SIG SAUER 1911 User Manual
GRANITE SERIES PISTOL
owners manual
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
(603) 772-2302
www.sigarms.com
GRANITE SERIES PISTOL
owners manual
You are now the owner of one of the world’s finest and most superbly produced
firearms. The SIGARMS Granite Series semiautomatic pistol has been crafted to
meet the stringent requirements of the military, law enforcement and sports-
men. 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 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 precision
mechanical device, 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.
This manual only applies to the SIGARMS Granite Series pistol. Be certain this
manual is available for reference and kept with this pistol if transferred to a new
user or owner. If you have any questions or comments about this pistol and its
use and maintenance, or need more information about other SIGARMS prod-
ucts and accessories, please write or call:
SIGARMS Inc.
Customer Service Department
18 Industrial Drive
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 772-2302
WARNING
PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTIONS AND PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING ANY LIVE
AMMUNITION OR ACTUAL SHOOTING. IT IS VITAL TO YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS THAT YOU ACCURATELY FOLLOW
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL.
CONTENTS SECTION
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.0
Safety Warnings and Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.1
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.0
Main parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.1
Main features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.2
Safety Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.3
Scope of supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.4
HANDLING THE PISTOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.0
Initial Preparation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.1
Ammunition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.2
Loading the Magazine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.3
Loading the Pistol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.4
Discharging a Round . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.5
Reloading During Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.6
Unloading the Pistol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.7
Storage and Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.8
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.0
Initial Troubleshooting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.1
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.2
MAINTENANCE OF THE PISTOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.0
Field Stripping the Pistol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.1
Cleaning the Pistol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.2
Assembling the Pistol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.3
Verification of Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.4
Care of the Pistol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.5
Magazine Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.6
Field Stripping the Magazine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.7
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.8
WARRANTY AND SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.0
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.1
Returning Your Pistol for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.2
Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.3
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.0
SPARE PARTS LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.0
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1.0
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
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.
BE SURE TO READ THROUGH THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
BEFORE HANDLING THIS PISTOL.
Understanding these instructions and the technically correct implementation of the information contained therein are imperative to the correct
preparation and safety during handling, care and maintenance of this
SIGARMS Granite Series pistol. Do not handle the pistol until you have
fully understood all safety instructions and its handling procedures. This
includes knowing the basic parts of the pistol, how the safety features operate, how to safely open and close the action and how to safely load and
unload ammunition from the firearm. Should you require further information, do not hesitate to contact your dealer or the manufacturer.
As the owner of a firearm, you have the responsibility to obtain proper training
on how to use and maintain your firearm. Firearms safety courses are offered by
state and local organizations as well as the National Rifle Association (NRA).
You also have a responsibility to know and obey all local, state and federal laws
governing the use, possession and transportation of firearms.
Before you take your pistol out of the box, please read the following information.
Reading, understanding and practicing this information is vital to your safety and
the safety of others.
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:
• criminal or negligent discharge
• improper or careless handling
• defective, improper, hand-loaded, or reloaded ammunition
• inadequate care of the pistol (e.g. corrosion, damage, neglect)
• unauthorized modifications
• disregard of malfunctions
• resale in contradiction of regional legislation
• other influences beyond our direct and immediate control.
IMPORTANT
THE SAFEST PISTOL IS ONE THAT IS FULLY UNLOADED.
1.1 SAFETY WARNINGS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Always treat every gun as if it were loaded.
• Always keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.
• Always keep the gun unloaded until ready to shoot.
• Always engage the thumb safety until you are ready to shoot.
• Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction. Safe directions are defined as
areas where there are no people, other living creatures or other people’s
property.
• Always handle your pistol as if the safety mechanisms were inoperable. The
best safety device is correct, well-exercised and secure handling of the pistol.
• Always know your target and what is beyond it. Never point the pistol at doors,
window panes, walls, concrete, stones, water or other flat surfaces. Shots can
penetrate such surfaces, or be deflected into unsafe directions by them.
• Always carry the pistol in such a manner that, should you fall or otherwise slip,
you are able to control the direction of the muzzle.
• Always be sure the pistol is safe to operate and the barrel is clear of any
obstruction. Never shoot a pistol into which water, sand, dirt or other foreign
bodies have entered.
• Always use the proper, factory-made ammunition for your particular pistol.
• Always wear eye and ear protection when shooting.
• Always unload the pistol immediately after shooting, before putting it down,
holstering it or handing it to another authorized person.
• Always hand a firearm to someone with the action open after you verify the
firearm is unloaded.
• Always store the pistol and the ammunition in different places.
• Always take steps to prevent use of your pistol by unauthorized people by
keeping your pistol locked and in a secure place when not in use. Failure to
take reasonable preventative steps may result in innocent lives being lost and,
in some circumstances may result in your liability for these deaths.
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• Never aim at yourself or other living creatures.
• Never use the pistol when under the influence of alcohol or drugs, during illness or other complaints; they can influence your judgment and reflexes.
• Never let a loaded pistol out of your hands.
• Never hand over the pistol to any person who has not thoroughly familiarized
herself or himself with the safety regulations and handling of the pistol by
reading the accompanying instructions.
• Never leave the pistol unattended. Unauthorized persons could cause damage
with it, threaten or kill other people.
• Never store the pistol loaded. Remove the magazine and verify that there is no
round in the chamber by following the unloading procedure
(see Section 3.7, pgs. 10-11).
2.0
PRODUCT
DESCRIPTION
2.1 MAIN PARTS
In conventional gun terminology, the position of pistol parts are described as
they occur with the pistol horizontal and in normal firing position; ie. the muzzle is forward or front; the hammer is rearward or rear; the trigger is downward
or underneath; the sights are upward or on top.
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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Figure 1: Pistol and magazine with major parts identified
2.2 MAIN FEATURES
SIGARMS Granite Series Pistols are precision firearms for military, police and
sporting use. They operate on the principle of the mechanically locked, recoiloperated pistol with semi-automatic reloading. These pistols have been hand-fit
to tolerances that allow them to perform exceptionally right out of the box.
2.3 SAFETY FEATURES
Trigger guard
The trigger guard protects the trigger from damage and helps prevent accidental
discharge.
Thumb safety
The thumb safety is located above and to the rear of the left grip. To operate the
thumb safety, cock the hammer by pulling the slide to its most rearward position and release, letting it fly forward with the full force of the recoil spring. The
thumb safety cannot be engaged unless the hammer is fully cocked and the slide
is fully forward. Then push the thumb safety fully upward into the thumb safety
notch (see Figure 2). When engaged, the slide and sear are blocked, preventing
the hammer from falling when the trigger is pulled.
To disengage, depress the thumb safety fully downward (see Figure 3). When the
thumb safety is down, the hammer is free to fall when the pistol is properly
gripped and the trigger is pulled.
Safety intercept notch
The safety intercept notch is a passive safety device that prevents the hammer
from falling if the primary sear notch fails. It also prevents the hammer from
hitting the firing pin should you prematurely release the slide or hammer while
cocking the pistol, provided the hammer has moved past the safety intercept
notch. Using the safety intercept notch as a “half cock” position is a misuse of
this feature and can result in unintentional discharge of the pistol and/or damage to the sear.
2.4 SCOPE OF SUPPLY
• 1 Pistol
• 2 Magazines
• 1 Handling and Safety Instructions
• 1 Trigger lock with instructions
Figure 2: Thumb safety engaged Figure 3: Thumb safety disengaged
Grip safety
The grip safety is located on the rear of the frame. When engaged, the grip safety
blocks the trigger. The user disengages the grip safety by firmly and properly
gripping the pistol.
Disconnector
The disconnector is a passive safety device that engages and disengages automatically during the cycling of the slide. This device disengages the sear while the
slide is moving, thus preventing a round from being fired before the pistol is in
battery.
Firing pin safety lock
The firing pin safety is a passive safety device that locks the firing pin in place
until the trigger is pulled. The purpose of this device is to prevent the firing pin
from moving and helps prevent accidental discharge as a result of the pistol
being dropped.
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WARNING
A FIREARM’S SAFETY FEATURES ARE MECHANICAL DEVICES
WHICH ARE NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROPER AND APPLIED
TRAINING IN SAFE GUN HANDLING. YOU AND YOU ALONE ARE
THE ULTIMATE SAFETY MECHANISM. THERE IS NO SUCH THING
AS A “CHILDPROOF” SAFETY OR ONE WHICH CAN COMPLETELY
PREVENT ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE FROM CARELESS OR
IRRESPONSIBLE USE. NEVER COMPLETELY TRUST ANY SAFETY
MECHANISM.
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