SIG SAUER 1911 .22LR User Manual
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OWNERS MANUAL: HANDLING & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY
This instruction manual should always accompany this fi rearm and be transferred with it upon
BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM; DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL.
ownership, or when the fi rearm is loaned or presented to another person.
State-By-State Warnings
Certain states require, by law, that their own specified warning notices, in
larger-than-normal type be conspicuously included by the manufacturer,
distributor, or retail dealer with firearms sold in that state. SIG SAUER sells
its products in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Because
our products may be sold in these states, we include the following:
CALIFORNIA:
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 niños atraen las amas de
fuego y las pueden hacer funcionar.
Ellos pueden causarse lesions
graves y la muerte. Evite que los
niños tengan accesso a las armas de
fuego guardándolas siepre con llave
y descargadas cuando no las esté
utilizando. Si usted tiene una arma
de fuego cargada en un lugar en que
un niño tiene accesso a ella y la usa
indebidamente, le pueden dar una
multa o enviarlo a la carcel.”
CONNECTICUT:
“UNLAWFUL STORAGE OF A LOADED FIREARM MAY RESULT IN
IMPRISONMENT OR FINE.”
FLORIDA:
“IT IS UNLAWFUL, AND PUNISHABLE BY IMPRISONMENT AND FINE, FOR ANY
ADULT TO STORE OR LEAVE A FIREARM IN ANY PLACE WITHIN THE REACH
OR EASY ACCESS OF A MINOR UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE OR TO KNOWINGLY
SELL OR OTHERWISE TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OR POSSESSION OF A FIREARM
TO A MINOR OR A PERSON OF UNSOUND MIND.”
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MAINE:
“ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A CHILD IS A CRIME. IF YOU LEAVE A
FIREARM AND AMMUNITION WITHIN EASY ACCESS OF A CHILD, YOU MAY
BE SUBJECT TO FINE, IMPRISONMENT OR BOTH. KEEP FIREARMS AND
AMMUNITION SEPARATE. KEEP FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION LOCKED UP.
USE TRIGGER LOCKS.”
MARYLAND:
“WARNING: Children can operate firearms which may cause death or serious
injury. It is a crime to store or leave a loaded firearm in any location where
an individual knew or should have known that an unsupervised minor would
gain access to the firearm. Store your firearm responsibly!”
MASSACHUSETTS:
“WARNING FROM THE MASSACHUSETTS ATTORNEY GENERAL: This handgun
is not equipped with a device that fully blocks use by unauthorized users.
More than 200,000 firearms like this one are stolen from their owners
every year in the United States. In addition, there are more than a thousand
suicides each year by younger children and teenagers who get access to
firearms. Hundreds more die from accidental discharge. It is likely that many
more children sustain serious wounds, or inflict such wounds accidentally
on others. In order to limit the chance of such misuse, it is imperative
that you keep this weapon locked in a secure place and take other steps
necessary to limit the possibility of theft or accident. 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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“IT IS UNLAWFUL TO STORE OR KEEP A FIREARM, RIFLE, SHOTGUN OR
MACHINE GUN IN ANY PLACE UNLESS THAT WEAPON IS EQUIPPED WITH A
TAMPER RESISTANT SAFETY DEVICE OR IS STORED OR KEPT IN A SECURELY
LOCKED CONTAINER.”
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NEW JERSEY:
“IT IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE TO LEAVE A LOADED FIREARM WITHIN EASY
ACCESS OF A MINOR.”
NEW YORK CITY, NY:
“THE USE OF A LOCKING DEVICE OR SAFETY LOCK IS ONLY ONE ASPECT
OF RESPONSIBLE FIREARMS STORAGE. FOR INCREASED SAFETY, FIREARMS
SHOULD BE STORED UNLOADED AND LOCKED IN A LOCATION THAT IS BOTH
SEPARATE FROM THEIR AMMUNITION AND INACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN AND
OTHER UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS.”
NORTH CAROLINA:
Any person who resides in the same premises as a minor, owns or
possesses a firearm, and stores or leaves the firearm (i) in a condition that
the firearm can be discharged and (ii) in a manner that the person knew
or should have known that an unsupervised minor would be able to gain
access to the firearm, is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor if a minor gains
access to the firearm without the lawful permission of the minor’s parents
or a person having charge of the minor and the minor:
(1) Possesses it in violation of G.S. 14-269.2(b)
(2) Exhibits it in a public place in a careless, angry, or threatening manner;
(3) Causes personal injury or death with it not in self defense; or
(4) Uses it in the commission of a crime.
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TEXAS:
“IT IS UNLAWFUL TO STORE, TRANSPORT, OR ABANDON AN UNSECURED
FIREARM IN A PLACE WHERE CHILDREN ARE LIKELY TO BE AND CAN OBTAIN
ACCESS TO THE FIREARM.”
WISCONSIN:
“IF YOU LEAVE A LOADED FIREARM WITHIN THE REACH OR EASY ACCESS
OF A CHILD YOU MAY BE FINED OR IMPRISONED OR BOTH IF THE CHILD
IMPROPERLY DISCHARGES, POSSESSES, OR EXHIBITS THE FIREARM.”
Please check with your licensed retailer, state police, or local police for
additional warnings, which may be required by local law or regulation. Such
regulations change constantly, and local authorities are in the best position
to advise you on such legal matters.
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WARNING - LOCKING DEVICES
This fi rearm was originally sold with a keyoperated locking device. While it can help
provide secure storage for your unloaded
fi rearm, any locking device can fail. All
guns are designed to fi re if they are
loaded and the trigger is pulled. Therefore,
never install the locking device inside the
trigger guard or in any way that makes it
possible to pull the trigger! Do not leave
the keys in the lock.
The ultimate responsibility for secure
storage of any fi rearm must depend
upon its owner and his or her individual
circumstances. Firearms should be stored
unloaded, in a secure location, separate
from their ammunition.
NEVER INSTALL THE
LOCKING DEVICE INSIDE
THE TRIGGER GUARD
To maximize effectiveness and reduce the chances of malfunction or
damage to a fi rearm, ALWAYS refer to the locking device’s manufacturer
directions for installation and removal of the device.
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FIREARMS SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
This owner’s manual is designed to assist you in learning how to use and
care for your SIG SAUER
Only when you are certain that you fully understand this manual and can
properly carry out its instructions, should you practice loading and firing
your firearm with live ammunition. Having a gun in your possession is a fulltime job; you cannot guess and you cannot forget. You must know how to
use your firearm safely.
If you have any doubts about your ability to handle or use this firearm safely,
you should seek supervised instruction. The Sig Sauer Academy™ provides
all levels of firearms safety and skill training, from beginner to expert.
Main campus: Epping, New Hampshire
Satellite Facilities: Range 82, Midland, VA
NRA Whittington Center, Raton, NM
SAFETY MUST BE THE FIRST AND CONSTANT CONSIDERATION OF
EVERY PERSON WHO HANDLES FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION.
For more information about safety, responsible firearms ownership, and
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pistol properly.
For more information contact:
www.sigsaueracademy.com • (603) 679-2003
shooting sports, contact:
National Rifle Association (NRA) of America
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Topic Page
State-By-State Warnings 2
Locking Device 6
Warnings of Great Importance 10
1.0 Safety Rules 11
1.1 Protect Your Eyes and Ears 12
2.0 Mechanical Characteristics and Weapon Theory 12
2.1 Weapon Description 12
2.1.1 Introduction 12
2.2 Main Parts 14
2.3 Safety Mechanism 15
2.4 Unlock the pistol 15
2.5 Disconnector 16
2.6 Firing Pin Safety 16
3.0 Ammunition 15
4.0 Handling 22
4.1 Preparation Instructions 22
4.2 Loading the Magazine 22
4.3 Loading the Pistol (ready to fire) 23
4.4 Reloading During Firing 24
5.0 Firing 25
5.1 Clearing a Jam 28
6.0 Unloading the Pistol 30
6.1 Unloading the Pistol (Magazine not Empty) 30
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7.0 Procedures in Case of Malfunction 32
7.1 Troubleshooting Guide 33
7.2 Minimize Malfunctions 34
8.0 Maintenance 35
8.1 Pistol Disassembly 36
8.2 Cleaning the Pistol 40
8.3 Pistol Assembly 42
8.4 Function Verification 44
8.5 Manual Safety, Grip Safety, Magazine Safety 46
8.6 The magazine and the outside condition of the pistol 47
9.0 Sights 49
9.1 General Information 49
9.2 Sight Adjustment 50
10.0 Specifications 52
10.1 Parts Diagram & Parts List 52
10.2 Transportation and Storage 56
11.0 Service and Parts Policy 57
11.1 Parts Policy 57
11.2 Service Policy 58
11.3 Shipping Firearms for Repair 59
11.4 Ordering Parts 61
The Basic Rules of Safe Firearms Handling 62
Warranty Information 63
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WARNINGS OF GREAT IMPORTANCE
ARE FOUND WITHIN THIS MANUAL
Locking Devices 6
Alterations 10
Ammunition 17, 21
Lodged Bullet 19
Lead Exposure 21
Loaded Pistol 23, 26
Malfunction 26
Trigger 27
Handling 28
Dropped Pistol 28
OTHER CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS APPEAR THROUGHOUT THE MANUAL
Unloading 29, 31
Jam 32, 34
Cleaning 40
Maintenance 44, 45
Inspection 45
Alterations 48
Sight Adjustment 49
Storage 56
Parts Purchasers 58
Shipping 61
FIREARMS ARE DANGEROUS WEAPONS
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS
MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND CAREFULLY BEFORE USING.
WARNING - ALTERATIONS
This product was designed to function properly in its
original condition. Alterations can make it unsafe. Do not
alter any part or add or substitute any parts or accessories
not manufactured by SIG SAUER Inc.
DO NOT ALTER ANY GUN
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1.0 Safety Rules
The safety warnings in this manual are important. By understanding the
dangers inherent in the use of any firearm, and by taking the precautions
described herein, you can experience complete safety in the use of your
pistol. Failure to heed any of these warnings may result in serious injury to
you or others, as well as severe damage to the firearm or other property.
PISTOLS are classified as FIREARMS and are sold by SIG SAUER with the
specific understanding that we shall not be responsible in any manner
whatsoever for malfunctioning of the firearm, physical injury or property
damage resulting in whole or in part from:
• criminal or negligent discharge;
• improper or careless handling;
• unauthorized modications; defective, improper, hand-loaded,
• or reloaded ammunition;
• corrosion;
• neglect; or
• other inuences 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 circumstance shall SIG SAUER, Inc. be liable for incidental or
consequential damages, such as loss of use of property, commercial loss,
and loss of earnings or profits.
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1.1 Protect Your Eyes and Ears
Always wear safety glasses that meet the requirements of American
National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z87.1 and ear plugs or “earmuff” type
protectors whenever you are shooting. Always make certain that persons
close to you are similarly protected. Unprotected eyes may be injured by
powder, gas, carbon residue, lubricant, metallic particles, or similar debris
that may emanate occasionally from any firearm in normal use. Without ear
protection, repeated exposure to shooting noise may lead to cumulative,
permanent hearing loss.
2.0 Mechanical Characteristics and Weapon
Theory
2.1 Weapon Description
2.1.1. Introduction
You are now the owner of one of the world’s finest and most superbly
produced firearms. The SIG SAUER 1911 Series semiautomatic pistol
has been crafted to meet the stringent requirements of the military, law
enforcement and sportsmen. 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
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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 SIG SAUER 1911-22 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 SIG SAUER products
and accessories, please call (603) 772-2302, or write:
SIG SAUER Inc.
Customer Service Department
18 Industrial Drive
Exeter, NH 03833
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2.2 Main Parts
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1 Slide
2 Receiver
3 Slide stop
5 Magazine
12 Front sight
13 Rear sight
16 Barrel
Note: Refer to section 13 for a detailed parts list and diagram.
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44 Hammer
47 Trigger
49 Grip safety
50 Manual safety
60 Magazine catch
63 Magazine safety (inside
mainspring housing)
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2.3 Safety mechanism
Safety lever
2.4 Unlock the pistol
Fig. 1: Safety is active
Push safety lever downwards as far as it will go (Figure 2)
The grip safety (Figure 3) is behind the receiver and blocks the trigger.
Firing is only possible with the safety lever down and grip safety depressed.
In this condition the hammer will fall when the trigger is pulled.
(The safety can only be activated when the hammer is in a cocked
position.)
Fig. 2: Safety is deactivated.
Pistol is cocked and ready to fi re.
Fig. 3: Grip safety
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2.5 Disconnector
The disconnector is a passive safety which locks and unlocks automatically
while the slide moves. The disconnector releases the sear when slide is
moving and prevents firing before the slide is in battery.
2.6 Firing Pin Safety
The firing pin safety is a passive safety which keeps the firing pin in
its position until the trigger is pulled. This effectively blocks firing pin
movement and prevents unintended discharge in the event of a drop.
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3.0 Ammunition
1. Use only high-quality, original, factory-manufactured ammunition. Do not
use cartridges that are dirty, wet, corroded, bent, or damaged. Do not oil
cartridges. Do not spray aerosol-type lubricants, preservatives, or cleaners
directly onto cartridges or where excess spray may flow into contact
with cartridges. Lubricant or other foreign matter on cartridges can cause
potentially dangerous ammunition malfunctions. Only use ammunition
of the caliber for which your firearm is chambered. The proper caliber is
permanently engraved on your firearm; never attempt to use ammunition of
any other caliber. The Sig Sauer 1911-22 pistol is designed to function with
22 Long Rifle High Velocity ammunition only.
2. The use of reloaded, “remanufactured” hand-loaded, or other nonstandard ammunition voids all warranties. Reloading is a science and
improperly loaded ammunition can be extremely dangerous. Severe damage
to the firearm and serious injury to the shooter or to others may result.
Always use ammunition that complies with the industry performance
standards established by the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’
Institute, Inc. (SAAMI) of the United States or ammunition manufactured to
military specifications.
WARNING – AMMUNITION (CARTRIDGE)
NOTICE
SIG SAUER SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE
OR INJURY WHATSOEVER OCCURRING IN CONNECTION WITH, OR AS A
RESULT OF, THE USE IN ANY SIG SAUER FIREARM OF FAULTY, NONSTANDARD, “REMANUFACTURED” HAND-LOADED (RELOADED) AMMUNITION,
OR CARTRIDGES OTHER THAN THOSE FOR WHICH THE FIREARM WAS
ORIGINALLY CHAMBERED.
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3. Firearms may be severely damaged and serious injury to the shooter or
to others may result from any condition causing excessive pressure inside
the chamber or barrel during firing. Excessive pressure can be caused by
obstructions in the barrel, propellant powder overloads, the use of incorrect
cartridges, or defectively assembled cartridges. In addition, the use of a
dirty, corroded, or damaged cartridge can lead to a burst cartridge case and
consequent damage to the firearm and personal injury from the sudden
escape of high-pressure propellant gas within the firearm’s mechanism.
4. Immediately stop shooting and check the barrel for a possible obstruction
whenever:
• You have difficulty in, or feel unusual resistance in, chambering a cartridge
• A cartridge misfires (does not go off)
• The mechanism fails to extract a fired cartridge case
• Unburned grains of propellant powder are discovered spilled in the
mechanism
• A shot sounds weak or abnormal. In such cases it is possible that a bullet
is lodged partway down the barrel. Firing a subsequent bullet into the
obstructed barrel can wreck the firearm and cause serious injury to the
shooter or to bystanders
5. Bullets can become lodged in the barrel:
• If the cartridge has been improperly loaded without propellant powder,
or if the powder fails to ignite (ignition of the cartridge primer alone will
push the bullet out of the cartridge case, but usually does not generate
sufficient energy to expel the bullet completely from the barrel).
• If the bullet is not properly seated in the cartridge case. When such a
cartridge is extracted from the chamber without being fired, the bullet
may be left behind in the bore at the point where the rifling begins.
Subsequent chambering of another cartridge may push the first bullet
further into the bore.
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6. If there is any reason to suspect that a bullet is obstructing the barrel,
immediately unload the firearm and look through the bore. It is not sufficient
to merely look in the chamber. A bullet may be lodged some distance down
the barrel where it cannot easily be seen.
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WARNING – LODGED BULLET
IF A BULLET IS IN THE BORE, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SHOOT IT OUT BY USING
ANOTHER CARTRIDGE OR BY BLOWING IT OUT WITH A BLANK OR ONE
FROM WHICH THE BULLET HAS BEEN REMOVED. SUCH TECHNIQUES CAN
GENERATE EXCESSIVE PRESSURE, DAMAGE THE FIREARM, AND CAUSE
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
If the bullet can be removed with a cleaning rod, clean any unburned
powder grains from the bore, chamber, and mechanism before resuming
shooting. If the bullet cannot be dislodged by tapping it with a cleaning rod,
send the firearm to SIG SAUER.
7. Dirt, corrosion, or other foreign matter on a cartridge can impede
complete chambering and may cause the cartridge case to burst upon firing.
The same is true of cartridges that are damaged or deformed.
8. Do not oil cartridges, and be sure to wipe the chamber clean of any
oil or preservative before commencing to shoot. Oil interferes with the
friction between cartridge case and chamber wall that is necessary for safe
functioning, and subjects the firearm to stress similar to that imposed by
excessive pressure.
9. Use lubricants sparingly on the moving parts of your firearm. Avoid
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get on ammunition. All lubricants and aerosol spray lubricants, in particular,
can penetrate cartridge primers and cause misfires. Some highly penetrative
lubricants can also migrate inside cartridge cases and cause deterioration
of the propellant powder; on firing, the powder may not ignite. If only the
primer ignites, there is danger that the bullet may become lodged in the
barrel.
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