Manual
Preventative maintenance
Always ensure that your fi rearm is unloaded
before cleaning, and follow the rules of safe
fi rearm handling and instructions in this
manual. Wear appropriate eye protection
(see page 25) when disassembling, cleaning,
lubricating and assembling fi rearm.
Cleaning
1. Keeping the fi rearm pointed in a safe
direction and fi ngers placed outside the
trigger guard and away from the trigger,
unload the fi rearm as instructed in this
manual (see pages 48-52).
2. Disassemble (fi eld strip) the fi rearm as
instructed in this manual (see pages 58-62).
3. Always insert a cleaning rod from the
chamber end of the barrel.
4. Run a patch wet with bore cleaning solvent
through the barrel and let the solution
soak a few minutes. Always read and follow
the manufacturer’s directions for the bore
cleaner being used.
5. Run a dry patch through to remove loose
debris/deposits.
6. Run a wet bore brush through the chamber
end of the barrel and out the muzzle,
making several passes.
7. Run a dry patch to remove loose debris.
8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 a few times until the
patch comes out clean.
9. Lightly oil the barrel.
NOTE
Run a dry patch through the barrel before
fi ring to remove oil.
10. Wipe off all dirt on all bearing surfaces on
the slide and frame.
11. Clean the breech face and all parts (a
toothbrush or similar nylon brush
works well).
12. Follow lubrication directions in this manual
before reassembling.
13. Do not expose night sights to an ultrasonic
cleaning environment.
Ultrasonic cleaning is not recommended.
Damage to the fi nish or parts cleaned
using an ultrasonic cleaner are not
covered under warranty.
Lubrication
1. Use a premium lubrication product such
as Shooter’s Choice FP-10 or similar quality
oil. Grease is not recommended. If the
lubrication product contains Tefl on, shake
well before using as the Tefl on settles.
2. Lubricate the following parts:
a. Slide and frame rails;
3 drops on each side.
b. Disconnector on top of frame; 1 drop.
c. Barrel hood; 2 drops spread
across surface.
d. Barrel locking lugs inside slide and
on barrel; 1 drop on each lug.
e. Barrel link; 1 drop behind link.
f. Slide stop pin; 1 drop spread
across surface.
g. Outside of barrel; 3 drops
spread across surface.
h. Cocked hammer; 1 drop in between
the hammer and frame.
i. Guide rod; 1 drop spread
across surface.
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