STI International 2011 Instructions Manual
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11 Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 2011 Firearms YOUR NEW STI HANDGUN - AMMUNITION WARNING! Always keep firearms and ammunition out of the sight of and be- yond the reach of children. Do not load this or any other firearm with live ammunition while learning the firearm’s operation. Before Loading Any Firearm With Ammunition… • Check your ammunition to be certain that the caliber matches the caliber of your firearm. Commercially-manufactured ammunition has the caliber number clearly stamped around the rim at each end of the car- tridge. Every STI handgun has the firearm’s caliber (or a generic mark- ing, in the case of the .355 and .400 barrels – see page 9) engraved on the barrel. • Do not shoot this firearm if you question the compatibility of the ammunition you are using. Do not use unmarked or hand-loaded rounds of unknown origin. Use only clean, dry, original high-quality commer- cially-manufactured ammunition in good condition. • Do not use ammunition with split, crushed, or dented casings or bullets which show sign of damage. • Remove unfired ammunition from firearms immediately after use and return to proper storage containers. • Always keep ammunition away from heat and flame. STI handguns can be safely fired using factory specification standard velocity ammunition. STI accepts no responsibility for claims brought against the company due to any other loads or any loads which do not meet the safety tolerances endorsed by the Sporting Arms and Ammuni- tion Manufacturers’ Institute (SAAMI).
12 Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 2011 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 action. Note: STI model handguns must be checked by first removing the ammunition magazine from the firearm to prevent a round from entering the chamber. Before Shooting any Firearm… • Check the condition of the firearm. Check the firearm for cleanliness and smooth operation. Do not use a dirty or wet firearm, or one that has been excessively oiled or greased. An unclean firearm can become dangerous hazard when fired. • Consult a physician when taking medications to be certain that your senses will not be impaired, and that your judgment will not be affected, so that you will be able to safely handle and shoot a firearm. • Check your backstop. WARNING! Never drink alcoholic beverages or take drugs before or during shooting.
13 Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 2011 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 height and located in an area free from distractions. 1. Hold the magazine with the feed lips up, and the loading opening pointing outward, as shown below. 2.With your shooting hand, carefully insert a round through the loading relief, pressing down and to the rear of the magazine until the round is properly positioned. The primer end of the case should be in contact with the rear wall of the magazine. Repeat until the magazine is full.
14 Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 2011 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 as needed. 2.Securely hold the handgun with your shooting hand, with the maga- zine port pointing down as shown. 3. Insert the tip of the magazine into the magazine port of the handgun, with the ammunition feed opening pointing to the front of the handgun and the body of the magazine angled to match the angle of the grip as shown above. 4.Push the magazine into the magazine port until it is firmly seated and the magazine retainer locks into place.
15 Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 2011 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 using thumb and forefinger on rear serrationsand inspect the chamber for dirt or debris. If the chamber needs cleaning or clearing, push the Slide Lock UP to hold the slide open. 2.load the chamber by releasing the Slide Lock and allowing the slide to snap back into position on its own. Do not interfere with its forward movement. 3.set the Thumb Safety to the SAFE position until you have chosen a target and are prepared to fire the handgun. FIRING THE HANDGUN - GENERAL PRECAUTIONS WARNING! Don’t shoot unless you are absolutely sure of your target and what exists beyond it. Always keep the muzzle pointed away from yourself and in a safe direction. Until you have chosen a target and are prepared to fire the handgun, keep the Thumb Safety in the SAFE position.
16 Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 2011 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 safe direction. • Always have the thumb safety set to SAFE when the handgun is cocked and ready to fire. • Never release the thumb safety until you have aimed your handgun at your intended target and are ready to fire. • Always position yourself sufficiently away from other people to assure everyone’s safety when firing. • Always squeeze the trigger slowly and deliberately towards you with your index finger when firing. Do not pull the trigger abruptly, in a jerking motion, or use another finger, under any circumstances. • Never shoot any firearm in an unstable stance or position. • Never drink alcohol or use other drugs before or during a shooting session. In the case of prescription medications, consult your doctor about possible side-effects that could interfere with your ability to safely handle a firearm. • Never shoot at a hard surface or at the surface of water. Make sure you have a safe backstop. FIRING THE HANDGUN - IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION WARNING! Never attempt to remedy a malfunction yourself before completing a course of training by a qualified instructor. • 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
17 Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 2011 Firearms person qualified in the safe use of semi-automatic handguns. • STI International assumes no responsibility for malfunctions which occur from user abuse, neglect, or failure to follow the warnings and instructions in this manual. • Never attempt to remove an ammunition round or casing from the chamber or ejection port with your finger. • Never use excessive force to remedy a jam or attempt to remove a stuck round with a tool or object which can damage a firearm or set off a live round of ammunition. WARNING! Always have any firearm that malfunctions examined by a qualified gunsmith. FIRING THE HANDGUN - IN CASE OF MISFIRE WARNING! Never point your firearm at anything you do not intend to shoot. Always keep the muzzle pointed away from people and in a safe direction. Should a firearm fail to fire… • Always keep the muzzle pointed in the direction of your target. An ammunition round can have delayed ignition, called a “hang fire”, and can fire unexpectedly - up to a minute - after being struck by the firing pin. • Always remove the ammunition magazine first, before attempting to determine the cause of misfire. Check the ammunition for proper type. Inspect the primer for firing indentation, to determine whether or not the firing pin engaged the primer, or if the firing pin hit the primer firmly. • 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.
18 Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 2011 Firearms CLEARING THE HANDGUN REMOVING THE MAGAZINE Clearing the handgun is composed of two basic steps: Removing the magazine and Unloading the chamber. WARNING! Until you pull the slide back and check for a remaining round in the chamber, the handgun is still LOADED and capable of firing a round. Keep the muzzle pointed away from yourself and in a safe direction. Your finger must be off the trigger and outside the trigger guard. 1.Make sure that the Thumb Safety is in the SAFE position. 2.Hold the handgun in your shooting hand, and place your other hand underneath the grip area to receive the magazine as shown below. 3.Fully depress the magazine release. The magazine should slide out of the handgun freely. 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 remove the ammunition magazine, pull the slide back
19 Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 2011 Firearms and move the slide stop UP to keep the chamber open. If there was a round in the chamber it should eject with the opening of the slide. 2.Inspect the chamber. If there is a round in the chamber, carefully remove it and place it in a appropriate storage container. 3.Release the slide stop and slowly close the slide only after confirm- ing the ammunition magazine is removed and the chamber is empty. 4.With the muzzle pointed away from yourself and in a safe direction, depress the trigger to release the hammer. 5.If you are finished shooting, have confirmed the ammunition maga- zine is removed and the chamber is empty, remove any remaining ammunition from the magazine. 6.Store the ammunition, the handgun, and the magazine in appropriate storage containers. WARNING! Until the magazine is removed and the chamber is empty, the handgun is still LOADED and capable of firing a round. Keep the muzzle pointed away from yourself and in a safe direction. Keep your finger outside the trigger guard and OFF the trigger. 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 half-cocked position. Keep the hammer forward, with the chamber empty, until you are ready to shoot.
20 Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 2011 Firearms • Always carry firearms in a case or holster specifically made for the type of firearm you are using until you are ready to fire. • Never carry any firearm with your finger on the trigger or inside the trigger guard. • Never carry any firearm by the muzzle end. • Always keep any firearm’s muzzle pointing in a safe direction when carrying it or preparing to shoot. Remain alert at all times. Be aware of how you could prevent an accident in the event of a stumble or fall by keeping the muzzle pointing away from any person or object that could be endangered. • Avoid dropping your firearm under any circumstances. WARNING! Never carry a loaded firearm when you climb a tree, cross a fence, jump over an obstacle, or go across areas where you are likely to trip, slip, stumble or fall. STORAGE WARNING! Never leave your firearm unattended until you have unloaded it and secured it from unauthorized handling and use. Before storing or leaving this firearm unattended… • Immediately remove the ammunition magazine from the firearm and check for an empty chamber. Note: STI Edge, Eagle, Trojan, and Falcon model handguns must be checked by first removing the ammu- nition 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. Place unfired ammunition in a safe and separate location from the firearms. • Place the unloaded firearm in an appropriate storage case or holster. • Keep this and all firearms securely locked up and out of sight, away from any possibility of unauthorized access or unexpected discovery, unto ready to use. • Always remain aware of the danger of firearms, even when stored.