Sigarms Sig P232 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:
• Press the magazine catch (35).  Remove the magazine (43).
• Pull back the slide and check to make sure the chamber is not loaded.
43
35
Figure A 
						

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Figure C
• Pull back the slide (1) as far as it will go.
• Lift the slide up at the rear and let it slide forward gently. 
• Remove the slide from the frame (38).
• Remove the recoil spring (12). 
• The field stripped pistol is shown in Figure D on page 13. 
Field stripping is quite sufficient to allow cleaning after shooting.
Further dismantling is a job for qualified gunsmiths and armorers only.
1
38
Figure B
• Turn the take-down lever (20) to a vertical position.
20 
						

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Assemble the pistol as follows:
• Slip the the recoil spring (12) over the barrel (11), narrower end first.
• Swing the take-down lever (20) downward to a vertical position.
• Guide slide (1) over the recoil spring, and while slightly raising the rear end   
of the slide, pull it over the barrel as far as it will go.
• Push the rear end of the slide down toward the grip (40), and allow the slide 
to move forward.
• Turn take-down lever clockwise and upward to a horizontal position.   
• Decock the hammer with decocking lever (24) (DA/SA ONLY)
• Insert the magazine.
24
40
11
Figure D
1
12
20 
						

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Caring for your Pistol
Follow these instructions and your SIG SAUER®P232 will remain in excellent
condition even after years of hard service.
NOTE: Your SIG SAUER P232 comes from the factory with a light coating of
protective lubricants.  
Before you fire the pistol,you should disassemble,
clean and lubricate it as recommended on this page.
Barrel and chamber:
Clean the barrel and the chamber from the rear with a quality cleaning solvent,
using a cleaning rod and brush of the correct caliber.  Never clean the barrel
from the muzzle end and do not use steel brushes; they may damage the
smooth barrel surface.  Wipe the interior and exterior of the barrel free of all
residue.  
Lightlylubricate the barrel, inside and out, with a quality lubricant
designed for firearms. 
Breechface, Slide Rails and Frame Rails: 
Use a small nylon bristle brush to thoroughly clean these areas.
External metal surfaces:
After each use, wipe all metal surfaces with a cloth lightly soaked with a 
lubricant preservative.  This will remove any foreign material and preserve 
the finish of the pistol.  Lightly lubricate the recoil spring (12) and frame rails
before reassembling the pistol. 
NOTE:Some cleaning solvents may be harmful to the finish of your pistol.
Read the solvent manufacturer's product use instructions and warning labels
before using.  
						

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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 firearm to the SIGARMS Inc. Service Department, here's
what to do:
1. Make sure that the chamber and magazine(s) are unloaded and that no 
ammunition is included.  
2. Package the firearm securely to prevent damage.  Enclose a letter which 
includes your name, street address, daytime phone number, pistol model 
and serial number, and a detailed description of the problem you have 
experienced or the work you want performed.  With the exception of extra 
magazines, do not include other accessories.
If repairs are to be done under warranty, enclose copy of sales receipt.
3. Generally, an individual may ship firearms to the manufacturer for repair or 
service.  Some states and localities, however, prohibit this.  If you live in 
such an area, the firearms must be shipped by and returned to a Federally 
Licensed Firearms Dealer.
4. Individuals must ship handguns via a commercial carrier.  Federal law 
prohibits persons who do not possess a Federal Firearms License from 
shipping a handgun via the U.S. Postal Service. (Note: Any shipment of 
firearms outside of the USA borders is subject to the valid laws of the 
specific country, which you must strictly follow.)
5. Ship your firearmsi nsured and prepaid (we don't accept collect ship-
ments) to:
SIGARMS Inc.
Attention: Service Department
18 Industrial Drive
Exeter, NH 03833
USA 
						

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Sights
The SIG SAUER®P232 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 group to go.  
Elevation:There are 5 different height combinations available for the rear
sight.   You can change elevation by changing the rear sight.  Each rear sight
change will move the impact of the bullet approximately 2.5" at 25 yards.
Remember, a higher rear sight will
raisethe impact of the bullet; a lower rear
sight will
lowerthe impact of the bullet.
Rear Sight Options: 
+ .
/ + / N / _
/ _
. 
						

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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
®P232 is a
precision instrument and some replacement parts may require a trained gun-
smith or armorer to ensure proper operation.  Don't take chances; if your
firearm ever needs service, simply return it to SIGARMS Inc.  Remember,
always specify model and serial number of your pistol when ordering parts.   
If you order a part without returning the pistol to SIGARMS Inc., you're
responsible for ensuring that the part supplied is correct for your particular pis-
tol and that it is properly installed and fitted by a qualified gunsmith or armorer. 
SIGARMS INC. CANNOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE 
FUNCTIONING OF
ANY FIREARM WHICH HAS BEEN ALTERED. 
						

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Inspection and Maintenance
Even the best of firearms, like fine automobiles, require periodic maintenance
and inspection.  This may reveal a need for adjustment or repair.  Even if your
pistol seems to be working well, don't take chances...have it checked annually
by a competent gunsmith or armorer.  
If you notice any mechanical malfunction, STOP using the firearm.  UNLOAD
it and take it to a competent gunsmith or armorer immediately for a thorough
examination. Similarly, if water, sand, or other debris enters the mechanism,
field strip the pistol immediately and thoroughly clean it.  Failure to keep your
pistol clean and in proper working order could lead to serious bodily injury or
property damage.
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 prevent 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 ham-
mer 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! 
						

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Warranty Statement
Based on Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, SIGARMS Inc. offers no express 
warranty on their product line.  However, SIGARMS Inc. recognizes its 
obligations concerning service to owners of SIGARMS products.  
SIGARMS Inc. stands behind its products and will continue to provide ser-
vice to their product line as they have over the years. SIGARMS Inc. prod-
ucts will be serviced for a period of one year from date of retail purchase, 
for defects in materials or workmanship, at no charge to the purchaser.  Be 
sure to retain your sales slip as proof of purchase date when making a claim.
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 directly to:  
SIGARMS Inc.
Attention: Service Department
18 Industrial Drive
Exeter, NH 03833
USA
Phone: 603-772-2302 
						

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Three Styles Available
Two-Tone
Blue
Stainless Steel