Owner’s Manual 2020

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3. Pull outward on the slide stop while keeping the slide stop lug and
disassembly notch aligned and remove it from the frame. If the slide
stop cannot be pulled free, a small punch can be inserted through an
access hole on the right side of the pistol to aid in the removal of the
slide stop (Figure 34).
NOTE: Moving the slide stop up and down may help to free it from the grip.
THE PISTOL MUST BE COMPLETELY UNLOADED TO PERFORM
STEP 4. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
4. While keeping the rear of the
slide and rear of the frame in
alignment, point the muzzle in a
safe direction and press the
trigger to release the striker. The
slide will move forward slightly
when released (Figure 35).
FIGURE 34
FIGURE 35