Owner’s Manual 2009

2. TECHNICAL INFORMATION

2.1. Nomenclature

In conventional gun terminology, the position and movement of pistol parts are described as

they occur with the pistol horizontal and in normal firing position : the muzzle is forward or

front, the pistol grip is rearward or rear, the trigger is downward or underneath, the sights

are upward or on top.

Right view of the pistol

Left view of the pistol

Front sight

Rear sight

Muzzle

Grip

Trigger

Ejection port

Slide

Manual safety

Magazine

Slide

stop

Accessory rail

Manual safety

Takedown lever

Magazine catch

Frame

Loaded chamber

indicator