Manual

21
FIELD STRIPPING
SW99NJ
During field stripping of your pistol:
WARNING: ALWAYS POINT THE MUZZLE IN A
SAFE DIRECTION AND BE SURE TO KEEP YOUR
FINGER OUTSIDE THE TRIGGER GUARD. BE SURE YOUR
PISTOL IS UNLOADED BEFORE DISASSEMBLY.
•To disassemble, depress the magazine release and remove
the magazine. Grasp the rear of the slide and briskly pull it
fully rearward to eject the cartridge from the chamber.
WARNING: Do not obstruct the ejection port
because doing so can interfere with ejection of a
cartridge and thereby creates the risk of exploding
an unchambered cartridge and possible injury.
• Lock the slide to the rear by pushing the slide stop lever
upwards while pulling the slide back and allowing it to go
forward slightly to be held rearward by the slide stop lever.
• Look into the chamber and down through the magazine well.
Verify that no ammunition remains in the pistol.
• Pull the slide to the rear and release it or depress the slide
stop lever to allow the slide to move forward.
WARNING: To complete disassembly, you will be
required to pull the trigger. If you have failed to
unload your pistol and a round is left in the
chamber, the pistol will discharge and may cause injury.
Therefore, be sure that the chamber is empty before
proceeding further.
•Verify that the muzzle is pointed in a safe direction and pull
the trigger to decock the striker for disassembly.
• Pull the slide back about 1/8” and depress the takedown
catch on both sides of the frame with your thumb and
forefinger. (Figure 11)
• Push the slide off the frame. (Figure 12)
•Grasp the slide just behind the front sight and remove the
slide by pulling it forward while being careful to retain the
recoil spring and guide rod assembly. (Figure 13)
• Remove the recoil spring, guide rod assembly and barrel.
(Figure 14 & 15)
• The pistol is now ready for normal cleaning and lubrication.
Further disassembly is not recommended and should only be
undertaken by a Smith & Wesson Certified Armorer or the
Factory Service Center.