Owner's Manual

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DISASSEMBLY
BEFORE PERFORMING DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURES, REMOVE
THE MAGAZINE FROM THE FIREARM AND ENSURE THE CHAMBER IS
COMPLETELY UNLOADED. REPLACE THE UNLOADED MAGAZINE IN THE
PISTOL AND LOWER THE HAMMER TO THE DROPPED POSITION. ALWAYS
KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW
THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN DISASSEMBLING AND CLEANING YOUR
PISTOL TO PREVENT THE POSSIBILITY OF SPRINGS, SPRING-TENSIONED
PARTS, SOLVENTS OR OTHER AGENTS FROM CONTACTING YOUR EYES,
RESULTING IN INJURY.
KEEP ALL AMMUNITION AWAY FROM THE CLEANING AREA. NEVER TEST
THE MECHANICAL FUNCTION OF YOUR PISTOL WITH LIVE AMMUNITION.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH.
1 Remove the magazine.
2 Place the thumb “safety” in the off safe position.
3 Pull the slide rearward and
visually inspect the chamber to
ensure no cartridge remains.
Move the slide to the forward
position.
4 Rest the rear of the pistol on a
firm, no-slip surface (Figure 17).
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FIXED SIGHTS
Some pistols are equipped with a
fixed front sight blade and a drift
adjustable rear sight. No
adjustment of the front sight is
necessary. Rear sight adjustment is
a process of trial and error.
IMPORTANT: Some pistols use
sights with a set screw that secures
the sights in place. Prior to making
any adjustments to these sights, the
set screw must be loosened.
The windage adjustment (horizontal correction) is preset at the
factory. However, should adjustment be required, the rear sight may be
moved in the dovetail slot in the slide. This is done by lightly tapping
the base of the rear sight using a small wooden dowel or brass punch
to avoid marring the finish (Figure 16).
Tap the sight base in the same direction you want the bullet impact to
move; i.e., if you want the point of impact to move to the left, tap the
rear sight to the left. If you want to move the point of impact to the
right, tap the rear sight to the right.
ACCESSORY RAIL
BEFORE INSTALLING ACCESSORIES ON THE ACCESSORY RAIL, MAKE SURE
YOUR FIREARM IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED. REMOVE THE MAGAZINE,
CHECK THE ACTION AND CHAMBER FOR CARTRIDGES. KEEP THE MUZZLE
POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS
COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Some pistols include an integrated accessory rail on the pistol frame.
This rail can be used to mount accessories such as lights or lasers (not
included). Be sure to follow manufacturers’ mounting instructions that
are included with any accessories you install on your firearm.
FIGURE 17
Place rear of the pistol on a secure surface.
FIGURE 16
Gently tap the rear sight to adjust windage.