Beretta 8000 Cougar
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1. 8000 Manuale di Istruzione Instruction Manual Mode d Emploi Le illustrazioni descrizioni di questo opuscolo si intendono fornite a titolo indicativo La Casa si riserva pertanto il diritto di apportare ai suoi modelli in qualsiasi momento e senza preavviso quelle modifiche che ritenesse utili per migliorarli o per qualsiasi esigenza di carattere costruttivo e commerciale The illustrations and descriptions given in this brochure are intended as a general guide only and must not be taken as binding The Company therefore reserves the rightto make at any moment and without notice any changes it thinks necessary to improve its models orto meet any requirements of manufacturing or commercial nature Les illustrations et les descriptions contenues dans ce prospectus ne sont donn es qu titre indicatif La Maison se r serve le droit de modifier tout moment et sans pr avis ses mod les pour les am liorer ou pour n importe quelle exigence de caract re constructif et commercial Beretta Pubblicit C 60351 001 Printed in Italy 6 2000 batan Gardone V T Illustrations pages 3 10 and 22 C 0 NTE NTS NOTICE The Manufacturer and or its Local Official Distributors assume no responsibility for product malfunction or for physical injury or property damage resulting in whole or in part from criminal or negligent use of the product improper or careless handling unauthorized modifications use of defectiv2. USE PROPER AMMUNITION Only use factory loaded new ammunition manufactured to industry specifications CIP Europe and elsewhere SAAMI U S A Be certain that each round you use is in the proper caliber or gauge and type for the particular firearm The caliber or gauge of the firearm is clearly marked on the barrels of shotguns and on the slide or barrel of pistols The use of reloaded or remanufactured ammunition can increase the likelihood of excessive cartridge pressures casehead ruptures or other defects in the ammunition which can cause damage to your firearm and injury to yourself or others nearby ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE GLASSES AND EARPLUGS WHEN SHOOTING The chance that gas gunpowder or metal fragments will blow back and injure a shooter who is firing a gun is rare butthe injury that can be sustained in such circumstances is severe including the possible loss of eyesight A shooter must always wear impact resistant shooting glasses when firing any firearm Earplugs help reduce the chance of hearing damage from shooting NEVER CLIMB A TREE FENCE OR OBSTRUCTION WITH A LOADED FIREARM Open and empty the chamber of your firearm before climbing or descending a tree or before climbing a fence or jumping over a ditch or obstruction Never pull or push a loaded firearm toward yourself or another person 10 11 12 J UDGMENT OR REFLEX IMPAIRING AVOID ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR MEDICATIO
3. responsibility to ensure thatthe shot does not cause unintended injury or damage LOADED Never assume that a firearm is unloaded The only certain way to ensure that a firearm is empty is to open the chamber and visually examine the inside to see if a round is present Removing the magazine will not guarantee that a pistol is unloaded or cannot fire Shotguns and rifles can be checked by cycling or removing all rounds and by then opening the chamber so that a visual inspection of the chamber for any remaining rounds can be made 3 NEVER SHOOT AT WATER OR HARD STORE YOUR FIREARM SO THAT CHILDREN CANNOT GAIN ACCESS TO IT Itis your responsibility to insure that children under the age of 18 or other unauthorized persons do not gain access to your firearm To reduce the risk of accidents involving children unload your firearm lock it and store the ammunition in a separate locked location Please note that devices intended to prevent accidents for example cable locks chamber plugs etc may not prevent use or misuse of your firearm by a determined person Steel gun safes may be more appropriate to reduce the likelihood of intentional misuse of a firearm by an unauthorized child or person SURFACE Shooting at the surface of water or ata rock or other hard surface increases the chance of ricochets or fragmentation of the bullet or shot which can result in the projectile striking an unintended
4. 55 0 55 115 45 142 5 6 1224 8 Overall Width mm in 38 5 38 15 212 38 1 5 38 1 5 38 15 38 1 5 38 1 5 Magazine Capacity rounds 15 10 15 13 11 11 8 119 8 6 8 Weight Unloaded gr oz approx 925 32 6 785 27 6 800 282 9020324 920 32 4 780 27 5 908 32 865 30 5 The data between brackets refer to the Mini Cougar models FEATURES Operation Semi automatic short recoil of barrel Locking System Locked breech with rotating barrel Action Double and single action D models double action only Hammer Exposed D models without spur Rifling Pitch R H 6 grooves Pitch Caliber 9mmx19 9 mm Parabellum 250 mm 9 8 in Caliber 40 S amp W 400 mm 7 in Caliber 45 ACP and 357 SIG 406 mm 16 in Sights Front and rear sights dovetailed to slide Interchangeable 3 white dot system Safeties All models Automatic firing pin blocking device F models manual safety decocking lever with rotating firing pin striker trigger bar disconnect G models decocking lever rotating firing pin striker without manual safety D models without manual safety Frame Light alloy sand blasted and anodized black Inox models sand blasted and anodized grey Slide Steel sand blasted phosphatized and Bruniton coated Inox models stainless steel sand blasted Barrel Steel sand blasted and blued Chrome plated bore and chamber Inox models stainless steel sand blasted Grips Plastic checkered O
5. ammunition cartridges Mis extraction or defective extraction Defective or dirty Dirt under the extractor Clean the extractor housing CAUTION No one should attempt to make recommended repairs without proper knowledge or training 20 NOTICE Wholesalers dealers or gunsmiths unless they are a Repair Station authorized by the Manufacturer and or by its Local Official Distributors are not authorized to make any Warranty repair or adjustment on behalf of the Manufacturer AMMUNITION Using good quality ammunition combined with preventive maintenance will make the pistol perform flawlessly through years of service To prevent malfunctioning always visually inspect each cartridge for external damage before loading The pistol is designed and tested to withstand continued shooting with all brands and types of commercial ammunition manufactured to standard 5 etc specifications We do not recommend extended use of P P or submachine gun ammunition because the chamber pressure may reach or exceed proof load pressure decreasing the major components service life expectancy The warranty does not cover the use of reloaded and or hand loaded ammunition CAUTION Make sure the bullets are of the right caliber size according to international specifications C I P S A A M I etc Lead bullets have a tendency to cause bore leading which may dramatically increase the discharge
6. firing pin inertia breec protrusion This safety is overcome only by trigger pull Fig 11 To replace the round which has been chambered from the magazine Remove the magazine from the pistol by depressing the magazine release button Insert one more cartridge into the magazine Push the loaded magazine into the pistol grip completely to insure catch engagement 15 WARNING REMEMBER THAT YOU ARE HANDLING A LOADED FIREARM WITH A LIVE ROUND IN THE CHAMBER Keep your finger away from the trigger whenever you do not intend to fire WARNING ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE GLASSES AND EARPLUGS WHEN SHOOTING See point 8 of the BASIC SAFET RULES WHEN READY TO FIRE Release the manual safety if present by simply rotating the manual safety lever with a fully upward thumb pressure The red warning dot can be seen when the manual safety is disengaged Aim the pistol and align front and rear sight on target Fire by squeezing the trigger NOTICE If the hammer is uncocked the pull on the trigger will first cock the hammer and then release it This firing mode is called DOUBLE ACTION The discharge generates the semi automatic working cycle as described in the GENERAL OPERATION chapter WARNING THE PISTOL IS NOW CHAMBER LOADED COCKED AND READY TO FIRE AGAIN Keep you finger away from the trigger whenever you do not intend to fire Squeeze the trigger to fire again NOTICE If the hammer is cocked
7. the pull on the trigger simply releases the hammer This firing mode is called SINGLE ACTION After the first shotthe pistol will always fire in the single action mode If the hammer is fully lowered the safety OFF and you want to fire the first shot by the single action mode manually retract the hammer to its fully cocked position WHEN READY TO FIRE squeeze the trigger NOTICE Pistols model D are designed to fire in DOUBLE ACTION mode only The hammer never stays cocked thus following the slide forward to come to rest in the uncocked position When the last round has been fired the slide remains open Fig 12 To fire again remove the empty magazine and insert a loaded one Press the slide catch to close the slide and to load the chamber Fig 13 WARNING THE PISTOL IS NOW CHAMBER LOADED COCKED AND READY TO FIRE AGAIN Keep your finger away from the trigger whenever you do not intend to fire engage the manual safety if present and or lower the hammer rotating downward the decocking lever 16 UNLOADING THE PISTOL AND THE CARTRIDGE CHAMBER WARNING Keep your finger away from the trigger Engage the manual safety fully down red dot covered if present and or lower the hammer if cocked by rotating the decocking lever downwards Depress the magazine release button to remove the magazine from the pistol Grasping the slide serrations with thumb and index finger fully retract the slide t
8. ECOIL SPRING AND SPRING GUIDE Beet oil the recoil spring and spring guide After long use it could be necessary to first clean these parts using the supplied brush and a good grade gun oil SLIDE Clean the slide with a cloth soaked in gun oil paying special attention to the breech face and extractor to the slide rails and locking recesses If necessary use the supplied brush Dry the parts carefully with a clean cloth Lightly oil the slide with gun oil FRAME With oil soaked rag clean all areas covered by gun powder residues and field dirt Pay special attention to hammer area ejector central block seat and slide rails If necessary use the supplied brush Dry the parts carefully and lightly lubricate slide rails and the moving parts CAUTION Do not apply excess oil accumulation of oil attracts dirt which can plug the barrel and interfere with the functioning and reliability of the pistol 18 ASSEMBLY Assemble following the Field Stripping procedure in reverse order It is advisable to pay attention to the following points The central block should be assembled with its thinner barrel bearing surface towards the muzzle the marked arrow pointing towards the muzzle The recoil spring guide and the spring should be assembled with its flat head towards the muzzle and inserted in the apposite hole of the slide The following assembly procedure is suggested Keeping the slide in the left hand sight
9. N WHEN SHOOTING Do not drink and shoot If you take medication that can impair motor reactions or judgment do not handle a firearm while you are under the influence of the medication NEVER TRANSPORT A LOADED FIREARM Unload a firearm before putting it in a vehicle Hunters and target shooters should load their firearm only at their destination If you carry a firearm for self protection leaving the chamber unloaded can reduce the chance of accidental discharge LOADED ee Qo LEAD WARNING 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 Have adequate ventilation at all times Wash hands thoroughly after exposure 9 3 Fig 4 Fig 5 Fig 3 10 DESCRIPTION Beretta Cougar semi automatic pistols available in many high power calibers use a brilliant adaptation of a proven locked breech system with rotating barrel The compact dimensions make the Beretta Cougar pistols easy to conceal and operate CHARACTERISTICS The Cougar series pistols employ a short recoil locked breech system simple and practical based on the secure lock of the slide to the barrel The barre locking and unlocking rotation is caused by its axial movement through the double cam acting on th
10. de position tilting it slightly Holding the button grooved side of the magazine release assembly firmly in place press its flat side and push it until it clicks into place The operation is done correctly when the magazine slides easily into its housing Replace grips with screws For Cougar pistols with oval magazine release button With a suitable screwdriver unscrew and remove the grips Be careful not to loose the grip lock washers With a suitable pin driver and hammer push the retaining spring pin out of magazine release button Be careful not to loose the pin itself and the spring which is under light tension the magazine release latch out of the frame reverse reassemble it in place Reassemble the magazine release button spring and reassemble the button on the magazine latch shank so thatthe spring enters in the button hole Slightly push the magazine release button until its hole is centered on the magazine aa shank hole and replace the button spring pin using a suitable pin guide and a ammer Replace grip with screws MALFUNCTIONS CAUSES AND REMEDIES Mis introduction of a Warped or defective Inspect and replace cartridge into the cartridge cartridge chamber Mis fire Defective cartridge Keep pistol muzzle safe direction and pull the trigger once more or replace cartridge Dirty cartridge chamber Clean and lubricate cartridge chamber Replace or clean
11. dicated rounds into the magazine LOADING THE PISTOL AND THE CARTRIDGE CHAMBER WARNING Always keep your finger away from the trigger whenever you do not intend to fire Engage the manual safety 62 if present by pushing the safety decocking lever down all the way so as to cover the red warning dot Fig 9 This safety lever rotation separates the firing pin from the hammer lowers the hammer if cocked and interrupts the connection between trigger and sear NOTICE Pistols model G and D have no manual safety The G models have a decocking lever only which when released returns to the ready to fire position Push the loaded magazine into the pistol grip completely to insure catch engagement AREE the slide serrations with thumb and index finger fully retract and release the slide Fig 10 to load the chamber WARNING THE PISTOL IS NOW CHAMBER LOADED DECOCKED G models are cocked MANUAL SAFETY ENGAGED if present Always keep your finger away from the trigger whenever you do not intend to fire WARNING MODELS G ARE NOW CHAMBER LOADED AND COCKED Lower the hammer rotating the decocking lever downward NOTICE The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any injury or property damage resulting from improper or careless handling intentional or accidental discharge of the firearm NOTICE All Beretta Cougar pistols described in this manual are with an Automatic Safety which prevents
12. e improper hand loaded reloaded or remanufactured ammunition customer abuse or neglect of the product or other influences beyond manufacturer s direct and immediate control BASIC SAFETY RULES CAUTION Always ensure that the safety is fully engaged until ready to fire A Safety is fully engaged only when the safety can move no further into the safe pO A safety which is not fully engaged will not prevent weapon ischarge WARNING ALL FIREARMS HAVE LETHAL POTENTIAL READ THE BASIC SAFETY RULES CAREFULLY AND UNDERSTAND THEM FULLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS FIREARM In addition to the Basic Safety Rules there are other Safety Rules pertaining to the disassembly assembly and use of this firearm located throughout this manual WARNING READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM MAKE SURE THAT ANY PERSON USING OR HAVING ACCESS TO THIS FIREARM READS AND UNDERSTANDS ALL OF THIS MANUAL PRIOR TO USE OR ACCESS BASIC SAFETY RULES 1 ALWAYS TREAT FIREARM AS IF IT WERE NEVER POINT A FIREARM AT SOMETHING THAT IS NOT SAFE TO SHOOT Never let the muzzle of a _ firearm point at any part of your body or atanother person This is especially important when loading or unloading the firearm When you are shooting at a target know what is behind it Some bullets can travel over a mile If you miss your target or if the bullet penetrates the target itis your
13. e central block tooth This locking system has required a closed slide design thus breaking the of the open slide design going back to the early Beretta semi automatic pistols The double action offers the advantages ofthe revolver In the rare instance of misfire due to a faulty primer itis sufficientto pull the trigger again to repeatthe percussion on the cartridge and fire the round The staggered magazine of the same length as a traditional single line magazine allows greater fire capacity see technical data on page 33 D1 Automatic firing pin safety when the trigger is not pulled completely back a blocking device secures the firing pin and prevents it from moving forward even if the weapon should fall from a height and strike the ground muzzle down D2 Manual safety decocking lever F Models allows safe hammer lowering over a chambered round The safety rotation interrupts and shields the firing pin unit from hammer strike With the safety ON the linkage between trigger and sear is disconnected It is not present on D models double action only The G Models feature a manual decocking lever only The disassembly device is designed to allow an extremely quick and simple field stripping of the pistol and yet avoid casual or involuntary disassembly F1 Slide catch when the last round has been fired the slide locks open 11 signalling thatthe magazine is empty F2 Ambidextrous safety decocking lever not pr
14. esent on D models double only Allows easier and quicker handling by left and right handed shooters F3 Reversible magazine release button it can easily be assembled on the right side of the pistol for left handed shooters F4 Special sights front and rear sights are designed for swift target acquisition To aid sighting under low light conditions the sights are equipped with white dots Both sights are removable and replaceable F5 Compact size the Cougar dimensions particularly reduced in length make these high power pistols easy to conceal and operate F6 Anatomical handle the newly designed ergonomically contoured handle better accomodates and protects the hand facilitating atthe same time the correct grip of the pistol also under conditions of rapid fire The front and back straps ofthe grip guarantee a firm hold even with wet hands F7 Checkered grips they ensure a better hold and give to the pistol a touch of elegance Walnut checkered grips are available on request G SPECIAL MODELS Fig 4 5 G MODELS The G models feature a manual decocking lever only instead of the safety decocking lever of the Cougar F When the decocking lever is released it cea returns to the ready to fire position There is no manual safety ig 4 D MODELS The D models are double action only pistols the hammer always follows the slide forward to come to rest in the double action position the hammer never stays coc
15. ked The manual safety and the decocking levers have been eliminated The hammer spur has been removed and is flush with the rear of the slide Fig 5 L MODELS These pistols are available in F version only and they feature a more compact design a bevelled and lighter slide a shorter grip and a fire capacity of 14 rounds 13 1 MINI COUGAR MODELS Shorter in the grip and lighter the Mini Cougar pistol is even more compact than the full size Cougar Y et it has all of the same performance and safety features of the standard version INOX VERSIONS Some models are available in the Inox version featuring the following parts made in Stainless steel The barrel the slide including the extractor and the safety levers if present the trigger the slide stop lever the disassembly latch button included the magazine release assembly and the trigger bar 12 The light alloy frame and the other aluminum alloy parts are sand blasted and anodized grey The sights the hammer the grip screws and the magazine bottom are matt TECHNICAL DATA COUGAR MODELS 8000 8000L 8357 8040 8045 Caliber 9mmx19 9mmx19 357SIG 40S amp W 45 ACP 9mmx21 9 21 Overall Length mm in 180 7 179 7 180 7 180 7 180 7 179 7 183 7 2 182 7 1 Barrel Length mm in 92 3 6 92 3 6 92 3 6 92186 92 3 6 9236 9431 943 7 Sight Radius mm in 132 5 2 132 5 2 13151 13252 132 5 2032 52 135 5 3 135 5 3 Overall Height mm in 140 55 1154 5 1265 140
16. m the central block Fig 16 Take out the barrel from slide rotating the barrel itself counter clockwise looking at it from the rear Fig 17 CAUTION No further disassembly is recommended unless done by a competent gumsmith CLEANING AND LUBRICATION MAGAZINE Make sure the magazine is thoroughly clean and the follower slides easily downward if pressed f necessary lightly oil using Beretta or a good grade gun oil the internal and external walls of the magazine box f the pistol is carried with the magazine loaded itis important to periodically unload all magazines for cartridge inspection BARREL Spray the supplied brush with a good grade gun oil Insert the brush into the barrel from the chamber and scrub the chamber and bore thoroughly Dry chamber and bore by pushing a cotton patch through the chamber and bore with the brush Keep changing the patch until it emerges clean Clean the barrel double cam and locking lugs with a cloth soaked in gun oil If necessary use the supplied brush Lightly oil the inside and outside of the barrel passing through ita clean cotton patch soaked in gun oil Lightly oil the barrel double cam and locking lugs CENTRAL BLOCK Clean the central block with a cloth soaked in gun oil paying special attention to apr to the recoil spring and guide hole Dry the parts with a Clean cloth Lightly oil the central block R
17. n request checkered walnut grips Inox models checkered walnut grips Special Features All models are equipped with spare magazine cleaning rod ABS case Commercial Cougar pistols sold in the US market are supplied with 10 round magazines in accordance with US Federal Guidelines for Commercial S ale GENERAL OPERATION Beretta Cougar semi automatic pistols use a short recoil locked breech system with rotating barrel When the pistol is fired the recoil energy pushes the slide barrel assembly backward After a short run of barrel slide assembly the barrel is revolved by cam action against the central block tooth When the barrel has turned about 30 degrees the barrel locking lugs clear the locking recesses on the slide The barrel then stops againstthe central block while the slide continues its rearward travel extracting and ejecting the fired cartridge case through the ejection port rotating the hammer and activating the recoil spring Pushed by the recoil spring the slide then moves forward feeding the next cartridge from the magazine into the chamber causing the barrel rotation by cam action against the central block tooth and barrel to slide locking The slide is designed to stay open after the last cartridge has been fired and the spent shell casing has been ejected CAUTION Some models are equipped with hammer half cock position It is not recommended to carry the hammer half cocked This device is intended
18. o remove the chambered cartridge WHEN SURE THAT THE CHAMBER IS EMPTY AND THE CARTRIDGE HAS BEEN EJ ECTED release the slide Model pistols only lower the hammer rotating the decocking lever downward UNLOADING THE MAGAZINE To unload the magazine grasp it with one hand around the magazine box bottom down and front end forward With the tip of the thumb firmly press down on the cartridge rim and push towards the front of magazine box As the cartridge moves forward tip it slightly upward with the index finger Repeat until the magazine is unloaded Every time the pistol is fired or at least once month cleaning and lubricating is recommended FIELD STRIPPING WARNING Make sure the pistol is unloaded If not unload it following the UNLOADING THE PISTOL procedure NOTICE It is advisable to carry out the field stripping and the assembly operations over a table to catch components should they drop Remove magazine by depressing magazine release button Hold pistol in the right hand with left forefinger press disassembly latch release button and with left thumb rotate disassembly latch 45 downward Fig 14 Pull the slide barrel assembly with central block recoil spring and spring guide forwards Fig 15 case the hammer is in the half cocked position cock it in order to facilitate forward travel of slide barrel assembly Pull outthe recoil spring with guide fro
19. or peripheral target KNOW THE SAFETY FEATURES OF THE FIREARM YOU ARE USING BUT REMEMBER SAFETY DEVICES ARE NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR SAFE HANDLING PROCEDURES Never rely solely on a safety device to prevent an accident It is imperative that you know and use the safety features of the particular firearm you are handling but accidents bestbe prevented by following the safe handling procedures described in these safety rules and elsewhere in the product manual To further familiarize yourself with the proper use of this or other firearms take a Firearms Safety Course taught by an expert in firearms use and safety procedures 6 PROPERLY MAINTAIN YOUR FIREARM Store and carry your firearm so that dirt or lint does not accumulate in the working parts Clean and oil your firearm following the instructions provided in this manual after each use to prevent corrosion damage to the barrel or accumulation of impurities which can prevent use of the gun in an emergency Always check the barrel prior to loading to ensure that itis Clean and free from obstructions Firing against an obstruction can rupture the barrel and injure yourself or others nearby In case you hear an unusual noise when shooting stop firing immediately ingage the manual safety and unload the firearm Make sure the chamber is free from any obstruction or possible bullet blocked inside the barrel due to defective or improper ammunition
20. pressure Make sure to remove all chamber and bore lead accumulation after each shooting DO NOT ever shoot cartridges with jacketed bullets through a barrel fired with lead bullets before the bore is thoroughly eleaded WARNING DRY FIRING If you wantto practice shooting your pistol without using live ammunition called dry firing insert an appropriate snap cap into the chamber to cushion the fall of the firing pin and reduce the chance of firing pin breakage Snap cap cartridges with spring loaded primers are ideal DUMMY cartridges with empty primer pockets are good for loading unloading practice but DO NOT protectthe firing pin during dry firing 21 Fabbrica d Armi Pietro Beretta S p A Via Fietro Beretta 18 25063 GARDONE VAL TROMPIA Brescia Italia Tel 030 8341 1 Telex 301523 PB BS Telefax 030 8341 421 Internet http www beretta it
21. s down using the right hand insert the barrel double cam upward into the slide tilting it slightly at first Fig 18 Push the barrel against the slide head rotating it axially in a way thatthe locking lugs lodge in the recesses ofthe slide Fig 19 Place the central block with recoil spring guide and spring on the barrel so thatthe tooth engages the double cam of the barrel and keep the central block pushed rearward with the thumb of the left hand Fig 20 ck 2 spring guide towards the muzzle to engage its head in the seatof the slide Fig 21 Keeping the central block and the recoil spring with guide in position with the thumb of the left hand rotate axially 180 the group and reinsert the frame guides in the slide rails Fig 22 Push the slide about 5 mm beyond the rear end of frame forcing the recoil spring to compress Fig 23 and with the thumb of the left hand rotate 45 counter clockwise the disassembly latch until it clicks into the locked position Fig 24 HOW TO REVERSE THE MAGAZINE RELEASE BUTTON FOR LEFT HANDED SHOOTERS NOTICE These operations should be carried out by a gunsmith For Cougar pistols with rounded magazine release button With a suitable screwdriver unscrew and remove the grips Press the back flat side of the magazine release button down and away The magazine release assembly will then drop out 19 Reverse the magazine release assembly and insert the button grooved si
22. to prevent accidental discharge should the hammer drop 3 and 62 LOADING AND FIRING WARNING Before loading the firearm practice the following loading procedures without the use of ammunition Never handle a loaded firearm until you are fully familiar with the loading procedures Always point the firearm in a safe direction See points 1 2 and 4 of the BASIC SAFETY RULES WARNING Always keep your finger away from the trigger whenever you do notintend to fire Make sure the pistol is not already loaded by inspecting the cartridge chamber as follows remove the magazine from the pistol by depressing the magazine release button Fig 7 Keeping your finger away from the trigger grasp the slide serrations with thumb and index fingers and retract the slide 2 centimeters approx one inch to verify that the chamber is empty F ig 6 Lower the hammer by engaging the manual safety decocking lever Q2 if present Fig 9 LOADING THE MAGAZINE To load the magazine remove it from the pistol by depressing the magazine release button Fig 7 Hold the magazine in the left hand With your right hand place a cartridge on the follower in front of the lips press down and slide the cartridge completely back under the lips Fig 8 14 Repeatuntil the magazine is fully loaded Holes on the back or on sides of the magazine allow for visual counting of cartridges Fig 3 Do not to force more than the maximum in
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