sigarms p232 User Guide
WARNING
Please read and under-
stand 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
th e information contained
in this manual, as well
a s t h e information sup-
plied by the ammunition
manufacturer. If yo u h a ve
any questions, please
call or write:
SIGARMS Inc.
18 Industrial Drive
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 772-2302
P232
Pistol
OWNER’S
MANUAL
Contents Page
Introduction 3
Safety Information 4
General Description 4
Safety & Safety Mechanism 5
Principal Features 6
Ammunition 7
Firearms Handling 8
Troubleshooting 9
Troubleshooting Guide 10
Field Stripping 11 & 12
Assembly 13
Care of the Pistol 14
Transportation and Storage 15
Sight Adjustment & Options 16
Ordering Parts or Repairs - Instructions 17
Inspection & Maintenance 18
Warranty Statement & Service Policy 19
Three Styles Available 20
Specifications 21
Parts Diagram 22
Parts List 23
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Congratulations
You are now the owner of one of the world's finest and most superbly
engineered firearms. The SIG SAUER®P232 Semiautomatic Pistol has
been designed and crafted to meet the stringent requirements of law enforce-
ment agencies and personal protection. Used with the proper ammunition
and given reasonable maintenance, it will serve you dependably and well for
many years.
To make sure you get the best performance and reliability from your P232,
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 irrespon-
sible manner. Always remember that you, the owner, are the ultimate
firearms safety device.
This manual includes information you need to know in order to use your
P232 safely and effectively. If you have any questions or comments about
this pistol, its use and maintenance, or need more information about other
SIGARMS products and accessories, please write:
SIGARMS Inc.
Corporate Park
Exeter, NH 03833
USA
WARNING
THE P232 PISTOL CAN BE FIRED WHEN THE MAGAZINE IS
REMOVED, IF A CARTRIDGE IS IN THE CHAMBER AND THE
TRIGGER IS PULLED. WHEN UNLOADING, ALWAYS
REMOVE THE MAGAZINE FIRST THEN VISUALLY CHECK
CHECK THE CHAMBER TO MAKE SURE IT IS EMPTY.
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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. SIG Arms
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 (includ-
ing any failure to warn). Under no circumstances shall SIG Arms Inc. be liable
for incidental or consequential damages, such as loss of use of property,
commercial loss and loss of earnings or profits.
General Description
The SIG SAUER®P232 Semiautomatic Pistol has been designed specifically to
meet the stringent requirements of law enforcement agencies and personal pro-
tection. Manufactured by advanced state-of-the-art production processes, the
SIG SAUER P232 is a non-locking, blowback operated pistol with double-
action/single-action trigger or optional double-action only trigger. Firing takes
place with each pull of the trigger until the magazine is empty. The slide stays
open after the last shot has been fired. There are multiple safety systems
incorporated into the P232 design which include the decocking lever (DA/SA
Only), a loaded chamber indicator ,the hammer safety intercept notch, the firing
pin safety lock and the disconnector.
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.
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Important
The safest firearm is one that is fully unloaded. This means that the
action is open, the chamber has been checked visually to insure that a
cartridge is NOT present, and the magazine has been removed from the
weapon.
The Commandments of Firearms Safety
ALWAYS keep the gun pointed in a safe direction.
ALWAYS keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.
ALWAYS keep the gun unloaded until ready to use.
ALWAYS be sure the gun is safe to operate and the barrel is clear of any
obstruction.
ALWAYS use proper, factory-made ammunition for your particular gun.
ALWAYS know your target and what is beyond it.
ALWAYS wear eye and ear protection when shooting.
ALWAYS store guns and ammunition in separate, locked containers so
they are secure and not accessible to children or unauthorized
persons.
ALWAYS treat every gun as if it were loaded, never rest a gun against a wall
or fence.
NEVER use alcohol or drugs before or during handling of a gun.
NEVER bring a loaded firearm into a building.
NEVER transport a loaded firearm.
Safety Mechanism
What you should know about manual safety mechanisms:
Never completely trust any manual safety mechanism. While your pistol
is equipped with an effective, well-designed safety mechanism, NO
SAFETY MECHANISM IS A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROPER GUN HANDLING. Any safety mechanism can break down or malfunction. Even
when the manual safety is “ON”, your firearm could fire when dropped.
YOU, AND YOU ALONE, ARE THE ULTIMATE SAFETY MECHANISM.
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
Teach other members of your family, especially children, safe gun handling. Ignorance and carelessness are the major causes of gun related
accidents. Whenever possible attend a “Hunter Safety” course or
“Firearms Safety” course in your area. This is an investment in your
future. Encourage others to enroll with you.
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Principle 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 manu-
al 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 tar-
get 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.
What you should know about the decocking lever
The decocking lever on the SIG SAUER®P232 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 P232, push down the decocking
lever (keep your finger OFF the trigger while you do this).
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 pre-
vent an accidental discharge. This warning applies to all pistols with
decocking levers.
The ONLY 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 danger-
ous 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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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:
1. Use only ammunition of the caliber for which your pistol is chambered. The
right caliber is permanently engraved on your pistol; if you use another caliber
ammunition, it may cause serious personal injury and damage your pistol.
2. Use only clean, dry, undamaged new factory-manufactured ammunition.
Always use ammunition that complies with the performance standards estab-
lished by the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute, Inc. of the
United States (SAAMI).
3. Keep your cartridges free of oil. Wipe the chamber clean of any oil or preser-
vative before you shoot. Oil in the chamber creates dangerous stresses. Always
apply any lubricant sparingly.
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.
WARNING
THE SIG SAUER P232 PISTOL IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A
MAGAZINE SAFETY
.
THIS MEANS THE PISTOL IS CAPABLE OF BEING FIRED,
EVEN WHEN THE MAGAZINE IS REMOVED, IF THE TRIGGER
IS PULLED.
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Firearms Handling
If you have read and understood all the safety instructions, become familiar with
decocking the P232 by using the decocking lever, only then are you ready to use
the pistol.
Removing the magazine
1. While pushing the magazine catch* to the rear with your thumb, pull
the magazine out with your first finger.
2. Using thumb and first finger, remove the magazine from the grip frame.
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. Draw back the slide as far as it will go and allow it to snap forward into bat-
tery. This cocks the hammer 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 open the slide.
1. Push back the magazine catch to remove the empty magazine and insert a
full one.
2. Draw back the slide and allow it to snap forward.
The pistol is again loaded and ready to fire in the single-action mode.
Unloading the pistol
1. Remove the magazine.
2. Pull back the slide and make sure that the last round has been extracted from
the chamber and ejected.
3. Let the slide snap fully forward.
4. Press down the decocking lever. The pistol is now unloaded, decocked and safe.
*See Field Stripping pages 10-11
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