Manual

PRODUCT WARNING

All Smith & Wesson Pistols Capable of Double-

Action Firing

It has come to our attention that some users of Smith &

Wesson pistols capable of firing in double-action, may

"stage" the trigger in anticipation of firing a shot in the

double-action mode. "Staging" is the act of pulling the

trigger rearward toward-but just short of-the point where

the hammer falls and the pistol fires. Such

manipulation of the trigger can reduce the user's control

of the handgun and can result in an unintentional

discharge. Furthermore, if the user decides not to fire,

release of the trigger from a position close to the firing

point in the "staging" process could result in a discharge.

Obviously, "staging" the trigger violates a basic rule of

firearm safety which warns you to keep your finger off the

trigger and outside the trigger guard until ready to fire.

We warn all users of our pistols capable of firing in

double-action to refrain from "staging" the trigger.

SMITH & WESSON CENTERFIRE PISTOLS

SAFETY, INSTRUCTION & PARTS MANUAL

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS

AND WARNINGS CAREFULLY,

BE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND

THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS

BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM.

This SAFETY, INSTRUCTION & PARTS MANUAL should always

accompany this firearm and be transferred with it upon change of

ownership or when the firearm. is loaned or presented to another

person. A copy of the SAFETY, INSTRUCTION & PARTS MANUAL is

available FREE upon request from:

Smith & Wesson

Product Service Department

2100 Roosevelt Avenue

Springfield, MA 01102