STI International 1911 Instructions Manual
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11 Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 1911 Firearms PREPARING TO FIRE - GUN HANDLING & PREPARATION WARNING! Do not rely on your firearm’s safety mechanism. Treat every firearm as if it were loaded, and ready to fire, at all times. When Reaching for any Firearm… • Do not reach for any firearm by the muzzle end. • Never accept anyone’s word that a firearm is unloaded when receiving it from them - always check for an empty chamber. • Always check for an empty chamber by opening a firearm’s...
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12 Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 1911 Firearms PREPARING TO FIRE - LOADING THE MAGAZINE Preparing the handgun for firing is composed of three basic steps: Loading the magazine, Inserting the magazine, and Loading the Handgun Chamber. WARNING! Load magazines carefully. Avoid dropping the magazine or the ammunition, as damage or an accidental discharge can occur. Load magazines in a work area where accidentally dropped round can be found easily, above a work surface that is of a comfortable...
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13 Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 1911 Firearms PREPARING TO FIRE - INSERTING THE MAGAZINE WARNING! Keep the muzzle pointed away from yourself and in a safe direction. Do not use magazines that show signs of damage, cracking or exces- sive wear. Consult a qualified gunsmith if the magazine binds, fails to seat fully and securely, fails to release smoothly, or loads ammunition into the chamber of the handgun erratically. 1.Check for dirt and debris in the magazine port, and clean or clear...
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14 Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 1911 Firearms PREPARING TO FIRE - LOADING THE CHAMBER WARNING! Keep the muzzle of the handgun pointed away from anyone and in a safe direction. For this operation, the Thumb Safety must be in the READY or FIRE position and the handgun will be capable of firing a round. Your finger must be off the Trigger and outside of the Trigger Guard unless directed to do otherwise by these instructions. 1.Pull the slide fully back and inspect the chamber for dirt or...
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15 Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 1911 Firearms Before firing your STI handgun for the first time… To assure safe, trouble-free performance beginning with the first time you fire your STI handgun, follow the cleaning and lubricating instruc- tions on page 32 of this manual. To assure safe firing conditions… • Always handle a loaded firearm responsibly. • Follow all safety precautions and customs of firearm safety at all times. • Always keep the muzzle pointed away from anyone and in a...
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16 Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 1911 Firearms • Malfunctions occur from improper firearm handling, defective ammu- nition, or from damaged parts. A malfunction can be recognized by the improper feeding or ejection of a round of ammunition - a condition otherwise known as a “jam”. • The remedy of malfunctions requires specialized training and should not be attempted without first completing a full course of instruction by a person qualified in the safe use of semi-automatic handguns. •...
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17 Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 1911 Firearms • Never rechamber damaged or misfired ammunition. Keep them sepa- rate from other rounds. • Never shoot any firearm if it continually misfires or malfunctions. A firearm that consistently misfires or malfunctions should be examined by a qualified gunsmith. WARNING! Always check the barrel for obstructions. Use only ammunition of the proper type for the firearm you are using. CLEARING THE HANDGUN REMOVING THE MAGAZINE Clearing the handgun is...
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18 Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 1911 Firearms CLEARING THE HANDGUN WARNING! Keep the muzzle of the handgun pointed away from anyone and in a safe direction. The Thumb Safety must be in the READY or FIRE position and the handgun is capable of firing a round. Your finger must be off the trigger and outside of the trigger guard until you confirm the ammunition magazine is removed and the chamber is empty. 1.With the muzzle pointed away from yourself and in a safe direction, release and...
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19 Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 1911 Firearms CARRY AND TRANSPORT WARNING! Carry only empty firearms when traveling between destinations. Before carrying or transporting any firearm… • Always remove the magazine and check the firearm for an empty chamber before carrying or transporting. Note: STI model handguns must be checked by first removing the ammunition magazine from the firearm to prevent a round from entering the chamber. • Never carry any firearm with the hammer in the cocked or...
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20 Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 1911 Firearms Before storing or leaving this firearm unattended… • Immediately remove the ammunition magazine from the firearm and check for an empty chamber. Note: STI Hunter‰, Ranger‰, Trojan‰, Xcaliber‰ and LS‰ model handguns must be checked by first remov- ing the ammunition magazine from the firearm to prevent a round from entering the chamber. • Remove all unfired ammunition from the firearm, the magazine, clothing, and from around the shooting area....