Safety & Instruction Manual M&P Pistols Read the instructions and warnings in this manual CAREFULLY BEFORE using this firearm. 2100 Roosevelt Avenue • Springfield, MA 01104 1-800-331-0852 • Fax: 413-747-3317 www.smith-wesson.
WARNING READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CAREFULLY. BE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM. FAILURE TO READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU AND OTHERS. This SAFETY & INSTRUCTION MANUAL should always accompany this firearm and be transferred with it upon change of ownership or when presented to another person.
YOUR SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6 SAFE STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8 NOMENCLATURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 PREPARATION FOR FIRING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 AMMUNITION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-13 MODEL NUMBER IDENTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 INSPECTING YOUR PISTOL . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YOUR SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES CONT’D. • ALWAYS KEEP YOUR FIREARM POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. Never point a firearm at anyone or anything you do not intend to shoot whether or not it is loaded. This is particularly important when loading, unloading, or field stripping the gun. ALWAYS control the direction of the firearm. • ALWAYS TREAT EVERY FIREARM AS IF IT IS LOADED AND WILL FIRE IF THE TRIGGER IS PULLED. Do not take anyone’s word that the firearm is unloaded – always check for yourself.
YOUR SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES CONT’D. • APPROPRIATE USE FOR YOUR FIREARM MEANS USING YOUR FIREARM FOR LEGAL PURPOSES. For example - target shooting and lawful resistance of deadly criminal force. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in compliance with all applicable laws and ordinances regarding the use of your firearm. • NEVER RELY ON MECHANICAL FEATURES ALONE. Only your safe gun-handling habits will ensure the safe use of your firearm. This is your responsibility.
YOUR SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES CONT’D. • BE SURE ALL ACCESSORIES, SUCH AS HOLSTERS AND GRIPS, ARE COMPATIBLE with the handgun and that the accessories do not interfere with safe operation. • NEVER DISASSEMBLE YOUR HANDGUN beyond the field stripping procedure outlined in this manual. Improper disassembly or reassembly of your handgun may be dangerous and can lead to serious injury or death.
SAFE STORAGE & TRANSPORTATION WARNING: FIREARMS ARE DANGEROUS WHEN USED AND STORED IMPROPERLY THEY POSE A RISK OF SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURIES. FIREARMS CAN BE ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS TO CHILDREN WHEN THEY ARE STORED IN AN IRRESPONSIBLE AND UNSAFE MANNER. FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS, IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU KEEP YOUR FIREARM LOCKED AND UNLOADED IN A SECURE PLACE. THE AMMUNITION SHOULD BE STORED IN A SEPARATE, SECURE LOCATION WHEN IT IS NOT IN USE.
SAFE STORAGE & TRANSPORTATION CONT’D. • NEVER ASSUME THAT A “HIDING” PLACE IS A SECURE STORAGE METHOD. Others may be aware of your storage location or come upon it by chance. It is your personal responsibility to use common sense when storing your firearm and ammunition and to always make sure they are not accessible to children or other unauthorized persons. • NEVER TRANSPORT A LOADED FIREARM. When transporting your firearm, be sure it is unloaded and locked.
NOMENCLATURE Smith & Wesson handguns are reliable and safe to use when the firearm safety rules are followed. There are a number of internal safety mechanisms within the lockwork of the handgun which ensure that the firearm will not discharge unless the trigger of the handgun is pulled. That is one reason why it is important to never modify or alter your firearm. Before you use your handgun, you should be fully familiar with its operation. Here is a list of basic firearms terminology.
PREPARATION FOR FIRING WARNING: THE FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE FIREARM SAFETY REQUIREMENTS WILL CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS. • ALWAYS TREAT ALL HANDGUNS AS IF THEY WERE LOADED. • ALWAYS BE SURE THAT ALL CYLINDERS AND ACTIONS OF FIREARMS ARE OPEN, THAT CHAMBERS ARE CLEAR OF CARTRIDGES, MAGAZINES ARE REMOVED, AND THAT FIREARMS ARE POINTING IN A SAFE DIRECTION.
AMMUNITION WARNING: NEVER USE AMMUNITION NOT SPECIFICALLY DESIGNATED FOR USE IN YOUR FIREARM. FAILURE TO USE THE CORRECT TYPE OR CALIBER OF AMMUNITION MAY CAUSE THE FIREARM TO JAM, FAIL TO FIRE OR EVEN GENERATE EXCESSIVE PRESSURE WHICH CAN DAMAGE OR EVEN RUPTURE YOUR FIREARM, CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Locate the caliber designation marked on the handgun. This information indicates the ammunition caliber that must be used in this firearm. (See figure #1).
AMMUNITION CONT’D. WARNING: NEVER USE NON-STANDARD, RELOADED OR “HANDLOADED” AMMUNITION WHICH HAS NOT BEEN SUBJECTED TO INTERNAL BALLISTIC PRESSURE TESTING. RELOADED OR HANDLOADED AMMUNITION, MAY HAVE MANY MANUFACTURING AND QUALITY VARIABLES (SUCH AS THE TYPE AND AMOUNT OF GUN POWDER).
AMMUNITION CONT’D. “Plus-P” (+P) ammunition generates pressures in excess of the pressures associated with standard ammunition. Such pressures may affect the wear characteristics or exceed the margin of safety built into some revolvers and could therefore be DANGEROUS. This ammunition should not be used in Smith & Wesson medium (K frame) revolvers manufactured prior to 1958. Such pre-1958 medium (K-frame) revolvers can be identified by the absence of a model number stamped inside the yoke cut of the frame.
MODEL NUMBER IDENTIFICATION SERIAL NUMBER MODEL NUMBER FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4 Slide Slide Stop Notch Front Sight Rear Sight Slide Stop Take Down Notch Frame Optional Internal Lock Muzzle Interchangeable Grip Straps Equipment Rail Rotating Take Down Lever Trigger Guard Trigger Grip Magazine Release Magazine 14 Frame Tool
INSPECTING YOUR PISTOL • When you inspect your pistol, you should first check for yourself to ensure that it is unloaded. To do this, grasp the pistol with your finger off the trigger and outside the trigger guard, point the muzzle in a safe direction, depress the magazine release and remove the magazine.
LOADED CHAMBER INDICATOR M&P Pistols come with a loaded chamber indicator. This indicator can be observed by looking at the top of the slide/ejection port, (Figure 9) noting an opening at the rear of the barrel hood. By looking into this opening, you can observe whether or not a round is in the firearm’s chamber. If a round is in the chamber, you would see the actual brass or silver colored rim through this opening.
LOADING CONT’D. • • • • Smith & Wesson has provided you with a magazine designed to operate in your specific model of pistol. While your magazine may be able to be inserted into another model pistol, it will only function properly in the specific model for which it was designed. Do not interchange magazines from one model pistol to another model pistol. Follow instructions in this manual and any other specific instructions which may be marked onto, or accompany, a magazine.
LOADING CONT’D. WARNING: ALWAYS LOAD A ROUND INTO THE CHAMBER BY FEEDING IT FROM THE MAGAZINE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING CAN RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS. NEVER ATTEMPT TO LOAD THE PISTOL BY INSERTING A ROUND INTO THE OPEN EJECTION PORT. CAUTION The pistol can now be fired by pulling the trigger to the rear. • • • If you wish to restore the magazine in your pistol to its full capacity, depress the magazine release and remove the magazine from the pistol.
FIRING CONT’D. • • • It has come to our attention that some users of Smith & Wesson handguns may stage the trigger in anticipation of firing a shot. Staging is the act of pulling the trigger rearward toward – stopping just short of – the point where the handgun fires. Such manipulation of the trigger can reduce the user’s control of the handgun and can result in an unintentional discharge.
CLEARING MISFIRES CONT’D. • In order to lock the slide in the open position, allow the slide to move slightly forward from the rearmost position while pressing upward on the slide stop. You are now able to safely check the barrel chamber and bore visually for any obstructions. You must be certain there are no cartridges in the chamber or obstructions in the barrel. UNLOADING • • • • • • Point the muzzle in a safe direction. Make sure your finger is off the trigger and out of the trigger guard.
FIELD STRIPPING DISASSEMBLY CONT’D. • • • • • • • • • Point the pistol in a safe direction. Make sure your finger is off the trigger and out of the trigger guard. Depress the magazine release, and remove the magazine.
FIELD STRIPPING DISASSEMBLY CONT’D. FIGURE 17 FIGURE 18 FIGURE 19 BARREL LUG FIGURE 20 WARNING: DO NOT ALTER, MODIFY OR REPLACE ANY OF THE PARTS OF YOUR FIREARM UNLESS THIS WORK IS PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED GUNSMITH USING GENUINE SMITH & WESSON PARTS. IF YOU DO OTHERWISE, IMPROPER FUNCTIONING MAY OCCUR AND SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT. WARNING: NEVER DISASSEMBLE YOUR HANDGUN BEYOND THE FIELD STRIPPING PROCESS OUTLINED IN THIS MANUAL.
FIELD STRIPPING ASSEMBLY WARNING: ALWAYS FOLLOW THE FIELD STRIPPING INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY. NEVER DO ANYTHING BEYOND WHAT YOU ARE SPECIFICALLY INSTRUCTED TO DO IN THIS MANUAL. NEVER ALTER OR MODIFY THE PARTS IN YOUR PISTOL. WARNING: WEAR SAFETY GLASSES EVERY TIME YOU ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE YOUR FIREARM. • With the bottom of the slide turned up, replace the barrel in the slide so the muzzle is flush with the end of the slide and the barrel lug is turned up away from the ejection port.
REPLACING THE BACKSTRAP WARNING: MAKE SURE THE HANDGUN IS UNLOADED BEFORE CHANGING THE BACKSTRAP. • • • If the backstrap currently on your pistol does not fit your hand comfortable, you can install one of a different size and shape. Remove the frame tool from the bottom of the grip by rotating FIGURE 30 it 1/4 turn (either direction) and pulling it out of the frame. (Figure 30) Take the current insert off the handgun and replace it with the appropriate insert. (Figure 31) Replace the frame tool.
REVERSABLE MAGAZINE RELEASE The magazine release can be installed to operate from the right or left side. To reverse the magazine release, follow the instructions below. • • • • • • • • Field Strip the firearm. The magazine release retention mechanism is located inside the magazine well. (Figure 33) Move the magazine release spring from the magazine release recess. (Figure 34 & 35) Slide the magazine release half way out of the frame.
MAGAZINE WARNING: WEAR SAFETY GLASSES EVERY TIME YOU ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE YOUR MAGAZINE. DISASSEMBLY (Figure 34) 1. Using a drift punch, depress floorplate catch through hole in floorplate. 2. Slide floorplate forward off of the tube while holding floorplate catch in the tube. WARNING: MAGAZINE SPRING IS UNDER PRESSURE. CONTROL THE SPRING AND FOLLOWER SO THAT THEY DO NOT FLY OUT AND CAUSE INJURY. 3. Remove floorplate catch and spring and follower out through bottom of tube. 4.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: ENSURE YOUR FIREARM IS UNLOADED BEFORE BEGINNING TO CLEAN IT (SEE “INSPECTING YOUR PISTOL” SECTION). ALWAYS FOLLOW THE RULES OF SAFE GUN HANDLING. Before using your firearm for the first time, it should be cleaned. Your firearm has been treated with either a preservative or oil to protect it against corrosion. Before using it, all excess oil should be wiped from the bore, chambers (charge holes), and exposed areas using a clean swab or patch.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE CONT’D. After the cleaning, there may be some residue in both the barrel and cylinder that works out and becomes apparent within 24-48 hours. This can be removed with a bristle brush and a light reapplication of powder removing solvent after which the oil film should be re-established on all surfaces. Cleaning is essential to ensure the proper functioning of your handgun. Your firearm is a precision instrument.
WARRANTY For Owners Within The United States This warranty is granted by Smith & Wesson. This warranty is effective from the date of purchase after February 1, 1989 and applies to the original owner of any handgun purchased after that date. With respect to such handguns, this warranty supersedes any and all other warranties. Smith & Wesson handguns are warrantied to be free from defects in material and workmanship.
WARRANTY CONT’D. THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. NO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE GIVEN AND ANY AND ALL LIABILITY FOR BREACH OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR WARRANTY CREATED BY LAW IS DISCLAIMED.
CONTACT & SHIPPING For Owners Within The United States CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE Tel: 800-331-0852 • 413-781-8300 ext. 2905 E-mail: qa@smith-wesson.com RETURNS - SERVICE CENTERFIRE PISTOLS & ALL REVOLVERS Smith & Wesson 2100 Roosevelt Avenue • Springfield, MA 01104 .22 CALIBER PISTOLS Smith & Wesson 19 Aviation Drive • Houlton, ME 04730 Should your Smith & Wesson firearm require service, it should be returned to the Smith & Wesson factory or to a Smith & Wesson Warranty Center.
CONTACT & SHIPPING CONT’D. • If your firearm must be replaced, it may be necessary to ship the replacement to a dealer rather than directly to you. You will be requested to furnish a signed FFL (Federal Firearms License) from your dealer in such an instance. • Warranty repair work will begin upon receipt and examination of the firearm. In the case of repairs or work not covered by the warranty, a quotation covering the cost of the work plus round trip transportation charges will be sent to you.
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This handgun is not equipped with a device that fully blocks use by unauthorized users. More than 200,000 firearms like this one are stolen from their owners every year in the United States. In addition, there are more than a thousand suicides each year by younger children and teenagers who get access to firearms. Hundreds more die from accidental discharge. It is likely that many more children sustain serious wounds or inflict such wounds accidentally on others.
WARRANTY CENTERS Should your Smith & Wesson firearm require service, it should be returned to the Smith & Wesson factory or to a Smith & Wesson Warranty Center in its original case or in a similarly secure container. ALASKA Actions by Gene, Inc. 360 E. International Airport Rd. #8B Anchorage, AK 99518 (907)-563-9797 CALIFORNIA Bolsa Gunsmithing 7404 Bolsa Avenue Westminster, CA 92683 (714) 894-9100 bolsaguns@aol.com www.bolsagunsmithing.com HAWAII Mel Chung - Gunsmith 39 Ing Place, P.O.
