SIG SAUER P938P 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 firearm and be transferred with it upon
ownership, or when the firearm is loaned or presented to another person.
Certain states require, by law, that their own specified warning notices, in largerthan-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.”
NEW JERSEY:
“IT IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE TO LEAVE A LOADED FIREARM WITHIN EASY ACCESS
OF A MINOR.”
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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.
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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THE BASIC RULES OF SAFE FIREARMS
HANDLING
1. ALWAYS treat every gun as if it were loaded.
2. ALWAYS be sure the barrel is clear of any obstruction.
3. ALWAYS be sure of your backstop, what lies beyond, and the safety of
bystanders before you shoot.
4. ALWAYS use clean, dry, original factory-made ammunition of the proper type
and caliber for your gun.
5. ALWAYS wear ear protection and safety glasses when shooting.
6. ALWAYS carry your gun so that you can control the direction of the muzzle if
you fall or stumble.
7. NEVER shoot at a flat surface or water.
8. DO NOT leave an unattended gun loaded. Guns and ammunition should be
stored separately, locked if possible, beyond the reach of children, careless
adults, and unauthorized users.
9. NEVER allow your firearm to be used by anyone who has not read and
understood this operator’s manual.
10. DO NOT point any gun, loaded or unloaded, at any undesired target.
11. NEVER fire your rifle near an animal unless it is trained to accept the noise: an
animal’s startled reaction could injure it or cause an accident.
12. NEVER drink alcoholic beverages or take drugs before or during shooting, as
your vision and judgment could be seriously impaired, making your gun handling
unsafe.
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W 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
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
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pistol properly.
For more information contact:
www.sigsaueracademy.com • (603) 610-3400
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provides all levels of
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
National Rifle Association (NRA) of America
11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA 22030-7400 • 1-800-672-3888
sports, contact:
www.nra.com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Topic Page
State-By-State Warnings 2
The Basic Rules of Safe Firearms Handling 5
Locking Device 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 What You Should Know About the
Single Action Only Trigger System 13
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
6.3 Lowering the Hammer (storage) 30
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7.0 Procedures in Case of Malfunction 32
7.1 Troubleshooting Guide 33
7.2 Minimize Malfunctions 34
8.0 Maintenance 35
8.1 Pistol Disassembly 36
8.2 Magazine Disassembly 39
8.3 Cleaning the Pistol 40
8.4 Pistol Assembly 41
8.5 .22LR Conversion Kit Assembly 43
8.5.1 .22LR Slide Disassembly - Standard 3.3” Barrel 44
8.5.2 .22LR Slide Disassembly - Standard 4.1” Barrel 45
8.6 Magazine Assembly 46
8.7 Function Verification 47
9.0 Sights 53
9.1 General Information 53
9.2 Windage(Left/Right) Adjustment 53
9.3 Elevation (Up/Down) Adjustment 54
10.0 Transportation and Storage 55
11.0 Service and Parts Policy 56
11.1 Parts Policy 56
11.2 Service Policy 57
11.3 Shipping Firearms for Repair 55
11.4 Ordering Parts 59
13.0 P238 Specifications 60
13.1 P938 Specifications 61
13.2 Parts Diagram 62
13.3 Parts List 63
13.4 Standard Conversion Kit Parts 64
13.5 Target Conversion Kit Parts 65
Warranty Information 66
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WARNINGS OF GREAT IMPORTANCE
ARE FOUND WITHIN THIS MANUAL
Locking Devices 6
Alterations 10
Safety 14
Ammunition 16
Lodged Bullet 18
Ammunition 19
Lead Exposure 19
Loaded Pistol 21, 23
Trigger 24
Malfunction 24
Handling 25
OTHER CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS APPEAR THROUGHOUT THE MANUAL
Dropped Pistol 25
Unloading 27, 31
Grip 27
Jam 32, 34
Maintenance 35, 43, 47
Inspection 52
Alterations 52
Sight Adjustment 53, 54
Storage 55
Parts Purchasers 56
Shipping 59
FIREARMS ARE DANGEROUS WEAPONS
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS
MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND CAREFULLY BEFORE USING.
W 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. to be compatible with this
firearm.
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 a greater level of 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 single action only trigger, in combination with the thumb safety, ensures safe
carrying of the weapon and provides instant readiness when needed.
The automatic firing pin safety blocks the firing pin unless the trigger is pulled.
The hammer safety intercept notch prevents the hammer from contacting the
firing pin unless the trigger is pulled.
The disconnector prevents the hammer from falling when the slide is out of
battery (not fully closed).
The pistol can only be disassembled from the “slide open” position.
Distinctive high contrast sights and excellent ergonomics, ensure rapid target
acquisition and engagement, even under poor lighting conditions.
Extremely compact dimensions and lightweight materials, combined with
the powerful .380ACP and 9mm cartridges, provide an excellent platform for
concealed carry or personal protection.
The closed design of the pistol prevents dirt and other debris from entering the
pistol, ensuring proper function in harsh environmental conditions.
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2.1.3 What You Should Know About the
Single Action Only Trigger System
The P238 and P938 are Single Action Only (SAO) pistols. These pistols incorporate
many of the same safety features found in other SIG Sauer pistols, including the
firing pin safety, hammer safety intercept notch, and disconnector.
Each pistol features an integrated thumb safety, located above and to the rear of
the left-hand grip.
The thumb safety blocks hammer movement
and can be engaged with the hammer
cocked (ready to fire) or hammer forward.
Move the thumb safety fully upward to
engage. The thumb safety is ON (SAFE)
when fully up.
Move the thumb safety fully down to
disengage. The thumb safety is OFF (FIRE)
when fully down. When the thumb safety is
down, the hammer is free to fall when the
trigger is pulled
You can cycle the slide when the thumb
safety is engaged with the hammer cocked.
When the thumb safety is engaged with
the hammer forward, slide movement is
blocked.
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SAFETY ON
SAFETY OFF
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W WARNING – SAFETY
• With the pistol loaded, the thumb safety must be ON (UP) until ready to fire.
Failure to engage the thumb safety can lead to accidental discharge, causing
injury, death or damage to property.
• After each discharge, the pistol is in the cocked and ready to fire condition.
When shooting is complete, you must engage the thumb safety or unload the
pistol.
• Never disengage the thumb safety when pulling the trigger – the firearm will
discharge when the thumb safety is moved into the OFF (FIRE) position when
the trigger is depressed.
• 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. Accidental discharge
could result, causing injury, death or damage to property.
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2.2 Main Parts
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1 - Frame
2 - Slide stop
3 - Thumb safety
4 - Barrel
5 - Slide
6 - Hammer
8 - Magazine catch
Note: Refer to section 13 for a detailed parts list and diagram.
10 - Trigger
22 - Front sight
23 - Rear sight
27 - Grip plate
28 - Grip screw
40 - Magazine
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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.
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WARNING – AMMUNITION (CARTRIDGE) NOTICE
SIG SAUER, INC. 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.
W 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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W 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
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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. Place thumb safety ON (safety UP).
W WARNING – LOADED PISTOL
THE PISTOL IS NOW LOADED AND READY TO FIRE.
Step 3
Step 4
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