SIG SAUER P232 User Manual
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 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 armas
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 siempre
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
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OWNERSHIP OR POSSESSION OF A FIREARM TO A
MINOR OR A PERSON OF UNSOUND MIND.”
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.”
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:
“IT IS UNLAWFUL TO STORE OR LEAVE A FIREARM
THAT CAN BE DISCHARGED IN A MANNER THAT A
REASONABLE PERSON SHOULD KNOW IS ACCESSIBLE
TO A MINOR.”
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.”
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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.”
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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.
WARNING - LOCKING DEVICES
This firearm was originally sold with a key
operated 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 inside the
trigger guard or in any way that it can possibly
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. Guns should be
stored unloaded
from their ammunition.
, in a secure location, separate
NEVER INSTALL THE
LOCKING DEVICE INSIDE
THE TRIGGER GUARD
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FIREARMS SAFETY
IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
SAFETY MUST BE THE FIRST AND CONSTANT
CONSIDERATION OF EVERY PERSON WHO HANDLES
FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION.
This Instruction 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 the Manual
and can properly carry out its instructions should you practice
loading, etc., with live ammunition. If you have any doubts about
your ability to handle or use a particular type of gun safely, you
should seek supervised instruction. Such personalized instruction
is often available from gun dealers, gun clubs, or police
departments. If none of these sources can help you, write to the
National Rifle Association (NRA): 11250 Waples Mill Road,
Fairfax, VA 22030-7400. The NRA will assist you.
The person with a gun in their possession has a full-time job; you
cannot guess and you cannot forget. You must know how to use
your firearm safely. Do not use any firearm without having a
complete understanding of its particular characteristics and
safe use. Remember: there is no such thing as a fool-proof gun.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Topic Page
State-By-State Warnings
Locking Device
Warnings of Great Importance
General Safety Information and Mechanical Characteristics
1.0. Safety Rules
1.1. Protect Your Eyes And Ears
2.0. Mechanical Characteristics and Weapon Theory
2.1. Weapon Description
2.1.1. General
2.1.2. Principal Features
2.2. Technical Specifications
2.3. Main Parts
Ammunition
3.0. Handling
3.1. Important Instructions
3.2. Loading The Magazine
3.3. Loading The Pistol (Ready to Fire)
3.4. Reloading During Shooting
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4.0. Firing
4.1. Firing The Pistol
5.0. Unloading The Pistol
5.1. Unloading The Pistol, Magazine Not Empty
5.2. Unloading The Pistol, Magazine Empty, Slide Open
6.0. Procedures In Case Of Malfunction
6.1. Troubleshooting Guide
6.2. Minimize Malfunctions
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7.0. Pistol Adjustments
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8.0. Sights
8.1. General Information
8.2. Windage Adjustment
8.3. Elevation Adjustment
9.0. Maintenance
9.1. Pistol Disassembly
9.2. Magazine Disassembly
9.3. Cleaning The Pistol
9.4. Pistol Assembly
9.5. Magazine Assembly
9.6. Function Verification
10.0. Transportation And Storage
11.0 Service And Parts Policy
11.1. Parts Policy
11.2. Service Policy
11.3. Shipping Firearms For Repair
11.4. Ordering Parts
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Warranty Information
12.0. Parts List
12.1. Parts Diagram
The Basic Rules of Safe Firearms Handling
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WARNINGS OF GREAT IMPORTANCE ARE FOUND ON
THE FOLLOWING PAGES:
Locking Devices 4 Disassembly 26
Alterations 8 Sight Adjustment 28
Ammunition 16 Maintenance 29
Lead Exposure 16 Function Check 34
Handling 21 Inspection 36
Handling 21 Storage 37
Adjustments 25 Parts Purchasers 38
Alteration 26 Shipping 41
OTHER CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS APPEAR
THROUGHOUT THE MANUAL
FIREARMS ARE DANGEROUS WEAPONS —
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS
IN THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND CAREFULLY
BEFORE USING.
WARNING - ALTERATION
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.
DO NOT ALTER ANY GUN
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GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
AND MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
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 enjoy
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:
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 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 and ear plugs or “earmuff” type
protectors whenever you are shooting. Always make certain that
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persons close to you are similarly protected. Unprotected eyes
may be injured by powder, gas, carbon residue, lubricant, metallic
particles, or similar debris which 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 General
The SIG SAUER P232 Pistol is a modern handgun incorporating
the latest technical advances in weapon design for military, law
enforcement and sporting use. The P232 is a non-locking, blowback operated pistol with semiautomatic 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
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 doubleaction feature and the absence of manual safeties make it easier
for you to get off a quick first shot. A decocking lever (DA/SA
models only) 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.
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2.2. Technical Specifications
Caliber .380 ACP (9mm short)
Length, overall 6.6”
Height, overall 4.7”
Width, overall 1.3”
Barrel length 3.6”
Rifling twist 1 in 10”
Rifling grooves 6
Sight radius 4.8”
Weight w/o magazine 18.5 oz (23.6 oz stainless)
Magazine weight, empty 1.4 oz (1.6 oz stainless)
Trigger pull 10.0 lbs (DA) 4.4 lbs (SA)
Magazine capacity 7 rds
Specifications are approximate and subject to change without notice
- Straight blowback, fixed barrel semiautomatic pistol.
- Double-Action / Single-Action or Double-Action Only.
TM
- High contrast or SIGLITE
Night Sights in different heights.
- Patented automatic firing pin safety lock.
- Decocking lever (DA/SA only).
- Safety Intercept Notch.
- Disconnector.
- Available in Blued, Two-Tone, and Stainless finishes.
- Includes pistol, spare magazine, Safety & Handling Instructions,
CA-DOJ compliant lock and hard carry case.
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2.3. Main Parts
Item Description Item Description
1 Barrel 20 Trigger
4 Slide 29 Hammer
5 Front sight 40 Decocking lever
6 Rear sight (DA/SA version only)
15 Frame 43 Magazine catch
16 Takedown lever 51-54 Magazine
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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. Use only
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.
of the United States (SAAMI) or ammunition manufactured to
military specifications.
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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