Bersa 9mm Instruction Manual

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SAFETY WARNING: All owners and users of FIRESTORM pistols are reminded to use the decocking
lever to decock their pistols. This is the only way to safely lower the hammer.
Warning:
The hammer should never be manually lowered by pulling the trigger. Manually lowering the hammer is
dangerous and may result in severe personal injury or death.
WARNING: DO NOT THUMB THE HAMMER DOWN. This action may result in severe per
sonal injury or death. ALWAYS USE THE DECOCKING LEVER.
Firing:
If you intend to fire...

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When the last round has been fired, the slide remains fully back. If you intend to fire again, remove the
empty magazine and insert a loaded one. Press the slide catch (Fig. 4) to close the slide and load the
chamber.
CAUTION: Always keep your finger off the trigger whenever you do not intend to fire.
Safety Key:
Your pistol is provided with an internal locking system operated by a special key. It is located above the
trigger in the left side of the frame. In the unlocked position (F) the pistol is...

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pin of the grip. Remove the grip. Repeat the same procedure with the pin of the magazine release button
(Fig. 6) until it is dropped out. Put the magazine release button in the place of your preference following the
above procedures in reverse order. Then screw back the pin of the grip and reassemble it.
MAINTENANCE
It is recommended to clean and lubricate the pistol every time it is fired.
Field Stripping
Make sure the pistol is unloaded.
Depress the magazine release button and remove the magazine....

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protrudes) and under the extractor hook. Lubricate moving parts sparingly with a light high quality gun oil.
Wipe off any excess oil.
Assembly:
Assemble following the Field Stripping procedure in reverse order. It is advisable to pay attention to the
following points:
The recoil spring guide head should lodge in the center of its groove in the barrel base.
When rotating the disassembling latch, the slide should be in the closed position 

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SAFETY WARNINGSEar and eye protection: Use ear plugs or earmuff-type protectors to guard you against cumulative,
permanent hearing loss as a result of continuous exposure to shooting noise.
Shooting glasses will guard you against powder, gas, carbon residue, lubricant, metallic particles or
similar debris that may emanate occasionally from any firearm in normal use
Always make sure that anyone near you is also wearing ear and eye protection.
Safety mechanism:
1.Your firearm has an effective,...

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Loading:
1.Be sure the muzzle is pointing in a safe direction when loading the firearm
2.Do not load or unload a firearm in a confined space such as a vehicle or building other than a
well-constructed shooting range. In an enclosed area there is not usually a safe direction in which
to point the firearm, and if accidentally fired, there is a great risk of causing personal injury or
property damage.
3.Clean all oil and grease from the chamber before loading, and be sure nothing is obstructing the...

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a clear, safe, unobstructed path for fire cases to be ejected. And also be sure they will not bounce
off a hard object and hit someone.
5.If your firearm has a mechanical malfunction while shooting, or if powder or gas emanates from it,
or if a cartridge case is bulged or ruptured, or if the sound of the fire is not quite right, DO NOT
CONTINUE SHOOTING. STOP IMMEDIATELY AND UNLOAD THE FIREARM. Then take the
firearm and ammunition to your gunsmith.
6.A loaded cartridge case that becomes jammed in a...

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Semi-automatic pistols:
1.Carrying a semi-automatic pistol with a cartridge in the chamber greatly increases the chances of
accidental firing. Doing so may only be justified in cases of clear and present danger. For in
stance, in cases of self-defense you may have to fire your pistol instantly, however this is not
recommended. The safest way to carry a loaded pistol is to have the chamber empty.
2.If you MUST carry a semi-automatic pistol with a cartridge in the chamber, be sure the hammer is...

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3.Excessive pressure inside the chamber or the barrel may cause severe damage to the firearm
and/or severe injury to the shooter. This may be caused by obstructions in the barrel, propellant
powder overloads, or the use of incorrect, wrongly assembled, dirty, corroded or damaged
cartridges.
4.Stop shooting IMMEDIATELY and check the barrel for obstructions if:
- you have difficulties in chambering a cartridge or feel unusual resistance
-a cartridge misfires
-a fired cartridge case is not extracted
-you...