Manual

hammer to move very slightly forward until the

trigger engages the hammer at full cock. See

Figure 28.

W A R N I N G !

When cocking the hammer, have a firm hold on

the grip with the shooting hand. DO NOT TOUCH

THE TRIGGER WHILE COCKING THE HAMMER.

TOUCH THE TRIGGER ONLY WHEN YOU ARE

READY TO FIRE.

3) FIRING: Once the hammer has been cocked,

pressure on the trigger will disengage the trigger

from the hammer. The hammer will fall forward

against the transfer bar. The transfer bar in turn

strikes the firing pin and the firing pin strikes the

loaded cartridge in the chamber, causing the

discharge of a bullet. See Figure 29.

W A R N I N G !

If you have never fired a revolver with Magnum cartridges, be aware that .357

Magnum and .44 Magnum cartridges have surprisingly more recoil and a firm grip

is necessary. A novice shooter should be aware that the recoil of any handgun

causes the muzzle of the gun to flip upward. The shooter need not be apprehensive

but must be prepared.

FIRING WARNING

When firing any revolver, be sure that all spectators are a safe distance to the rear

of the shooter. When fired, all revolvers have “side blast” or “cylinder blast” which

is the discharge of hot gas and particles through the clearance gap between the

cylinder and the rear of the barrel. These particles of lead, powder grains or

lubricants are projected broadly sideways at high speeds and thus, can injure

any person who is too close to the revolver. When firing any revolver, always be

certain that nothing—including either of your hands—is in the path of the hot gas

and particles which are discharged from the front and sides of the cylinder. When

firing, do not rest your revolver against your hand, legs or body where the muzzle

or cylinder blast can hit you. Always keep the side of the revolver away from you

or bystanders. Keep people behind and away from you while firing.

When shooting, full eye and ear protection is mandatory at all times. Shooters

and spectators must wear shooting glasses and hearing protection to prevent

eye injury and hearing loss. Vision loss and hearing impairment can occur with

only one moment of non-protection.

NEVER quick-draw a loaded revolver and never fan the hammer of this revolver.

Quick-draws and fanning are dangerous to you and others. They are also abusive

to the firearm and will void the warranty.

Figure 28

Figure 29