READ THE INSTRUCTIONSAND WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY
BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM; DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL.
This instruction manual should always accompany this firearm and be transferred with it upon ownership,
or when the firearm 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.”
“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
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.
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:
pistol properly.
For more information contact:
www.sigsaueracademy.com • (603) 679-2003
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
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:
• 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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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
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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 aerosoltype 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 highpressure 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.
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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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