Para PXL, LDA Instructions Manual

W A R N I N G :
BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM,  
READ THROUGH THESE WARNINGS  AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY 
 
AND THOROUGHLY.
THIS MANUAL SHOULD ALWAYS ACCOMPANY 
THIS PISTOL AND BE TRANSFERRED WITH IT
 
UPON CHANGES OF OWNER OR USER.
©2004 Para-Ordnance Mfg., Inc.
SAFETY and 
INSTRUCTION 
MANUAL
Para
PXT LDA Series Pistols
® 

WARNING
CHILDREN ARE ATTRACTED TO AND CAN OPERATE FIREARMS THAT CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURIES OR DEATH. PREVENT CHILD ACCESS BY ALWAYS 
KEEPING GUNS LOCKED AWAY AND UNLOADED WHEN NOT IN USE.
 
IF YOU KEEP A LOADED FIREARM WHERE A CHILD OBTAINS AND 
IMPROPERLY USES IT, YOU MAY BE FINED OR SENT TO PRISON.
ADVERTENCIA
A LOS NINOS LOS ATRAEN LAS ARMAS DE FUEGO Y LAS PUEDEN 
HACER FUNCIONAR ELLOS PUEDEN CAUSARSES LESIONES GRAVES Y 
LA MUERTE. EVITE QUE LOS NINOS TENGAN ACCESO A LAS ARMAS 
DE FUEGO GUARDANDOLAS...

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MAIN FEATURES  ...............................................................................
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FIREARM SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  ........................................
5
FEATURES
  TECHNICAL DATA & AMMO INFO ......................................10
SAFETY FEATURES
  SLIDE LOCK SAFETY .................................................................
11
  GRIP SAFETY .................................................................................13
  PASSIVE SAFETIES...

MAIN FEATURES - LDA Single Stack Limited
BARREL
BARREL
 
BUSHINGRECOIL
 
SPRING PLUG SLIDE STOP
NOTCH
DISASSEMBLY NOTCH
TRIGGER MAGAZINE 
CATCH
RECEIVER
STOCKGRIP 
 
SAFETY
SLIDE LOCK 
SAFETY SLIDE LOCK
 
SAFETY NOTCHHAMMER
REAR SIGHT
SLIDE STOP
EJECTION PORT 
(OTHER SIDE)
SLIDE
FRONT SIGHT
MAGAZINE
Limited - TX745SPXT LDA Single 
Stack
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MAIN FEATURES - LDA-Series Limited
BARRELRECOIL
 
SPRING PLUG
DISASSEMBLY 
NOTCH MAGAZINE 
CATCH
SLIDE STOP NOTCH
Tac-S - DCX745E
 
PXT LDA Sin
gle
 Stack
TRIGGER...

DO NOT USE ANY FIREARM WITHOUT HAVING A FULL  
AND COMPLETE UNDERSTANDING OF ITS PARTICULAR 
MECHANICAL AND HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS.
NEVER ALLOW ANYONE TO USE THIS FIREARM WITHOUT
 
HAVING THAT PERSON READ THIS MANUAL FIRST.
FIREARMS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY  
OF OTHERS YOU MUST ENSURE YOUR 
 
COMPLETE AND CLEAR UNDERSTANDING 
 
OF THIS MANUAL AND YOU MUST FOLLOW ITS 
 
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY.
IMPROPER HANDLING OF YOUR PISTOL  
CAN RESULT IN INJURY, DEATH 
 
OR PROPERTY...

4.  ALWAYS BE SURE OF YOUR BACKSTOP, WHAT LIES  
BEYOND YOUR TARGET, AND THE SAFETY OF BYSTANDERS 
BEFORE YOU CONSIDER SHOOTING YOUR PISTOL. 
 
THE BACKSTOP MUST BE ADEQUATE TO STOP AND 
CONTAIN BULLETS. OTHERWISE, A BULLET IS CAPABLE 
OF TRAVELING THROUGH OR PAST YOUR TARGET FOR A 
DISTANCE OF UP TO 1
 1/2  MILES. DO NOT SHOOT IF YOU 
ARE UNCERTAIN ABOUT WHAT LIES BEYOND  
YOUR TARGET.
5.  ALWAYS MAKE SURE YOUR PISTOL IS UNLOADED AND 
THE SLIDE IS LATCHED OPEN BEFORE HANDING IT TO 
ANOTHER PERSON OR...

15.  NEVER SHOOT AT A FLAT SURFACE OF WATER OR AT ANY HARD SURFACE IN ORDER TO AVOID HAZARDOUS  
RICOCHETS THAT CAN CAUSE INJURY, DEATH, OR  
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
16.  ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE MUZZLE IS POINTED IN A 
 
SAFE DIRECTION.
17.  NEVER LOAD YOUR PISTOL UNTIL YOU ARE PROPERLY  READY TO USE IT. UNLOAD IT THE MINUTE YOU HAVE 
COMPLETED SHOOTING.
18.  ALWAYS EXAMINE THE BARREL BORE TO BE CERTAIN 
 
IT IS CLEAR AND FREE OF ANY OBSTRUCTIONS. ANY 
OBSTRUCTION, WHETHER IT BE FROM DIRT, CORROSION 
OR OTHER...

FEATURES
The LDA-Series semi-automatic pistols are quite similar in  
appearance while they all function in the same manner. Among 
themselves, the pistols vary in caliber, size, weight, barrel/barrel 
bushing configuration, surface finish, and in the type of  metal 
used for their respective receivers (steel or stainless steel).
While this manual uses the Para Limited and Black Watch SSP 
 
pistols for its illustrations, the directions apply to the other LDA 
models unless otherwise noted.
Table 1:
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Figure 2
SLIDE LOCK  SAFETY 
(ENGAGED)
To engage the Slide Lock Safety push the Slide Lock Safety up 
until it fully engages the Slide Lock Notch (Figure 2). At this 
point, the slide is prevented from moving rearward. If  the  
cocking cam has been cocked and the trigger re-set, engaging  
the slide lock safety will disengage the drawbar to prevent the 
hammer from moving rearward if  the trigger is pressed.
NEVER LEAVE YOUR PISTOL LOADED  
AND READY TO FIRE. 
 
THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS...

PASSIVE SAFETIES
THESE SAFETIES ARE ACTIVATED AUTOMATICALLY 
 
WITHOUT MANUAL INTERVENTION. DO NOT BYPASS THEM 
OR RENDER THEM INOPERATIVE.
These mechanisms form parts of  a safety system incorporated 
into your Para-Ordnance pistol and they are designed and installed 
for the prevention of  accidental discharges that could otherwise 
follow as the result of  some commonplace occurrences.
NEVER RELY ON A SAFETY MECHANISM 
TO JUSTIFY CARELESS HANDLING
 
OF YOUR PISTOL.
ALWAYS EXPECT THE GUN 
TO FIRE WHEN...