Manual

TO LOAD AND FIRE (WITHOUT MAGAZINE)

In the event that the magazine is missing or for training purposes (where it is

desirable that only one cartridge be loaded and fired at a time for safety), the

pistol can be fired with the magazine removed. To do so,

keep the pistol pointed

in a safe direction, grasp the slide, and retract it fully to the rear. Next, push the

manual hold open upward so that the slide remains to the rear. Insert a single

cartridge directly and fully into the chamber. Taking care to keep the pistol

pointed in a safe direction, retract slightly and release the slide. This will cause

the slide to move vigorously forward into the firing position.

WARNING: The

pistol is ready to fire once the slide moves forward.

WARNING - HANDLING

ANY GUN MAY FIRE IF DROPPED

Do not load the pistol until you are ready to use it, and

unload it immediately when you have completed

shooting. (See “Unloading Warning” on page 15. )

If dropped or struck, the pistol may fire. Keep chamber

empty unless actually firing!

For maximum safety when carrying the pistol with a

loaded magazine in place, the chamber should be

empty, the slide should be closed

. If placed into a

holster, check it to be sure that the slide is not

retracted far enough to either chamber a cartridge

from the magazine.

The user should never depend on any mechanical

device to justify careless handling or permitting the

pistol to point in an unsafe direction. The shooter

should always be alert to the possibility of accidental

discharge.

The only absolutely safe pistol is one in

which the slide is open, the chamber is empty, and

there is no magazine in the gun.