Manual

10
Loading and Firing
the Encore
®
Pistol
Do not assume that a familiarity with other firearms has equipped you
with a knowledge of “safe handling”, as these words apply to the
Encore. Each gun is different. Although the Encore is equipped with an
automatic hammer block, the user is responsible for practicing “safe
gun handling” at all times. Failure to do so can cause injury and/or
death to the shooter or bystanders and damage to property.
Loading The Encore:
When loading the pistol, the barrel is tilted slightly
downward and a cartridge is inserted into the chamber in the conventional
manner. The cartridge is pushed forward until its head contacts the extrac-
tor. If the action does not close smoothly, do not force it closed on a live
round. Remove the live round from the chamber and inspect the cartridge
and chamber. If you are unable to recognize and correct the problem, have
the pistol examined by a qualified gunsmith.
Forcing
the action closed on a live round may cause accidental discharge. An
accidental discharge may cause injury or death
.
Firing the Encore: The hammer is drawn to cocked position only during the
act of firing. When you are ready to fire, support the pistol with both hands
(as pictured below). Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. Draw the
hammer to the cocked position. Aim carefully at the target and fire the shot!
After the shot is fired, open the action and remove the spent round.
The au-
tomatic hammer block in the Encore is a mechanical device and is not
foolproof. It is intended to be used in combination with common sense
and safe gun handling practices.
Do not rely on the automatic hammer
block to overcome the danger of injury to yourself or others from careless
handling or abuse of your Encore.
Do Not Load The Encore Until You
Are Ready To Fire It.
Always keep the muzzle of your Encore pointed in a
safe direction.