Manual

Never carry revolvers cocked! The
safe carrying position for the
Blackhawk, Super Blackhawk and
Bisley Revolvers is with the
hammer fully down and the
trigger forward. In this position
the hammer does not contact the
firing pin. See page 11. In older
(1953-1972) single action
revolvers, the hammer, when in
the full forward position, does rest
against the firing pin.
Accordingly, never carry an “old
model” revolver with the hammer
fully forward and the cartridge in
line with the firing pin because a
light blow to the hammer can
readily cause discharge. It is
always safest to carry the hammer
down over an empty chamber
regardless of the revolver type. See
page 32 for details about our free
safety conversion offer for “old
model” Ruger single action
revolvers.
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DRY-FIRING: Going through the actions of cocking, aiming, and pulling the
trigger of an unloaded
gun is known as “Dry Firing.” It can be useful to learn the
“feel” of your revolver. Be certain the revolver is unloaded and that the gun is
pointing in a safe direction even when practicing by dry-firing. The Ruger New
Model revolvers can be dry-fired without damage to the firing pin or other
components.
“FANNING”: NEVER fan any revolver. Fanning is an unsafe way to fire a gun and
it is abusive to the revolver mechanism.
ALWAYS CARRY
NEW MODEL SINGLE ACTIONS
WITH HAMMER DOWN.
WARNING–SAFE CARRYING POSITION
CAUTION: The recoil of any centerfire caliber causes the
muzzle of the gun to flip upward with substantial force. The
shooter need not be apprehensive, but be prepared. Keep a firm grip
on the revolver and hold it away from your face when firing.