Owner’s Manual 2016

8.2. TRIGGER SAFETY FUNCTION

On non-manual safety FNS models equipped with a trigger safety, the

articulated fingerpiece on the trigger (as shown in Figures 1 and 2 on page

13) functions as the “safety.” You should keep the muzzle pointed in a safe

direction, with your finger off the trigger and outside the trigger guard until

shooting is imminent.

With a cartridge in the chamber and the magazine inserted, the pistol is

now ready for firing with a pull on the trigger.

9. AMBIDEXTROUS SLIDE STOP

WHEN USING THE AMBIDEXTROUS SLIDE STOP TO CLOSE

THE SLIDE, ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE

DIRECTION AND KEEP YOUR FINGERS AWAY FROM THE

TRIGGER. UNLESS SHOOTING IS IMMINENT, ALWAYS

REMOVE THE MAGAZINE FROM THE PISTOL BEFORE

CLOSING THE SLIDE TO PREVENT INADVERTENTLY LOADING

A CARTRIDGE FROM THE MAGAZINE INTO THE CHAMBER.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN

SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

MAKE SURE YOUR FINGERS ARE SAFELY AWAY FROM

THE EJECTION PORT WHEN THE SLIDE IS RELEASED

TO AVOID PINCHING THEM WHEN THE SLIDE CLOSES.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT

IN SERIOUS INJURY.

The ambidextrous slide stop is located on both sides of the frame, above

the trigger (Figures 3 and 4, page 16). It automatically engages after the

last shot in the magazine has been fired. It can also be used to lock the

slide in the rearward position when the magazine is removed.

To lock the slide in the open or back position, pull the slide all the way to the

rear and press upward on the ambidextrous slide stop.