Beretta Stampede SA Revolver Instruction Manual
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21 BEFORE LOADING WARNING:Do not load a car tridge in the chamber until you have read and fully understand the following procedures. WARNING: DO NOT load this firearm until you are ready to shoot. WARNING:Even though the firearm is unloaded, be cer tain it is pointed in a SAFE direction. CAUTION:Do not “dr y fire” your Beretta Stampede single-action revolver without using snap-caps or the yellow firing-pin protector. (Fig. 4-O) Dr y firing is defined as firing a firearm with no ammunition in the chamber. Dr y firing your Beretta Stampede single-action revolver may result in damage to the action. “Snap caps” (iner t chamber inser ts that allow a firearm to be dr y-fired without damaging the action) are available at most gun stores for those who wish to practice firing without live ammunition. The yellow firing-pin protector is included with your Stampede. The term “single-action” means that the trigger of your Beretta Stampede per forms the “single-action” of releasing the cocked hammer. As such, the hammer must be drawn fully rear ward or cocked before firing each shot. (Fig. 8) The action of cocking the hammer also rotates the cylinder clockwise (as viewed from the rear) and aligns the next chamber with the barrel. In the process of cocking your UNLOADED revolver, notice that there are three (3) separate hammer positions, each with its own purpose, as follows: 1. HAMMER FULL Y LOWERED– After a shot is fired, the hammer remains in the “fully lowered” position. In this position, the firing pin remains in contact with the car tridge primer, if a car tridge is loaded in the chamber for ward of the hammer, for as long as the trigger is pulled. However, the modern transfer-bar mechanism ensures that the firing pin only comes into contact with the car tridge primers if the hammer drops while the trigger is pulled. (Fig. 9)When you release the trigger, the transfer-bar lowers and disengages. This prevents the hammer from making contact with the firing pin. (Fig. 6) ! ! !
22 2.HAMMER IN THE HALF-COCK (LOADING/UNLOADING)POSITION(Fig. 7) – Pull the hammer rear ward to the second position and you will feel and hear the hammer “click” into the half-cock notch. This action disengages the bolt and allows the cylinder to rotate clockwise (as viewed from the rear), permitting the revolver to be loaded or unloaded through the loading gate. WARNING:The second, or half-cock, position of the hammer is NOT a safety. A blow to the hammer may allow the hammer to strike the firing pin and fire the revolver. WARNING: DROPPING THE REVOLVER ON THE HAMMER OR PULLING STRONGLY ON THE TRIGGER IN THE HALF-COCK POSITION COULD DAMAGE OR BREAK THE HALF-COCK NOTCH AND CAUSE THE REVOLVER TO FIRE. NORMAL TRIGGER PULL IS 5 LBS MAXIMUM. (Fig. 10) NOTICE:IF YOU SUSPECT THAT EXCESSIVE FORCE HAS BEEN APPLIED TO THE HAMMER OR TRIGGER WHEN THE REVOLVER IS IN THE HALF-COCK POSITION, HAVE THE REVOLVER INSPECTED FOR SAFE FUNCTIONING BY A COMPETENT GUNSMITH. 3. HAMMER IN THE FULL-COCK (FIRING) POSITION (Fig. 8)– Pull the hammer rear ward to the third position and you will feel and hear the hammer “click” into the full-cock notch. The hammer is now in the firing position and will fire when the trigger is pulled rear ward (Fig. 9). WARNING: Be cer tain the firearm is pointed in a SAFE direction at all times. Keep your finger of f the trigger and outside the trigger guard until your sights are aligned on a SAFE target and you are ready to fire. WARNING:When car tridges are loaded in the chambers, the firearm may discharge unintentionally if it is dropped or the hammer is struck, regardless of the safety devices. Do not load a car tridge in the chamber until you are ready to shoot. WARNING:Always keep the muzzle of the revolver pointed in a SAFE direction. ! ! ! ! !
23 WARNING: Visually and physically check the bore and chambers to ensure they are free of obstructions. WARNING:When loading the revolver, ensure that the muzzle is pointed away from ever yone, including you. Do not place your hand in front of the muzzle at any time. GETTING A FEEL OF YOUR REVOLVER’S ACTION (WITH REVOLVER UNLOADED) Prior to firing the revolver, you must become proficient with its operating features. The half-cock and firing positions may be engaged by following these steps. It is critical to the safe operation of the revolver that you are completely proficient in this procedure. Practice this procedure with an UNLOADED revolver until you are proficient: WARNING:Be cer tain the revolver is pointed in a SAFE direction, and that your other hand is away from the muzzle. WARNING:Visually and manually check to be cer tain the firearm is unloaded. 1. With your finger OFF THE TRIGGER, pull the hammer rear ward beyond the full-cock position with your thumb. WARNING:Be cer tain your thumb is firmly on the hammer. 2. The hammer is now in the firing (full-cock) position. (Fig. 8) 3. While controlling the hammer with the thumb, pull the hammer rear ward and gently pull the trigger. 4. Ease the hammer slightly for ward with the thumb while pulling the trigger. ! ! ! ! !
24 ! 5. Release the trigger and continue easing the hammer into the half-cock notch. The hammer is now in the half-cock or loading position. (Fig. 7) 6. With the hammer in the half-cock position, and controlling the hammer with the thumb, pull the hammer rear ward and gently pull the trigger. 7. Ease the hammer slightly for ward with the thumb while pulling the trigger. As soon as the hammer makes it for ward of the half-cock position, release the trigger (thus disengaging the transfer-bar) and safely lower the hammer all the way to the lowered position. (Fig. 6) Practice this procedure with an UNLOADED revolver until you are proficient. WARNING: DROPPING THE REVOLVER ON THE HAMMER OR PULLING STRONGLY ON THE TRIGGER IN THE HALF-COCK POSITION COULD DAMAGE OR BREAK THE HALF-COCK NOTCH AND CAUSE THE REVOLVER TO FIRE. NORMAL TRIGGER PULL IS 5 LBS MAXIMUM. (Fig. 10) NOTICE: IF YOU SUSPECT THAT EXCESSIVE FORCE HAS BEEN APPLIED TO THE HAMMER OR TRIGGER WHEN THE REVOLVER IS IN THE HALF-COCK POSITION, HAVE THE REVOLVER INSPECTED FOR SAFE FUNCTIONING BY A COMPETENT GUNSMITH.
25 AMMUNITION AMMUNITION (CARTRIDGE) NOTICE: Beretta specifically disclaim responsibility for any damage or injury whatsoever occurring in connection with, or as the result of, the use in Beretta Stampede revolvers of faulty, or non-standard, or “remanufactured,” or hand-loaded (reloaded) ammunition, or car tridges other than those for which the firearm was originally chambered. Use only high-quality, commercially-manufactured ammunition that is manufactured in accordance with CIP (Europe and elsewhere) or SAAMI (USA) standards. Be cer tain that the ammunition is the appropriate caliber and loading for the firearm and is clean, dr y, and in good condition. The car tridge designation for your revolver is marked on the side of the barrel. WARNING: Ammunition that is too small can drop through the chamber into the barrel and cause a barrel obstruction. If additional ammunition is loaded in the chamber and fired, a catastrophic failure will occur. Carefully inspect each car tridge before it is loaded in the chamber. Be cer tain the car tridge cases are not split, deformed, or the car tridges do not possess any other dents or defects (this applies even to factor y ammunition). Do not fire old ammunition in this firearm. Primers, powder, car tridge cases, and bullets can deteriorate with time and cause damage to the firearm, or injur y to the shooter or others. WARNING: Do not use reloaded or handloaded ammunition. Beretta assumes no liability for incidents occurring through the use of reloaded ammunition. Use of reloaded ammunition will void the manufacturer’s warranty. ! !
26 LOADING To load your Beretta Stampede single-action revolver, follow the steps below: WARNING:Be cer tain that the revolver is pointed in a SAFE direction and your other hand is away from the muzzle. WARNING:Do not place your finger on the trigger or inside the trigger guard while loading. WARNING:Be sure that you have the correct car tridges for your revolver. WARNING:Be sure that the obstruction check has been completed prior to loading. 1. With the firearm pointed in a SAFE direction and your finger OFF the trigger and outside the trigger guard, pull the hammer rear ward to the half-cock position, allowing the cylinder to rotate. (Fig. 7) 2. Locate the loading gate on the right side of the frame, rear of the cylinder. (Fig. 1-L) 3. Open the loading gate and align an empty chamber with the loading gate. (Fig. 11) 4. Inser t a car tridge into the empty chamber. (Fig. 1-I) 5. Carefully rotate the cylinder clockwise (as viewed from the rear) to the next empty chamber and inser t a car tridge. Repeat step five until all chambers are loaded. Close the loading gate. 6. With the gun pointed in a SAFE direction, pull the hammer slightly rear ward with your thumb and gently ease the hammer for ward to the fully lowered position as described above. ! ! ! !
27 7. As soon as the hammer makes it for ward of the half-cock position, release the trigger (thus disengaging the transfer- bar) and safely lower the hammer all the way to the lowered position. (Fig. 6) WARNING: FAILING TO MANUALLY CONTROL THE HAMMER AT THIS STAGE COULD CAUSE THE REVOLVER TO FIRE IF A CARTRIDGE IS IN THE CYLINDER. 8. By completing this loading procedure, you will have loaded six (6) car tridges. 9. If you still do not have six (6) loaded chambers with the hammer resting in the fully lowered position proceed directly to the unloading directions below, carefully unload the revolver, and seek qualified instruction from someone who is familiar with the safe loading of single-action revolvers. WARNING:Always unload the firearm immediately after shooting is completed. WARNING:Never store a loaded firearm. ! ! !
28 UNLOADING To unload your Beretta Stampede single-action revolver, follow the steps below: WARNING:Be cer tain the revolver is pointed in a SAFE direction and your other hand is away from the muzzle. WARNING:Do not place your finger on the trigger or inside the trigger guard. 1. With the firearm pointed in a SAFE direction and your finger OFF the trigger, pull the hammer rear ward to the half-cock position, allowing the cylinder to rotate. (Fig. 7) 2. Open the loading gate, exposing the chamber/car tridge case. (Fig. 11) 3. Align a chamber/car tridge case to the loading gate. 4. While keeping the gun pointed in a SAFE direction, locate the ejector rod handle on the left side of the gun, below the front of the barrel. (Fig. 3-N) WARNING:Be cer tain the revolver is pointed in a SAFE direction and your other hand is away from the muzzle. CAUTION:Do not to release the ejector rod at its rear ward position, allowing it to snap back under spring pressure. Doing so could damage the ejector rod. 5. While keeping the gun pointed in a SAFE direction, move the ejector handle fully rear ward to push the car tridge or fired car tridge case out of the chamber. (Fig. 12) WARNING:If you are ejecting unfired car tridges, use extreme care to be sure they are ejected onto an appropriate sur face. Never attempt to catch car tridges or fired car tridge cases as they fall. ! ! ! !
29 WARNING:Never allow anything to come in contact with the primer of unfired ammunition. Doing so could cause the ammunition to explode. 6. Operate the ejector rod in each chamber to its full travel to ensure each car tridge or fired car tridge case is fully ejected. CAUTION: Do not attempt to rotate the cylinder while pushing back on the ejector rod; doing so may damage the ejector rod and the firearm. Always ensure that the ejector rod is in its fully lowered position before rotating the cylinder. 7. With the ejector rod handle in its fully lowered position, rotate the cylinder clockwise to expose another chamber and repeat the procedure. 8. When all car tridges or fired car tridge cases are ejected, rotate the cylinder and visually and physically inspect each of the six (6) chambers to ensure that all chambers are empty. 9. Close the loading gate. 10. While controlling the hammer with your thumb, pull the hammer slightly rear ward and gently pull the trigger to ease the hammer for ward to the fully lowered position. (Fig. 6) WARNING:Always unload the firearm immediately after shooting is completed.! ! ! UN-COCKING A LOADED REVOLVER To un-cock your loaded Beretta Stampede single-action revolver, follow the steps below: WARNING:Be cer tain the revolver is pointed in a SAFE direction and your other hand is away from the muzzle.
30 1. Gently pull the hammer back to the full-cock position (if you star ted with your revolver in the half-cock position) (Fig. 8). If your revolver was already fully-cocked, proceed to step 2. WARNING: The hammer is now in the firing position and will fire if the trigger is pulled. 2. While controlling the hammer with the thumb, gently pull the hammer back slightly and pull the trigger. 3. Ease the hammer slightly for ward with the thumb while continuing to pull the trigger. 4. Release the trigger and continue easing the hammer into the half-cock notch. (Fig. 7) 5. Again, while controlling the hammer with your thumb, pull the hammer slightly rear ward from the half-cock position and pull the trigger. 6. Ease the hammer slightly for ward with the thumb while continuing to pull the trigger. 7. Once the hammer makes it past the half-cock position, release the trigger (thus disengaging the transfer-bar) and slowly and safely lower the hammer all the way to the lowered position. (Fig. 6) WARNING: FAILING TO MANUALLY CONTROL THE HAMMER AT THIS STAGE COULD CAUSE THE REVOLVER TO FIRE IF A CARTRIDGE IS IN THE CYLINDER WARNING:Always unload the firearm immediately after shooting is completed. WARNING:Never store a loaded firearm. ! ! ! !