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the magazine bottom plate
(Figure 26). Hold the retainer
in that position and then slide
the magazine bottom plate
slightly forward (Figure 27).
3. While holding the magazine
bottom catch (which is subjected
to the force of the magazine
spring) in position, slide the
magazine bottom plate off the
magazine body and then
carefully release the magazine
spring which is under pressure.
4. Remove the magazine spring together with the follower
and retainer.
This level of disassembly is sufficient to perform thorough cleaning
(Figure 28). Further disassembly should only be carried out by an
authorized armorer or by the FNH USA Product Service Center.
17.5. CLEANING AND LUBRICATION OF THE MAGAZINE
1. Disassemble the magazine as shown in Section 17.4.
2. Use a soft cloth or a rag to clean
all the parts of the magazine.
3. Using a soft cloth moistened
with lubricant, lightly apply
lubricant to all the external
surfaces of the metal parts. Wipe
off excess lubricant. Ensure that
the inside of the magazine is dry.
4. Reassemble the magazine as
detailed in Section 17.6.
17.6. ASSEMBLING THE MAGAZINE
1. With the components of the magazine clean, ensure that the magazine
follower and the magazine bottom catch fit correctly onto the follower
spring and that the assembly is oriented correctly.
2. Insert the magazine spring, together with the follower and retainer, into
the magazine body.
3. While holding the magazine spring in the magazine body, slide the
magazine bottom plate onto the magazine body. The magazine bottom
plate can only be slid back into position when the magazine bottom
catch is pushed far enough into the magazine body.
4. Ensure that the magazine bottom plate correctly locks into position.
18. TAKING CARE OF THE PISTOL
Notice! NEVER ATTEMPT TO TAKE YOUR PISTOL APART
FURTHER THAN EXPLAINED IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL.
YOUR PISTOL IS A SPECIALIZED, FINELY FITTED
MECHANISM. YOU MAY PERMANENTLY DAMAGE IT BY
ATTEMPTING TO DISASSEMBLE THE INNER MECHANISM
ASSEMBLIES. IF FURTHER DISASSEMBLY FOR SERVICE OR
CLEANING IS REQUIRED, TAKE YOUR FIREARM TO A
QUALIFIED GUNSMITH, OR SEND IT TO OUR ARNOLD,
MISSOURI SERVICE FACILITY AS EXPLAINED IN SECTION
24 UNDER “WARRANTY, SERVICE AND TECHNICAL
QUESTIONS.”
Notice!
YOUR PISTOL SHOULD BE INSPECTED EVERY
2000 ROUNDS AND/OR ONCE A YEAR BY A QUALIFIED
GUNSMITH OR THE FNH USA PRODUCT SERVICE CENTER
BECAUSE DAMAGE, WEAR AND CORROSION ARE NOT
ALWAYS VISIBLE FROM THE OUTSIDE. LAW ENFORCEMENT
AND MILITARY PERSONNEL SHOULD CONTACT THEIR
DEPARTMENTAL ARMORER WHO WILL INSPECT THE PISTOL
ON A YEARLY BASIS.
FIGURE 27
Slide the floorplate forward partially to
secure the magazine spring. (15-round
magazine shown.)
Magazine
Body
Follower
FIGURE 28
The magazine shown disassembled. (15-round
magazine shown.)
Spring
Retainer
Floorplate