Manual

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If the hammer does not return to the “at rest” position, the gun must be
returned to the factory for inspection and repair. Failure to follow this
rule can result in an accidental discharge which can cause injury and/or
death to the shooter or bystanders and damage to property.
Using The Correct
Ammunition In The Encore
®
Standard Factory Loaded Cartridges:
The Encore pistol is designed for the use of interchangeable barrels which
are chambered for a variety of factory loaded cartridges. The proper car-
tridge for each barrel is clearly marked by its standard industry designation
on the top left side of each barrel. Barrels chambered for standard cartridges
should be used with high quality commercially manufactured ammunition
with a packaging and head stamp designation that corresponds exactly to
the barrel marking.
If you have any questions concerning the proper
ammunition for your Encore Pistol, call or write the factory. Do Not
fire the pistol!
Custom (Wildcat) Cartridges:
Several Encore barrels are available in custom cartridge chamberings
for those qualified people who are totally experienced in reloading pro-
cedure. The novice should not attempt to use these cartridges until he
or she has developed the required background and knowledge.
Handload custom ammunition only in accordance with the standards and
guidelines set by component and r
eloading tool manufactur
ers. These com
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Encore Trigger Mechanism
In The “Fired” Position
H
ammer Makes Contact
With Firing Pin
D
ischarging
T
he Firearm
T
rigger is Held
Fully Rearward By
The Shooter's Finger
Automatic Hammer Block
I
s Held Out Of The Way,
Allowing The Hammer To
Bypass It.
Encore Trigger Mechanism
Returns To The “At Rest” Position
Hammer Does Not
Contact Firing Pin
Trigger is 
Fully Forward
H
ammer Block
Prevents Forward 
Movement of the Hammer