Manual

To load the pistol:
WARNING!
Before loading, make sure the inside of the
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. The safety lever
is in the “ON” position when it is moved fully to its rear-most position
where it is aligned with the stamped word “SAFE” on the
receiver (designating the “SAFE” position). You should
hear an audible “click” when it is correctly in place. (See
Illustration # 2.)
NOTE: When the safety lever is in its forward position (aligned with the stamped word “FIRE” on the
receiver), it is in the ready mode to fire. Pulling the trigger when the safety lever is in this
lower position will result in the pistol firing a round (if there is ammunition in the chamber). To
avoid serious injury, death or causing property damage, make sure you know the “SAFE” and
“FIRE” positions of the safety lever before attempting to load your pistol!
Loading the Magazine
2. Press the magazine release lever forward to allow you to pull out and remove
the magazine from the receiver (see illustration #3).
3. Load the magazine with up to 14-rounds of 9mm ammunition by pressing the
cartridges one-at-a-time into the spring-loaded magazine’s feed lips - rear of the
cartridge entering the magazine first. Ensure that the base of each cartridge is
against the rear of the magazine.
4. Install the magazine back into the pistol by inserting it straight into the
magazine well (with the cartridges facing forward) all the way until it locks into
place and an audible click is heard. Pull on the magazine slightly to ensure it is
securely locked into position.
Readying to Fire
5. Keeping the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, grasp the pistol by its grip with
one hand and while keeping the index finger outside the trigger guard, pull back on
the cocking handle moving it fully to the rear with the other hand and then release
it, allowing the bolt to travel forward under its own power. This action will strip a
round of ammunition from the magazine and insert it into the chamber, thereby
charging the pistol. (See Illustration #4.)
WARNING!
The pistol is now loaded and will fire if the safety lever
is moved rearward to the “OFF” or “FIRE” position and the trigger is pulled! Handle with
extreme caution and keep the muzzle (the end of the barrel) pointed in a safe direction!
To Fire the Pistol:
1. Keeping the 10 Commandments of Shooting Safety in mind, aim the pistol downrange at the target.
2. Release the safety lever by moving it fully forward until it is aligned with the stamped word “FIRE” on
the receiver.
3. Place the trigger finger inside the trigger guard and on the trigger.
4. After aligning the sights on the target, slowly press the trigger back to fire the first round.
5. Being a semi-automatic, after the first round is fired, the pistol’s action (its moving parts) will cycle and
as the bolt moves rearward, the extractor will pull the empty cartridge case from the chamber and eject it
from the pistol.
Make sure there are no bystanders in close proximity on either side of the pistol who could be hit
and injured by the ejected cartridge casing.
6. Note: If the trigger is again pressed, the pistol will fire! Keep the pistol pointed in a
safe direction.
7. Firing may be continued in this manner until the magazine is empty.
8. When firing is finished, place the safety lever in its “ON” or “SAFE” position by pressing it
fully-rearward. (See Illustration #2.)
9. Remove the magazine from the pistol. (See Illustration #3.)
10. Check the pistol’s chamber to ensure it does not contain a round of ammunition by pulling back the
bolt handle and visually checking to ensure no ammunition is in the pistol’s chamber. (see Illustration #4).
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Illustration #2
Illustration #3
Safety lever in upper or
“Safe” position.
Safety lever in lower or
“Fire” position.
Press the magazine
catch forward to release
the magazine from the
pistol.
Safety Lever in its “Safe” rear-most position aligned
with the stamped word “SAFE” on the receiver.