Sigsauer P239, P229, P236, P220 Owner's Manual

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OWNERS MANUAL: Handling & Safety InSTructions

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® 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 • [phone]
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

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Topic			Page
8.4 Pistol Assembly			39
8.5 Magazine Assembly			41
8.6 Function Verification			42
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	P226	Parts Diagram	60
12.6	P226	Parts List	61
12.7	P226 Technical Specifications		62
12.8	P229	Parts Diagram	64
12.9	P229	Parts List	65
12.10 P229 Technical Specifications			66
12.11 P239 Parts Diagram			68
12.12 P239 Parts List			69
12.13 P239 Technical Specifications			70
13.0 The Basic Rules of Safe Firearms Handling			71
Appendix A: Trigger Systems			72
Appendix B: P220 SAO Supplemental Instructions			73
Appendix C: SRT Supplemental Instructions			75
Warranty Information			76

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WARNINGS OF GREAT IMPORTance

ARE FOUND WITHIN THIS MANUAL

	SELECT FOR FULL WARNING
Locking Devices	6	Dropped Pistol	25
Alterations	10	Unloading	27, 30
Safety	11	Jam	31, 33
Ammunition	16	Maintenance	34, 42
Lodged Bullet	18	Inspection	45
Ammunition	19	Alterations	46
Lead Exposure	19	Sight Adjustment	47, 48
Loaded Pistol	23	Storage	49
Trigger	24	Parts Purchasers	50
Malfunction	24	Shipping	53
Handling	25

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 - 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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2.0Mechanical Characteristics and Weapon Theory

2.1Weapon 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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24

21

40

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	1		5	13	2	38
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 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.

SHOOting OR CLEANING GUNS MAY EXPOSE YOU TO LEAD

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4.0Handling

4.1Preparation 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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