Table of contents 1 General instructions 2 2 2.1 Safety regulations Safety indications 3 4 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 Product description Main parts Main features Scope of supply 5 5 6 6 4 Transporting the pistol 7 5 Handling the pistol 5.1 General remarks 5.2 Initial preparation 5.3 Ammunition 5.4 Loading the magazine 5.5 Loading the pistol (ready to fire) 5.6 Discharging a shot 5.7 Reloading during shooting 5.8 Unloading the pistol 5.8.1 Unloading the pistol, magazine not empty 5.8.
Instructions 1 General instructions Be sure to read through these instructions carefully before any manipulation on this SIG SAUER pistol. Understanding these instructions and the technically correct implementation of the information contained therein are imperative to correct preparation and safety during handling, maintenance and care of this SIG SAUER pistol. Do not use the pistol until you have fully understood all safety instructions and its handling procedures.
Safety regulations 2 Safety regulations • Never use the pistol under the influence of alcohol or drugs, during illness or other complaints; they may influence your judgement and reflexes. • Always consider the pistol as loaded and unsafe until you have verified that it is not by means of the unloading procedure (see Section 5.8). • During all manipulations, keep the muzzle of the pistol pointed in a safe direction.
Safety regulations 2.1 Safety indications In the individual sections of these instructions, the following safety indications alert you to various risks: WARNING! Information on risks which, if not scrupulously observed, can lead to severe bodily harm or death. CAUTION! Information on risks which, if not scrupulously observed, can lead to bodily harm or damage to the pistol. CAUTION! Information on technical requirements which, if not scrupulously observed, can lead to damage to the pistol.
Product description 3 Product description 3.1 Main parts 5 4 1 40 6 29 18 43 15 16 20 51 Fig. 1 Item Part designation Item Part designation 1 Barrel 18 Slide catch lever 4 Slide 20 Trigger 5 Front sight 29 Hammer 6 Rear sight 40 Decocking lever 15 Frame 43 Magazine catch 16 Takedown lever 51 Magazine tube 5 GB 06.
Product description 3.2 Main features SIG SAUER pistols are modern handguns complying with the latest technical advances in weapon design for military, police and sporting use. They operate on the principle of the mechanically locked, recoil-operated pistol with semi-automatic reloading.
Transport 4 Transporting the pistol WARNING! Uncontrolled discharge of shot May lead to death or severe injuries • For your own safety and for the safety of others, always transport the pistol in the unloaded condition (see Section 5.8), decocked and under lock. • Never carry the pistol on your person with a round in the chamber and the hammer cocked. • Always carry the pistol in such a manner that, should you fall or otherwise slip, you are able to control the direction of the muzzle.
Handling 5.3 Ammunition WARNING! Incorrect ammunition May lead to death or severe injuries and damage to the pistol • For your pistol, use only commercial grade ammunition in the original packaging, which corresponds to the calibre of the pistol. The correct calibre is stamped on the pistol. • Only use clean, dry, undamaged and factory new ammunition. 5.4 Loading the magazine Note: • A loading aid is available as an option, which facilitates the filling of the magazine. Procedure: 1.
Handling 5.5 Loading the pistol (ready to fire) Procedure: WARNING! Insufficient awareness of the dangers May lead to death or severe injuries • Never load or unload the pistol inside a vehicle, inside a building or any other confined space (except in a designated firing range). • Before loading, always wipe off any excess grease and oil and check that there is no obstruction in the bore of the barrel. • Always keep the muzzle of the pistol pointed in a safe direction.
Handling 5.6 Discharging a shot Procedure: WARNING! Insufficient awareness of the dangers May lead to death or severe injuries • Ensure that the target and the environment allow shots to be fired without danger. • When discharging shots, ensure that neither your fingers, hands or any other parts of the body are located in front of, over or adjacent to the barrel muzzle or the ejection port. • Never allow other persons to stand beside you where they might be struck by ejected cartridge cases.
Handling 5.7 Reloading during shooting Slide is caught in the open position. WARNING! Insufficient awareness of the dangers May lead to death or severe injuries • Never let the pistol out of your hands. • Keep the pistol pointed at the safe target. CAUTION! 5.8 Unloading the pistol 5.8.1 Unloading the pistol, magazine not empty WARNING! Pistol is ready to fire May lead to death or severe injuries • Never let the pistol out of your hands before it is unloaded.
Handling WARNING! Pistol has not been cleaned sufficiently May lead to death or severe injuries and damage to the pistol 1. • The pistol must be cleaned after every shooting session (see Section 7.3). 2. Fig. 2, Removing the magazine 4. Draw back slide 4 to the stop and thumb up slide catch lever 18 (see Fig. 7). The round is ejected and the slide is caught in the open position. 5. Check visually and manually with a tool that the round was ejected and that no other round is chambered (see Fig. 3).
Handling Sight 5.8.2 Unloading the pistol, magazine empty, slide open 6 Sight correction CAUTION! WARNING! Pistol may be damaged Pistol is loaded May lead to death or severe injuries • Sight corrections should only be carried out on an unloaded pistol by an armourer, gunsmith or an expert. A special tool (see Section 6.4) is required for this purpose. Any corrections should first be carried out on the rear sight 6.
Sight 6.2 Sight correction for elevation Note: • Any corrections should first be carried out on the rear sight 6. 6.2.1 Changing the rear sight 6.3 Rear and front sight variants 6.3.1 Rear sight variants Number Height 04 5.24 mm Changing the rear sight 6 for a deeper rear sight (one front sight increment) alters the point of impact by approx. 4.4 cm downwards at a 25 m range. 05 5.52 mm 06 5.80 mm 07 6.07 mm 6.2.2 Changing the front sight 08 6.35 mm 09 6.62 mm 10 6.
Maintenance 7 Pistol maintenance . 18 WARNING! 4 Pistol is ready to fire May lead to death or severe injuries 16 • The magazine must be removed from the pistol. • Before stripping your pistol for cleaning, ensure once again that it is unloaded (see Section 5.8). • Do not grasp slide 4 with your fingers. 7.1 Fig. 8 5. Draw back slide 4 slightly to disengage slide catch lever 18. 6. Hold slide 4 firmly and allow it to glide forward (see Fig. 3). Stripping the pistol Procedure: 1.
Maintenance 7.2 Procedure: 1. Push recoil spring guide 2 forward and to the side, raise it carefully and remove the recoil spring 3 with the recoil spring guide from the slide 4. 2. Pull recoil spring from recoil spring guide. CAUTION! Magazine spring is compressed May lead to injuries and damage to the pistol • Do not carry out any work on the pistol near 1b. 3 Disassembly of the magazine your face and hold magazine with the magazine floor plate pointing downwards. 1a. 2 Procedure: 4 1.
Maintenance 7.3 Cleaning the pistol CAUTION! Pistol may be damaged • Never clean barrel 1 from the muzzle end and do not use a steel wire brush as it can destroy the smooth surface of the barrel. Use a suitable cleaning rod and a brush of matching calibre (see Section 11). • Solvents can be harmful to the surface finish 4 1 2 3 17 15 of the pistol. Read the manufacturer's indications and warnings before using solvents or cleansers. Procedure: 1.
Maintenance 7.4 Assembling the pistol 4. Slip the narrower end of recoil spring 3 over the recoil spring guide 2. Procedure: 1. Check that there is no foreign matter inside the pistol. 2. Check that the serial number of the barrel, slide and frame tally. 5. Thumb down takedown lever 16. 6. Insert recoil spring guide 2 and recoil spring 3 into slide 4. 18 4 1. 2. 1 16 Fig. 16 7. From the front, slip assembled slide onto the guide rails of frame 15. Fig. 14 8. Draw back slide 4 to the rear stop.
Maintenance 7.5 Verification of functions Note: • Verification of functions must be conducted on 5. Check simple trigger function (SA). (Not applicable to DAO/DAK pistols) the assembled pistol: – Release trigger. – to identify causes of malfunction, – Check that trigger bar 22 reengages and whether hammer 29 drops when the trigger is pulled again. – after completion of repairs, – and after each cleaning and assembly of the pistol. Procedure: 1.
Maintenance 7.6 9. Inspect external appearance of the pistol. – Check front sight 5, rear sight 6, grip plates 48/49 and takedown lever 16 for signs of damage or dirt. – Check that rear sight, front sight and grip plates are firmly secured. 10.Verification of numbered components. – Check that serial numbers of barrel 1, slide 4 and frame 15 correspond.
Service and Repairs 8 Pistol service and repairs 8.1 Cause and correction of malfunctions Pistol maintenance (cleaning and inspection) according to the instructions can prevent malfunctions.
Service and Repairs Assembly/Malfunction Potential Cause Potential Remedy Ammunition feed: No round chambered. Magazine not properly inserted, deformed or dirty. Insert magazine properly or replace it. Pistol or rounds dirty or too heavily greased. Strip, clean and lubricate pistol (see Section 7.1 to 7.4). Incorrect ammunition. Replace ammunition. Pistol defective. Repair by manufacturer. Recoil insufficient because of fouling. Strip, clean and lubricate pistol (see Section 7.1 to 7.4).
Service and Repairs Product line 8.2 4. Send the pistol properly insured and carriagepaid (packages without correct postage will not be accepted) to: Safekeeping and storage of the pistol WARNING! – the sales outlet from which you purchased the pistol Uncontrolled discharge of shot May lead to death or severe injuries – the local appointed J. P. Sauer & Sohn dealer • Always store your pistol unloaded and in – the J. P. Sauer & Sohn agent (importer) for your country cleaned condition.
Technical data/types/accessories 11 Technical data/types/accessories Technical Specifications P 229 Calibre 9 mm Para .40 S&W .357 SIG Length, overall 180 mm 180 mm 180 mm Height, overall 136 mm 136 mm 136 mm Width, overall 37 mm 37 mm 37 mm Barrel length 98 mm 98 mm 98 mm Rifling lead 250 mm 380 mm 406 mm No. of grooves 6 6 6 Sight base 142 mm 142 mm 142 mm Weight, excl.
Spare parts 12 Spare parts Note: Illustration of spare parts list, see Fig. 17 Required specifications when placing spare part orders – Pistol model (calibre, type) – Pistol serial number – Item number and index – Part designation Index explanation – C = P 229 DAO – D = P 229 DAK – * = not for P 229 DAO/DAK WARNING! Uncontrolled discharge of shot May lead to death or severe injuries • Never use a standard hammer 29 in a DAO/DAK pistol.
Spare parts 53 10 9 51 8 4 54 7 52 6 5 3 12 14 2 11 13 28 D 1 55 17 20 22 22 D 24 D 23 25 / 25 D 28 27 18 19 44 41 29 24 32 38 48 29 C 30 33 29 D 33 D 37 16 50 26 34 21 43 46 39 31 50 49 47 45 40 50 36 42 50 15 Fig. 17, Spare parts P 229 06.
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