Instruction Manual

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4.1 Fig. 2
4.1 Fig. 3
4.1 Fig. 4
4.1 Fig. 1
4.1 Main Components
4.1.1 Field-Stripping Disassembly
• Remove the magazine and unload the pistol. Lock the
slide in the open position.
Look into the chamber and down through the
magazine well. Verify that no ammunition remains in
the pistol.
• Close the slide: Pull the slide slightly to the rear.
Slowly release the slide, allowing it to
return to forward position.
• The P99 AS and P99 QA can be
field-stripped only after de-cocking:
Press the Decocker (P99 AS) or
Field-Stripping Aid (P99 QA) downwards
into the slide until the striker is audibly
de-cocked (4.1 Fig. 1).
If you have trouble manipulating the
Field-Stripping Aid with a finger, you
should use the tip of a pen or other
pointed object to do so.
Note: The de-cocked P99 QA is no longer
ready for service.
Always point the muzzle in a safe
direction during de-cocking.
WARNING: Pulling the slide rearward
will cock the striker again.
• Grip the take down catch from above on
both sides and press downwards
(4.1 Fig. 2).
• Move the slide forward, and remove it
from the frame.
• Remove the recoil guide rod assembly
from below the barrel while taking up the
spring pressure (4.1 Fig. 3).
• Remove the barrel from the slide.
• The main components of the pistol are
shown in 4.1 Fig. 4.