Manual

Placing the safety in an intermediate
position between the “on” and “off”
position can result in the user thinking the
fi rearm is in a safe or fi re position when it
is not. Pulling the trigger with the safety
in an intermediate position may cause the
fi rearm to fi re. Therefore, always move the
safety fully to its intended position, “on” or
“off,” and then check to be sure it is where
you want it to be. Never attempt to shoot
the fi rearm with the safety only partially
engaged, as the fi rearm may discharge
and could result in death, serious injury or
property damage.
NEVER rely exclusively on mechanical or
visual safeties, as any mechanical device
can fail, or you may be mistaken about the
safety’s position.
Disconnector
The disconnector prevents a round from being
fi red before it can be properly seated in the
chamber with the slide and barrel locked. If
the slide is not fully forward, the disconnector
disengages the sear so the hammer cannot drop
if the trigger is pulled. With the slide fully forward
and the barrel locked, spring pressure from the
trigger bar pushes the disconnector into a recess
in the slide rail, which allows the hammer to move
forward when the trigger is pulled.
Hammer safety notch (half cock position)
The hammer safety notch is a recess in the
hammer which prevents it from traveling fully
forward in the event of primary sear notch failure.
It also prevents the hammer from contacting
the fi ring pin if fi ngers slip from the slide or
hammer while cocking the fi rearm if the hammer
has moved past the stop. The safety notch is
not, however, a manual safety. Do not, under any
circumstance, use the safety notch as a safety.
The safety notch is not a manual safety. Do
not use the safety notch as a safety. This
creates an unsafe condition that could result
in damage to the sear and/or unintentional
discharge that could result in death, serious
injury or property damage.
OPERATION
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Disconnector
Hammer safety notch