Manual

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If the Encore is dropped or struck a hard blow, the following steps should be
taken. The action should be opened, the gun should be unloaded, the bore
should be checked for obstructions, the action should be functioned to be
sure that the automatic hammer block is working properly; that the hammer
and trigger function correctly and that there are no broken or deformed
parts. If any problem or malfunction is noted, the gun should be returned to
the factory for service.
Should You Decide NOT To Fire
The Encore
®
After The Hammer
Has Been Cocked, Then You
Must Take The Following Steps:
If, after cocking the pistol, the shooter decides not to fire, the following pro-
cedure must be followed:
1. Keeping the Encore pointed in a safe direction, lower the pistol.
2. Firmly hold your thumb on the hammer so that it cannot drop freely.
Pull the trigger rearward only long enough to disengage the hammer.
Remove your finger from the trigger.
3. Carefully lower the hammer forward, allowing the automatic hammer
block to engage in the “at r
est” position as shown on the next page.
Thumb is held firmly on the hammer
so it will not drop freely.