Manual

smith. If the firing pin indent on the
primer appears normal (like similar pre-
viously fired rounds) the ammunition
may be at fault. Segregate any misfired
rounds from other live ammunition and
empty cases, and continue firing.
Note: Dispose of misfired rounds in
accordance with ammunition
manufacturer’s instructions.
16. Never discharge a firearm near an
animal unless it is trained to accept the
noise. A startled animal could injure
itself or cause an accident.
17. Never walk, climb, follow a compan-
ion or hunt with your pistol in your hand
and ready to fire (in battery).
CAUTION: PROTECT EYES WHEN
REMOVING THE RECOIL SPRING
ASSEMBLY. THE ASSEMBLY MAY BE
UNDER TENSION AND MAY POP OUT
OF POSITION AND CAUSE INJURY!
7. Carefully remove the Recoil Spring
Assembly (see photo #4).
NOTE: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISMAN-
TLE THE RECOIL SPRING ASSEMBLY.
THIS IS A FACTORY ASSEMBLED COM-
PONENT. THE ASSEMBLY IS UNDER
TENSION AND MAY POP OUT OF POSI-
TION AND CAUSE INJURY!
8. Grasp the recoil lug of the Barrel and
push it slightly forward, then lift and
pull it rearward out of the Slide (see
photo #5).
Reassembly
First, assemble the Slide components
reversing the order in which they were
dismantled. Then, before installing the
Slide onto the Frame, do the following:
Make sure that the Recoil Spring
Assembly is parallel to the Slide rails
and not off to one side. Note: Be sure
that the large flat disc at the rear of the
Recoil Spring Assembly is positioned in
the circular cut in the front of the Barrel’s
recoil lug.
Next, without depressing the Trigger,
move the assembled Slide just far
enough onto the Frame to partially insert
the pin of the Slide Release Lever
through both the Frame and the slot in
the Barrel’s recoil lug.
Note: Carefully press down on the front
of the Ejector as the Slide Back passes
over it to avoid interference as the Slide
moves onto the Frame. Then, pull the
Slide rearward to line up the small wit-
ness marks on the Slide and Frame (see
circled area in photo #3). Finally, push
the Slide Release Lever in until it clicks
into position. If problems occur during
assembly, remove the Slide and recheck
the instructions above.
If the Slide will not go smoothly onto the
Frame, do not force it as this could cause
damage and may void the Warranty.
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Photo 4
Photo 5
Important Safety Information