Manual

WARNINGS OF GREAT IMPORTANCE ARE

FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES:

OTHER CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS APPEAR

THROUGHOUT THE MANUAL.

Locking Devices 2 Unloading 12

Alterations 4 Slide Retraction 13

Decocking Lever 7 Malfunctions 15

Lead Exposure 8 Disassembly 16

Ammunition 8 Lubrication 19

Firing 10 Storage 20

Handling 11 Parts Purchasers 22

FIREARMS ARE DANGEROUS WEAPONS -

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS

IN THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND

CAREFULLY BEFORE USING.

GENERAL INFORMATION

AND MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS

The RUGER

P97DC pistols are centerfire, double action, “decock only”

magazine-fed, autoloading, recoil-operated pistols chambered for the caliber

.45ACP cartridge. They incorporate a different “linkless” design in the barrel

locking/unlocking system than earlier Ruger P-Series pistols, and feature a

streamlined slide and Isoplast

polymer grip frame construction. They comply

with the requirements of the National Institute of Justice Standard-0112.00.

They include the following features with which users should be thoroughly

familiar:

WARNING - ALTERATIONS

DO NOT ALTER ANY GUN

This product was designed to function

properly in its original condition. Alter-

tions can make it unsafe. Do not alter any

part or add or substitute parts or acces-

ories not made by Sturm, Ruger & Co.

Inc.