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Dan Wesson Firearms 1911 Series Users Manual

Model and Serial Number Information.................................................................................................2

SAFE OWNERSHIP ...................................................................................................................................3

THE NEED FOR INSTRUCTION .........................................................................................................3

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS..................................................................................................................3

THE BASIC RULES OF FIREARM SAFETY.....................................................................................4

YOUR NEW DAN WESSON FIREARMS HANDGUN..........................................................................4

GENERAL DESCRIPTION....................................................................................................................4

Overview…..........................................................................................................................................4

Safety Mechanisms….......................................................................................................................4

BASIC COMPONENTS .........................................................................................................................5

PREPARING TO FIRE...............................................................................................................................6

GUN HANDLING & PREPARATION ..................................................................................................6

LOADING THE MAGAZINE..................................................................................................................6

INSERTING THE MAGAZINE ..............................................................................................................7

LOADING THE CHAMBER...................................................................................................................8

FIRING THE HANDGUN ...........................................................................................................................8

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS..................................................................................................................8

IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION ..............................................................................................................8

IN CASE OF MISFIRE ...........................................................................................................................8

CLEARING THE HANDGUN ....................................................................................................................9

REMOVING THE MAGAZINE ..............................................................................................................9

CARRY AND TRANSPORT....................................................................................................................10

STORAGE..................................................................................................................................................10

Before storing or leaving this firearm unattended….................................................................10

HANDGUN MAINTENANCE - DISASSEMBLY ..................................................................................10

General preparations… .....................................................................................................................10

Tools and supplies:............................................................................................................................11

Two-piece Outer Guide Rod Removal ...........................................................................................11

One-piece Guide Rod Removal .......................................................................................................12

Slide stop removal..............................................................................................................................13

Slide Assembly Removal ..................................................................................................................13

Spring and Guide Rod Removal from Slide Assembly.............................................................14

Barrel Removal ....................................................................................................................................14

Firing Pin Removal .............................................................................................................................14

Internal Extractor Removal...............................................................................................................14

1. Firmly grasp the back of the slide with the muzzle end towards you and the underside of

the slide facing up. Press firmly against the front of the extractor using a 1/8” punch tool. Push

Summary of content (18 pages)

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Model and Serial Number Information.................................................................................................2 SAFE OWNERSHIP ...................................................................................................................................3 THE NEED FOR INSTRUCTION .........................................................................................................3 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS...............................................................................
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the tip of the extractor towards the side of the breech while depressing the extractor tip, until the extractor passes the extractor hold location at the back of the breech face.........................14 2. Turn the slide around so that the rear of the slide faces up, exposing the back end of the partially removed extractor. Pull the extractor from the back of the slide. Use the punch tool as required to assist in releasing the extractor from it’s position. .................................................
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SAFE OWNERSHIP THE NEED FOR INSTRUCTION • Possession of this or any firearm indicates your acceptance of responsibility to comply with the law and prevent consequences of danger, which can result from improper handling. • DAN WESSON FIREARMS strongly recommends that every person receive complete and thorough instruction on the safe and proper use of firearms from a competent instructor before handling this or any other firearm.
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THE BASIC RULES OF FIREARM SAFETY 1. Do not rely on your firearm’s safety mechanism. Treat every firearm as if it were loaded, and ready to fire, at all times. 2. Never point your firearm at anything you do not intend to shoot. Always keep the muzzle pointed away from other people, and in a safe direction. 3. Always check the barrel for obstructions. Use only ammunition of the proper type for the firearm you are using. 4. Do not shoot unless you are absolutely sure of your target and what exists beyond it.
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Note: Safety systems provide only a limited amount of protection, and like any mechanical system – can malfunction unexpectedly. Do not load the DAN WESSON FIREARMS “1911” model handguns with ammunition before reading all the Safety Instructions and Basic Rules of Firearm Safety (page tbd of this owner’s manual).
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• The use of reloaded, "remanufactured", hand-loaded, or other non-standard ammunition voids all warranties. Reloading is a science and improperly loaded ammunition can be extremely dangerous. Severe damage to the firearm and serious injury to the shooter or to others may result. Always use ammunition that complies with the industry performance standards established by the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute, Inc. of the United States (SAAMI).
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INSERTING THE MAGAZINE Keep the muzzle pointed away from you and in a safe direction. Do not use magazines that show signs of damage, cracking or excessive wear. Consult a qualified gunsmith if the magazine binds, fails to seat fully and securely, fails to release smoothly, or loads ammunition into the chamber of the handgun erratically. 1. Check for dirt and debris in the magazine port, and clean or clear as needed. 2.
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LOADING THE CHAMBER Keep the muzzle of the handgun pointed away from anyone and in a safe direction. For this operation, the Thumb Safety must be in the READY or FIRE position and the handgun will be capable of firing a round. Your finger must be off the Trigger and outside of the Trigger Guard unless directed to do otherwise by these instructions. 1. Pull the slide fully back and inspect the chamber for dirt or debris.
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If a firearm fails to fire: • Always keep the muzzle pointed in the direction of your target. An ammunition round can have delayed ignition, called a “hang fire”, and can fire unexpectedly - up to a minute - after being struck by the firing pin. • Always remove the ammunition magazine first, before attempting to determine the cause of misfire.
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Until the magazine is removed and the chamber is empty, the handgun is LOADED and capable of firing a round. Keep the muzzle pointed away from you and in a safe direction. Keep your finger outside the trigger guard and OFF the trigger. CARRY AND TRANSPORT Carry only empty firearms when traveling between destinations. Before carrying or transporting any firearm… • Always remove the magazine and check the firearm for an empty chamber before carrying or transporting.
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• Read through the entire disassembly procedure before attempting to disassemble any of the DAN WESSON FIREARMS model handguns. • The following disassembly procedure requires manual dexterity and specific tools. Seek the service of a qualified gunsmith for assistance if you are uncertain of your ability to perform the following disassembly process.
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One-piece Guide Rod Removal Note: Most DAN WESSON FIREARMS models have a one-piece guide rod assembly. To remove: 1. Depress the recoil spring plug by placing the bushing wrench over the barrel bushing. 2. Rotate the bushing clockwise until it stops. , CAUTION: Recoil spring under tension, once pressure is felt under end cap, slowly move barrel wrench forward relaxing tension on end cap. 3. Allow the plug to come out slowly and remove it with the recoil spring.
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Slide stop removal 1. Cock the hammer and pull the slide back. Be careful not to release pressure on the slide or allow the handgun to slip from your grasp. Pull the slide back until the disassembly notch on the slide (the second notch from the muzzle end) aligns with the rear of the slide stop on the left-hand side of the handgun. 2.
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1. Remove the slide assembly from the handgun frame by sliding forward off frame rails while maintaining a firm grip on the handgun. Spring and Guide Rod Removal from Slide Assembly 1. Turn the slide assembly upside down, Lift the guide rod assembly from the slide assembly. Pull towards the back of the slide to remove it from the handgun. NOTE: For 1-piece guide rod, barrel link must be in upright position. Barrel Removal 1.
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HANDGUN MAINTENANCE GENERAL CARE The DAN WESSON FIREARMS semi-automatic model handguns must be clean and properly lubricated to function reliably and maintain optimum performance and accuracy. Proper maintenance can provide smooth operation, minimize the wear of parts, and prevent malfunctions. Periodic maintenance of this family of DAN WESSON FIREARMS handguns involve cleaning and lubrication whenever any of the following conditions exist: 1.
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Note: Always keep the bore brush saturated with cleaning solvent to prevent damage to the bore and/or compensator, and make each pass through the barrel a complete pass starting at the breach end of the barrel and continuing until the entire bristle section of the bore brush is outside the barrel or compensator – do not change directions when the brush is inside the barrel or compensator.
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6. Ship the package via a reputable carrier with package tracking. DO NOT SHIP ANY FIREARM via US MAIL unless you are an FFL dealer. Limited Warranty This “limited warranty” has been drafted to comply with the Mangnuson-Moss Warranty Federal Trade Commission Improvement Act, which is effective for goods manufactured on or after December31, 1995. Dan Wesson Corp. firearms are warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for five (5) years after the date of the original gun retail purchase.
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Typical Parts Breakdown - DAN WESSON FIREARMS “1911” Series 1 Barrel 2 Barrel Bushing 3 Barrel Link 4 Barrel Link Pin 5 Disconnector 6 Ejector 7 Ejector Pin 8 Extractor, External 8a Extractor Pin 8b Extractor Spring 8c Extractor, Internal 9 10 Firing Pin Firing Pin Spring 11 Firing Pin Stop 12 Front Sight 13 Grip Safety 14 Hammer 15 Hammer Pin 16 Hammer Strut 17 Hammer Strut Pin 18 Magazine 19 Magazine Catch 20 Magazine Catch Lock 21 Magazine Catch Spring 22 Ex