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IMPORTANT!

READ ALL

INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS

BOOKLET BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM.

We specifically disclaim any responsibility for damage or injury whatsoever,

incurring as a result of the use of faulty, non-standard or remanufactured

ammunition, any modifications or changes made to the firearm; improper use or

unsafe handling of the weapon. FIREARMS SAFETY IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY

OF THE SHOOTER. ALWAYS TREAT ALL FIREARMS AS IF THEY WERE LOADED.

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Sales: 1-800-527-1252 - 1-561-998-1997

Congratulations on your purchase of a Shooters Arms Model X9 Pistol. With proper

care and handling it will give you long, reliable service.

Owner’s Manual

Shooters Arms X9 Pistol, Cal. 9mm

Summary of content (13 pages)

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Owner’s Manual Shooters Arms X9 Pistol, Cal. 9mm Congratulations on your purchase of a Shooters Arms Model X9 Pistol. With proper care and handling it will give you long, reliable service. We specifically disclaim any responsibility for damage or injury whatsoever, incurring as a result of the use of faulty, non-standard or remanufactured ammunition, any modifications or changes made to the firearm; improper use or unsafe handling of the weapon. FIREARMS SAFETY IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SHOOTER.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGE Children are attracted to, and can operate firearms which 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. Firearm Safety Depends on You! A gun is only as safe as the person operating it. You can never be overly careful when handling a firearm.
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Commandment #3 Don’t Completely Rely on Your Gun’s Safety. Treat every gun as though it could fire at any time, even if you are not applying pressure to the trigger. The “safety” on a firearm is a mechanical device which, like any such device, can become inoperable at the worst possible time and fail to function. By mistake, you may think the safety is “on” when it actually is not. Or you may think your gun is unloaded when there is actually a round of ammunition in it.
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Commandment #8 Be Sure the Barrel Is Clear of Obstructions Before Shooting. Discharging a firearm with an obstruction in the barrel can result in personal injury, property damage or death. Before you load your firearm, check the chamber and magazine to ascertain that no ammunition is inside. Also, check the inside of the barrel (called the “bore”) to ensure it is free of obstructions.
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Illustration # 1 Diagram showing major operational parts of the Model X9 Pistol Ejection Fort Bolt Rear Sight Front Sight Bolt Handle Muzzle Frame Safety Lever Grip Magazine Well Magazine Catch Trigger Trigger Guard Magazine The picture above shows the main operational parts of the Shooters Arms X9 Pistol. Study of this picture will aid you in understanding the instructions in this booklet.
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To load the pistol: WARNING! Before loading, make sure the inside of the Safety lever in upper or “Safe” position. barrel is free of dirt or other obstructions. WARNING! Always check each cartridge to ensure it is of the correct caliber before loading the firearm. WARNING! Keep your fingers away from the trigger while loading. WARNING! Keep muzzle pointed in a safe direction. 1. Place the safety lever in the “ON” or “SAFE” position.
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Unloading the Pistol: WARNING! Keep muzzle pointed in a safe direction. Illustration #4 1. Place the safety lever in the “ON” or “SAFE” position by moving it to its fully rearward position aligned with the word “SAFE” stamped on the receiver. You should hear an audible “click” when it is in place. This position prevents trigger movement. (See Illustration #2.) 2. Remove the magazine by pressing forward on the magazine catch lever while pulling the magazine out of the pistol. (See Illustration #3.) 3.
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X9 Pistol Disassembly To disassemble the pistol for cleaning and maintenance, first ensure the pistol is unloaded by removing the magazine and then pulling back the operating handle and visually checking the chamber to ensure there is no round of ammunition present. Then follow the steps below.
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X9 Pistol Disassembly If your pistol becomes excessively fouled or requires repair and/or maintenance follow the steps below for further disassembly. Illustration #11 Illustration #10 STEP 6: Pull out the buffer assembly from the rear of the upper receiver. No further disassembly is needed for routine cleaning. STEP 7: Position the bolt handle in the rearmost section of the bolt handle slot (in alignment with the circular cut-out); then twist and pull upward to remove the bolt handle.
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X9 Pistol Disassembly Illustration #14 Illustration #15 STEP 10: Pull out the trigger pin on the right side of the pistol. The trigger assembly may now be removed. STEP 11: If it becomes necessary to remove the hammer assembly, use a metal punch to remove the c-lock washer (situated on the left side of the pistol) of the hammer pin. Illustration #16 STEP 12: Using a thin metal punch, pull out the hammer pin on the right side of the pistol. The hammer assembly may now be removed.
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Operating Principle: Knowledge of how your X9 pistol operates will make you a better shooter and better equip you to resolve malfunctions. As the bolt moves to the rearward position it compresses the recoil spring and the sear engages the bolt’s sear notch. When the trigger is pressed, the sear releases the bolt, which is driven forward by the recoil spring. As the bolt moves forward it strips a round of ammunition from the magazine and pushes it into the chamber.
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Shooters Arms X9 Pistol, Cal. 9mm Distributed by: Century International Arms, Inc. 236 Bryce Boulevard, Fairfax, VT 05454 www.centuryarms.com Sales: 1-800-527-1252 - 1-561-998-1997 No part of this manual may be reproduced without permission from Century International Arms Inc. © Century International Arms, Inc.
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