Walther Baby Desert Eagle Instruction Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
ISRAEL MILITARY INDUSTRIES LTD (IMI)
MAGNUM RESEARCH, INC.
SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL™
DOUBLE ACTION
9mm Para./.45 ACP/.40 S&W
B ABY
EAGLE
PISTOL
25772 - PRINT 11/18/03 8:20 AM Page 1
WARNING
ALL FIREARMS ARE DANGEROUS OBJECTS - PISTOLS INCLUDED.
ALWAYS CONSIDER THE PISTOL LOADED. TO RENDER IT SAFE, FIRST SET THE SAFETY ON THE “SAFE”
POSITION; REMOVE THE MAGAZINE, THEN EJECT ANY REMAINING ROUND BY PULLING THE SLIDE
TO THE REAR.
IT IS DANGEROUS TO ALTER OR MODIFY THIS FIREARM IN ANY WAY. ANY ALTERATIONS OR
MODIFICATIONS OF THE FIRING MECHANISM MAY RESULT IN THIS FIREARM BECOMING UNSAFE,
AND WILL NULLIFY ALL WARRANTIES.
USER IS ADVISED TO READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL PRIOR TO HANDLING
THIS PISTOL AND OPERATING IT FOR THE FIRST TIME.
1
25772 - PRINT 11/18/03 8:20 AM Page 2
Table of Contents
1. Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2. Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3. Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4. General description and characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
5. Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
6. Operating principles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
7. Operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
8. Sights and zeroing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
9. Loading and firing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
10. Disassembly and assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
11. Care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3
25772 - PRINT 11/18/03 8:20 AM Page 4
PREFACE
Welcome to the proud family of DESERT EAGLE
PISTOL owners. This instruction manual refers to
DESERT EAGLE PISTOL pistols in:
• 9mm parabellum (9x19)
• .45 ACP
• .40 S&W
Care and handling are the same for all calibers.
They share many parts in common as well.
ATTENTION
The Operating instructions in this manual refer to
the DESERT EAGLE R model pistol (slide-mounted
de-cocking safety)
The explanations specific to the Desert Eagle F
& FS models (frame-mounted safety) are given at
the end of this manual (page 29).
Care and maintenance are identical for all
Desert Eagle pistols. Furthermore, most parts are
common to all models.
4
25772 - PRINT 11/18/03 8:20 AM Page 5
Failure to heed the warnings in this booklet may
result in serious injury to you or others, as well as
damage to the firearm or other property. Take note
of the following warnings on the gun handling before
attempting to use the pistol:
• Always check the chamber and magazine of any
firearm before handling.
• Never load or carry a loaded gun until you are
ready to use it.
• Watch your muzzle so the other fellow doesn’t
have to.
• Keep guns and ammunition separate and in
locked storage.
• Don’t shoot unless absolutely sure of your target
and what is beyond it.
• Know the range of your gun.
• Always wear eye and ear protection when
shooting.
• Always be sure the barrel is clear of
obstructions and only carry ammunition
specifically intended for the gun you are using.
• Never use alcohol or drugs of any kind while
using your firearm.
• Always store your firearm in a safe and
responsible manner to prevent unauthorized
use. Cable locks are provided with all firearms
sold by Magnum Research, Inc.
CAUTION
5
25772 - PRINT 11/18/03 8:20 AM Page 6
Make sure that the pistol is unloaded and in the
“SAFE” position before:
• Receiving or handling over a pistol.
• Transporting a pistol.
• Cleaning or servicing a pistol.
Immediately after firing, set the safety on the “SAFE”
position, remove the magazine and make sure the
chamber is empty.
Make sure that the safety is in the “SAFE” position
when:
• Inserting the magazine.
• You have stopped firing.
• Transporting or moving the pistol.
• The pistol is not in use.
When handling the pistol:
• Never point it at anyone.
• Always make sure that the barrel points in a
safe direction.
• Always assume that the pistol is locked.
• Practice handling the pistol empty.
• The DESERT EAGLE PISTOL may be dry fired
without harm to the pistol’s mechanism.
Never load a pistol until you are ready to use it.
Before firing the pistol:
• Wear ear and eye protection.
• Always be sure of your target backstop and
what lies beyond it.
• Make sure that the barrel, the magazine,
the springs assembly, and ammunition are of
the same caliber.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
6
25772 - PRINT 11/18/03 8:20 AM Page 7
The DESERT EAGLE PISTOL by I.M.I. is a semiautomatic magazine-fed, double-action pistol. The
safety of the DESERT EAGLE PISTOL locks the firing
pin, decock the hammer and also disconnects the
trigger from the mechanism.
In addition to the high accuracy of the polygonal
rifled barrels and low recoil, the DESERT EAGLE
PISTOL offers the convenience of firing standard
9mm Parabellum (9 x 19), .40 S&W and .45 ACP
in pistols with these caliber designations.
The anatomically formed grip dimensions permit
rapid, accurate, instinctive shooting. The combat
style trigger guard is designed for two-handed
shooting.
SLIDE-MOUNTED SAFETY
An easily operated slide-mounted thumb safety
and deep-groove serrated slide grip are designed
for positive operation.
FRAME-MOUNTED SAFETY
The models FS and F employ a frame-mounted
safety. This safety disconnects the trigger bar
from the sear while in the safe position. There
is a firing pin block.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND CHARACTERISTICS
7
25772 - PRINT 11/18/03 8:20 AM Page 8
Common features:
TECHNICAL DATA
8
• Black, slide safety, decocker • Full size grip 3
3/4”
and Short grip 3
1/4”
• Double action/Single Action • Magazine capacity 10-rounds
• Width 1
1/8”
• Polygonal rifling reduces barrel ware and
enhance the contact between bullet and the bore.
Standard Models (MR9900/MR9400) Steel,
Full-Size Grip
• Barrel length 4.72”
• Weight w/empty magazine 2 lbs. 6.6 oz. (9mm)
2 lbs. 5.9 oz. (.40 S&W)
• Overall length 8 1/4”
• Height 5 3/4”
Specific features to models:
Semi-Compact Models (MR9900RS/MR9400RS/
MR4500RS) Steel, Full-Size Grip
• Barrel length 3.7”
• Weight w/empty magazine 2 lbs. 4.1 oz. (9mm)
2 lbs. 4.1 oz. (.40 S&W) 2 lbs. 7.8 oz. (.45 ACP)
• Overall length 7 3/4
”
• Height 5 3/4”
Compact Models (MR9900RB/MR9400RB) Steel,
Short Grip
• Barrel length 3.5”
• Weight w/empty magazine 2 lbs. 2 oz. (9mm)
2 lbs. .7 oz. (.40 S&W)
• Overall length 7 1/4”
• Height 5”
Compact Polymer Models (MR9900BL/MR9400BL)
• Weight w/empty magazine 1 lb .7 oz. (9mm)
1 lb. 9.6 oz (.40S&W)
• Barrel length 3
1/2”
• Short Grip 3 1/4”
• Overall length 7 1/4”
• Height 5”
25772 - PRINT 11/18/03 8:20 AM Page 9
OPERATING PRINCIPLES
RETRACTION MOVEMENT
Prior to firing the pistol, the barrel is locked in
position by three lugs engaged in three slots in the
slide assembly. Upon firing the pistol, propellant
gas pressure pushes the slide rearward. During this
movement, both barrel and slide recoil together a
short distance, then the barrel stops and disengages
from the slide; the slide continues its rearward
travel. When the bullet has left the barrel, the empty
cartridge case is extracted and ejected with the
continuing movement of the slide to the rear. At the
same time, the slide pushes the hammer down into
the cocked position, where it is retained by the sear.
The recoil springs are now compressed.
FORWARD MOVEMENT
When the recoil springs expand, they drive the slide
forward. During this movement the slide strips a
cartride from the magazine and inserts it into the
chamber. The locking lugs on the barrel once again
engage the slots in the slide and lock the cartridge
in the chamber.
CONTINUED FIRING
When the trigger is pulled, the sear releases the
hammer which in turn hits the firing pin thus firing
the chambered cartridge. Firing may be continued
in this manner until the magazine is empty. When
the last cartridge is fired and the empty case is
ejected the slide is retained in its rear position by
the slide catch. The slide is actuated by the
magazine follower. The slide catch will release the
slide when depressed by hand.
SAFETY FEATURES
The safety is located at the back of the slide, just
below the rear sight. Pushing the safety downward
will engage the safety. In this position the sear is
held down by the firing pin safety and the trigger
bar, which is pushed downward and cannot engage
the interrupter thus neutralizing the trigger. The safety
is also a decocking device which pulls the firing pin
inside the firing pin channel before the hammeris
released, preventing any contact between them. Due
to the unique blocking of the firing pin by the safety,
the pistol will not fire when dropped accidentally on
its hammer or muzzle.
9
25772 - PRINT 11/18/03 8:20 AM Page 10
Loading...