Manual

NEVER ATTEMPT TO CHECK OR DEMONSTRATE THE

DISCONNECTOR FUNCTION WITH A LOADED PISTOL. PUSHING ON

THE MUZZLE WITH YOUR HAND OR ANY OTHER PORTION OF THE

BODY IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND COULD RESULT IN

ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE CAUSING INJURY, DEATH OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.

Hammer Safety Stop

The hammer safety stop is a notch on the hammer which prevents it from falling

fully forward in the event of a primary sear notch failure. It also prevents the ham-

mer from hitting the firing pin should your fingers slip from the slide or hammer

while cocking the pistol, provided the hammer has been moved past the stop. The

safety stop is not a manual safety. Never under any circumstances use the safety

stop as a “half cock” position. This misuse can result in damage to the sear, and/or

unintentional discharge of the pistol. The safety stop position is an automatically

engaging safety feature and should never be engaged by hand.

CONTROL HAMMER WITH YOUR THUMB AND ALWAYS POINT

PISTOL IN A SAFE DIRECTION WHEN SQUEEZING THE TRIGGER TO

LOWER THE HAMMER. THIS WILL PREVENT ACCIDENTAL INJURY OR

DEATH IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT OF A PISTOL DISCHARGE.

LOWERING THE HAMMER IN THIS WAY SHOULD BE DONE ONLY WHEN THE

CHAMBER IS EMPTY.

Inertia Firing Pin

The firing pin, which is shorter than its housing, is held to the rear by a spring and

cannot protrude through the breech face unless a hammer blow overcomes the

spring force and the inertia of the pin.

Ammunition

AMMUNITION (CARTRIDGE) NOTICE

Death, serious injury, and damage can result from the use of wrong

ammunition, bore obstructions, powder overloads, or incorrect

cartridge components. Even the strongest firearm can be “blown up” as

a result of excess pressure. Always wear shooting glasses and hearing protectors.

We specifically disclaim responsibility for any damage or injury whatsoever occur-

ring in connection with, or as the result of, the use in Auto-Ordnance firearms of car-

tridges other than those for which the firearm was originally chambered.

Recommended Ammunition

230 grain .45 ACP BALL ammunition

FOR PROPER FUNCTIONING IN ALL AUTO-ORDNANCE .45

CALIBER HANDGUNS WE RECOMMEND THE USE OF 230

GRAIN .45 ACP BALL AMMUNITION ONLY.