Manual

Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 2011 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 high-

quality tools and supplies should be used when working on it.

Tools:

• Bronze Bore-Cleaning Brush to remove heavy bore deposits from the

barrel

• Handgun Bore Cleaning Rod with Threaded End to receive Cleaning

Accessories

• Slotted Tip to hold Cleaning Patches

• Nylon Bristle Brush

Supplies:

• Cleaning Patches - 100% Cotton Flannel Cloth

• Cleaning Rags - 100% Cotton Flannel Cloth

• High-Quality Cleaning Solvent

• High-Quality Gun Oil ∗ (available through STI International)

∗ Also required before shooting the handgun for the first time.

Procedure:

Cleaning your STI handgun should be done in the following manner.

1. Disassemble your STI handgun (Pages 20 through 26)

2. Clean and lubricate (Page 28-29)

3. Reassemble the handgun by reversing the disassembly procedure

(Pages 20 through 26)

HANDGUN MAINTENANCE

CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Clean slide using a nylon brush and cleaning solvent; scrub away any

powder residue, particularly on the slide rails. Wipe slide clean with

a lint-free cotton cloth. Inspect the slide for damage or signs of

unusual wear.