Manual

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. The bolt continues its forward movement until the firing pin makes contact with the

chambered cartridge’s primer, causing ignition. As the bullet passes through the barrel, the built-up cham-

ber pressure forces the bolt to the rear. At the same time, the extractor pulls the empty cartridge case

along with the bolt and ejects it from the open chamber. The bolt’s rearward movement is stopped when it

contacts the buffer plate. When the bolt starts forward, driven by pressure from the recoil spring, it strips a

round from the magazine and pushes it into the chamber. The pistol is now ready to fire another round

(when the trigger is pulled), thus starting the operating/firing cycle once again.

Malfunctions & Their Causes

Malfunctions are usually the result of worn parts, improper care of the firearm, or the use of inappropriate

ammunition. Have your pistol checked regularly for worn parts by a qualified gunsmith. Make sure you

follow the recommended cleaning and maintenance procedures outlined in this booklet. Make sure you

are using ammunition of the correct caliber and that the ammunition you are using is in good condition.

Proper care of your firearm will help to ensure malfunctions do not occur.

1. Failure to feed. - The top cartridge in the magazine is not positioned properly where it is up and in front

of the bolt. The cause of this malfunction is often a dirty chamber, a dirty or dented magazine, a worn

magazine spring or a broken magazine catch. Please clean your firearm regularly and make sure you do

not drop your magazine onto hard surfaces which could damage it. Have it serviced regularly by a

qualified gunsmith.

2. Failure to Chamber a Round. - The top cartridge from the magazine was not properly seated in the

chamber. Possible causes are: an accumulation of shooting residue in the chamber; not fully seating

ammunition in the magazine when loading; the use of corroded, reloaded or other non- industry

specification ammunition; weak recoil springs, or, a failure to properly seat the loaded magazine into the

magazine well.

3. Failure to Fire - The cartridge is chambered but does not fire when struck by the firing pin. This

malfunction can be caused by the use of defective ammunition, a broken or defective firing pin or a weak

recoil spring. Use only ammunition in good condition. Have your firearm regularly serviced by a qualified

gunsmith.

4. Failure to Extract or Eject - The empty cartridge case is not fully removed from the chamber and

ejected from the pistol after firing. Possible causes are a broken extractor or ejector. Have your pistol

regularly checked by a qualified gunsmith.

5. Failure to Cock - The firing mechanism does not cock after the bolt is retracted or if, during firing, the

bolt does not move to the rear far enough to clear the top cartridge in the magazine and the pistol fails to

cock. Possible causes are a worn sear, a worn sear notch, bent guide rods or the use of under-powered

ammunition. Have your firearm checked by a qualified gunsmith. Use only industry standard ammunition.

The two most common malfunctions are:

- Failure to feed (usually caused by a defective magazine).

- Failure to fire - usually caused by defective ammunition.

These two common malfunctions can readily be avoided by taking care of your pistol and having it

regularly serviced by a qualified gunsmith and using only ammunition in good condition and of the correct

caliber.