Manual

CARE AND CLEANING

Make Sure Gun Is Unloaded!

BEFORE CLEANING, BE CERTAIN THE PISTOL AND ITS MAGAZINE CONTAIN

NO CARTRIDGES. (See “Warning - Unloading,” p. 18.) KEEP THE PISTOL

POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION.

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 23 - 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 mechanism. 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.

WARNING - LUBRICATION

IMPROPER LUBRICATION

DESTROYS GUNS

Firing a pistol with oil, grease, or any other material

even partially obstructing the bore may result in damage

to the pistol and serious injury to the shooter and those

nearby. Do not spray or apply lubricants directly on

ammunition. If the powder of a cartridge is affected by

the lubricant, it may not be ignited, but the primer

firing may push the bullet into the bore where it may be

lodged. Firing a subsequent bullet into the obstructed

bore may damage the pistol and cause serious injury or

death to the shooter and those nearby. Use lubricants

properly. You are responsible for the proper care and

maintenance of your firearms.