Owner’s Manual 2016

THE PISTOL IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED (SECTION 16).
ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE
DIRECTION AND PLACE THE “SAFETY” IN THE ON SAFE
POSITION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS COULD
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
The FNX-™45 Tactical features an extended, threaded muzzle to accept
sound suppressors, compensators and other accessories. When installing
after market accessories on the pistol, follow the manufacturers’ guidelines.
IMPORTANT: Before using any accessories check your local, state and
federal laws to insure owning and using sound suppressors, compensators
and other accessories are in compliance with local, state and federal laws.
23. TROUBLESHOOTING
If a problem cannot be solved by the few directives given below, the pistol
should not be used and should be examined by your dealer or departmental
armorer.
• The cartridge is not chambered.
The magazine has not been inserted correctly, is dirty or damaged.
Improper ammunition is used.
The magazine has not been loaded correctly.
• The slide does not close properly.
See previous page.
Pistol is dirty or excessively lubricated.
• The empty case jams in the chamber or at the ejection port.
Insufficient recoil due to the pistol being dirty.
The ammunition gives insufficient recoil force.
Pistol is inadequately lubricated.
Pistol is dirty or too heavily lubricated.
• Hammer strikes but no discharge.
Defective cartridge.
Hard primers.
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