Sigarms Sig P232 Instructions Manual
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WARNING Please read and under- stand this owner’s manual before taking your new SIGARMS pistol out of the box. It is vital to your safety and to the safety of others that you accurately follow t h e information contained in this manual, as well a s t h e information sup- plied by the ammunition manufacturer. If y o u h a v e any questions, please call or write: SIGARMS Inc. 18 Industrial Drive Exeter, NH 03833 (603) 772-2302 P232 Pistol OWNER’ S MANUAL
Contents Page Introduction 3 Safety Information 4 General Description 4 Safety & Safety Mechanism 5 Principal Features 6 Ammunition 7 Firearms Handling 8 Troubleshooting 9 Troubleshooting Guide 10 Field Stripping 11 & 12 Assembly 13 Care of the Pistol 14 Transportation and Storage 15 Sight Adjustment & Options 16 Ordering Parts or Repairs - Instructions 17 Inspection & Maintenance 18 Warranty Statement & Service Policy 19 Three Styles Available 20 Specifications 21 Parts Diagram 22 Parts List 23
3 Congratulations You are now the owner of one of the world's finest and most superbly engineered firearms. The SIG SAUER ®P232 Semiautomatic Pistol has been designed and crafted to meet the stringent requirements of law enforce- ment agencies and personal protection. Used with the proper ammunition and given reasonable maintenance, it will serve you dependably and well for many years. To make sure you get the best performance and reliability from your P232, please read and follow the procedures outlined in this manual.You'll notice that we place a heavy emphasis on safe firearms handling. Like any other mechanical devices, such as automobiles or power tools, high quality firearms are inherently safe unless they are handled in a careless or irrespon- sible manner. Always remember that you, the owner, are the ultimate firearms safety device. This manual includes information you need to know in order to use your P232 safely and effectively. If you have any questions or comments about this pistol, its use and maintenance, or need more information about other SIGARMS products and accessories, please write: SIGARMS Inc. Corporate Park Exeter, NH 03833 USA WARNING THE P232 PISTOL CAN BE FIRED WHEN THE MAGAZINE IS REMOVED, IF A CARTRIDGE IS IN THE CHAMBER AND THE TRIGGER IS PULLED. WHEN UNLOADING, ALWAYS REMOVE THE MAGAZINE FIRST THEN VISUALLY CHECK CHECK THE CHAMBER TO MAKE SURE IT IS EMPTY.
4 Firearms safety is your responsibility PISTOLS are classified as FIREARMS and are sold by us with the specific understanding that we are not responsible in any manner whatsoever for their safe handling or resale under local laws and regulations. SIG Arms Inc. shall not be responsible in any manner whatsoever for malfunctioning of the firearm, for physical injury or for property damage resulting in whole or in part from (1) criminal or negligent discharge, (2) improper or careless handling, (3) unauthorized modifications, (4) defective, improper, hand-loaded, or reloaded ammunition, (5) corrosion, (6) neglect, or (7) other influences beyond our direct and immediate control. This limitation applies regardless of whether liability is asserted on the basis of contract, negligence or strict liability (includ- ing any failure to warn). Under no circumstances shall SIG Arms Inc. be liable for incidental or consequential damages, such as loss of use of property, commercial loss and loss of earnings or profits. General Description The SIG SAUER®P232 Semiautomatic Pistol has been designed specifically to meet the stringent requirements of law enforcement agencies and personal pro- tection. Manufactured by advanced state-of-the-art production processes, the SIG SAUER P232 is a non-locking, blowback operated pistol with double- action/single-action trigger or optional double-action only trigger. Firing takes place with each pull of the trigger until the magazine is empty. The slide stays open after the last shot has been fired. There are multiple safety systems incorporated into the P232 design which include the decocking lever (DA/SA Only), a loaded chamber indicator ,the hammer safety intercept notch, the firing pin safety lock and the disconnector. Safety Information Before you take your new SIG SAUER®pistol out of the box, please read the following information. It is vital to your safety and the safety of others.
5 Important The safest firearm is one that is fully unloaded. This means that the action is open, the chamber has been checked visually to insure that a cartridge is NOT present, and the magazine has been removed from the weapon. The Commandments of Firearms Safety ALWAYS keep the gun pointed in a safe direction. ALWAYS keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot. ALWAYS keep the gun unloaded until ready to use. ALWAYS be sure the gun is safe to operate and the barrel is clear of any obstruction. ALWAYS use proper, factory-made ammunition for your particular gun. ALWAYS know your target and what is beyond it. ALWAYS wear eye and ear protection when shooting. ALWAYS store guns and ammunition in separate, locked containers so they are secure and not accessible to children or unauthorized persons. ALWAYS treat every gun as if it were loaded, never rest a gun against a wall or fence. NEVER use alcohol or drugs before or during handling of a gun. NEVER bring a loaded firearm into a building. NEVER transport a loaded firearm. Safety Mechanism What you should know about manual safety mechanisms: Never completely trust any manual safety mechanism. While your pistol is equipped with an effective, well-designed safety mechanism, NO SAFETY MECHANISM IS A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROPER GUN HAN- DLING. Any safety mechanism can break down or malfunction. Even when the manual safety is “ON”, your firearm could fire when dropped. YOU, AND YOU ALONE, ARE THE ULTIMATE SAFETY MECHANISM. YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Teach other members of your family, especially children, safe gun han- dling. Ignorance and carelessness are the major causes of gun related accidents. Whenever possible attend a “Hunter Safety” course or “Firearms Safety” course in your area. This is an investment in your future. Encourage others to enroll with you.
6 Principle Features We've designed the automatic firing pin lock to provide additional safety with the hammer in either the cocked or decocked position. You can fire the pistol only by pulling the trigger. The double-action feature and the absence of manu- al safeties make it easier for you to get off a quick first shot. A decocking lever allows you to lower the cocked hammer safely into the safety intercept notch without your touching the trigger. While you're doing this, the firing pin remains automatically locked. High-contrast sights help you line up on the tar- get rapidly, even under poor light conditions. Ergonomically designed grip plates, ideal grip angle and comfortable grip dimensions facilitate rapid and accurate shooting. The closed design helps keep dirt, sand and other debris out of the action. What you should know about the decocking lever The decocking lever on the SIG SAUER®P232 is designed for the express purpose of decocking the firearm. The reason it is there is because it is not safe practice to decock a pistol by pulling the trigger and attempting to ease the hammer forward manually. To decock your P232, push down the decocking lever (keep your finger OFF the trigger while you do this). WARNING Always use the decocking leverto decock your SIG SAUER pistol. This is the only way to safely lower the hammer from the cocked position and pre- vent an accidental discharge. This warning applies to all pistols with decocking levers. The ONLY way to safely lower the hammer is by use of the decocking lever. Never lower the hammer by pulling the trigger and attempting to ease the hammer forward manually. Manually lowering the hammer is danger- ous and prevents full application of the pistol's safety features. The decocking lever is the only proper means of lowering the hammer and assuring that the hammer rests in the intercept notch. Again, DO NOT THUMB THE HAMMER DOWN:the consequence can be serious injury or death - only and ALWAYS use the decocking lever!
7 Ammunition Your SIG SAUER®pistol will function effectively and safely with a wide variety of commercial and military-standard ammunition. Here are some suggestions that will help you keep your pistol free from ammunition-related problems: 1. Use only ammunition of the caliber for which your pistol is chambered. The right caliber is permanently engraved on your pistol; if you use another caliber ammunition, it may cause serious personal injury and damage your pistol. 2. Use only clean, dry, undamaged new factory-manufactured ammunition. Always use ammunition that complies with the performance standards estab- lished by the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute, Inc. of the United States (SAAMI). 3. Keep your cartridges free of oil. Wipe the chamber clean of any oil or preser- vative before you shoot. Oil in the chamber creates dangerous stresses. Always apply any lubricant sparingly. 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 physical injury. Have adequate ventilation at all times. Wash hands thoroughly after exposure. WARNING THE SIG SAUER P232 PISTOL IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A MAGAZINE SAFETY. THIS MEANS THE PISTOL IS CAPABLE OF BEING FIRED, EVEN WHEN THE MAGAZINE IS REMOVED, IF THE TRIGGER IS PULLED.
8 Firearms Handling If you have read and understood all the safety instructions, become familiar with decocking the P232 by using the decocking lever, only then are you ready to use the pistol. Removing the magazine 1. While pushing the magazine catch* to the rear with your thumb, pull the magazine out with your first finger. 2. Using thumb and first finger, remove the magazine from the grip frame. Loading the magazine 1. Press down on the magazine follower with the cartridge case rim. 2. Push the cartridge to the rear and under the magazine lips. 3. Continue until the magazine holds the desired number of cartridges. Loading the pistol 1. Insert a loaded magazine and make sure it has engaged the magazine catch. 2. Draw back the slide as far as it will go and allow it to snap forward into bat- tery. This cocks the hammer and chambers a round. 3. Push down the decocking lever with your thumb. The pistol is now loaded, safe and ready to fire in double-action mode. Keep your finger off the trigger while you do this. Reloading during shooting When the magazine is empty, the slide catch lever holds open the slide. 1. Push back the magazine catch to remove the empty magazine and insert a full one. 2. Draw back the slide and allow it to snap forward. The pistol is again loaded and ready to fire in the single-action mode. Unloading the pistol 1. Remove the magazine. 2. Pull back the slide and make sure that the last round has been extracted from the chamber and ejected. 3. Let the slide snap fully forward. 4. Press down the decocking lever. The pistol is now unloaded, decocked and safe. *See Field Stripping pages 10-11
9 Troubleshooting Firearms work reliably if properly maintained. If there is a malfunction during firing, here's what to do: 1. Keep the pistol pointed in a safe direction with your finger off the trigger. 2. Remove and secure the magazine. 3. Move the slide rearward and forward to clear any cartridge case in or near the chamber. 4. If you suspect that a bullet is lodged in the bore, field strip your pistol (see pages 11 & 12) and check to see if the barrel is blocked. If there is a bullet lodged in the bore, return the pistol to SIGARMS Inc. See instructions on page 14. Follow the above procedures if: • You notice that a cartridge is difficult to chamber, or • A cartridge does not go off, or • The mechanism fails to extract a fired cartridge case, or • You discover unburned grains of propellant powder spilled in the mechanism, or • A shot sounds or feels weak or abnormal. IF A BULLET IS IN THE BORE, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SHOOT IT OUT BY USING ANOTHER CARTRIDGE, OR BY BLOWING IT OUT WITH A BLANK OR A CARTRIDGE FROM WHICH THE BULLET HAS BEEN REMOVED. THIS CAN GENERATE EXCESSIVE PRES- SURE, DAMAGE THE FIREARM AND CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. WARNING This pistol is capable of firing, even when the magazine has been removed, if the trigger is pulled.
10 Malfunction Feed: No round fed into the chamber Slide does not close easily or completely Extraction/Ejection: After firing, the case stays in the chamber or is jammed in the ejec- tion port Ignition: Hammer drops but round does not fire Cause Magazine not properly inserted or magazine is deformed or dirty Pistol or cartridge are fouled (dirty) or pistol is too heavily lubricated Pistol requires service Insufficient recoil due to dirt Light hold or limp wrist Low powered ammuni- tion Pistol requires service Firing pin obstructed Faulty ammunition Pistol requires service Correction Insert magazine proper- ly or change magazine Clean and lubricate pis- tol and /or replace the ammunition Return to SIGARMS Clean and lubricate the pistol Solid grip, rigid hold Change ammunition Return to SIGARMS Inspect, clean and lubri- cate the pistol Manually cycle in next round Return to SIGARMS Troubleshooting Guide