Taurus PT-25, PT-22 User Manual
READ CAREFULLY
BEFORE USING
YOUR PT22/25
IMPORTANT: Keep this
manual with your firearm.
The information contained in this
manual is useful, both for beginners
and experienced shooters. In addition
to important information about functioning,
cleaning and care of the gun, the manual
contains instructions that may be very
helpful in shooting properly.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT DISCARD
KEEP THIS MANUAL WITH
YOUR FIREARM. UPON
CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP,
TRANSFER THIS MANUAL
WITH THE FIREARM.
ENGAGEMENT (SECURE)
Insert the key into the
mechanism and turn clockwise
until a click is felt or heard. The
mechanism now partially
protrudes above the surface of
the backstrap of the grip. The
action is locked in place and
DISENGAGEMENT (READY-TO-FIRE)
To place the pistol in a firing
condition, insert the key into the
mechanism and turn it counterclockwise. The mechanism is now
virtually flush with the backstrap of
the grip. The pistol can now be fired.
WARNING:
Securing your firearm may inhibit access to it in a defense situation and
result in injury or death.
WARNING:
Failure to properly secure a firearm may result in injury or death.
CAUTION:
Never engage the Taurus Security System on your Taurus Pistol with the
slide in the open (rearward) position or with the barrel tipped up/open.
This will result in permanent damage to your firearm.
TAURUS SECURITY SYSTEM™
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THIS BOOKLET
The safety warnings in this booklet are important. By understanding the
dangers inherent in the use of any firearm, and by taking the precautions
described herein, you can enjoy complete safety in the use of your Taurus
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.
DANGEROUS WEAPONS
Pistols are classified as firearms or dangerous weapons and are sold by
us with the specific understanding that we are not responsible in any
manner whatsoever for their improper or negligent handling or resale
under local laws and regulations.
TAURUS shall not be responsible in any manner whatsoever for malfunctioning of the firearm, or for physical injury or property damage, resulting in
whole or in part from (1) criminal or negligent discharge, (2) improper or
careless handling, (3) unauthorized modifications, (4) defective, improper
hand-loaded, or reloaded ammunition, (5) neglect, or (6) 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 Taurus
be liable for incidental or consequential damages, such as loss of use of
property, commercial loss and loss of earnings or profits.
WARNING: DISCHARGING FIREARMS IN POORLY VENTILATED
AREAS, CLEANING FIREARMS, OR HANDLING AMMUNITION MAY
RESULT IN EXPOSURE TO LEAD AND OTHER SUBSTANCES KNOWN
TO CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS, REPRODUCTIVE HARM, AND OTHER
SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY. HAVE ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL
TIMES. WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER EXPOSURE.
PT22 - WARNING: THIS PISTOL IS DESIGNED TO SHOOT 22 LONG
RIFLE STANDARD AND HIGH VELOCITY AMMUNITION ONLY. DO NOT
USE ANY OTHER AMMUNITION IN THIS PISTOL.
PT25 - WARNING: THIS PISTOL IS DESIGNED TO SHOOT 25 AUTO-
MATIC (ACP) STANDARD AND HIGH VELOCITYAMMUNITION
ONLY.
DO NOT USE ANY OTHER AMMUNITION IN THIS PISTOL.
SAFETY WARNINGS
NOT JUST FOR BEGINNERS
Regardless of your familiarity or experience with firearms, you need to
study this manual.
The safe handling of firearms requires specialized training, discipline and
caution. Firearms, by their nature and intended function, are deadly
instruments. Accidental death or serious injury can result if they are
handled improperly or carelessly.
Firearms rarely cause accidents. Firearms accidents almost always are
caused by a failure to obey the basic rules of firearm safety. Unfortunately,
experienced shooters seem to violate these rules as frequently as
beginners. Thus the basics of safe firearms handling cannot be repeated
too often. Read, re-read and practice the basic principles of firearms
safety until they become second nature: habits that you don’t forget.
If you have any question about your knowledge or ability to use this or
any other firearm with complete safety you should seek supervised
instruction. Personalized instruction is often available from firearms
dealers, firearm clubs, state hunter safety programs or police departments
in the United States. If none of these sources is accessible, write to the
National Rifle Association, 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA 22030.
THEY WILL ASSIST YOU.
A person with a firearm in his possession has a full-time responsibility. He
must KNOW how to keep and use his firearm safely, and then must
always TAKE the precautions necessary -all of them. He cannot guess; he
cannot forget. This responsibility is his alone. It cannot be passed off to
someone else.
Remember: no firearm can be made accident-proof. A firearm is just a
machine, with no judgement of its own. It responds to your actions,
whether wise or foolish. The only truly effective safety device is the mind
of a cautious shooter who never forgets that a moment’s carelessness
can produce permanent tragedy.
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FIREARMS ARE NOT ALIKE
Many makes and models of firearms might look nearly the same.
However, they differ widely in design and operation, and in the location
and function of various controls.
Study this manual thoroughly. Educate yourself on the characteristics and
operation of your particular firearm before attempting to handle it. Do not
permit others to handle it — unless they also have done so.
You should have an instruction manual for every firearm you own. If you
do not, write the manufacturer and obtain one. Most manufacturers will
gladly send you one free. If for any reason a manual is not available, visit
your public library. Many books have been published which contain
detailed information on obsolete or discontinued firearms.
Your knowledge can prevent injuries.
This Taurus handgun was designed and is made to offer the maximum of safety when correctly used. However, as with any other
weapon, it is not foolproof, and may become very dangerous if the
following basic recommendations are not RIGIDLY observed:
WARNING:
Securing your firearm may inhibit access to it in a defense situation and
result in injury or death.
WARNING:
Failure to properly secure a firearm may result in injury or death.
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ATTENTION
1. DANGER: Never, never-ever point any firearm, loaded or unloaded, at
anything you do not intend to shoot.
2.
WARNING: Always treat every firearm as if it were loaded.
3.
NOTICE: Get instruction from a competent firearms instructor before
using any firearm.
4.
SAFETY FIRST: The safety is only a mechanical device, not a
substitute for common sense.
5.
WARNING: Keep your finger off the trigger until you are actually aiming
at the target ready to shoot.
6.
WARNING: Be certain the firearm is unloaded before cleaning.
7.
WARNING: Always empty firearms before entering a place where there
are people.
8.
SAFETY FIRST: Never leave a loaded firearm unattended.
9.
SAFETY FIRST: Store firearms and ammunition separately beyond the
reach of children.
10.
WARNING: Don’t test the safety by pulling the trigger while the safety
is on unless you are absolutely sure the firearm is empty and you are
pointing away from everyone.
11.
SAFETY FIRST: Be sure of your target and backstop before you shoot.
12.
SAFETY FIRST: Firearms and alcohol or drugs don’t mix.
13.
WARNING: Never pull a firearm towards you by the muzzle. Don’t
climb a tree or cross a fence with a loaded firearm.
14.
DANGER: Load and unload with the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.
15.
SAFETY FIRST: If a firearm fails to fire when the trigger is pulled, keep
it pointed at the target for at least 30 seconds. Sometimes slow primer
ignition will cause a “hang” fire and the cartridge will go off after a short
pause.
16.
SAFETY FIRST: Never shoot at hard flat surfaces or water.., bullet may
ricochet.
ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION.
17. DANGER: When receiving a firearm always check that it is unloaded
(PT22 & PT25: Remove magazine, tip up barrel and visually inspect
chamber), even if you saw it done previously.
18.
DANGER: Never put your hand over the muzzle of a firearm.
19.
DANGER: Check ammunition to be sure it is the right size and caliber,
and that it is not dented.
20.
SAFETY FIRST: Use a proper holster and draw only if you intend to
shoot.
21.
NOTICE: Never cock the firearm until you are ready to shoot.
22.
SAFETY FIRST: Dry firing is bad for this firearm, whether the hammer
block is engaged or not.
23.
DANGER: WHILE HANDLING ANY FIREARM, NEVER ALLOW IT TO
POINT AT ANY PART OF YOUR BODY OR AT ANOTHER PERSON.
NO HARM SHOULD RESULT IF YOU OBEY THIS RULE, EVEN IF
AN ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE OCCURS.
24.
CAUTION: 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.
25.
SAFETY FIRST: Treat this firearm as a precision instrument.
26.
WARNING: Old or reloaded ammunition may be dangerous. We
recommend against using it.
27.
WARNING: Never carry any handgun in your pocket, purse or waist-
band. Use a pistol case or proper holster with safety flap or strap.
28.
DANGER: Don’t try to change your firearm’s trigger pull, because
alteration of trigger pull usually affects sear engagement and may
cause accidental discharge.
29.
SAFETY FIRST: Write to us concerning any items or circumstances
which might relate to your safety and the operation of our products.
30.
DANGER: Never engage a gun lock on a loaded firearm.
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DANGER:
This pistol will fire with the magazine removed. Injury or death
may result. Never point a loaded pistol at anyone or anything you do not
intend to shoot.
WARNING:
To prevent injury or death, it is imperative that you must keep
your firearm unloaded, uncocked and securely locked, with ammunition in
a separate location. In addition, take any other reasonable steps to limit
the possibility of theft, crime, accident or suicide.
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WARNING
Taurus revolvers and pistols were manufactured to perform properly with
the original parts as designed. It is your duty to make sure any parts you
buy are installed correctly and that neither replacements nor originals are
altered or changed. Your firearm is a complex tool with many parts that
must relate correctly to other parts. Putting a firearm together wrong or
with modified parts can result in a damaged firearm, danger and injury or
death to you and others through malfunction.
Always have a qualified gunsmith work on your firearm.
DANGER: PROTECT YOUR EYES AND EARS
ALWAYS wear adequate shooting glasses and ear
plugs or “ear muff” 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
which may emanate occasionally from any firearm
in normal use.
Without ear protection, repeated exposure
to shooting noise WILL lead to cumulative,
permanent hearing loss.
WARNING
AMMUNITION
1. Use ONLY high quality, original, factory-manufactured ammunition. Do not
use cartridges that are dirty, wet, corroded, bent or damaged. Do not oil
cartridges. Do not spray aerosol-type lubricants, preservatives, or cleaners
directly onto cartridges or where excess spray may flow into contact with
cartridges. Lubricant or other foreign matter on cartridges can cause potentially
dangerous ammunition malfunctions. Use only ammunition of the caliber for
which your firearm is chambered. The proper caliber is permanently engraved
on your firearm; never attempt to use ammunition of any other caliber.
2. The use of reloaded, “remanufactured”, hand-loaded, or other nonstandard
ammunition voids all warranties. Improperly loaded ammunition voids all
warranties. Improperly loaded ammunition can be extremely dangerous. Severe
damage to the firearm and serious injury to the shooter or to others may result.
Always use ammunition that complies with the industry performance standards
established by the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute, Inc.,
of the United States, (SAAMI) or the equivalent in other countries.
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, or by 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, or
• A cartridge misfires (does not go off), or
• The mechanism fails to extract a fired cartridge case, or
• Unburned grains of propellant powder are discovered spilled in
mechanism, or
• A shot sounds weak or abnormal.
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