Owner’s Manual 2020

3. Release the slide by pulling rearward on the slide to disengage the

slide stop and allow the slide to move forward and chamber a

cartridge. You can also press down on the slide stop to allow the slide

to move forward and chamber a cartridge. When the slide closes, the

pistol is loaded and ready to fire. You may now continue firing

(Figure 23-24).

If firing is no longer imminent and you are finished shooting, remove the

magazine and pull the slide to the rear to eject the chambered round.

Inspect the magazine well and chamber to ensure no ammunition remains

in the pistol and allow the slide to return to the forward position.

FIGURE 24

Depress slide stop lever.

FIGURE 23

Retract slide.