Owner’s Manual 2020

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shooting. Accumulated moisture and dirt, or solidified grease and oil, can
prevent the gun from operating properly.
12.1 CLEANING AND LUBRICATION BEFORE FIRING
CAUTION: WEAR EYE PROTECTION AND PRACTICE SAFETY
MEASURES APPROPRIATE FOR THE CHEMICALS BEING USED
WHEN WORKING WITH SOLVENTS TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY.
MANY SOLVENTS ARE HIGHLY FLAMMABLE.
1. Completely unload the pistol as described in Section 6.3.
2. Disassemble the pistol as described in Section 11.1.
3. Using a cleaning rod and patches, bore snake or similar cleaning tool,
remove any lubricant or debris from the inside of the barrel by
inserting the cleaning rod or bore snake from the breach end of the
barrel and pushing it through until the barrel appears clean when
looked through.
NOTE: Be careful not to scratch or damage the muzzle as this can affect
accuracy. It is recommended to only clean the barrel from the chamber end.
4. Before initial use remove the storage preservative from the outside of
the barrel, slide, recoil spring assembly and the frame.
5. Lightly lubricate the outside of the barrel with lightweight gun oil.
6. Assemble the slide, barrel and recoil spring assembly as described in
Section 11.2.
7. Lightly lubricate all of the sliding surfaces with lightweight gun oil
(Figure 64).