Owner’s Manual 2016

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5.4.2. Cleaning and lubrication after firing
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Disassemble the pistol as described in § 5.1.
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Using cleaning brushes or a spray, apply solvent inside the
barrel (bore and chamber) and let the product work a few
minutes.
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Using a cleaning rod and cleaning patches and working back
and forth, remove the solvent and the residues from the bore
and the chamber of the barrel until the last cleaning patch is
clean.
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When the bore and the chamber of the barrel are clean, again
use a cleaning patch, this time moistened with lubricant, to
protect the inside of the barrel until the next use.
Please note that the inside of the barrel should be wiped dry before
shooting (also refer to § 5.4.1).
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Using cleaning brushes and solvent, remove any carbon and
other deposits from the areas of the pistol attracting powder
and primer residues : the slide, the extractor, the upper part of
the frame, ...
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Using a soft cloth or a cleaning patch (if necessary, dipped in
solvent), remove any dirt from the magazine housing of the
frame.
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Check the disassembled parts of the pistol for signs of wear
and/or damage.
In case of doubt about the condition of a part, consult your dealer /
departmental armorer.