Smith & Wesson 99 Instructions Manual
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Owner’s Manual Read the instructions and warnings in this manual CAREFULLY BEFORE using this firearm. 2100 Roosevelt Avenue • Springfield, MA 01104 1-800-331-0852 • Fax: 413-747-3317 www.smith-wesson.com SW99 SW99NJ
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SMITH & WESSON PISTOL SAFETY, INSTRUCTION, AND PARTS MANUAL READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CAREFULLY. BE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM. This SAFETY, INSTRUCTION and PARTS MANUAL should always accompany this firearm and be transferred with it upon change of ownership or presented to another person. A copy of the SAFETY, INSTRUCTION, & PARTS MANUAL is available FREE upon request from: SMITH & WESSON CUSTOMER SUPPORT CENTER 2100 ROOSEVELT AVENUE...
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INDEX SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 BASIC FIREARMS SAFETY RULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6 MODEL NUMBER IDENTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 SAFE STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION . . . . . . . . . . .8-9 NOMENCLATURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-10 PREPARATION FOR FIRING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11 AMMUNITION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-12 INSPECTING YOUR PISTOL . . . . . ....
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SAFETY SAFETY IS YOUR NUMBER ONE RESPONSIBILITY!!!! •Safe gun handling is YOUR personal responsibility at all times.Firearms are dangerous and can cause serious injury and death if they are misused or used inappropriately. Safety must be the prime consideration of anyone who owns or handles firearms. •Y ou 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...
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At home, in the field, at the range, or anywhere, the first concern of every firearm owner should be safety. Apply the fol- lowing safety rules in every situation, with any kind of firearm. •BEFORE HANDLING ANY FIREARM, UNDERSTAND ITS OPERATION.Not all firearms are the same. Familiarize yourself with the mechanical features of any firearm you intend to use. If you feel uncertain about any operational aspects of your handgun, please contact Smith & Wesson at 1-800-331-0852 before proceeding with its...
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ADDITIONALIMPORTANTSAFETYRULES •Never carry or store a firearm with the hammer or striker in the cocked position. •Do not allow a firearm to be used by individuals who have not read these basic firearms safety rules and do not under- stand its safe operation and the rules of safe gun-handling. •Be sure all accessories, such as holsters and grips, are compatible with the firearm and that the accessories do not interfere with safe operation. •Use the correct ammunition for your particular firearm as...
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MODEL NUMBER IDENTIFICATION The serial number and the model number appear here on your pistol. Equipment Rail Trigger Guard Trigger GripMagazine Magazine Release Front Sight Frame Slide Slide Stop Notch Slide Stop 7Equipment Rail Trigger Guard Trigger Grip Magazine Magazine Release Front SightFrame Slide Slide Stop Notch Decocker Slide Stop Rear Sight Rear Sight SW99 SW99NJ FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3
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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. •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 ammunition...
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•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 barrel for this is a contributing factor to...
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DOUBLE ACTION-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-Pulling the trigger to fire the handgun by releasing the hammer from the cocked position. The operation of...