Manual

· Condition of the case rim

· Condition of the primer

· Corrosion or discoloration

AMMUNITION - continued

Consideration should be given to replacing duty ammunition at least semi-annually or at

each qualification or training session. Job conditions and climate may require a more

frequent replacement.

CAUTION: Continuous loading and unloading the same cartridge into your pistol may

cause the bullet to work loose from the cartridge case causing an unintentional

stoppage in the cycle of operation. In order to avoid this, rotate your ammunition

regularly.

The recommended procedure for loading magazines with service/street ammunition is as

follows:

1. Go to a safe, authorized loading area.

2. Visually inspect the ammunition that will be loaded into and carried with the

weapon.

3. With the pistol disassembled and the barrel out of the weapon, drop each

cartridge into the chamber, making sure that it drops in easily and fully

seats. Then invert the barrel allowing the cartridge to drop from the

chamber into the hand. This proves proper fit of each cartridge into the

chamber of the pistol that it will be used in. Immediately return any

cartridges that do not pass this inspection to the issuing authority for safe

disposal.

4. Load your magazine to capacity with the inspected ammunition.

5. Load your pistol and top off the magazine with an inspected cartridge.

This procedure will eliminate the possibility of having rounds in your magazine which will

not chamber.

WARNING: Ammunition should be kept clean and dry at all times. Never lubricate or

oil ammunition. Immediately replace any ammunition that has been in contact with

solvent, spray lubricant or oil. Solvent and oil can penetrate the sealant around the

primer, contaminating the priming compound and creating a potential for misfire.