Manual

OPERATION OF INTERNAL LOCK

Never rely upon any safety mechanism or mechanical device to justify unsafe or

careless handling of a firearm. When securing your pistol or to prevent

unauthorized access, you should completely unload the pistol and store it in a

gun safe or use the key-operated external locking device supplied with your pistol.

(See Page 6.) However, for added security, and to comply with certain state and

local laws, your RUGER

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pistol is also equipped with an internal lock.

When actuated, this internal lock will secure the pistol’s manual safety in the "on"

or "safe" position.

Before activating the internal lock on your pistol, first visually inspect the

chamber and magazine to verify that they are empty and do not contain any

cartridges.

To activate the internal lock, place the manual safety in the "on" or "safe" position

(see Figure 1, p. 13). (Note that the pistol must be cocked to engage the safety.)

Next, place the internal lock key (supplied with your pistol) into the internal lock

keyway. (See “Nomenclature,” p. 10.) Rotate the key clockwise (about 1/4 of a

rotation from the fully unlocked position) until it stops. (See Figure 3.) Remove

the key and verify that the internal lock is engaged by attempting to move the

safety to the "off" or "fire" position. If the internal lock is engaged, the trigger will

move freely and will not function.

To deactivate the internal lock, place the internal lock key into the internal lock

keyway (see “Nomenclature,” p. 10) and rotate the key counter-clockwise (about

1/4 turn from the fully locked position) until it stops. (See Figure 3.)

Be sure to store the internal lock key in a secure location, away from children and

careless adults. Do not store your firearm with the key in the internal lock

keyway. Never lock a loaded gun – always unload the gun before locking.

OPERATION OF INTERNAL LOCK

FIGURE 3

To engage

the internal

lock, rotate

the key

clockwise 1/4

of a rotation.

To deactivate,

rotate the key

counter-

clockwise 1/4

of a rotation.

NOTE: With internal lock engaged,

trigger will move freely and will not

function.