Owner's Manual
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ing pin block mechanism or sear block mechanism.
These are all mechanical devices used to place your
gun in a
safer
status. No guarantee can be made
that the gun will not fire even
if
the "safety"
is
in the
"on safe" position.
Like any mechanical device they can sometimes
fail; they can sometimes be jarred or inadvertently
manipulated into an unsafe condition. These me-
chanical "safeties" merely aid safe gun handling and
are no excuse for pointing your
muzzle in an unsafe
direction.
Your responsibilities do not end when your gun is
unattended. Never keep a loaded gun unattended.
Store guns and ammunition in separate, locked
areas. Whenever possible, store this pistol with the
slide locked back and the magazine removed. (This
does not harm the recoil spring in any way.) Take
all safeguards to insure your gun does not become
available to untrained, inexperienced or unwelcome
hands.
There
is
no excuse for careless or abusive handling
of any firearm. At all times handle your gun with in-
tense respect for its force and power.
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Please read and practice the following cautions:
CAUTION
1
.
ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE OF YOUR
PISTOL POINTED
IN A SAFE DIRECTION
even though you are certain the pistol
is
un-
loaded and "on safe." Never point your pistol
at anything you do not intend to shoot. Be
extremely alert and aware of all persons and
property within range of your ammunition.
2
.
NEVER TRUST YOUR PISTOL'S MECHAN-
ICAL "SAFETY" DEVICES.
The word, "safe-
ty," describes a gun's trigger block mechan-
ism, sear block mechanism, hammer block
mechanism or firing pin block mechanism.
These are mechanical devices that place your
gun in a SAFER status. No guarantee can
be
made that the gun will not fire even
if
the
"safety"
is
in the "on safe" position.
While it
is
a good idea to "test" your pistol's
mechanical "safeties" periodically for proper
function, NEVER test them with a loaded pis-
tol or point the muzzle in an unsafe direction.
Safe gun handling does not stop with your
gun's mechanical "safety" devices. It
starts
there. Always treat this pistol with the respect
due a loaded, ready-to-fire pistol.
3
.
ALWAYS REMOVE THE MAGAZINE, LOCK
THE SLIDE OPEN AND VISUALLY CHECK
THE CHAMBER OF YOUR PISTOL WHEN
YOU
PICK IT UP
to be sure it does not inad-
vertently contain any ammunition.
4.
WHENEVER YOU HAND YOUR PISTOL TO
ANOTHER PERSON
always remove the
magazine, lock the slide open and be sure
the chamber
is
empty. Be sure the muzzle
also points in a safe direction when handing
the pistol to another person.
5.
BEWARE OF BARREL OBSTRUCTIONS.
Before the first firing of your pistol clean the
bore using a cleaning rod and patch. Wipe
away any anti-rust compounds present in the
action-chamber areas. Before you load your
pistol, remove the magazine, lock open the
slide, BE SURE THE CHAMBER
IS
EMPTY-
Like any mechanical device a safety can
sometimes fail; it can be jarred or inadver-
tently manipulated into an unsafe condition.
Mechanical "safeties" merely aid safe gun
handling and are no excuse for pointing your
pistol's muzzle in an unsafe direction.
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then glance through the barrel to be sure it
is
clear of any obstruction.
6.
DO NOT SNAP THE HAMMER ON AN
i
mn
CHAMBER-THE
CHAMBER
MAY
i
NOT BE
EMPTY!
Treat every gun with the
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respect due a loaded gun-even though you
are certain the gun
is
unloaded.
7.
KEEP YOUR FINGER AWAY FROM THE
TRIGGER
while unloading the pistol or re-
moving the magazine.
8.
BE SURE OF YOUR BACKSTOP.
Know the
range of your ammunition and be certain
there
is
no chance of damage or accident.
Never shoot at water or hard objects. Handle
your pistol at all times with deep respect and
alert consideration to all within its range.
9.
DO NOT CARRY YOUR PISTOL WITH
A
ROUND IN THE CHAMBER.
We recommend
you do not chamber a round until immedi-
ately before the pistol is to be fired.
10.
ALWAYS UNLOAD YOUR PISTOL WHEN
NOT IN USE.
Remove and unload the maga-
zine and be sure the chamber
is
empty. Store
your pistol and ammunition separately-be-
yond the reach of children. Whenever
possi-