Manual

To Fire the Pistol:
WARNING! Firearms expel burning powder residue and other materials that
could be hazardous to your eyes. Firearms also emit a loud report which
could damage your ears. The use of eye and ear protection is mandatory
when using firearms!
1. Keeping the 10 Commandments of Shooting Safety in mind, aim the pistol downrange at the target while keeping your
finger off the trigger.
2. Release the safety lever by moving it fully upward exposing the red dot indicating the “FIRE” position. (Illustration #2)
3. After aligning the sights on the target, slowly press the trigger back to fire the first round.
4. Being a semi-automatic, after the first round is fired, the pistol’s action (its moving parts) will cycle and as the slide
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).
5. Note: If the trigger is again pressed, the pistol will fire! Keep the pistol pointed in a safe direction.
6. Firing may be continued in this manner until the magazine is empty.
7. When firing is finished, place the safety lever in its “SAFE” position by rotating it to its lower position until it covers the
red dot stamped into the receiver. An audible “click” should be heard when the safety lever is correctly positioned. (See
Illustration #3).
Unloading the Pistol:
WARNING! Keep muzzle pointed in a safe direction.
1. Place the safety lever in the “SAFE” position by moving it to its lower position covering the red dot. You
should hear an audible “click” when it is in position. (See illustration #3)
2. Remove the magazine by pressing inward on the magazine release button and then pull the magazine out
of the pistol. (See Illustration #4)
3. Keeping your finger away from the trigger and the pistol’s muzzle pointed in a safe direction, grasp the slide by its
serrations and pull it fully rearward. Look into the open action to ensure there is no remaining cartridge in the barrel
chamber.
4. Check the magazine to ensure it contains no remaining cartridges.
When storing the pistol, it is a good idea to keep the safety lever in the “ON” or “SAFE” position. Store the magazine
and ammunition in a separate place from the pistol.
Cleaning the Pistol:
WARNING! You should wear eye protection, such as shooting glasses or goggles when clean-
ing your firearm to protect your eyes from tensioned parts, such as springs, that may become
dislodged during disassembly.
WARNING! Before beginning the cleaning process, check to ensure the pistol is unloaded. To
do so, follow the procedure detailed in the text above entitled “Unloading the Pistol.” Firearms
can inflict death or serious injury. You can never be ‘too safe.’
TO CLEAN THE BARREL
1. Obtain a good quality gun cleaning kit and thoroughly review the instructions provided therein.
2. To clean the barrel, select the correct size cleaning brush and attach it to a cleaning rod.
3. Dampen the brush with gun cleaning solvent and then push the brush through the barrel several times.
4. Remove the brush and attach a correctly-sized cloth cleaning patch to the cleaning rod and push it through the barrel
several times to remove loosened fouling.
5. Repeat this process with the brush and cleaning patches until a final patch comes out clean after swabbing the bore.
6. Repeat this procedure to clean the other action parts (swab with brush followed by cloth cleaning patches).
7. Remove shooting residue from the outside of the pistol by wiping surfaces with a piece of soft cloth dabbed in solvent.
8. Wipe down the outside surfaces with a dry cloth. Finally, wipe down all surfaces with a soft cloth dipped in a good
quality metal preservative oil.
WARNING! There may be sharp edges on parts of the firearm. Keep fingers protected, such as by wearing a pair of
gloves, when cleaning.
WARNING! Excessive use of cleaning solvents or lubricants can adversely affect the functioning of your firearm. Always
wipe out the inside of the barrel before firing to ensure it is dry.
WARNING!
This firearm should be checked periodically for worn or damaged parts by a competent gunsmith. This will
help ensure its safe functioning and a long service life.
WARNING!
Some cleaning solvents produce hazardous vapors. Read and follow the solvent manufacturer’s cautions
found on the product’s package.
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