Manual

TO UNCOCK (DECOCK) THE REVOLVER

If your revolver is cocked, and you wish to let the hammer down to its

forward position (against the frame), proceed as follows: USE EXTREME

CARE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DECOCK THE REVOLVER, AS THE THUMB

SLIPPING DURING THIS PROCESS CAN RESULT IN AN ACCIDENTAL

DISCHARGE IF THE TRIGGER IS HELD TO THE REAR.

1. Make certain that the revolver is pointed in a safe direction (See Rule 2,

Page 35).

2. Make certain both hands are dry and not impeded in any way – gloves,

bandages, cold, etc.

3. Grasp the revolver (if right handed) so that the thumb and forefinger of

your left hand are firmly holding the frame, forward of the trigger guard.

Thus, your left hand is in full control of the revolver (See Figure 4A, Page

15).

4. Place your right thumb firmly on the hammer spur and, with your thumb

securely in control of the hammer, squeeze the trigger only enough to

permit the hammer to ‘break free’ of the trigger. At that instant,

IMMEDIATELY RELEASE THE TRIGGER and then slowly permit the

hammer, STILL SECURE UNDER YOUR THUMB, to move fully forward to

its resting position against the frame. NOTE: It is imperative that finger

pressure be removed from the trigger just as soon as it is free of the

hammer. Then, properly, the trigger and hammer will move towards their

fully forward rest positions together (See Figure 4B, Page 15).

WARNING–FIRING

When firing the Redhawk revolver, be

sure all persons are a safe distance to the

rear of the shooter. When fired, all

revolvers discharge hot gas and particles

of lead, powder grains, or lubricant

through the clearance gap between the

cylinder and the rear of the barrel at high

speed. This can injure a person who is

standing too close to the revolver.

When firing the Redhawk revolver (or

any revolver), always be certain that

nothing – including your hands – is in

the path of the hot gas and particles

which are discharged from the front and

sides of the cylinder.

When shooting, adequate eye protection

is essential. Shooters and bystanders

must wear shooting glasses. Hearing

protection must also be worn. Exposure

to shooting noise can damage hearing.

HOT GASES EXIT

BARREL/CYLINDER GAP