Owner's Manual

4. Install the loaded magazine by tilting it rearward then inserting the front catch surface into the
receiver so that it latches on the magazine catch surface on the front wall of the magazine well.
Next, rotate the bottom of the magazine rearward until the magazine release lever locks onto
the rear locking surface of the magazine. Pull on the magazine lightly to ensure it is securely
locked into position. (See Illustration #10.)
Illustration #9
Illustration #10
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5. Keeping the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, move the safety lever downward to the “F,” or
“FIRE” position.
6. Pull back the operating handle to its fully-rearward position and release. As it moves rapidly
forward under spring pressure, the bolt will strip a round from the magazine and insert it into
the chamber of the barrel, readying the pistol for firing. (See Illustration #11.)
Illustration #11
The operating handle is
drawn to the rear to
check the pistol’s
loaded/unloaded status.
Operating
handle
WARNING! The pistol is now loaded and will fire if the safety lever is moved
downward to the “FIRE” position and the trigger is pulled! Handle with extreme
caution and keep the muzzle (the end of the barrel) pointed in a safe direction!
To Fire the Pistol
1. Keeping the 10 Commandments of Shooting Safety in mind, aim the pistol downrange at
the target. When firing this pistol you may need to experiment with different shooting styles
until you find the method which best suits your sporting activity. Remember to always fire the
pistol in such a manner that you can maintain a safe muzzle direction at all times.
2. Disengage the safety lever by moving it to the "FIRE" position.
3. Place your trigger finger inside the trigger guard and on the trigger.
4. After aligning the sights, slowly pull the trigger to fire the first round.
5. Being a semi-automatic pistol, the pistol's action (its moving parts) will cycle after the first
round is fired. As the bolt moves rearward, the extractor will pull the empty cartridge case