Manual

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Your STEYR M-A1 is a semi-automatic, mechanically locked, recoil-oper-
ated pistol. Its main features are as follows.
FRAME: The synthetic frame features a grip angle designed for optimal
pointability, an ergonomical shape for enhanced comfort in operation
and handling, as well as a Picatinny rail for mounting devices on the
pistol.
SLIDE: The slide has an extremely low height, positively affecting the
recoil and aiming characteristics of the pistol.
BARREL: The barrel is mechanically locked, 4.01” long and has 6 lands
and grooves with a right hand twist.
MULTIFUNCTION COMPONENT: The multifunction component is made
of steel and inserted into the frame. Its principal features include the
trigger and safety devices, as well as the slide catch lever and ejector.
SIGHTS: The sights, which consist of a triangular front sight and a rear
sight with trapezoid recess, are adjustable in lateral directions. White
contrasting surfaces on the front and rear sight serve as additional
targeting aids.
Do not change the original sights on your STEYR pistol or
shoot it without them installed because the pin for the loaded chamber
indicator passes underneath the rear sight.
MAGAZINE: The steel magazine features openings on both sides to
determine the number of cartridges left in the magazine (when it is
outside of the pistol).
LOADED CHAMBER INDICATOR: The loaded chamber indicator may indi-
cate when a cartridge is chambered in the pistol. It visibly protrudes
from the rear of the slide and can be felt with your finger.
Although your STEYR pistol has a feature known as a “load-
ed chamber indicator,” it is a mechanical device, which could fail.