INSTRUCTION MANUAL IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGE DO NOT OPERATE THIS FIREARM UNTIL YOU READ THE ENTIRE INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
JIMENEZ ARMS MODEL J.A. 380 PISTOL FEATURES: • .380 Auto (6) Round Magazine Capacity • Bold Pistol Red Cocked Indicator • Compact Size • Fixed Sights • Smooth Trigger Pull (8-10 lbs.) • Magazine Extended Base for Comfort EXTRA MAGAZINE included. BEFORE THIS FIREARM LEFT THE FACTORY, IT WAS TEST FIRED, INSPECTED, AND PACKAGED. JIMENEZ ARMS CANNOT CONTROL PRODUCT HANDLING AFTER YOUR PISTOL LEAVES THE FACTORY. THEREFORE, PLEASE EXAMINE YOUR PISTOL CAREFULLY BEFORE FIRING.
DANGER • Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions and warnings accompanying this product will lead to serious bodily injury or death. • INSTALLING AN EMPTY MAGAZINE INTO THE PISTOL AND PULLING THE TRIGGER WILL DISCHARGE A CARTRIDGE LEFT IN THE CHAMBER. ALWAYS CHECK AND MAKE SURE THE CHAMBER IS CLEAR WHEN HANDLING A FIREARM. • Never carry a firearm in a loaded, cocked condition with the safety off unless you are ready to fire.
WARNINGS • • • • • • • • • • 2 When using this product always WEAR EYE and HEARING PROTECTION. This applies to both the shooter and bystanders. Keep the manual safety in the safe position until you are ready to shoot. Do not put your finger on the trigger or in the trigger guard area until you are ready to shoot. Never shoot your pistol if it fails to function properly. If your pistol fails to operate correctly, stop shooting and contact Jimenez Arms. Never leave a loaded pistol unattended.
BECOMING FAMILIAR WITH YOUR PISTOL (BEFORE ACTUALLY SHOOTING) No safety feature can replace proper firearms training, safe gun handling practices and common sense! When handling this or any firearm, always point the firearm in a safe direction. And always handle this or any other firearm as if it where loaded. We strongly urge you to carefully review the procedures below and follow them carefully to learn the basic functions and handling characteristics of your new firearm.
“ RED COCKED ” INDICATOR:The red cocked indicator device will indicate whether the pistol is cocked and ready to fire. The red cocked indicator will visibly protrude through the rear of the slide (about 1/8 inch) when the pistol is cocked. See pages 6 & 7 if you need to unload your pistol. SAFETY: The word “FIRE” is visible when the pistol is in firing condition. Moving the Safety upwards, the word “SAFE” is visible.
WARNING Never carry with cartridge in the chamber even though the manual safety is activated to the “safe” position. AT ALL TIMES KEEP THE SAFETY IN THE “SAFE” POSITION UNLESS YOU ARE READY TO SHOOT. These safety features do not replace safe gun handling practices. Never point a cocked firearm at anything you do not intend to shoot. NEVER CARRY A FIREARM IN A COCKED & LOADED CONDITION.
LOADING THE PISTOL After loading your Magazine, insert it into the bottom of the pistol handle and push it into the pistol as far as possible. When fully inserted, the Magazine Catch will hook over the bottom of the Magazine and hold it in its proper position. Take the pistol in one hand with a firm grip, making sure your FINGERS are not touching the TRIGGER. POINT YOUR PISTOL IN A SAFE DIRECTION, and then place the Safety into the fire position pull the slide as far as rearward as it will go.
STOP SHOOTING IMMEDIATELY, unload the pistol, and inspect the barrel and pistol firing mechanism if: • • • • You have difficulty loading a round into the chamber area or feel unusual resistance. A round (cartridge) fails to fire. A fired cartridge does not eject. A cartridge sounds or feels weak or abnormal. Continued use under the above conditions may render your pistol unserviceable and dangerous. DO NOT FIRE ANOTHER CARTRIDGE. Secure the pistol and contact a qualified gunsmith/manufacturer.
AMMUNITION Use only top quality, factory-made ammunition in your pistol. Never use ammunition that is wet, dirty, bent, corroded, or otherwise damaged. RECOMMENDED AMMUNITION: U.S. Manufactured .380 AUTO 95gn. FMJ Make certain ammunition is the proper size or caliber for your pistol. The proper size is permanently stamped on the pistol slide. Use of the wrong size ammunition in your pistol will cause damage to the pistol and possible bodily injury or death. We do not recommend using reloaded ammunition.
TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE OF YOUR PISTOL Please retain the box your pistol was purchased in. This box is ideal for transporting and/or storage of your pistol. These instructions should be retained with your pistol and be passed on to any subsequent owner of this firearm. Prior to transporting your pistol it is very important to make certain the pistol is completely unloaded (SEE UNLOADING YOUR PISTOL INSTRUCTIONS). To further ensure the safe condition of your pistol, remove the magazines from the pistol.
YOUTH HANDGUN SAFETY ACT NOTICE (1) The misuse of handguns is a leading contributor to juvenile violence and fatalities. (2) Safely storing and securing firearms away from children will help prevent the unlawful possession of handguns by juveniles, stop accidents, and save lives. (3) Federal law prohibits, except in certain limited circumstances, anyone under 18 years of age from knowingly possessing a handgun, or any person from selling, delivering, or otherwise transferring a handgun to a person under 18.
safe and lawful use of a handgun; (ii) with the prior written consent of the juvenile’s parent or guardian who is not prohibited by federal, state, or local law from possessing a fire arm, except— (I)during transportation by the juvenile of an unloaded handgun in a locked container directly from the place of transfer to a place at which an activity described in clause (i) is to take place and transportation by the juvenile of that handgun, unloaded and in a locked container, directly from the place at which
18 U.S.C. 924(a)(6) (6) (A) (i) A juvenile who violates section 922(x) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 1 year, or both, except that a juvenile described in clause (ii) shall be sentenced to probation on appropriate conditions and shall not be incarcerated unless the juvenile falls to comply with a condition of probation.
OTHER AVAILABLE PRODUCTS All models shown are available in: Black Finish Two Tone Finish Nickel Finish Sandblast Finish MODEL J.A.-25 Black Finish MODEL J.A.-NINE 9MM Nickel Finish MODEL J.A.-22 L.R.
Take down button Barrel Cocked Indicator Slide Trigger Safety (Shown in “FIRE” Position) 14 Frame Magazine Magazine Catch
38077** 38666 38266-8 38555* 20011-8 3877 20033-8 20322R-8 48122-8 20455-8 25900S 38333 XXXX *38255 20311-8 20166 38166 20366-8 GRIP SCREW 20200-8 BLACK ONLY 20400-8 20122-8 BLACK ONLY PART NO. 38600P * Specify Finish MAGAZINE ASSEMBLY PART NO.
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PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS Changes in design may occur from time to time, always specify color, model and serial number of your pistol with your order. Please include a $ 5.00 shipping and handling fee. Master Card & Visa accepted over the phone with a $ 10.00 or more purchase Mail Check or money order payable to: JIMENEZ ARMS 5550 Reference St.
STATEMENT OF LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY Your JIMENEZ ARMS pistol is warranted to the original retail customer for life from date of original purchase against defects in material and or workmanship. All parts and labor or replacement, at our opinion, are covered.
