Manual

SIGHT ADJUSTMENT
FIELD STRIPPING
DISASSEMBLY
• Remove the magazine by depressing the magazine release
button, clear the chamber and verify it is empty. Firmly
grasp the frame and slide with the left hand as shown in
Figure 16. Apply backwards pressure on the slide and move
it back until the slide stop notch in the left side of the slide is
aligned with the forward, rounded portion of the slide stop as
shown in Figure 17. Press inward on the slide stop pin from
the opposite side of the frame and remove the slide stop.
(Figure 18)
• Certain model Smith & Wesson pistols are equipped with a
FIxed Rear Sight that is adjustable for windage only. To
adjust, move the Rear Sight in the direction you wish the
group to move on the target. For example, if the group
should move to the right, move the Rear Sight to the right.
Use a brass or plastic drift or punch to prevent marring the
Rear Sight. If the Rear Sight has a set screw, loosen the set
screw prior to moving the Rear Sight. Tighten the set screw
after the sight has been adjusted to the desired position.
• Certain model Smith & Wesson Pistols are equipped with a
screw type rear sight adjustable for elevation and windage.
ADJUSTING FOR ELEVATION
Rotate the Adjusting Screw installed on the top of the
Rear Sight body clockwise to lower the Rear Sight or
counterclockwise to raise the Rear Sight. (Raising Rear Sight
will raise the group, etc.)
ADJUSTING FOR WINDAGE
Rotate the Adjusting Screw installed in the right side of Rear
Sight body clockwise to move the Rear Sight Blade to the right
or counterclockwise to move it to the left. (Moving Rear Sight to
the right will move the group to the right, etc.)
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Ensure your firearm is unloaded before adjusting your
sights. At all times follow the basic rules of safe gun
handling.
FIGURE 16