Manual

When cleaning is necessary, use a solvent that will not rust the metal components

or adversely affect the magazine body. After the magazine has been soaked to loosen

foreign matter, be certain to shake it vigorously (with the loading opening away

from you) to remove solvent or residue from within the magazine. Penetrating oils

and solvents inside a magazine can “kill” or weaken cartridge primers or powder

which can result in failures to fire or other possibly dangerous malfunctions, such

as leaving a bullet in the bore!

After cleaning always check to be certain that the magazine follower movement and

tension are correct, and that no solvent or debris remain. Improper reassembly of

the magazine spring can cause failure to feed, which is a potentially dangerous

malfunction. If cleaning does not restore proper tension, or if you experience a

problem with the magazine, don’t use it. Get a new one.

CARE AND CLEANING

Make Sure Gun Is Unloaded!

BEFORE CLEANING, BE CERTAIN THE PISTOL AND ITS MAGAZINE CONTAIN NO

CARTRIDGES. (See “Unloading Warning,” p. 19)

At regular intervals, or whenever the pistol has been exposed to sand, dust, extreme

humidity, condensation, immersion in water, or other adverse conditions,

disassemble, clean, and oil it. Proper periodic maintenance is essential to the

reliable functioning of any firearm.

To clean the pistol, proceed as follows:

1. Disassemble (fieldstrip) the pistol to the extent described on pages 22 - 25.

2. Using a cleaning rod, run a solvent-wetted patch through the bore several times.

Then attach a solvent-wetted bristle brush to the rod and run it back and forth

the full length of the bore as many times as necessary to remove grease and dirt

from the bore and chamber. Clean bore with dry patches and examine. Bore

fouling can contribute to reduced accuracy, and grease accumulation in the

chamber can interfere with proper feeding of cartridges from the magazine.

3. Using powder solvent on a clean patch or bristle brush, remove powder residue

from all components of the pistol. After cleaning, run a dry patch through the

bore, then follow with a patch that is very lightly oiled. Wipe all surfaces clean

with cloth, then wipe all surfaces with a patch or cloth that has been very lightly

oiled.

4. NOTE: Only a light application of oil is needed to provide adequate lubrication

of moving parts and to prevent rust. Excess accumulations of oil tend to attract

particles of dust and dirt and may congeal in cold weather, which can interfere

with the safe and reliable function of the pistol.

5. Before firing, remove all oil and grease from the bore.