Owner’s Manual 2016

2. Pull the slide fully rearward and hold it in that position. Press the

ambidextrous slide stop upward and lock the slide in the rearward

position as detailed in Section 9.

3. Look through the ejection port into the chamber of the pistol in order to

ensure that there is no cartridge in the chamber. If there is a cartridge

in the chamber, unload the pistol as described in Section 16.1.

4. Release the slide by pushing downward on the ambidextrous slide stop

or by pulling rearward on the slide to disengage the slide stop and

then let the slide move forward under control.

5. If so equipped, place the manual safety lever in the on safe position as

described in Section 8.1.

6. Ensure that the magazine is empty. If the magazine is not empty,

unload it as described in Section 16.2. Unload any spare magazines.

12. CARRYING YOUR PISTOL

THE RECOMMENDED CARRY POSITION OF YOUR PISTOL IS,

IF SO EQUIPPED, WITH THE MANUAL SAFETY IN THE ON

SAFE POSITION AND THE CHAMBER EMPTY. FAILURE TO

FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS

INJURY OR DEATH.

For good safety practice, it is recommended that the pistol is carried, if

so equipped, with the manual safety lever in the on safe position as

explained in Section 8.1. and a cartridge not be chambered until shooting

is imminent. if your pistol is equipped with only a trigger safety, do not

carry the firearm with a cartridge in the chamber, and use extra caution to

ensure nothing comes in contact with the trigger.

For law enforcement and military personnel, refer to the procedures of your

department on carrying a loaded firearm.