Ruger P97 Decocker Instructions Manual

ANY GUN MAY FIRE IF DROPPED
TO LOAD AND FIRE (WITHOUT MAGAZINE)
In the event that the magazine is missing or for training purposes (where it is
desirable that only one cartridge be loaded and fired at a time for safety), the
pistol can be fired with the magazine removed. To do so, keep the pistol pointed
in a safe direction,grasp the slide, and retract it fully to the rear. Next, push the
slide stop upward so that the slide remains to the rear. Insert a single cartridge
directly and fully into the...

WARNING - UNLOADING 
So that the pistol can be used as a single loader, it
will fire whether or not a magazine is in the gun if
a cartridge is chambered. Removing magazine
does not unload pistol! To unload, first
remove
magazine, thenpull slide to rear, eject chambered
cartridge, and visually inspect chamberto be sure it 
is empty. Always point the pistol in a safe direction
when loading or unloading.
TO UNLOAD
WARNING:This sequence must be followed exactly as outlined. Failure to
do so can result in the...

WARNING - SLIDE RETRACTION
The slide should always be pulled
rearward (“retracted”) by pulling the
r
earportion of the slide in the vicinity
of the safety, the decock-only lever,
or the serrations (depending upon 
model). Always keep fingers away
from trigger!
Never put any part of your hands or 
body over the muzzle while retracting
the slidefor loading, unloading, inspec-
tion, or clearing a malfunction.
KEEP HANDS
AWAY FROM MUZZLE AND
FINGER OFF TRIGGER
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CORRECT UNLOADING SEQUENCE
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TO RELOAD THE PISTOL
1.  Firing all cartridges in the magazine and the chamber will cause the slide to
automatically lock open. Keep the pistol pointed in a safe direction.Reloading
can be accomplished by pressing inward from the left side of the magazine latch
with the thumb or forefinger. The magazine will fall free of the pistol of its own
weight. To avoid the possibility of damage to the magazine, do not let it fall to
the ground unless rapid reloading is absolutely necessary.
2.  Insert a loaded...

Any autoloading pistol may occasionally malfunc-
tion. If a cartridge hangs up, jams, or binds when
being chambered, do not attempt to force it into
the chamber by pushing or striking the slide.
Carefully remove it.
Most failures of a cartridge to feed or to chamber 
properly are caused by a damaged magazine,
incorrect gun handling, insufficient lubrication,
or improper ammunition.
Whatever the cause, the user of the pistol must,
above all, recognize that any cartridge jam can
result in the very...

Always unload a firearm
before cleaning, lubrication,
disassembly or assembly.
UNLOAD BEFORE DISASSEMBLY
WARNING - DISASSEMBLY!
a.  Thoroughly clean the pistol, paying particular attention to the removal of
accumulated grease and dirt. Use a bristle brush and solvent to remove 
grease and fouling from the breech-face, extractor, chamber, and feed
ramp area immediately behind the chamber.
b. Check to be sure that the magazine spring firmly returns the magazine
follower to the top of the magazine.
c. Check...

4.  Remove fingers from ejection port. Grasp slide tightly. Now press down on
slide stop and allow slide to move slowlyforward until the vertical disassembly
line on the frame is aligned with the vertical disassembly line on the slide (See
Figure 4, below). Press in on right-hand end of slide stop and pull slide stop out
of frame to the left until it is withdrawn completely out of the frame. (See Figure
5, below).
5.  Push slide forward and remove entire slide assembly to the front.
6.  Note:Camblock is...

TO REASSEMBLE
1.BE CERTAIN CHAMBER AND MAGAZINE ARE EMPTY.
2.  With slide held upside down, replace barrel and push it rearward into its
locked position.
3.  Replace camblock and recoil spring into position. Rear end of camblock seats
against barrel lug. 
4.  Be certain that ejector is locked in its lower (forward) position and that
hammer is in its fired (uncocked) position.
5.  Replace slide onto frame. Par
tiallyinsert slide stop into frame.
6.  Pull slide back until disassembly line on frame is...

CARE AND CLEANING
Be Sure Gun Is Unloaded!
BEFORE CLEANING, BE CERTAIN THE PISTOL AND ITS MAGAZINE CONTAIN
NO CARTRIDGES. (See “Unloading Warning”, p.12)
At regular intervals, or whenever the pistol has been exposed to sand, dust,
extreme humidity, condensation, immersion in water, or other adverse condi-
tions, disassemble, clean, and oil it. Proper periodic maintenance is essential to
the reliable functioning of any firearm.
To clean the pistol, proceed as follows:
1.  Disassemble (fieldstrip) the...

Never place or store any firearm in such a
manner that it may be dislodged. Firearms
should always be stored securely and
unloaded, away from children and careless
adults. Use the locking device originally
supplied with this firearm for storage.
The use of a locking device or safety lock is
only one aspect of responsible firearms
storage. For increased safety, firearms
should be stored unloaded and locked in a
location that is both separate from their
ammunition and inaccessible to children
and any other...