Sigarms Sig Auer Pistol P220 Instructions Manual

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Field Stripping
Before you take the pistol apart, make sure it's unloaded. This is essential
for your safety and the safety of others.
Field strip the pistol as follows:
Figure A

Press the magazine catch (43). Remove the magazine (51).
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51
Figure B

   Pull back the slide (4) as far as it will go and hold it in the open
position by pushing up the slide catch lever (18) with your thumb.

Check carefully to ensure that the chamber is empty and the magazine well
is clear.

Turn the...

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Figure C

  Pull back the slide (4) slightly to disengage the slide catch lever (18). Hold
the slide firmly and allow it to glide forward gently. Now slip the complete
assembly, comprising slide (4), barrel (1), recoil spring and guide, forward
and off the frame (15).
Figure D

  Remove the recoil spring (3) and guide (2), taking care to control the release
of spring tension while pointing the assembly away from your body and in a
safe direction.
Figure E

  Remove the barrel (1) from the slide (4).

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Assemble the pistol as follows:
Insert the barrel (1) into the slide (4); fit the recoil spring (3) and guide (2) into
place. If the recoil spring and guide were separated during stripping, ensure
that the narrower end of the spring is slipped over the guide first. During
spring compression, point the assembly away from your body. Slip the assem-
bled slide system onto the frame (15) until it contacts the end stop, and hold it
in place with the slide catch lever (18). Now, push up the take-down lever...

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Caring for your Pistol
WARNING
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY CLEANING OR MAINTENANCE,
MAKE SURE THE PISTOL IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED. 
THIS INCLUDES THE MAGAZINE AND CHAMBER.
Follow these instructions and your SIG SAUER pistol will remain in excellent
condition even after years of hard service.
NOTE: Your SIG SAUER pistol comes from the factory with a light coating of
protective grease and oils. Before you fire the pistol, you should disassemble,
clean and lubricate it as recommended on this page.
WARNING
BEFORE...

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Transport and Storage
When transporting your pistol, keep it unloaded for your safety and for the 
safety of others. Know and comply with all laws governing the transport of
firearms in your locality. When storing your pistol, keep it separated from
ammunition, under lock and key and out of the reach of children and other
inexperienced or unauthorized persons. 
Returning your Firearm 
When you return a pistol to the SIGARMS Inc. Service Department, here's
what to do: 
1.  Make sure that the...

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Sights
The SIG SAUER pistol is equipped with drift adjustable fixed sights which
have proven their worth under severe conditions. The sights consist of a rear
sight and a front sight blade, designed and dimensioned to ensure rapid target
acquisition even when visibility is poor. You can adjust the sights as follows:
Windage:Change windage by moving the rear sight either to the left or right
in its dovetail. When you do this, follow the rear sight rule: Move the rear
sight in the direction you want the...

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Parts
Before you order any parts, please be advised that: while most gunsmiths and
armorers are perfectly capable of repairing your firearm, we can't vouch for any
individual's skill or workmanship. Remember, unauthorized adjustments or
parts replacement can void your service policy. Your SIG SAUER pistol is a
precision instrument and some replacement parts may require a trained gunsmith
or armorer to ensure proper operation. Don't take chances; if your firearm ever
needs service, simply...

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This instruction manual should always accompany this pistol and be 
transferred with it upon change of ownership.
Service Policy
If you have questions concerning the performance or servicing of your pistol,
please write or call:SIGARMS Inc.
Attention: Service Department
18 Industrial Drive
Exeter, NH 03833   USA
Phone: 603 772-2302  Fax: 603 772-9082
IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR OPERATING YOUR PISTOL, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
TO CALL OUR SERVICE DEPARTMENT: Phone # 603 772-2302...

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Specifications SIG SAUER P220 & P245
Mechanically-Locked, Recoil-Operated, Semiautomatic Pistol
Trigger:Double-Action/Single-Action or Double-Action Only
4 Point Safety System:1. Patented automatic firing-pin lock
2. Decocking Lever (DA/SA Only)
3. Safety Intercept Notch
4. Disconnector
P220 P245
Caliber  .45 ACP .45 APC
Length, overall  7.8"                 7.28˝
Height, overall  5.6"                 5.0˝ 
Width, overall  1.4"                 1.34˝
Barrel length  4.4"  3.9˝
Rifling...

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Specifications - SIG SAUER P225
Mechanically Locked, Recoil-Operated, Semiautomatic Pistol
Trigger:Double-Action/Single-Action or Double-Action Only
4 Point Safety System:1. Patented automatic firing-pin lock
2. Decocking Lever (DA/SA Only)
3. Safety Intercept Notch
4. Disconnector
Caliber  9mm Luger (Parabellum)
Length, overall  7.1"
Height, overall  5.2"
Width, overall  1.3"
Barrel length  3.9"
Rifling twist  1 in 10"
Rifling grooves 6
Sight radius  5.7"
Weight, w/o magazine...