Manual

GUN WILL FIRE WITH MAGAZINE OUT
WARNING - UNLOADING
So that the pistol can be used as a single loader, it
will fire whether or not a magazine is in the gun if
a cartridge is chambered. Removing magazine
does not unload pistol! To unload, first
remove
magazine, then
pull slide to rear, eject chambered
cartridge, and visually inspect chamber to be sur
e it
is empty. The safety should always be in its “Safe” posi-
tion when loading or unloading the pistol. Always
point the pistol in a safe direction when loading or
unloading.
TO LOAD AND FIRE (WITHOUT MAGAZINE)
In the event that the magazine is missing or for training purposes (where it is
desirable that only one cartridge be loaded and fired at a time for safety), the pis-
tol can be fired with the magazine removed. To do so, keep the pistol pointed in a
safe direction, engage the safety (lever fully down, white dot and letter “S”
exposed), grasp the slide, and retract it fully to the rear. Next, push the slide stop
upward so that the slide remains to the rear. Insert a single cartridge directly and
fully into the chamber. Taking care to keep the pistol pointed in a safe direction,
depress the slide stop. This will cause the slide to move vigorously forward into
the firing position. WARNING: The pistol is ready for instant use in the single-
action mode once the slide moves forward and the safety is disengaged. Finally,
rotate either safety lever to the “Fire” position -- now the pistol can be fired in
the double-action mode. Single-action firing is possible by manually cocking the
hammer after the safety is disengaged. Note that the slide will not automatically
remain open if the pistol is fired without the magazine in place. The ejector must
always be pivoted to its rearward (upward) position when firing the pistol with-
out the magazine.
TO UNLOAD
WARNING: This sequence must be followed exactly as outlined. Failure to do so
can result in the chamber being unintentionally loaded with a live cartridge!
1. The muzzle of the pistol must be pointing in a safe direction at all times, and
fingers should be outside of the trigger guard. Put the safety in its “safe” posi-
tion (see Figure 1 on page 11) by rotating the safety fully downward until the
letter “S” is fully exposed and the white dot shows. The safety can be engaged
whether the pistol is cocked or not.
2. Remove the magazine from the pistol by pushing in on the magazine latch.
REMEMBER that even though the magazine has been removed, a live round
remaining in the chamber can still be fired. (See “Warning - Unloading,”
above.)
17