Manual
Safety Reference. Owner's Manual.
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Nighthawk Custom Model
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Firearms
tension. Lift the spring with the guide rod head from the slide assembly using fingers to grasp the spring. Pull
towards the back of the slide to remove it from the handgun.
TIP: Work slowly. This step may require some practice.
Captive Reverse Plug Removal from Slide Assembly
Push the captive reverse plug from the muzzle end of the slide assembly far enough back to be able to grasp
the reverse plug and remove it from the slide assembly.
TIP: The reverse plug may sometimes be seated firmly, requiring assistance from a light hammer and punch
tool to release it from the slide assembly. Tap lightly with the hammer and punch from the muzzle end of the
slide.
Barrel Removal
1.
Hold the slide assembly upside down and rotate the barrel link to
the forward position.
Note: The barrel cannot be removed from the slide assembly without
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the barrel link in the forward
position.
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Always do this procedure before
attempting to remove the barrel, to
prevent damage to the slide.
2.
Continue holding Ihe slide
assembly upside down. Gently
lift
the barrel with a finger through the
the muzzle end.
Firing Pin Removal
ejection port and slide the barrel out of
CAUTION:
Wear eye protection! This step requires the removal of a spring under compression. Before removing
the firing pin and stop, position the slide with the firing pin pointing In a safe direction. The firing pin
can eject from the slide unexpectedly and cause injury.
1.
Firmly grasp the rear end of the slide and depress the end of the firing pin with a
118"
punch tool. Push
down on the firing pin sufficiently to release it from the hole in the firing pin stop. Place a finger of
the hand
holding the slide over the firing pin lo retain the firing pin while removing the firing pin stop, to prevent the
tiring pin from ejecting from the slide.
TIP: This can be done in one motion by rotating the punch tool within the hole of the firing pin stop, using it to
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move the hole away from the firing pin.
2.
Remove the firing pin stop by sliding the stop off the slide rails which
retain it.
3.
Slowly release pressure on the tiring pin. The firing pin can be
removed, once all the pressure has been released.
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4.
Remove the firing pin spring from the firing pin by turning the firing pin
clockwise and pulling off the spring.
Extractor Removal
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Firmly grasp the back of the slide
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with Ihe muzzle end towards you and the underside of the slide facing
up. Press firmly against the front of the extractor using
a
118"
punch
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