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SIG SAUER P229 User Manual

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OWNERS MANUAL: HANDLING & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY
BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM; DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL.
This instruction manual should always accompany this fi rearm and be transferred with it upon
ownership, or when the fi rearm is loaned or presented to another person.
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:
State-By-State Warnings
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.”
“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 firearm was originally sold with a key­operated locking device. While it can help provide secure storage for your unloaded firearm, any locking device can fail. All guns are designed to fire 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 firearm 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 firearm, 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® pistol properly.
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 full-time 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.
For more information contact:
www.sigsaueracademy.com • (603) 679-2003
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 shooting
sports, contact:
National Rifle Association (NRA) of America
11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA 22030-7400 • 1-800-672-3888
www.nra.com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Topic Page
State-By-State Warnings 2
Locking Devices 6
Warnings of Great Importance 10
1.0 Safety Rules 11
1.1 Protect Your Eyes and Ears 11
2.0 Mechanical Characteristics and Weapon Theory 12
2.1 Weapon Description 12
2.1.1 General 12
2.1.2 Principal Features 12
2.1.3 Decocking Lever 14
2.2 Main Parts 15
3.0 Ammunition 16
4.0 Handling 20
4.1 Preparation Instructions 20
4.2 Loading the Magazine 20
4.3 Loading the Pistol (Ready to Fire) 21
4.4 Reloading During Shooting 22
5.0 Firing 24
5.1 Clearing a Jam 25
5.2 Firing the Pistol 26
6.0 Unloading the Pistol 28
6.1 Unloading the Pistol (Magazine Not Empty) 28
6.2 Unloading the Pistol (Magazine Empty, Slide Open) 29
7.0 Procedures in Case of Malfunction 31
7.1 Troubleshooting Guide 32
7.2 Minimize Malfunctions 33
8.0 Maintenance 34
8.1 Pistol Disassembly 35
8.2 Magazine Disassembly 37
8.3 Cleaning the Pistol 38
8.4 Pistol Assembly 39
8.5 Magazine Assembly 41
8.6 Function Verification 42
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Topic Page
9.0 Sights 47
9.1 General Information 47
9.2 Windage Adjustment 47
9.3 Elevation Adjustment 48
10.0 Transportation and Storage 49
11.0 Service and Parts Policy 50
11.1 Parts Policy 50
11.2 Service Policy 51
11.3 Shipping Firearms for Repair 51
11.4 Ordering Parts 53
12.0 P220 DA/SA/DAK Parts Diagram 54
12.1 P220 DA/SA/DAK Parts List 55
12.2 P220 SAO Parts Diagram 56
12.3 P220 SAO Parts List 57
12.4 P220 Technical Specifications 58
12.5 P224 DAK Parts Diagram 60
12.6 P224 DAK Parts List 61
12.7 P224 DA/SA Parts Diagram 62
12.8 P224 DA/SA Parts List 63
12.9 P224 Technical Specifications 64
12.10 P226 Parts Diagram 66
12.11 P226 Parts List 67
12.12 P226 Technical Specifications 68
12.13 P227 Parts Diagram 70
12.14 P227 Parts List 71
12.15 P227 Technical Specifications 72
12.16 P229 Parts Diagram 74
12.17 P229 Parts List 75
12.18 P229 Technical Specifications 76
12.19 P239 Parts Diagram 78
12.20 P239 Parts List 79
12.21 P239 Technical Specifications 80
13.0 The Basic Rules of Safe Firearms Handling 82 Appendix A: Trigger Systems 83 Appendix B: P220 SAO Supplemental Instructions 84 Appendix C: SRT Supplemental Instructions 85
Warranty Information 86
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WARNINGS OF GREAT IMPORTANCE
ARE FOUND WITHIN THIS MANUAL
SELECT FOR FULL WARNING
Locking Devices 6 Alterations 10 Safety 11 Ammunition 16 Lodged Bullet 18 Ammunition 19 Lead Exposure 19 Loaded Pistol 23 Trigger 24 Malfunction 24 Handling 25
OTHER CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS APPEAR THROUGHOUT THE MANUAL
Dropped Pistol 25 Unloading 27, 30 Jam 31, 33 Maintenance 34, 42 Inspection 45 Alterations 46 Sight Adjustment 47, 48 Storage 49 Parts Purchasers 50 Shipping 53
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 modifications; defective, improper, hand-loaded,
• or reloaded ammunition;
• corrosion;
• neglect; or
• 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 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.
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.
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2.0 Mechanical Characteristics and Weapon Theory
2.1 Weapon Description
2.1.1. General
The SIG SAUER pistol is a modern handgun incorporating the latest technical advances in weapon design for military, law enforcement and sporting use. They are mechanically locked, short recoil operated pistols with semi-automatic reloading. Firing takes place with each pull of the trigger until the magazine is empty. The slide remains open after the last round has been fired from the
magazine.
2.1.2 Principal Features
The automatic firing pin lock ensures safe carrying of the weapon and provides instant readiness without actuating a manual safety.
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.
Distinctive high contrast sights, in conjunction with the ergonomically correct grip, ensure rapid target acquisition and engagement, even under poor lighting conditions.
An accessory rail is integrated into the frame on certain models, facilitating the easy attachment of industry standard tactical accessories.
The closed design of the pistol helps keep dirt and other debris from entering the pistol, ensuring proper function in harsh environmental conditions.
*Does not apply to double action only (DAO) pistols. See Below.
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IMPORTANT
Read this if you own a SIG SAUER
Double Action Only (DAO) Pistol
The DAO/DAK 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/DAK is identical in design and function. In this manual, whenever there’s an instruction or information that doesn’t apply to the
DAO/DAK, we’ll note it.
Note: For a description of various trigger systems, see Appendix B.
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2.1.3 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).
WARNING – DECOCKING LEVER
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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2.2 Main Parts
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1 Frame 21 Barrel 2 Magazine Catch 24 Slide 5 Takedown Lever 25 Front Sight 8 Slide Catch Lever 26 Rear Sight 13 Trigger 38 Magazine Floor Plate 14 Hammer 40 Decocking Lever
Note: Refer to section 13 for a detailed parts list and diagram.
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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.
2. The use of reloaded, “remanufactured” hand-loaded, or other non-standard 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, NON-STANDARD, “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.
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 excessive spraying of any aerosol gun care product, especially where it may 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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WARNING - AMMUNITION
Death, serious injury, and damage can result from the use of wrong ammunition, bore obstructions, powder overloads, or incorrect cartridge components. Always wear shooting
glasses and hearing protectors.
IMPROPER AMMUNITION DESTROYS GUNS
WARNING - LEAD EXPOSURE
Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms, or handling ammunition may result in exposure to lead and other substances known to the state of California to cause birth defects, reproductive harm, and other serious physical injury. Maintain adequate ventilation at all times. Wash hands
thoroughly after exposure.
SHOOTING OR CLEANING GUNS MAY EXPOSE YOU TO LEAD
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4.0 Handling
4.1 Preparation Instructions
If you have the pistol and ammunition, and have read and understood all of the safety instructions, you are now ready to use the pistol.
4.2 Loading the Magazine
1. Ensure the magazine is the proper type and caliber for the pistol.
2. Press down on the magazine follower with the cartridge case rim. Ensure the bullet is facing the front of the magazine.
3. Push the cartridge to the rear and under the magazine lips.
4. Repeat until the magazine holds the desired number of cartridges.
Steps 2-3 Step 4
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4.3 Loading the pistol (ready to fire)
1. Point the pistol in a safe direction.
2. Insert a full magazine and ensure it is engaged.
3. Pull the slide back fully and release, allowing the slide to fly forward.
4. Push down the decocking lever with your thumb (Not valid for DAO/DAK pistols).
WARNING – LOADED PISTOL
THE PISTOL IS NOW LOADED AND READY TO FIRE.
Step 3
Step 4
Step 2
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4.4 Reloading During Shooting
When the last round in the magazine is expended, the slide will be locked back in the open position by the slide catch lever.
1. Depress the magazine catch.
2. Remove the empty magazine.
Step 1
Step 2
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3. Insert a loaded magazine, making sure it is engaged.
4. Release the slide by: a. Pressing down on the slide catch lever or, b. Pulling back on the slide and release
Step 3
Step 4
WARNING – LOADED PISTOL
The pistol is now loaded and ready to fire.
Always make sure the muzzle is pointed in a safe direction! Never attempt to load or unload any firearm inside a vehicle,building, or other confined space (except a properly constructed shooting range). Enclosed areas frequently offer no completely safe direction to point the firearm; if an accidental discharge occurs, there is great risk of bodily injury or property damage. Before loading, always clean all grease and oil from the bore and chamber, and check to be certain that no obstruction is in the barrel. Any foreign matter in the barrel could result in a bulged or burst barrel or other damage to the firearm, and could cause serious injury to the shooter or to others.
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5.0 Firing
WARNING – TRIGGER
DO NOT TOUCH THE TRIGGER UNTIL YOU ARE ACTUALLY READY TO FIRE THE PISTOL.
Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and your finger away from the trigger when cocking any firearm.
Never fire any firearm with your finger, hand, face, or other part of your body over or adjacent to the ejection port, or in any position where you may be struck by reciprocating movement of the breech. Both the ejection of empty cartridge cases and the movement of the breech are part of the normal operating cycle of firearms, and pose no safety hazard to the shooter if the firearm is held in a normal grip and fired at arm’s length.
Never allow other persons to stand beside you where they might be struck by an ejected cartridge case. The case is hot, and may be ejected with sufficient force to cause a burn, cut, or other injury. Wear safety glasses to protect eyes. Make certain there is a clear, unobstructed path for safe ejection of the fired case. Remember, the case may bounce off a hard object nearby and strike you or someone else.
WARNING – MALFUNCTION
If, while shooting, your firearm develops a mechanical malfunction or binding, or “spits” powder/gas, or if a cartridge primer is punctured, or a cartridge case is bulged or ruptured, or if the report on firing does not sound quite right, STOP SHOOTING IMMEDIATELY! It may be dangerous to continue. UNLOAD THE FIREARM – DO NOT try “one more shot.” Take the firearm and the ammunition to a gunsmith for examination.
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5.1 Clearing a Jam
While shooting any firearm, an unfired cartridge or fired cartridge case may oc­casionally become jammed between the slide and the barrel. WHILE KEEPING THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION, clear the jam as follows:
1. Remove the magazine, then
2. Pull back the slide and lock it to the rear by pushing up the slide catch lever.
3. The jammed cartridge or case now can be removed by shaking it out or by picking it out.
WARNING – HANDLING
The slide opens and shuts quickly while firing. Keep face and hands away from it. Hot brass and powder gas is ejected quickly and can burn you. Always wear safety glasses and hearing protectors.
SLIDE OPENS FAST – HOT BRASS EJECTED
WARNING – DROPPED PISTOL
If dropped, the pistol may fire. Keep the cham­ber empty unless actually firing!
ANY GUN MAY FIRE IF DROPPED
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5.2 Firing the Pistol
1. Aim the pistol at a safe target
2. Place finger on the trigger and pull back to discharge.
Step 2
3. Keep pistol aimed at the target and continue to fire as required or until the pistol is empty.
5. Remove the magazine, unload and clear the pistol (see section 6.0 “Unload­ing the Pistol”). If the pistol is fired until the magazine is empty, the slide will remain locked to the rear. If firing is to continue, reload the pistol (see section 4.4 “Reloading During Shooting”).
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WARNING – UNLOADING
Removing cartridges from the magazine does not prevent the pistol from being fired! When there is a cartridge in the chamber, the cartridge will discharge if the trigger is pulled. It is absolutely essential for the user to know how to completely unload the pistol. “Completely” means emptying the magazine and removing a chambered cartridge.
PISTOL WILL FIRE WITH MAGAZINE EMPTY
OR REMOVED
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