Manual

Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 2011 Firearms

YOUR NEW STI HANDGUN - BASIC COMPONENTS

STI International produces a number of different models of semi-auto-

matic 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. (Some barrels may have the barrel

supplied with generic caliber markings of .355 or .400. The .355 includes

9mm Luger, 9x21, 9x25, and 38 Super while .400 includes .40 S&W,

.40Super, and 10mm. Please refer to page 2 of this manual, consult a

qualified gunsmith or contact STI International to confirm the specific

caliber of any barrel. Do not attempt to load or fire a firearm until you

have confirmed specific caliber.)

Safe and proper use of this handgun requires full knowledge and under-

standing of each component and mechanical feature. Refer to the view at

the left.

Before Loading this Firearm…

• Learn to recognize and identify each of the functional components of

this STI firearm.

• Understand how to safely operate this firearm by carefully reading the

instructions on the following pages.

• Follow each step for operating this STI firearm as described in this

manual with the chamber empty, the magazine removed, and the muzzle

pointed in a safe direction.

•Practice operating the firearm with it unloaded. Continue your practice

until you have become familiar with the firearm functions and can

comfortably handle the firearm in a safe manner.

• Repeat these steps frequently to assure safe shooting conditions.

• Review this manual of operation and safety instructions periodically. If

you have not handled this or any other firearm recently, be certain to

review this manual before you load this firearm with live ammunition.