Smith & Wesson 22a 22s Instructions Manual

Read the instructions and
warnings in this manual
CAREFULLY BEFORE using
this firearm.
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Owner’s Manual
22A/22S Sport Series
Target Pistols 

READ THESE  INSTRUCTIONS
AND WARNINGS  CAREFULLY. BE
SURE YOU  UNDERSTAND THESE
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS
BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM.
FAILURE TO  READ THESE
INSTRUCTIONS AND TO FOLLOW
THESE WARNINGS MAY RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY AND DEATH
TO YOU AND OTHERS
This SAFETY, INSTRUCTION
and PARTS MANUAL should
always accompany this firearm
and be transferred with it upon
change of ownership or
presention to another person.
A copy of the SAFETY, INSTRUC-
TION, & PARTS MANUAL is avail-
able FREE upon request...

Your Safety Responsibilities  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Safe Storage and Transportation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8
Nomenclature  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9
Preparation for firing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-10
Ammunition  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-12
Model Number Identification  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Inspecting Your...

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•You are responsible for the firearm at all times.
In owning a firearm, you must undertake full-time 
responsibility for your firearm’s safety and security.
You must protect yourself and all others against 
injury or death from misuse of the firearm.
•Saf
e storage is your responsibility.In particular,
you must secure firearms safely from children and 
unauthorized users. A lock has been provided for 
your use with this firearm. Never assume that the
use of this lock is sufficient to safely secure...

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•ALWAYS SAFELY STORE AND SECURE YOUR FIREARM.Safe and secure storage of your firearm 
is one of the most important responsibilities of 
firearms ownership. It is a full-time responsibility.
You must always secure your firearm and 
ammunition separately so that they are not 
accessible to children or other unauthorized persons.
(See Safe Storage Instructions.)
•AL
WAYS TREAT EVERY FIREARM AS IF IT IS LOADED AND WILL FIRE IF THE TRIGGER IS PULLED.Do not take anyone’s word that the 
firearm is unloaded –...

YOUR SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES CONT’D.
6
•HAVE ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.
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. Review the warnings and 
labels for all ammunition and cleaning products 
carefully. Wash hands thoroughly after exposure.
•NEVER USE ALCOHOL OR DRUGS BEFORE OR WHILE 
SHOOTING.Do not use your...

WARNING:SAFE AND SECURE STORAGE OF YOUR
FIREARM IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT RULES
OF FIREARM SAFETY. YOUR FAILURE TO FOLLOW
THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS.
•You must always secure your firearm and ammunition 
separately so that they are not accessible to children or other 
unauthorized persons.
•Safe and secure storage and transportation of your firearm 
are your responsibility. It is a full-time responsibility.
•AL
WAYS STORE YOUR FIREARM UNLOADED.Your firearm and...

SAFE STORAGE & TRANSPORTATION  CONT’D.
8
•Your local police department or gunshop will furnish you 
with available information on storing and/or transporting a 
firearm legally.
•Y
OUR FIREARM IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.Protect your firearm from theft or misuse by untrained or 
unqualified individuals.
MAINTENANCE BEFORE ST
ORAGEWhen storing, do not encase your firearm in anything that will attract or
hold moisture, for example, leather or heavy cloth. Also, do not store
guns with a plug inserted in the...

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NOMENCLATURE  CONT’D.
DECOCK-The process by which the hammer or striker is
safely lowered.
DOUBLE A
CTION-A firing action where the hammer or striker
is drawn back, released, and the gun fired by a single pull of the
trigger.
DOUBLE A
CTION ONLY-A firearm designed so that it can only
be fired in double action.
PIST
OL-A handgun that contains the cartridges in a magazine.
REV
OLVER-A handgun that contains the cartridges in a
cylinder that revolves at the rear of the barrel.
SINGLE A
CTION-A firing...

PREPARATION FOR FIRING  CONT’D.
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•Alwaysbe alert and always follow the safety instructions of 
the range officer.
•Al
waysbe sure that all cylinders and actions of firearms 
are open, that chambers are clear of cartridges,
magazines are removed, and that firearms are 
pointing in a safe direction.
•Al
waysbe alert. Never shoot if you are tired, cold or 
impaired in any way.
•Al
waystreat your firearm as if it were loaded.
•Ne
veruse alcohol or drugs before or while shooting.
AMMUNITION
PREPARATION FOR...