Manual

FIELD STRIPPING

SW99

WARNING: ALWAYS POINT THE MUZZLE IN A SAFE

DIRECTION AND BE SURE TO KEEP YOUR FINGER

OUTSIDE THE TRIGGER GUARD. BE SURE YOUR PIS-

TOL IS UNLOADED BEFORE DISASSEMBLY.

•To disassemble, depress the magazine release and remove

the magazine. Grasp the slide from the rear and briskly pull

the slide 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.

• Decock the striker by pressing the decocker downward.

(Figure 10)

• 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 & 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.

FIGURE 10

FIGURE 11

FIGURE 12

FIGURE 13