SIG SAUER P250 User Manual

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OWNERS MANUAL: HANDLING & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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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 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.

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For more information contact:

www.sigsaueracademy.com • (603) 679-2003

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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

2.2 Main Parts 13

3.0 Ammunition 14

4.0 Handling 18

4.1 Preparation Instructions 18

4.2 Loading the Magazine 18

4.3 Loading the Pistol (Ready to Fire) 19

4.4 Reloading During Shooting 20

5.0 Firing 22

5.1 Clearing a Jam 23

5.2 Firing the Pistol 24

6.0 Unloading the Pistol 26

6.1 Unloading the Pistol (Magazine Not Empty) 26

6.2 Unloading the Pistol (Magazine Empty, Slide Open) 27

7.0 Procedures in Case of Malfunction 29

7.1 Troubleshooting Guide 30

7.2 Minimize Malfunctions 31

8.0 Maintenance 32

8.1 Pistol Disassembly 33

8.2 Magazine Disassembly 35

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8.3 Cleaning the Pistol 36

8.4 Pistol Assembly 37

8.5 Magazine Assembly 39

8.6 Function Veriﬁcation 40

9.0 Pistol Adjustments 44

9.1 General Information 44

9.2 Magazine Catch Removal and Reversal 45

9.3 Changing the Grip Module 46

9.3.1 Disassembly 46

9.3.2 Assembly 48

10.0 Sights 50

10.1 General Information 50

10.2 Windage Adjustment 50

10.3 Elevation Adjustment 51

11.0 Transportation and Storage 52

12.0 Service and Parts Policy 53

12.1 Parts Policy 53

12.2 Service Policy 54

12.3 Shipping Firearms for Repair 54

12.4 Ordering Parts 56

13.0 Parts List 58

13.1 Parts Diagram 59

14.0 Technical Specifications 60

14.1 Full Size Specifications 61

14.2 Compact Specifications 62

14.3 Subcompact Specifications 63

15.0 The Basic Rules of Safe Firearms Handling 64

Warranty Information 65

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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 14, 17 Lodged Bullet 16 Lead Exposure 17 Loaded Pistol 19, 21 Trigger 22 Malfunction 22 Handling 23 Dropped Pistol 23 Unloading 25, 28, 44

OTHER CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS APPEAR THROUGHOUT THE MANUAL

Jam 29, 31 Maintenance 32, 40 Disassembly 33, 35, 47 Cleaning 36 Assembly 37,39 Inspection 43 Alterations 49 Sight Adjustment 50, 51 Storage 52 Parts Purchasers 53 Shipping 56

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 P250 pistol is a modern handgun incorporating the latest technical advances in weapon design for military, law enforcement and sporting use. The P250 is a mechanically locked, short recoil operated pistol 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 and double-action trigger ensure safe carrying of the weapon and provide instant readiness without actuating a manual safety.

Distinctive high-contrast sights, in conjunction with the ergonomically correct grip, ensure rapid target acquisition and engagement, even under poor lighting conditions.

Interchangeable grip modules of different sizes allow for optimal adaptation of the weapon to the individual user.

The magazine catch can easily be reconfigured for left or right-hand operation. All other operating controls are designed so they can be operated from either side.

A Picatinny rail is integrated into the grip module, 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.

The P250 pistol is a double-action only (DAO) design.

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2.2 Main Parts

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1 - Grip Module 2 - Magazine Catch 5 - Takedown Lever 8 - Slide Catch Lever

Note: Refer to section 13 for a detailed parts list and diagram.

13 - Trigger 14 - Hammer 21 - Barrel 24 - Slide

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25 - Front Sight 26 - Rear Sight 38 - Magazine Floor Plate

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.

WARNING – LOADED PISTOL

THE PISTOL IS NOW LOADED AND READY TO FIRE.

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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.

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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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