Beretta 9000 S Instruction Manual

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CONTENTS
Page
BASIC SAFETY RULES6
DESCRIPTION14
•  STANDARD FEATURES 14
•  SPECIAL FEATURES 17
•  SPECIFICATIONS19
•  GENERAL OPERATION20
LOADING AND FIRING20
•  LOADING THE MAGAZINE21
•  LOADING THE PISTOL AND THE FIRING CHAMBER21
•  FIRING23
•  UNLOADING THE PISTOL AND THE FIRING  CHAMBER25
•  UNLOADING THE MAGAZINE26
MAINTENANCE26
•  FIELD STRIPPING26
•  CLEANING AND LUBRICATING27
•  ASSEMBLY28
TROUBLESHOOTING30
AMMUNITION31
* See paragraph “Ammunition”.ENGLISH
Illustrations on  pages 3,12,13, 34
WARNING: Always ensure that the safety is fully engaged until ready to fire. A safety  which  is
not fully engaged will not prevent  firearm discharge.
NOTICE: The Manufacturer and/or its Local Official Distributors assume no responsibility for
product malfunction or for physical injury or property damage resulting in whole or in part from
criminal or negligent use of the product, improper or careless handling, unauthorized
modifications, use of defective, improper, hand-loaded, reloaded or remanufactured
ammunition*, customer abuse or neglect of the product, or other influences beyond
manufacturers direct and immediate control.
WARNING: READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM.
MAKE SURE THAT ANY PERSON USING OR HAVING ACCESS TO THIS FIREARM READS
AND UNDERSTANDS ALL OF THIS MANUAL PRIOR TO USE OR ACCESS.
WARNING: ALL FIREARMS HAVE LETHAL POTENTIAL. READ THE BASIC SAFETY RULES
CAREFULLY AND UNDERSTAND THEM FULLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS
FIREARM.
In addition to the Basic Safety Rules, there are other Safety Rules pertaining to the loading, unloading,
disassembly, assembly and use of this firearm, located throughout this manual.  
						

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3. STORE YOUR
FIREARM SO THAT
CHILDREN CANNOT GAIN
ACCESS TO IT.
3. 
It is your responsibility to
insure that children under
the age of 18 or other
unauthorized persons do
not gain access to your
firearm. 
To reduce the
risk of accidents
involving children,
unload your firearm,
lock it and store the ammunition in a separate locked location. 
Please note that devices intended
2. the chamber for any remaining rounds can be made.
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BASIC SAFETY RULES
1. NEVER POINT A FIREARM AT SOMETHING THAT IS NOT SAFE TO SHOOT.
1. 
Never let the muzzle of a firearm point at
any part of your body or at another
person. This is especially important when
loading or unloading the firearm. When
you are shooting at a target, know what is
behind it. Some bullets can travel over a
mile. If you miss your target or if the bullet
penetrates the target, it is your
responsibility to ensure that the shot does
not cause unintended injury or damage.
2. ALWAYS TREAT  A FIREARM AS IF IT WERE LOADED.
2. 
Never assume that a firearm is unloaded.The only certain  way to
ensure that a firearm is empty is to open the chamber and visually
examine the inside to see if a round is present. Removing the
magazine will not guarantee that a pistol is unloaded or cannot
fire. 
Shotguns and rifles can be checked by cycling or removing all
rounds and by then opening the chamber so that a visual inspection of 
						

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6. PROPERLY MAINTAIN YOUR FIREARM.
6. 
Store and carry your firearm so that dirt or lint does not accumulate
in the working parts. Clean and oil your firearm, following the
instructions provided in this manual, after each use to prevent
corrosion, damage to the barrel or accumulation of impurities
which can prevent use of the gun in an emergency. Always check
the barrel prior to loading to ensure that it is clean and free from
obstructions.
Firing against an obstruction can rupture the
barrel and injure yourself or others nearby.
6. 
In case you hear an unusual noise when shooting, stop firing
immediately, ingage the manual  safety and unload the firearm.
Make sure the chamber is free from any obstruction or possible
bullet blocked inside the barrel due to defective or improper
ammunition.
7. USE PROPER AMMUNITION.
7. 
Only use  factory-loaded, new ammunition manufactured to industry specifications: CIP (Europe andelsewhere), SAAMI (U.S.A.). Be certain that each round you use is in the proper caliber or gauge andtype for the particular firearm. The caliber  or gauge of the firearm is clearly marked on the barrels ofshotguns and on the slide or barrel of pistols. The use of reloaded or remanufactured ammunition canincrease the likelihood of excessive cartridge pressures, casehead ruptures or other defects in theammunition which can cause damage to your firearm and injury to yourself or  others nearby.
4. NEVER SHOOT AT WATER OR AT A HARD SURFACE.
4. 
Shooting at the surface of water or at a rock or other hard surface
increases the chance of ricochets or fragmentation of the bullet or
shot, which can result in the projectile striking an unintended or
peripheral target.
5. KNOW THE SAFETY FEATURES OF THE FIREARM YOU ARE USING, BUT REMEMBER:
SAFETY DEVICES ARE NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR SAFE HANDLING PROCEDURES.
5. 
Never rely solely on a safety device to prevent an accident. It is imperative that you know and use the
safety features of the particular firearm you are handling, but accidents can  best be prevented by
following the safe handling procedures described in these safety rules and elsewhere in the product
manual. To further familiarize yourself with the proper use of this or other firearms, take a Firearms
Safety Course taught by an expert in firearms use and safety procedures.
3. plugs, etc, - may not prevent use or misuse of your firearm by  a determined person. Steel gun safes
may be more appropriate to reduce the likelihood of intentional misuse of a firearm by an unauthorized
child or person. 
						

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10. AVOID ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR JUDGMENT OR REFLEX
IMPAIRING MEDICATION WHEN SHOOTING.
10. 
Do not drink and shoot. If you take medication that can impair motor
reactions or judgment, do not handle a firearm while you are under
the influence of the medication.
11. NEVER TRANSPORT A LOADED FIREARM.
11. 
Unload a firearm before putting it in a vehicle. Hunters and target
shooters should load their firearm only at their destination. If you
carry a firearm for self-protection, leaving the chamber unloaded can
reduce the chance of accidental discharge.
12. LEAD WARNING.
12. 
Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms or handling ammunition may resultin exposure to lead and other substances known to cause birth defects, reproductive harm, and otherserious physical injury. Have adequate ventilation at all times. Wash hands thoroughly after exposure.
8. ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE GLASSES AND EARPLUGS
WHEN SHOOTING.
8. 
The chance that gas, gunpowder or metal fragments will blow back
and injure a shooter who is firing a gun is rare, but the injury that can
be sustained in such circumstances is severe, including the possible
loss of eyesight. A shooter must always wear impact resistant
shooting glasses when firing any firearm. Earplugs help reduce the
chance of hearing damage from shooting.
9. NEVER CLIMB A TREE, FENCE OR OBSTRUCTION WITH A
LOADED FIREARM.
9. 
Open and empty the chamber of your firearm before climbing or
descending a tree or before climbing a fence or jumping over a ditch
or obstruction. Never pull or push a loaded firearm toward yourself or
another person. 
						

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decocked hammer
half-cocked hammer
safety engaged
cocked hammer
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Inertial Firing Pin.Model 9000 S pistols have an internal spring which holds the firing pin rearward untilthe force of the spring is overcome by the force of  hammer fall. This feature is intended  to reduce thepossibility of discharge of the pistol if it is dropped.
Loaded Chamber Indicator (Fig. 3-B).The loaded chamber indicator is a small red tab (extractor) thatprotrudes from the slide when a round is in the chamber. The tab is located on the right side of the pistol’sslide, near the  chamber, and can be both seen and felt, allowing the user to check the chamber at nightby feel or during the day by checking for the increased protrusion of the red tab. Please note: The mostcertain way to check whether a pistol is loaded is to pull back on the slide and visually inspectthe chamber for a round.Loaded chamber indicators are designed primarily to allow noiseless inspection of the pistol to ensurethat it is loaded in situations when it may be dangerous to operate the slide (the action of pulling back onthe slide may make noise and will temporarily render the pistol inoperable) or when it is dark.
Slide Catch (Fig. 1-C).The slide catch is a lever that holds the slide open and rearward after the lastround is fired. This allows the user to immediately determine that the pistol does not have a round in thechamber or in the magazine.
External Hammer (Fig. 3-D).The external hammer allows the user to visually and immediatelydetermine that the hammer is cocked, half-cocked or lowered. Please note:Type D pistols have adouble-action-only mechanism that always maintains the hammer lowered.
Half-cock Notch (on hammer) 
(Fig. 5). The hammer features  a half-cock notch that will catch on thesear, before striking the firing pin, should the hammer be released inadvertently by violently striking ordropping the pistol.
Beretta 9000 S semi-automatic pistols, available in different calibers, employ a tilt barrel locking system.
The compact dimensions and the light weight make the Beretta 9000 S pistols easy to conceal and
operate. 
The frame is manufactured with a fiberglass reinforced technopolymer incorporating two special steel
alloy rail inserts that guarantee perfect slide-to-frame fit and the optimal tilt barrel movement during the
locking and unlocking phases.
The innovative and patented tilt-barrel locking system is based on a direct, barrel-to-slide, engagement
that does not require any intermediate components and maintains the same high degree of reliability
found on Beretta’s traditional open slide design.
The lock-up of the barrel is obtained by its two locking lugs engaging the slide. This system has allowed
Beretta to maintain its distinctive and classic “open-barrel” slide design.
DESCRIPTION
STANDARD FEATURES
All current Beretta Model 9000 S  pistols have the following important features:
SAFETY FEATURES
NOTICE: The figure numbers noted below refer to the photographs on pages 3, 12, 13 and 34.
Automatic Firing Pin Block (Fig. 1-A). Model 9000 S pistols feature a blocking device that prevents
forward movement of the firing pin unless the trigger is pulled. This feature is intended to prevent
discharge if the pistol is dropped or if the hammer is unintentionally dropped without pulling the trigger. 
						

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Ergonomic Grip Frame (Fig. 3-G).The newly designed  grip frame, made of softer materials,  betteraccomodates and protects the hand, facilitating, at the same time, the correct grip of the pistol also underconditions of rapid fire. It also guarantees a firm hold even with wet hands.
Special Sights (Fig. 3-H).Front and rear sights are designed for swift target acquisition. To aid sightingunder low light conditions, the sights are equipped with white dots. Both sights are removable andreplaceable.
SPECIAL FEATURES
Manual Safety (Fig. 1-I and 2-I). Model 9000 S - Type F pistols feature an ambidextrous manual safetylever. When the manual safety is engaged, the linkage between trigger and sear is disconnected and therotation of the sear is prevented. Engage the safety by pushing the safety lever up, into the ON position(Red Warning Dot Covered) (Fig. 5-6). The manual safety can be engaged only when the hammer is incock or half-cock position. See also following paragraph.
Manual Safety-Decocking Lever (Fig. 1-I and 3-I).When the safety lever is moved all the way upward,past the safety position, it allows safe hammer lowering. The hammer will drop to the half-cock positionand the safety lever will return to the safety position (Red Warning Dot Covered) (Fig. 5). This leverallows the user to decock the hammer without requiring trigger pull or lowering of the hammer by hand. Auser who decocks a pistol by pulling the trigger or who lowers a hammer by hand mightdischarge a round in the chamber.  Use of the safety/decock lever is recommended in place of
Model 9000 S pistols have special features unique to the particular sub-model which are designed tomeet the particular needs of the customer.  Read carefully the special features for the particularmodel of Beretta pistol you are using.  Some of these features include important safetyinformation.
TYPE F MODELS
Semi-automatic Firing.Model 9000 S pistols will automatically reload after each round is fired, as long
as there are cartridges in the pistol.
Removable, High Capacity Magazine (Fig. 1).Model 9000 S pistols have a quickly removable, high
capacity magazine which allows rapid reloading and extended use in emergency situations.  The type
and capacity of magazine for current Model 9000 S pistols is as follows:
Model 9000 S cal. 9mm x 19 (9 mm Parabellum) and cal. 9 mm x 21 IMI – 12*- round, staggered
magazine.
Model 9000 S cal. .40 S&W – 10-round, staggered magazine.
* Commercial 9000 S pistols sold in the US market are supplied with 10-round magazines in accordance with US
Federal Guidelines for Commercial Sales.
Double Action (Fig. 1-E). Also considered a safety feature during emergency use of a pistol, the double
action trigger pull both cocks and drops the hammer in the same motion. This allows immediate firing of
the weapon without requiring that the hammer be independently manipulated. Double action trigger pull is
considered a safety feature because it allows the user to attempt   to refire a non-firing cartridge simply by
pulling the trigger a second time, rather than having to unload the non-firing round before the pistol can
be used again. The length of trigger pull also helps reduce the likelihood of unintentional discharge.
Simple Field Stripping and Cleaning (Fig. 1-F and 3-F).A pistol which can be easily field stripped can
be more readily cleaned (see TROUBLESHOOTING section in this manual). Simple cleaning makes it
easier for the user to properly maintain the pistol, which helps ensure continued reliability (see
MAINTENANCE section in this manual).
OPERATIONAL FEATURES 
						

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Operation:semi-automatic, short recoil of barrel.
Locking System:locked-breech with tilt barrel.
Action:double and single action. Type D models: double action only.
Hammer:exposed. Type D models:without spur.
Rifling Pitch:R.H., 6 grooves. Pitch: 9 mm x 19 (9 mm Parabellum) and
9 mm x 21IMI: 250 mm(9.84 in), .40 S&W: 400 mm (15.7 in).
Sightsfront and rear sights dovetailed to slide.
Safeties:all models:automatic firing pin blocking device. TypeF models:manual safety-decocking lever. Type D models:without manual safety.
Frame:techno-polymer with rubber overmolding.
Slide:steel, sand-blasted, phosphatized and Bruniton®coated.
Barrel:steel, sand-blasted and blued. Chrome plated bore and chamber.
Caliber9 mm x 19 / 9 mm x 21IMI.40 S&W
Overall length (mm/in)
168/6.61168/6.61
Barrel length (mm/in)88/3.4688/3.46
Sight radius (mm/in)132/5.20132/5.20
Overall height (mm/in)122/4.80122/4.80Overall width with safety lever (mm/in)42/1.6542/1.65
Overall width without safety lever (mm/in)  31/1.22              31/1.22
Magazine capacity (rounds)12*10
Weight unloaded (gr/oz - approx.) Type F models 760/26.8780/27.5   
Type D models730/25.7760/26.8
SPECIFICATIONS 
* Commercial 9000 S pistols sold in the US market are supplied with 10-round magazines in accordance with US
Federal Guidelines for Commercial Sales.
trigger pull/manual hammer lowering, which bypasses the automatic firing pin block and thus
increases the chances of unintentional discharge. By disengagingthe manual safety (pushing the
safety lever completely downward - Red Warning Dot Visible) it is possible to fire in double action.
Double/Single Action (Fig. 1-E).  Model 9000 S - Type F pistols fire double action on the first round and
single action on subsequent rounds. The longer, heavier trigger pull of the double action makes
inadvertent discharge less likely, while the lighter, shorter single action trigger pull allows faster, more
accurate discharge of subsequent rounds. 
NOTE:  The first round of a Type F model pistol may be
fired using the lighter, shorter single action trigger pull if the hammer is manually cocked prior to
pulling the trigger.  Read instructions concerning Firing found in this manual.
Double Action Only (Fig. 2).Model 9000 S - Type D pistols fire with longer, heavier double action trigger
pull on every pull of the trigger.  This feature reduces the likelihood of inadvertent discharge on
subsequent shots.
No Safety/Decock Lever (Fig. 2).Type D models do not have an external safety lever or an external
decocking lever.  The hammer spur has been removed and is flush with the rear of the slide. Type D
models are designed for users who want to be able to fire their pistol immediately, without disengaging a
safety lever.
TYPE D MODELS