Manual

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Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 2011 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. Load
magazines in a work area where accidentally dropped round can be
found easily, above a work surface that is of a comfortable height
and located in an area free from distractions.
1. Hold the magazine with the feed lips up, and the loading opening
pointing outward, as shown below.
2. With your shooting hand, carefully insert a round through the loading
relief, pressing down and to the rear of the magazine until the round
is properly positioned. The primer end of the case should be in
contact with the rear wall of the magazine. Repeat until the magazine
is full.