Owner’s Manual 2016

15.2. RELOADING DURING FIRING

NEVER CHAMBER A CARTRIDGE UNLESS SHOOTING IS

IMMINENT. ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE

DIRECTION. MAKE SURE YOUR FINGERS ARE SAFELY AWAY

FROM THE CHAMBER WHEN THE SLIDE IS RELEASED TO

AVOID PINCHING THEM WHEN THE SLIDE CLOSES. FAILURE

TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS

INJURY OR DEATH.

After firing the last cartridge with the magazine inserted, the slide will

remain in the open position. If firing is imminent, the empty magazine can

quickly be replaced with a loaded magazine as follows:

1. Press on the ambidextrous magazine release to eject the

empty magazine.

2. Insert a loaded magazine completely into the magazine well until it

locks into position.

3. Release the slide by pulling rearward on the slide to disengage the

slide stop. This will allow the slide to move forward and chamber a

cartridge. You can also press down on the slide stop to allow the

slide to move forward and chamber a cartridge. Note that when the

slide closes that the pistol is loaded and ready to fire. You may now

continue firing.

4. If firing is no longer imminent and you are finished shooting, remove

the magazine and close the slide by pushing down on the

ambidextrous slide stop or pulling the slide rearward to disengage the

slide stop and allow the slide to return to the forward position.

5. If your pistol is so equipped, place the manual safety lever in the on

safe position as described in Section 8.1.

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

department on carrying a loaded firearm.