Instruction Manual

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4.1 Fig. 8, P99 C
4.1 Fig. 9
4.1.2 Field-Stripping Reassembly
• Hold the slide upside-down. Place the
barrel inside the slide with the locking
lugs oriented as shown in 4.1 Fig. 4.
• Insert the recoil guide rod assembly:
− P99 Full Size:
Place the smaller (black) end of the
recoil rod into the spring mounting at
the front of the slide, and then insert
the large polymer end of the recoil
spring into the lower barrel recess,
while taking up the spring pressure
(4.1 Fig. 4 and 5).
− P99 Compact:
Align the front end of the large recoil
spring so that it is centered on the
polymer front end of the recoil rod
(4.1 Fig. 6 and 7). This makes it
easier to install the recoil guide rod
assembly.
Place the large spring end of the
recoil rod into the spring mounting at
the front of the slide, and then insert
the other end of the recoil guide rod
assembly into the lower barrel
recess, while taking up the spring
pressure (4.1 Fig. 4 and 8).
NOTE: It is normal for the recoil guide rod
assembly to flex when it is installed.
• Push the slide from the front into the slide guides of the frame (4.1 Fig. 9), far
enough for the take down catch to engage, making sure that the slide also
engages the rear slide guides of the frame. Release the slide and allow it to move
fully forward into the locked position.
• P99 AS only: De-cock the striker by
pressing the decocker all the way down.
NOTE: It is normal for the recoil guide rod to slightly protrude from the Full Size 9mm
slide.
4.1 Fig. 4
4.1 Fig. 7
Improper alignment
spring not centered
4.1 Fig. 6
Proper alignment
spring centered
4.1 Fig. 5