Instruction Handbook

the slide catch (Fig. 4) to close the slide and load the
chamber.
Caution:
Always keep your nger o the trigger
whenever you do not intend to re.
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SAFETY KEY
For pistols provided with an internal locking system
operated by a special key. It is located above the trigger
in the left side of the frame. In the unlocked position
(F) the pistol is ready to re. In the locked position (S)
you can not cock the hammer, re in double action,
load a catridge in the chamber or disassemble the
pistol. Please make sure that your pistol is in the lock
position (S) when not in use.
Always store and keep your pistol unloaded and in a
safe place away from minors. Replacement keys can
be ordered by calling customer service at 1-732-493-
0333, or on line at
www.bersa.com
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UNLOADING THE PISTOL AND CHAMBERED CARTRIDGE
Press the magazine release button and then grasp
the serrated sides of the slide from the rear and draw
the slide fully rearward in order to extract any car-
tridge from the barrel chamber.
When sure the chamber is empty and the cartridge
has been ejected, release the slide.
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HOW TO REVERSE THE MAGAZINE RELEASE BUTTON
After removing the magazine, push in on the grip
catch slot on the bottom of the grip (page 12, part nr.
61) and turn 1/8 turn
CW. Remove the grip. Repeat
the same procedure, turning 3/8 turn
CCW the pin
of the magazine release button (page 12, parts nr. 49-
52) until it is dropped out. Put the magazine release
button in the place of your preference following the
above procedure in reverse order. Replace the grip
and push-turn the slot of the grip catch 1/8 turn
CCW. Slot should be across the pistol from side to
side. Release pressure on the grip catch and allow it
to return to its former position.
Warning: Failure to follow this procedure may re-
sult in an unsecured main spring.-
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