Owner`s manual

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2 After removing the magazine, pull the slide rearward and visually
inspect the chamber to eliminate any possibility of a cartridge
being in the chamber. Close the slide.
the hammer is now in the full-cock position. immediately place
the “safety” in the on safe position failure to follow this
warning could result in serious injury or death.
3 Load the magazine by sliding the magazine follower button located
on the side of the magazine down with the thumb and forefinger
of one hand while inserting the cartridges with the other hand
(Figure 12).
L O A D I N G T H E C H A M B E R WI T H T H E S L I D E C L O S E D
do not insert a magaZine into the pistol if the slide is open.
if the slide is open and a loaded magaZine is inserted into
the pistol, a cartridge could inadvertently be loaded into
the chamber. failure to follow this warning could result
in serious injury or death.
1 Insert the loaded magazine into the pistol. Be certain to insert the
magazine completely until it is retained by the magazine latch.
figure 11
Press the magazine release and remove
the magazine.
figure 12
Load cartridges into the magazine one at
a time.
A M M U N I T I O N
browning 1911-22 pistols are chambered for 22 long rifle
cartridges only. do not use ammunition other than what is
inscribed on the right side of the barrel. examine every
cartridge you put in your pistol.
The barrel and action of this pistol have been made with substantial
safety margins over the pressures developed by established American
loads. However, we assume no responsibility for incidents which occur
through the use of cartridges of nonstandard dimension or those
developing pressures in excess of SAAMI (Sporting Arms and
Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute) established standards.
Notice! browning 1911-22 pistols must be used with only
22 long rifle rimfire ammunition as designated on the barrel.
do not shoot 22 short or 22 long ammunition or blanks.
always read the ammunition label and any enclosures with the
ammunition to assure that the ammunition is appropriate or
that there is no restriction for its use with your firearm.
M A G A Z I N E C A P A C I T Y
The magazine capacity of the Browning 1911-22 is 10 cartridges.
L O A D I N G
when loading your pistol always keep the muZZle pointed in a
safe direction, the hammer in the dropped position, and
your fingers away from the trigger. failure to follow these
warnings could result in serious injury or death.
R E M O V I N G A N D L O A D I N G T H E MA G A Z I N E
1 Press the magazine release on the left side of the frame at the rear
of the trigger guard and remove the magazine (Figure 11, page 17).