Manual

14
Caring for your Pistol
Follow these instructions and your SIG SAUER
®
P232 will remain in excellent
condition even after years of hard service.
NOTE: Your SIG SAUER P232 comes from the factory with a light coating of
protective lubricants. Before you fire the pistol, you should disassemble,
clean and lubricate it as recommended on this page.
Barrel and chamber:
Clean the barrel and the chamber from the rear with a quality cleaning solvent,
using a cleaning rod and brush of the correct caliber. Never clean the barrel
from the muzzle end and do not use steel brushes; they may damage the
smooth barrel surface. Wipe the interior and exterior of the barrel free of all
residue. Lightly lubricate the barrel, inside and out, with a quality lubricant
designed for firearms.
Breechface, Slide Rails and Frame Rails:
Use a small nylon bristle brush to thoroughly clean these areas.
External metal surfaces:
After each use, wipe all metal surfaces with a cloth lightly soaked with a
lubricant preservative. This will remove any foreign material and preserve
the finish of the pistol. Lightly lubricate the recoil spring (12) and frame rails
before reassembling the pistol.
NOTE: Some cleaning solvents may be harmful to the finish of your pistol.
Read the solvent manufacturer's product use instructions and warning labels
before using.