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Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 1911 Firearms Important Safety Information Inside Read, Understand and Follow all instructions and safety rules inside this Manual before handling any STI series firearm. Improperly handled firearms of any kind represent a hazard to persons and property. Contents Model and Serial Number Information ................................................. 2 Safe Ownership The Need For Instruction .........................................................
Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 1911 Firearms Handgun Maintenance Disassembly ............................................................................ 19 General Care ........................................................................... 26 Cleaning .................................................................................. 27 Requesting Factory Service .................................................... 29 Warranty Statement ..................................................
Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 1911 Firearms SAFE OWNERSHIP - THE NEED FOR INSTRUCTION Warning! Firearms have been determined by the United States Government to be dangerous and potentially lethal weapons subject to restrictions. • Possession of this or any firearm indicates your acceptance of responsibility to comply with the law and prevent consequences of danger which can result from improper handling.
Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 1911 Firearms • Protect your hearing - Firearms produce high noise levels when discharged. Protect your hearing from potentially harmful exposure with an adequate sound attenuation product, such as ear plugs and/or ear muffs. Unprotected exposure to loud noises can cause a loss of hearing known to have a cumulative effect and can cause permanent hearing loss.
Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 1911 Firearms Children should be made aware of the danger presented by improperly handled and stored firearms and must be given instructions to report any unexpected discovery of a firearm to a responsible adult. Minors and adolescents SHOULD NOT have access to firearms without proper adult supervision. Keep firearms and ammunition locked away in a safe place, inaccessible to any minor or adolescent.
Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 1911 Firearms 7. Never leave your firearm unattended until you have unloaded it and secured it from unauthorized handling and use. 8. Never carry a loaded firearm when you climb a tree, cross a fence, jump over an obstacle, or go across area where you are likely to trip, slip, stumble or fall. 9. Carry only empty firearms when traveling between destinations. 10.
Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 1911 Firearms The thumb Safety locks the slide and restricts movement. The thumb safety also prevents the sear from disengaging the hammer allowing the hammer to strike the firing pin. On some STI models, the Thumb Safety can be operated from both sides of the handgun, and is referred to as an ambi-safety. The Thumb Safety can only be engaged with the hammer in the cocked position ready to fire.
Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 1911 Firearms YOUR NEW STI HANDGUN - BASIC COMPONENTS STI International produces a number of different models of semi-automatic handguns in various calibers. To identify an STI handgun model, look at the engraving on the left side of the firearm. It includes the model’s name and, sometimes, a number, which represents the barrel length. The caliber and type of ammunition to be used with an STI handgun is engraved on the barrel.
Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 1911 Firearms YOUR NEW STI HANDGUN - AMMUNITION WARNING! Always keep firearms and ammunition out of the sight of and beyond the reach of children. Do not load this or any other firearm with live ammunition while learning the firearm’s operation. Before Loading Any Firearm With Ammunition… • Check your ammunition to be certain that the caliber matches the caliber of your firearm.
Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 1911 Firearms PREPARING TO FIRE - GUN HANDLING & PREPARATION WARNING! Do not rely on your firearm’s safety mechanism. Treat every firearm as if it were loaded, and ready to fire, at all times. When Reaching for any Firearm… • Do not reach for any firearm by the muzzle end. • Never accept anyone’s word that a firearm is unloaded when receiving it from them - always check for an empty chamber. • Always check for an empty chamber by opening a firearm’s action.
Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 1911 Firearms PREPARING TO FIRE - LOADING THE MAGAZINE Preparing the handgun for firing is composed of three basic steps: Loading the magazine, Inserting the magazine, and Loading the Handgun Chamber. WARNING! Load magazines carefully. Avoid dropping the magazine or the ammunition, as damage or an accidental discharge can occur.
Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 1911 Firearms PREPARING TO FIRE - INSERTING THE MAGAZINE WARNING! Keep the muzzle pointed away from yourself and in a safe direction. Do not use magazines that show signs of damage, cracking or excessive wear. Consult a qualified gunsmith if the magazine binds, fails to seat fully and securely, fails to release smoothly, or loads ammunition into the chamber of the handgun erratically. 1.
Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 1911 Firearms PREPARING TO FIRE - LOADING THE CHAMBER WARNING! Keep the muzzle of the handgun pointed away from anyone and in a safe direction. For this operation, the Thumb Safety must be in the READY or FIRE position and the handgun will be capable of firing a round. Your finger must be off the Trigger and outside of the Trigger Guard unless directed to do otherwise by these instructions. 1.
Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 1911 Firearms Before firing your STI handgun for the first time… To assure safe, trouble-free performance beginning with the first time you fire your STI handgun, follow the cleaning and lubricating instructions on page 32 of this manual. To assure safe firing conditions… • Always handle a loaded firearm responsibly. • Follow all safety precautions and customs of firearm safety at all times.
Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 1911 Firearms • Malfunctions occur from improper firearm handling, defective ammunition, or from damaged parts. A malfunction can be recognized by the improper feeding or ejection of a round of ammunition - a condition otherwise known as a “jam”. • The remedy of malfunctions requires specialized training and should not be attempted without first completing a full course of instruction by a person qualified in the safe use of semi-automatic handguns.
Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 1911 Firearms • Never rechamber damaged or misfired ammunition. Keep them separate from other rounds. • Never shoot any firearm if it continually misfires or malfunctions. A firearm that consistently misfires or malfunctions should be examined by a qualified gunsmith. WARNING! Always check the barrel for obstructions. Use only ammunition of the proper type for the firearm you are using.
Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 1911 Firearms CLEARING THE HANDGUN WARNING! Keep the muzzle of the handgun pointed away from anyone and in a safe direction. The Thumb Safety must be in the READY or FIRE position and the handgun is capable of firing a round. Your finger must be off the trigger and outside of the trigger guard until you confirm the ammunition magazine is removed and the chamber is empty. 1. With the muzzle pointed away from yourself and in a safe direction, 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 1911 Firearms CARRY AND TRANSPORT WARNING! Carry only empty firearms when traveling between destinations. Before carrying or transporting any firearm… • Always remove the magazine and check the firearm for an empty chamber before carrying or transporting. Note: STI model handguns must be checked by first removing the ammunition magazine from the firearm to prevent a round from entering the chamber.
Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 1911 Firearms Before storing or leaving this firearm unattended… • Immediately remove the ammunition magazine from the firearm and check for an empty chamber. Note: STI Hunter‰, Ranger‰, Trojan‰, Xcaliber‰ and LS‰ model handguns must be checked by first removing the ammunition magazine from the firearm to prevent a round from entering the chamber. • Remove all unfired ammunition from the firearm, the magazine, clothing, and from around the shooting area.
Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 1911 Firearms • The following disassembly procedure requires manual dexterity and specific tools. Seek the service of a qualified gunsmith for assistance if you are uncertain of your ability to perform the following disassembly process. • Contact STI International for further clarification or instructions should any of the parts or assemblies shown in the disassembly process of this manual appear different from those found on your STI model.
Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 1911 Firearms HANDGUN MAINTENANCE - DISASSEMBLY Slide stop removal 1. Holding the handgun by the grip with one hand, firmly grasp the handgun’s slide at the rear and pull the slide back. Be careful not to release pressure on the slide or allow the handgun to slip from your grasp. Pull the slide back until the disassembly notch on the slide (the second notch from the muzzle end) aligns with the rear of the slide stop on the left-hand side of the handgun. 2.
Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 1911 Firearms Slide Assembly Removal CAUTION: Wear eye protection! The next two steps require the removal of a spring under compression. 1. Remove the slide assembly from the handgun frame while maintaining a firm grip on the handgun. 2. Restrain the recoil spring with the fingers of the hand holding the slide to prevent the spring form leaving the slide assembly.
Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 1911 Firearms Captive Reverse Plug Removal from Slide Assembly 1. Push the captive reverse plug from the muzzle end of the slide assembly far enough back to be able to grasp the reverse plug and remove it from the slide assembly. TIP: The reverse plug may sometimes be seated firmly, requiring assistance from a light hammer and punch tool to release it from the slide assembly. Tap lightly with the hammer and punch from the muzzle end of the slide.
Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 1911 Firearms Firing Pin Removal CAUTION: Wear eye protection! This step requires the removal of a spring under compression. Before removing the firing pin and stop, position the slide with the firing pin pointing in a safe direction. The firing pin can eject from the slide unexpectedly and cause injury. 1. Firmly grasp the rear end of the slide and depress the end of the firing pin with a 1/8” punch tool.
Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 1911 Firearms 4. Remove the firing pin spring from the firing pin by turning the firing pin clockwise and pulling off the spring. Extractor Removal 1. Firmly grasp the back of the slide with the muzzle end towards you and the underside of the slide facing up. Press firmly against the front of the extractor using a 1/8” punch tool.
Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 1911 Firearms HANDGUN MAINTENANCE - GENERAL CARE The STI semi-automatic model handguns must be clean and properly lubricated to function reliably and maintain optimum performance and accuracy. Proper maintenance can provide smooth operation, minimize the wear of parts, and prevent malfunctions. Periodic maintenance of this family of STI handguns involve cleaning and lubrication whenever any of the following conditions exist: 1.
Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 1911 Firearms HANDGUN MAINTENANCE - CLEANING Properly cleaning and lubricating firearms requires a basic set of tools and supplies. Your STI handgun is a precision assembly. Only highquality tools and supplies should be used when working on it.
Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 1911 Firearms 2. Clean frame with a nylon brush and cleaning solvent; scrub away any powder residue, particularly on the frame rails. Wipe frame clean with a lint-free cotton cloth. Inspect the frame for damage or signs of unusual wear. 3. Saturate a cotton pad with cleaning solvent and attach it to the bore cleaning rod; make several passes through the bore with the pad to saturate and loosen metallic and powder residues.
Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 1911 Firearms HANDGUN MAINTENANCE FACTORY SERVICE WARNING! Always unload any firearm before packaging the firearm for repairs or service. Note: STI model handguns must be checked by first removing the ammunition magazine from the firearm to prevent a round from entering the chamber. Never ship ammunition with any firearm.
Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 1911 Firearms Notice of NO Written Warranty Due to the complexities of complying with federal warranty law, STI International offers no expressed or written warranty on its products. We continually strive to stand behind out products and satisfy our customers, but we cannot make guarantees or warranties of any kind. Please contact us immediately should you experience a problem with any of our products.
Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 1911 Firearms 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Rear Sight (Bo-Mar‘ shown) Slide Sear Hammer Hammer Strut Strut Pin Beaver Tail Disconnector Slide Stop Plunger Tube Pin Plunger Tube Spring Safety Plunger Tube Pin Plunger Tube Assembly Hammer Pin Sear Pin Mainspring Cap Pin Mainspring Housing Pin Mainspring Housing Mainspring Cap Mainspring Mainspring Housing Pin Retainer Frame Unit (with Trigger, Trigger Guard &
Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 1911 Firearms Owner Notes and Additional Information (cont.
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