Inc.
be liable for incidental or consequential damages, such as loss of use of property,
commercial loss and loss of earnings or profits.

IMPORTANT

THE SAFEST PISTOL IS ONE THAT IS FULLY UNLOADED

What you should know about all safety mechanisms

NEVER completely trust any safety mechanism. Your pistol is equipped

with an effective, well designed safety mechanism.

NO SAFETY MECHANISM, HOWEVER, IS A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROPER

GUN HANDLING. Any safety mechanism can break down or malfunction.

YOU, AND YOU ALONE, ARE THE ULTIMATE SAFETY MECHANISM.

Remember, there is no such thing as a "childproof” safety or one which can

completely prevent accidental discharge from careless or irresponsible use.

The best safety is proper and applied training in safe gun handling.

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The Ten Commandments of Firearms Safety

1. ALWAYS treat every gun as if it were loaded.

2. ALWAYS keep the gun pointed in a safe direction.

3. ALWAYS keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.

4. ALWAYS keep the gun unloaded until ready to use.

5. ALWAYS be sure the gun is safe to operate and the barrel is
clear of any obstruction.

6. ALWAYS use the proper, factory-made ammunition for your
particular gun.

7. ALWAYS know your target and what is beyond it.

8. ALWAYS wear ear and eye protection when shooting.

9. NEVER use alcohol or drugs before or during handling a gun.

10. ALWAYS store guns and ammunition in separate locked
containers, so they are secure and not accessible to unauthorized persons.

BECOME FAMILIAR WITH YOUR PISTOL, UNDERSTAND

THE INSTRUCTIONS FULLY BEFORE USING IT.

WARNING

Always use the decocking lever to decock your SIG SAUER pistol. This
is the only way to safely lower the hammer from the cocked position and
prevent an accidental discharge. This warning applies to all pistols with
decocking levers.

The positive way to safely lower the hammer is by use of the decocking
lever. Never lower the hammer by pulling the trigger and attempting to
ease the hammer forward manually. Manually lowering the hammer is
dangerous and prevents full application of the pistol's safety features.

The decocking lever is the only proper means of lowering the hammer
and assuring that the hammer rests in the intercept notch.

Again, DO NOT THUMB THE HAMMER DOWN: the consequence
can be serious injury or death - only and ALWAYS use the decocking

lever!

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General Description

The SIG SAUER®sig pro™Semiautomatic Pistol has been designed specifically
to meet the stringent requirements of military and law enforcement agencies.
Manufactured by advanced state-of-the-art production processes, the SIG SAUER
is a mechanically locked, short recoil operated pistol featuring an automatic firing
pin safety lock, double-action/single-action trigger, decocking lever and
external slide catch lever. Firing takes place with each pull of the trigger until the
magazine is empty. The slide stays open after you've fired the last shot.

Principal Features

We've designed the automatic firing pin lock to provide additional safety with
the hammer in either the cocked or decocked position. You can fire the pistol
only by pulling the trigger. The double-action feature and the absence of
manual safeties make it easier for you to get off a quick first shot. A decocking
lever* allows you to lower the cocked hammer safely into the safety intercept
notch without your touching the trigger. While you're doing this, the firing pin
remains automatically locked. High-contrast sights help you line up on the
target rapidly, even under poor light conditions. Ergonomically designed grip
plates, ideal grip angle and comfortable grip dimensions facilitate rapid and
accurate shooting. The closed design helps keep dirt, sand and other debris out
of the action. The industry-standard accessory rail on the SP2022 facilitates the
attachment of commonly available tactical lights & laser aiming systems.

* does not apply to the Double Action Only pistols. See below.

What you should know about the decocking lever

The decocking lever on the SIG SAUER pistol is designed for the express
purpose of decocking the firearm. The reason it is there is because it is not safe
practice to decock a pistol by pulling the trigger and attempting to ease the
hammer forward manually. To decock your pistol, push down the decocking
lever (keep your finger OFF the trigger while you do this).

IMPORTANT:

Read this if you own a SIG SAUER Double-Action Only Pistol

The DAO differs from the standard pistol in several ways.
FIRST, there's no single-action position for the hammer. It returns to a

decocked position after each trigger pull, so it can be fired only in
double-action mode. SECOND, because it's double-action only, there's only
one trigger pull to learn. THIRD, because the hammer returns to a decocked
position after each shot, there's no need for a decocking lever. In all other
respects, the DAO is identical in design and function. In this manual,
whenever there's an instruction or information that doesn't apply to the
DAO, we'll note it.

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Ammunition

Your SIG SAUER pistol will function effectively and safely with a wide variety of
commercial and military-standard ammunition. Here are some suggestions that will
help you keep your pistol free from ammunition-related problems:

WARNING

Using the wrong ammunition could result in serious

injury or death. Catastrophic damage could occur.

1. Use only ammunition of the caliber for which your pistol is chambered. The
correct caliber is permanently engraved on your pistol.

2. Use only clean, dry, undamaged new factory-manufactured ammunition.

3. Always use ammunition that complies with the performance standards
established by the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute, Inc.
of the United States (SAAMI).

4. Always inspect your ammunition before use to be certain all cartridges are the
correct caliber for your pistol (see 1 above).

5. Keep your cartridges free of oil. Wipe the chamber clean of any oil or
preservative before you shoot. Oil in the chamber creates dangerous stresses.

WARNING

READ ANY WARNINGS OR INSTRUCTIONS THAT COME

WITH YOUR AMMUNITION.

Always be sure of your target, the area behind your target,

and the maximum range of your ammunition.

BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS AT ALL TIMES!

SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH CAN OCCUR!

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Firearms Handling

You have the pistol and ammunition, and you've read and understood all the safety
instructions. You know about decocking the pistol by using the decocking lever
(which doesn't apply if you have the DAO). Now, you're ready to use the pistol.

Removing the magazine

Remove the magazine by pressing the magazine catch.

Retracting the slide

Draw back the slide (4), and engage it by
pushing up the slide catch lever (17).

Loading the magazine

1. Press down on the magazine follower with the cartridge case rim.

2. Push the cartridge to the rear and under the magazine lips.

3. Continue until the magazine holds the desired number of cartridges.

Loading the pistol

1. Insert a loaded magazine and make sure it has engaged the magazine catch.

2. Push down the slide catch lever with your thumb, or draw back the slide as far
as it will go and release, allowing the slide to snap forward into battery.
This cocks the hammer (on DAO models, the hammer will be in the down
position) and chambers a round.

3. Push down the decocking lever* with your thumb. The pistol is now loaded,
safe and ready to fire in double-action mode. Keep your finger off the trigger

while you do this.

Reloading during shooting

When the magazine is empty, the slide catch lever holds the slide open. Press the
magazine catch to remove the empty magazine and insert a loaded one. Push
down the slide catch lever with the thumb of the shooting hand, or draw back and
release the slide allowing it to snap forward. The pistol is again loaded and ready
to fire in the single-action mode*.

* Not valid for the DAO. See page 7 of this manual.

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