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pin (Figure 6). This fold-down feature puts the hammer in a safer
position, but this position should not be considered a safety.
DROPPED OR FIRED POSITION
This is the position of the hammer after a cartridge is fired. However,
it is not a recommended carrying position (Figure 7).
PREFERRED CARRYING POSITION
For maximum safety, you should never chamber a cartridge until
shooting is imminent. The half-cock position with the hammer folded
forward is the recommended position of the hammer during handling
and storage.
AMMUNITION
DISCHARGING FIREARMS IN POORLY VENTILATED AREAS, CLEANING
FIREARMS OR HANDLING AMMUNITION MAY RESULT IN EXPOSURE TO
LEAD AND OTHER SUBSTANCES KNOWN TO CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS,
REPRODUCTIVE HARM AND OTHER SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY. HAVE
ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES. WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY
AFTER EXPOSURE.
FIGURE 7
The dropped or fired position.
FIGURE 6
The folding hammer rotates forward for
additional safety.