Manual

WARNING - UNLOADING

REMOVING MAGAZINE

DOES NOT UNLOAD CHAMBER

Removing magazine does not unload pistol! To

unload, first remove magazine, then pull slide to

rear, eject chambered cartridge, and visually inspect

chamber to be sure it is empty. Always point the

pistol in a safe direction when loading or unloading.

Removing the magazine should prevent the pistol

from firing – but never rely on this as any other

mechanical safety device to justify careless handling

of any firearm.

DRY FIRING

Going through the actions of cocking, aiming and pulling the trigger on an

unloaded gun is known as “dry firing.” It can be useful to learn the “feel” of your

pistol. Be certain that the pistol is fully unloaded (both the chamber and

magazine are empty) and that the pistol is pointing in a safe direction even when

you are practicing dry firing. The RUGER

SR-SERIES pistols can be dry-

fired without damage to the striker or other components as long as an empty

magazine is inserted.

CAUTION: Dry firing your RUGER

SR-SERIES with the magazine

removed may result in damage or unnecessary wear to the magazine disconnect

mechanism and/or striker.

NOTE: When dry firing the SR-SERIES pistols, the trigger will not

automatically move forward to reset. The slide must be retracted at least 1/2” to

reset the trigger and firing mechanism.

TO UNLOAD

WARNING: This sequence must be followed exactly as outlined. Failure to do so

can result in the chamber being unintentionally loaded with a live cartridge!

1. The muzzle of the pistol must be pointing in a safe direction at all times, and

fingers should be outside of the trigger guard.

2. Remove the magazine from the pistol by pushing in on the magazine latch.

REMEMBER that even though the magazine has been removed, a live round

may remain in the chamber. (See “Warning - Unloading,” below.)

3. Hold the pistol firmly and grasp the slide. Retract the slide to its rearmost

position briskly to extract and eject any chambered cartridge. Always double

check visually that the chamber, breech-face, and the interior of the frame

are clear of any live rounds. When the slide is fully retracted, push upward on

the slide stop, then allow the slide to move forward until it comes to rest with

the rear projection of the slide stop resting in the notch on the lower left side

of the slide.