Manual

SECTION 1

DISASSEMBLY OF FULL-SIZE MODELS

If you decide to disassemble your Springfield

pistol, do so properly. Improper disassembly

and assembly will create unsafe conditions

that could result in injury or death or a gun

that simply will not work. Don’t take chances.

Do not attempt to disassemble this or any

other firearm until you have received training

and instructions from a competent gunsmith.

Step 1 - Magazine Removal & Chamber Check

Point gun in a safe direction.

1. Press magazine catch and remove magazine.

2. Pull slide backwards and check that no cartridge

is in the chamber.

3. Release slide allowing it to go to forward position.

SECTION 1: DISASSEMBLY

FULL-SIZE MODELS

WARNING: Point muzzle away from face to

prevent injury in the event plug is ejected by spring.

Step 2 - Recoil Spring Removal

Point gun in a safe direction.

1. If your pistol contains a full length guide rod, use

a 5/32 Allen wrench or a screwdriver to remove

the front portion of guide rod. If your pistol does

not contain a full length guide rod, skip to step 3.

2. Grip slide behind the front sight, resting pistol

butt on top of your knee.

3. Move slide rearward, approximately 1/2 inch,

grasp firmly to hold in place, and depress recoil

spring plug with thumb.

4. Point muzzle away from face and rotate

barrel bushing clockwise.

5. Do not rotate bushing off of plug unless you

have control of plug and spring.

SPRINGFIELD ARMORY

GENESEO IL USA

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