Para Pxt Single Action Instruction Manual

							
©2004 Para-Ordnance Mfg., Inc.
PXT Single-Action Series Pistols 
SAFETY AND 
INSTRUCTION 
MANUAL
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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. 
						

							
THIS MANUAL APPLIES TO PARA-ORDNANCE 
PXT SINGLE-ACTION P-SERIES & S-SERIES PISTOLS WITH 5- AND 4.
25 -INCH BARRELS
FIREARMS ARE CLASSIFIED AS DANGEROUS  
WEAPONS. THEREFORE THIS PRODUCT IS 
POTENTIALLY LETHAL.
FAILURE TO READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW 
 
ANY OF THESE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS MAY  RESULT IN INJURY, DEATH OR
 
DAMAGE OF PROPERTY.
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.
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WARNING:  DO NOT MAKE ANY ATTEMPTS TO PRACTICE LOADING, 
UNLOADING, ETC. WITH LIVE AMMUNITION UNLESS YOU HAVE  FULLY UNDERSTOOD THIS MANUAL AND ARE CERTAIN ABOUT THE PROPER HANDLING AND OPERATION OF THIS PRODUCT.
WHERE IN DOUBT ABOUT YOUR ABILITY TO HANDLE OR USE 
THIS HANDGUN SAFELY, SEEK SUPERVISED INSTRUCTION RUN BY  A LOCAL GUN CLUB, GUN DEALER, OR POLICE DEPARTMENT.
THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF HANDLING AND  
OPERATION OF THIS FIREARM MUST BE FULLY 
UNDERSTOOD AND FOLLOWED EXACTLY. 
 
THIS MANUAL IS PROVIDED TO ASSIST YOU 
 
IN THE PROPER USE AND MAINTENANCE OF 
YOUR PARA-ORDNANCE PISTOL. IF YOU HAVE 
 
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FIREARMS SAFETY –  
ACCIDENT PREVENTION
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
WHEN PRESSING THE TRIGGER, YOU MUST  EXPECT THE GUN TO FIRE AND YOU MUST 
TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR FIRING IT
ALWAYS TREAT A FIREARM 
 
AS IF IT WERE LOADED
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MAIN FEATURES  ...............................................................................
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FIREARM SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  ........................................
3
FEATURES
  TECHNICAL DATA & AMMO INFO ........................................8
SAFETY FEATURES
  SLIDE LOCK SAFETY ...................................................................
9
  GRIP SAFETY .................................................................................11
  PASSIVE SAFETIES .......................................................................12
FUNCTION
  MALFUNCTIONS  ..........................................................................13
  LOADING ........................................................................................14
  UNLOADING ..................................................................................19 FIRING  ..............................................................................................20
  GRIP  ...................................................................................................21
MAINTENANCE
  DISASSEMBLY ................................................................................
23
  REASSEMBLY .................................................................................28  POWER EXTRACTOR ..................................................................32
  CLEANING PISTOL  .....................................................................33
  CLEANING HIGH-CAPACITY MAGAZINE  ........................34 
  DISASSEMBLY, CLEANING AND REASSEMBLY  
      OF  10-ROUND PARA-ORDNANCE MAGAZINE  ..........36
  TRANSPORTATION & STORAGE ..........................................39
WARRANTY INFORMATION  .....................................................
40
SERVICE & REPAIR .........................................................................
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LIMITS & LIABILITY  ......................................................................
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SPARE PARTS ......................................................................................
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PARTS ILLUSTRATION  .................................................................
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PARTS LIST ..........................................................................................
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CONTENTSMAIN FEATURES - PXT Single-Action Models
BARREL
BARREL
 
BUSHINGRECOIL
 
SPRING PLUG
PXT 1911 S
SP
Single Action, Single-Stack
SLIDE STOPNOTCH
DISASSEMBLY NOTCH
TRIGGER MAGAZINE 
CATCH
RECEIVER
STOCKGRIP 
 
SAFETY
SLIDE LOCK 
SAFETYSLIDE LOCK
 
SAFETY NOTCHHAMMER
REAR SIGHT
SLIDE STOP
EJECTION PORT 
(OTHER SIDE)
SLIDE
FRONT SIGHT
MAGAZINE
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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 DAMAGE.
CAUTIONS:
1.  ALWAYS TREAT EVERY FIREARM AS IF IT WERE LOADED.
2.  NEVER – EVER – POINT ANY GUN, LOADED OR 
UNLOADED, AT ANYTHING YOU DO NOT INTEND  
TO SHOOT.
3.  ALWAYS KEEP YOUR FINGER AWAY FROM THE TRIGGER,  OUTSIDE THE TRIGGER GUARD, UNTIL YOU ARE AIMING 
AT A TARGET AND READY TO SHOOT.
MAIN FEATURES - PXT Single-Action 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
S14•45 LimitedSingle Action, Hi-Cap
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9.  NEVER LEAVE A LOADED PISTOL UNATTENDED.
10.  ALWAYS MAKE SURE THAT ANY OTHER SHOOTERS
 
OR BYSTANDERS ARE WELL CLEAR OF YOU WHEN 
PREPARING TO SHOOT YOUR PISTOL. EJECTED
 
CARTRIDGES CAN CAUSE INJURY TO ANYONE 
STANDING IN THEIR PATH. NEVER OBSTRUCT THE 
EJECTION PORT ON YOUR PISTOL BY PLACING 
YOUR FINGERS IN FRONT OF IT.
11.  ALWAYS WEAR ADEQUATE SHOOTING GLASSES 
 
AND ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO DO THE SAME. 
UNPROTECTED EYES MAY BE INJURED BY POWDER  
GAS, CARBON RESIDUE, LUBRICANT, METALLIC  
PARTICLES OR SIMILAR DEBRIS THAT CAN DAMAGE  
EYES AND EVEN CAUSE BLINDNESS.
12.  ALWAYS WEAR ADEQUATE EAR PROTECTION AND MAKE  SURE THAT OTHERS IN YOUR VICINITY DO THE SAME. 
REPEATED EXPOSURE TO SHOOTING NOISE CAN LEAD 
TO CUMULATIVE, PERMANENT HEARING LOSS.
13.  ALWAYS CARRY YOUR PISTOL EMPTY WITH THE SLIDE  LATCHED OPEN UNTIL PREPARING TO FIRE.
14.  NEVER CONSUME ALCOHOL OR TAKE DRUGS PRIOR
 
TO SHOOTING. IF UNDER MEDICATION, SEEK A 
DOCTOR’S ADVICE TO BE SURE THAT YOU ARE FIT 
AND ABLE TO HANDLE A GUN SAFELY.
ALWAYS EMPLOY SAFE HANDLING,  
LOADING, AND SHOOTING METHODS. 
 
REMEMBER A LOADED FIREARM HAS 
 
THE POTENTIAL TO KILL. INTELLIGENTLY 
 
HANDLED IT CAN BE USED SAFELY.
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 LAYING IT DOWN.
6.  ALWAYS MAKE SURE THAT YOUR PISTOL HAS NOT
 
BEEN IN ANY WAY DAMAGED AS THE RESULT OF IT 
HAVING BEEN DROPPED OR ANY OTHER INCIDENT 
OR CIRCUMSTANCE, INCLUDING CORROSION, THAT 
MAY HAVE POSSIBLY CAUSED DAMAGE TO SOME 
PARTS OF THE MECHANISM.
7.   ALWAYS HAVE A COMPETENT GUNSMITH INSPECT
 
YOUR PISTOL SO AS TO ENSURE ITS PROPER FUNCTION. 
REMEMBER, ONLY WEAPONS IN PERFECT WORKING 
ORDER CAN BE SAFE WEAPONS.
8.  NEVER LEAVE A PISTOL COCKED AND READY TO FIRE.
ALWAYS USE YOUR HANDGUN SAFELY AND  
WISELY. PROTECT YOURSELF AND THOSE 
AROUND YOU BY TAKING THE PROPER AND 
 
NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS PRIOR TO FIRING 
YOUR PISTOL. REMEMBER, UNSAFE PRACTICES  CAN BE THE CAUSE OF INJURY, DEATH, 
 
OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
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20.  USE OF EXTRA HIGH-PRESSURE AMMUNITION MAY CAUSE 
RELIABILITY PROBLEMS. AS WITH ANY HANDGUN,  
PROLONGED USE OF EXTRA HIGH PRESSURE AMMUNITION 
MAY SHORTEN THE SERVICE LIFE OF THE PISTOL.
21.  ALWAYS HAVE THE SAFETY ON UNTIL YOU INTEND 
 
TO FIRE.
22.  NEVER WALK OR CLIMB WITH A LOADED FIREARM. 
 
PISTOLS HAVE SHORT BARRELS AND THEREFORE 
EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN WHEN HANDLING 
THEM BECAUSE THEIR ATTITUDE AND DIRECTION CAN 
BE EASILY CHANGED. HOLD YOUR PISTOL SO THAT THE 
MUZZLE IS CONTROLLABLE.
23.  ALWAYS MAKE SURE THAT YOUR PISTOL IS NOT LOADED  BEFORE CLEANING AND STORING IT.
23.  NEVER DRY FIRE YOUR PISTOL WHEN YOU HAVE  REMOVED THE SLIDE FROM THE RECEIVER.
ALWAYS STORE GUNS AND AMMUNITION  
SEPARATELY, LOCKED IF POSSIBLE, OUT OF SIGHT,  AND BEYOND THE REACH OF CHILDREN AND INEXPERIENCED OR CARELESS ADULTS.
LEAD WARNING:
DISCHARGING FIREARMS IN POORLY VENTILATED  AREAS, CLEANING FIREARMS, OR HANDLING 
 
AMMUNITION MAY RESULT IN EXPOSURE TO LEAD 
AND OTHER SUBSTANCES KNOWN TO CAUSE BIRTH 
DEFECTS, REPRODUCTIVE HARM, AND OTHER SERIOUS  INJURY. HAVE ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.  WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER EXPOSURE.
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 DEBRIS, EVEN A HEAVY COATING OF OIL 
 
OR DROPS OF WATER, MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO  
THE PISTOL THAT CAN CAUSE INJURY, DEATH, OR  
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
19.  ALWAYS USE ONLY CLEAN, DRY, ORIGINAL HIGH 
 
QUALITY FACTORY-MADE AMMUNITION THAT IS  
IN GOOD CONDITION AND OF THE PROPER TYPE  
AND CALIBER FOR YOUR GUN. IMPROPERLY LOADED  
AMMUNITION CAN PROVE TO BE EXTREMELY  
DANGEROUS WHEN CARTRIDGES HAVE BEEN LOADED 
OUTSIDE THE EXACTING SAFETY LIMITS BUILT INTO 
YOUR PISTOL.
ALWAYS USE AMMUNITION THAT COMPLIES  
WITH THE INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE 
 
STANDARD AS ESTABLISHED BY THE 
 
SPORTING ARMS AND AMMUNITION 
 
MANUFACTURER’S INSTITUTE (SAAMI). 
 
TO DO OTHERWISE MAY RESULT IN INJURY,  DEATH, OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.
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Para-Ordnance PXT Single-Action semi-automatic pistols are 
equipped with a number of  safety devices (some are hand- 
operated while others are passive) that are designed to minimize 
accidental discharges.
HAND-OPERATED SAFETIES
These safeties are activated manually.
SLIDE  LOCK SAFETY
This safety device can only be activated when the hammer is fully 
cocked with slide fully forward (Figure 1).
Figure 1
SAFETY FEATURES
NEVER RELY ON A SAFETY MECHANISM  
TO JUSTIFY CARELESS HANDLING OR 
 
POOR MAINTENANCE. 
 
ALWAYS POINT YOUR PISTOL 
 
IN A SAFE DIRECTION.
SLIDE LOCK 
SAFETY NOTCH
HAMMER
SLIDE LOCK 
SAFETY
The PXT Single-Action 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 1911 SSP and the 
S14
•45 Limited 
for its illustrations, the directions apply to all of  Para's full-size 
single-action models, single stack and high-capacity, unless 
 
otherwise noted. 
Table 1:  
TECHNICAL DATA AND AMMUNITION INFORMATION
FEATURES
     * For recreational use, magazine capacity is restricted to 10 rounds in U.S.A. and Canada.
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Model Order No.CaliberRoundsBarrelReceiver
P14•45 PX1445SR.45 ACP14*+1 5"Stainless
Stealth 
P 14•45 PX1445ER.45 ACP14*+1 5"Steel
S1 4•45  Limited  SX1445SR.45 ACP14*+1 5"Stainless
Stealth S1 4•45 Ltd SX1445ER .45 ACP14*+1 5"Steel
S1
6 •4 0 Limited SX1640SR.40 S&W16*+15"Stainless
Stealth  S16•40 Ltd SX1640ER.40 S&W16*+15"Steel
P18• 9  PX189SR9mm18*+1 5"Stainless
P13•45  PX1345SR.45 ACP13*+14.25"Stainless
S13•45 Limited SX1345SR.45 ACP13*+14.25"Stainless
Hi-Cap LTC PCX1445E.45 ACP14*+14.25"Steel
1911 SSP PX745E.45 ACP7+15"Steel
LTC PCX745S.45 ACP7+14.25"Stainless
LTC PCX745R.45 ACP7+14.25"Alloy
LTC PCX745E.45 ACP7+14.25"Steel 
						

							
GRIP SAFETY
The Grip Safety (Figure 3) prevents the rearward travel of  the 
trigger, which is necessary to fire the pistol, unless the pistol is 
firmly in hand with a positive grasp of  the Grip Safety. When 
ready to fire the pistol with a firm hold on the receiver, the for
-
ward pressure that is applied to the Grip Safety disengages this 
safety device and allows the trigger the necessary freedom for 
rearward movement required to fire the pistol.
NEVER COMPROMISE SAFETY. NEVER ALTER  
OR MODIFY THIS PISTOL IN ANY WAY. 
 
THE MANUFACTURER WILL NOT 
 
BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY 
 
UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS 
 
PERFORMED IN THIS GUN.
Figure 3
GRIP SAFETY 
(ACTIVE, 
IN THE 
OUT POSITION)
To engage the Slide Lock Safety you must, while pointing the  
pistol in a safe direction with your finger away from the trigger, 
pull the slide to its most rearward position and then let it return 
all the way forward, freely and with all its force. This will leave 
 
the hammer fully cocked. Then 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 and an  
internal cam surface engages the sear to prevent the hammer  
from moving forward if  the trigger is pressed.
NEVER LEAVE YOUR PISTOL COCKED  
AND READY TO FIRE. 
 
THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS 
 
CONDITION WHICH CAN LEAD TO AN 
 
ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE THAT MAY CAUSE  INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Figure 2
SLIDE LOCK  SAFETY  
(ENGAGED)
HAMMER 
(FULLY 
COCKED)
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The action of  the PXT Single-Action pistols is based on a  
tilting barrel design that locks the barrel and slide together at  
the moment of  firing. After firing, the barrel and slide recoil to 
the rear for a short distance still locked together. Following this 
initial movement, the barrel tilts downward from its locked 
 
position, permitting full recoil of  the slide and the extraction  
and ejection of  the spent cartridge cases.
FUNCTION
ALWAYS REMEMBER, THAT WHEN FIRED,  
A SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL RELOADS 
 
AND RECOCKS ITSELF AUTOMATICALLY 
 
AND IS READY TO FIRE AGAIN BY SIMPLY 
 
PRESSING THE TRIGGER. ALWAYS KEEP THE 
 
PISTOL POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION.
NEVER FORCE A JAMMED ACTION.  
TO DO SO MAY CAUSE AN EXPLOSION THAT
 
 CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY, DEATH 
 
OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
MALFUNCTIONS
1.  In any semi-automatic pistol, an unfired cartridge or fired  
cartridge case may become jammed between the slide  
and barrel.
To clear a jammed cartridge, KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED 
IN A SAFE DIRECTION and remove the magazine. Pull the 
slide back and lock it to the rear by engaging the Slide Stop. 
Remove the cartridge.
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 YOU PRESS THE TRIGGER.
Your Para-Ordnance pistol is equipped with the following  
passive safeties:
Disconnector: Protects against firing a round prior to its 
 
being properly seated in the chamber of  the barrel and  
the slide and barrel not having locked together.
Inertia Firing Pin: Size and position of  the firing pin, which 
 
is held to the rear by a spring, keep the pin from striking  
the cartridge primer unless the spring force and inertia of   
the firing pin are overcome by the blow of  the hammer.
Hammer Safety Stop: The hammer is designed with a flat, shelf- like surface which is there to prevent the hammer from falling 
forward and onto the firing pin unintentionally by engaging 
the sear should there occur a primary sear notch failure.
Firing Pin Lock:  To minimize the risk of  accidental discharge 
that may be the result of  the pistol being dropped or 
 
the muzzle receiving a blow, this safety device prevents  
the movement of  the firing pin until the trigger is  
intentionally pressed.
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Figure 4
DO NOT LOAD DAMAGED AMMUNITION. ALWAYS LOAD YOUR MAGAZINE WITH CLEAN, DRY, 
ORIGINAL HIGH QUALITY FACTORY MADE  AMMUNITION THAT IS IN GOOD 
 
CONDITION AND THE PROPER CALIBER 
 
FOR YOUR PISTOL (TABLE 1). 
 
PRACTICE WITH DUMMY CARTRIDGES.
SERRATED  FINGER 
GROOVES
MAGAZINE 
CATCH
BUTTON
MAGAZINE 
WELL
MAGAZINE 
FOLLOWER
MAGAZINE
2.  STOP SHOOTING IMMEDIATELY if  you encounter any other mechanical malfunction while firing your pistol, e.g., 
cartridge has failed to extract, report on firing does not sound 
right, powder gas is being “spit out,” cartridge primer is punc
-
tured or cartridge case is bulged or punctured. HAVE THE 
FIREARM AND AMMUNITION EXAMINED BY 
 
A COMPETENT GUNSMITH.
3.   FAILURE TO FIRE: KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED 
 
IN A SAFE DIRECTION and hold it there for 30 seconds  
to determine if  a HANGFIRE (slow ignition) has occurred.  
If  round has not fired within the 30 seconds, remove the  
magazine, eject the round and examine the primer. 
NOTE: Disposal of  misfired or otherwise damaged, unfired  
cartridges should be carried out according to instructions  
provided by the manufacturer of  the ammunition.
LOADING
PRACTICE THESE IMPORTANT ASPECTS OF SAFE GUN 
 
HANDLING WITH AN UNLOADED PIS TOL OR WITH DUMMY 
ROUNDS UNTIL YOU ARE ABLE TO PERFORM EACH OF THE 
FOLLOWING STEPS WITH SKILL AND  CONFIDENCE. READ 
THROUGH THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY  BEFORE MAKING 
ACTUAL USE OF THIS PISTOL. 
1.  Remove the empty magazine from your pistol by 
pressing on the Magazine Catch button (Figure 4).  
NOTE: As the magazine will fall free from the receiver 
of  its own weight, place one hand under the magazine 
to prevent it from dropping to the ground and having 
it damaged.
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