Manual

pressure is reduced to a safe level. Rearward slide travel depresses the
disconnector, carries spent cartridge rearward on extractor until base of car-
tridge is struck by ejector to propel it through ejection port.
Slide movement continues under momentum to fully cock the hammer. If last
round has been fired, the magazine follower will activate the slide stop to hold
slide to rear, but if a round remains in magazine, the slide will move forward to
feed and lock the next round in the chamber. The trigger must be released and
squeezed again to fire the next round.
Colt firearms are designed to function with a variety of brands and types of
factory-manufactured ammunition in the appropriate caliber; but not all
ammunition produces the same result. Colt recommends that after you read
and understand this manual, you go to the range and fire different ammunition
which is appropriate to the caliber of your firearm. Once you find the
ammunition which functions best, keep using it. Every time before loading
your pistol, examine the ammunition, particularly on and around the
primer. Look for dents, scratches and other signs of damage. Do not load
damaged ammunition.
NOTE: Extensive use of +P ammunition will accelerate wear in your pistol.
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