M&P Pistol Manual
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1. for the correct mounting and use of that sight M amp P Pistol C 0 R E Mount Plate amp Screw Matrix SCREW TYPE USED USE THE ree meg rege resp MOUNTING PLATE THE TYPE IS MARKED ON THE SCREWS SUPPLIED BY Trijicon PLATE Trijicon TYPE TOP OF EACH ADAPTER PLATE PLATE 2 Leupold Delta TYPE i PLATE PLATE Insight TYPE MRDS 49 C 0 R E MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS CONT D For Use On C O R E Model M amp P Pistols Only PRIATE SCREWS FOR YOUR SPECIFIC OPTICAL SIGHT WHEN INSTALLING USE OF THE IMPROPER SCREWS MAY RESULT IN INJURY AND OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER AND BYSTANDERS AND DAMAGE TO PROPER TY THE USER MUST ALSO ENSURE THAT THE SCREWS ARE INSTALLED PROPERLY NOT CROSS THREADED OR STRIPPED AND KEPT TIGHT DURING USE WARNING THE USER MUST CHOOSE THE APPRO FOR USE WITH FIREARMS WHEN INSTALLING OR REMOVING THE OPTICAL SIGHT OR WHEN FIRING YOUR PISTOL WITH THE OPTICAL SIGHT INSTALLED WARNING WEAR SAFETY GLASSES SPECIFIED If you have any questions about the installation of a optical sight on your M amp P Pistol using this system contact the Customer Service Department at 800 331 0852 ext 4125 46 TRIGGER OVER TRAVEL SCREW On Those M amp P Pistols So Equipped Showing M amp P pistol with trigger over travel adjustment screw FIGURE 1a Trigger over travel is the distance that the trigger travels when pulled from the time the striker releases until2. ma o by Smith Wesson For M amp P 9 M amp P 357 M amp P 40 M amp P 45 Full size Mid size amp Compact Models 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 Copyright 2014 Smith amp Wesson Corp All rights reserved WARNING READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CAREFULLY BE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUC TIONS AND WARNINGS BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM FAILURE TO READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU AND OTHERS AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY A A This SAFETY amp INSTRUCTION MANUAL should always accompany this firearm and be transferred with it upon change of ownership or when presented to another person A copy of the SAFETY amp INSTRUCTION MANUAL is available FREE via download at www smith wesson com or upon request from SMITH amp WESSON CUSTOMER SUPPORT CENTER 2100 ROOSEVELT AVENUE SPRINGFIELD MA 01104 TEL 1 800 331 0852 ext 4125 E mail qa smith wesson com TABLE OF CONTENTS YOUR SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES SAFE STORAGE amp TRANSPORTATION AMMUNITION MODEL amp FEATURES IDENTIFICATION INSPECTING YOUR PISTOL LOADED CHAMBER INDICATOR PREPARATION FOR FIRING LOADING CLEARING MISFIRES UNLOADING FIELD STRIPPING DISASSEMBLY LUBRICATION FIELD STRIPPING A
3. ALWAYS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER PARTS OF YOUR BODY AWAY FROM THE MUZZLE AND AWAY FROM THE PISTOL SLIDE THE EJECTION PORT AND AWAY FROM ANY BARREL PORTS OR COMPENSATORS ON THE FIREARM WHEN FIRING Failure to do so creates a risk of per sonal injury from bullets hot gases from burning powder and or debris spitting ALWAYS WEAR ADEQUATE AND PROPER EAR PROTEC TORS SPECIFIED FOR FIREARM USE to prevent permanent damage to your hearing Make sure others who are nearby are wearing ear protection as well ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES SPECIFIED FOR FIREARM USE whether indoors or out Safety glasses should protect your eyes from the firing flash and particles associated with the discharge of ammunition Failure to do so creates a risk of personal injury from particle or debris spitting or a ricochet ALWAYS BE ALERT AND ALWAYS FOLLOW THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OF THE RANGE OFFICER Never shoot if you are tired cold or impaired in any way THE SHOOTER AND ALL OTHERS IN THE SHOOTING AREA MUST ALWAYS BE IN A POSITION THAT IS OUT OF THE LINE OF FIRE and are not within an area where they may be struck by a ricochet or particles spitting from a firearm or by ejected cases from some types of firearms 15 PREPARATION FOR FIRING CONT D ALWAYS BE AWARE OF OTHER PEOPLE so that persons do not accidentally walk into the line of fire NEVER SHOOT AT SURFACES THAT MAY CAUSE A RICOCHET Always select a place to shoot that has a safe backst
4. OVER TRAVEL ADJUSTMENT SCREW CONT D Insert the supplied 1 16 hex wrench thru the hole in the back of the grip FIGS 6a amp 7a into the adjustment screw FIGURE 8a Showing Hex wrench inserted to adjust trigger over travel screw on those pistols so equipped FIGURE 7a Magazine Removed 1 16 Hex Wrench Over travel Screw Cut a way view of Performance Center M amp P pistol with trigger over travel screw Back strap Removed View of over travel screw Turn the over travel adjust from top with slide open ment screw clockwise as viewed from the rear breech end of the pistol Turn the screw in just far enough so that you cannot Hex pull the trigger and make Wrench the striker release There will be a tactile and audible click when the striker releases Note Rack the slide to reset the striker if the striker falls Over travel as you are adjusting the Screw over travel screw FIGURE 8a OVER TRAVEL ADJUSTMENT SCREW CONT D With the trigger pulled and held back against the over travel adjustment screw turn the screw counter clockwise as viewed from the rear of the pistol until the striker releases There will be a tactile and audible click when the striker releases Then turn the adjustment screw one more full turn counter clockwise This is the correct final position for the over travel screw Do not back the screw out past the one full rotation point as the screw will then be in the way of
5. amp Wesson s Lifetime Service Policy begins after the war ranty period has expired Smith amp Wesson will repair without charge for the lifetime of the original owner any Smith amp Wesson handgun purchased on or after February 1 1989 and any M amp P series rifles that is found to have a defect in material or work manship Eligibility for this Lifetime Service Policy requires return ing the Product Registration Card within 30 days of purchase The Lifetime Service Policy covers functional defects it does not include the firearm s finish grips magazines or sights The Lifetime Service Policy is in addition to and not an extension of the Smith amp Wesson Warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights You may also have other rights that vary from State to State Note All liability is excluded in the event that the instructions in the Smith amp Wesson manual are not observed 9 CONTACT amp SHIPPING INFORMATION For Owners Within The United States NOTE A Return Merchandise Authorization RMA is the first step in the process of returning a product in order to receive a repair replacement or refund Please contact Smith amp Wesson s Customer Service Dept via e mail ga smith wesson com or by phone at 800 331 0852 ext 4125 to obtain authorization to return your firearm so we can process it quickly and efficiently The RMA number that is supplied by Smith amp Wesson must be displayed on the outsi
6. FIREARM IS UNLOADED BEFORE INSPECTING OR DISASSEM BLING OR ASSEMBLING When you inspect your pistol you should first check for yourself to ensure that it is unloaded To do this grasp the pistol with your finger off the trigger and outside the trigger guard point the muzzle in a safe direction depress the magazine release and remove the magazine Point the muzzle in a safe direction grasp the serrated sides of the slide from the rear with the thumb and fingers as shown FIGURE 5 and briskly draw the slide fully rearward in order to extract any cartridge from the chamber and clear it from the pistol Do not obstruct the ejection port because doing so can interfere with ejection of a cartridge Lock the slide in the open position by allowing the slide to move slightly forward from the rearmost position while pressing upward on the slide stop Check the barrel chamber to verify it is unloaded and check the bore visually for any obstructions FIGURE 6 Examine the breech face FIGURE 7 to ensure that the firing pin is not protruding FIGURES 7 amp 8 If the firing pin is protruding do not attempt to load or fire the firearm Bring it to a gunsmith qualified to perform service on Smith amp Wesson firearms You must follow this procedure every time a firearm leaves your hand is cleaned handed to you or another person transported or stored Unload the magazine by holding it with the bullet end of the cartr
7. Safety the magazine well as shown in FIGURE 54 View From the top through the ejection port with the slide locked open e The slide can still be opened FIGURE 54 and closed regardless of the ux presence of a magazine NO Magazine Safety Y M 32 MAGAZINE SAFETY CONT D IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A MAGAZINE SAFETY THE PISTOL CAN BE FIRED WHEN THE MAGAZINE IS REMOVED FROM THE PISTOL WARNING IF YOUR SMITH amp WESSON M amp P PISTOL TURES ALONE ONLY YOUR SAFE GUN HANDLING WILL ENSURE THE SAFE USE OF YOUR FIREARM THIS IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY WARNING NEVER RELY ON MECHANICAL FEA CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING ENSURE THAT YOUR FIREARM IS UNLOADED BEFORE BEGINNING TO CLEAN IT SEE INSPECTING YOUR FIREARM SECTION ALWAYS FOLLOW THE RULES OF SAFE GUN HANDLING WARNING WEAR SAFETY GLASSES EVERY TIME Avo ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE YOUR FIREARM AND ATTEMPT CLEANING OR MAINTENANCE Before using your firearm for the first time it should be cleaned Your firearm was treated at the factory with either a preserva tive or oil to protect it against corrosion during shipping and storage Preservative and oil should be wiped from the bore chamber and exposed areas using a clean swab or patch before using the firearm CAUTION Never disassemble your firearm beyond the instructions in the Field Stripping and Inspection sections of this manual Purchase cleaning supplies from your fi
8. WHICH CAN DAMAGE OR EVEN RUPTURE YOUR FIREARM CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE Locate the cartridge designation marked on the firearm This information indicates the correct ammunition that must be used in this firearm FIGURE 1 You are responsible for select ing ammunition that meets industry standards and is appropriate in type and caliber for this firearm Never use a cartridge not specifically designated for use in your firearm The wrong type of ammunition may exceed the capability of your firearm and may damage or even rupture your firearm Never mix ammunition NOT SPECIFIED ON YOUR FIREARM AND NOT LISTED AS ALTERNATE AMMUNITION IN THIS MANUAL MAY FIT INTO THE CHAMBER FIRING THIS AMMUNITION MAY CAUSE A RUPTURE RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE FIREARM AND PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING UNSAFE CALIBER COMBINATIONS REFER TO THE FOLLOWING URL HTTPZ WWW SAAMI ORG SPECIFICATIONS AND INFOR MATION PUBLICATIONS DOWNLOAD SAAMI ITEM 211 UNSAFE ARMS AND AMMUNITION COMBINATIONS PDF WARNING IN SOME CASES A ROUND OF AMMUNITION BEFORE USING IT NEVER USE DIRTY CORRODED OR DAMAGED AMMUNITION A BURST CARTRIDGE MAY RESULT CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE FIREARM AND PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS 1 WARNING ALWAYS INSPECT YOUR AMMUNITION Use only commercially manufactured ammunition with internal ballistic pressures which are in strict
9. accordance with the specifi cations of the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute SAAMI If you are uncertain contact your ammunition supplier for verification AMMUNITION CONT D OR HANDLOADED AMMUNITION WHICH HAS NOT BEEN SUBJECTED TO INTERNAL BALLISTIC PRES SURE TESTING RELOADED OR HANDLOADED AMMUNITION MAY HAVE MANY MANUFACTURING AND QUALITY VARI ABLES SUCH AS THE TYPE AND AMOUNT OF GUN POW DER CARTRIDGE CASES THAT HAVE BEEN RELOADED AND FIRED MULTIPLE TIMES MAY SUFFER PHYSICAL DAMAGE WHICH COULD SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACT OR REDUCE THE INTEGRITY OF THE CARTRIDGE POSSIBLY RESULTING IN BULLET SETBACK OR UNSEATING CASE FAILURE AND INJURY TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS AND DAMAGE TO THE FIREARM MAY RESULT WHEN SUCH A ROUND IS FIRED ANY AMMUNITION THAT IS IMPROPERLY MANUFAC TURED OR RELOADED EVEN IN THE SLIGHTEST DEGREE MAY FAIL TO FIRE OR MAY GENERATE EXCESSIVE INTERNAL PRESSURES WHICH CAN DAMAGE OR EVEN RUPTURE THE FIREARM CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR THOSE IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY WARNING NEVER USE NON STANDARD RELOADED A firearm and ammunition are a system and must work together There are different types of ammunition for different types of firearms Your firearm has been designed for ammunition of a specific type and a specific gauge or caliber It is important to select the proper ammunition for your firearm Different combinations of bullet velocity bullet weight and
10. characteristics or exceed the margin of safe ty Use of Plus P ammunition may result in the need for more frequent service Plus P Plus P ammunition must not be used in Smith amp Wesson firearms This marking on the ammunition designates that it exceeds established industry standards but the designation does not represent defined pressure limits and therefore such ammunition may vary significantly as to the pressures generated and could be DANGEROUS Some brands of ammunition may cause difficulty in extracting spent cartridge cases from the chamber If this situation occurs thoroughly clean the chamber with solvent If this condition per sists we recommend changing to another brand of ammunition 11 MODEL AND FEATURES IDENTIFICATION MODEL NAME amp NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER FIGURE 2 Slide Stop Notch Slide Stop Rear Sight Take Down i on Both Sides Front Sight Notch of Frame Interchangeable Equipment Rail Take Down Lever Magazine Release ARE PRESENT ON YOUR SPECIFIC M amp P PISTOL AND HOW THOSE FEATURES OPERATE VARIOUS MODELS OF THE M amp P PISTOLS ARE FITTED WITH DISTINCT FEA TURES WHICH INCLUDE ONE OF SEVERAL LOADED CHAM BER INDICATORS AN INTERNAL LOCK A MANUAL THUMB SAFETY AND A MAGAZINE SAFETY SEE THE SECTIONS OF THIS MANUAL THAT DETAIL EACH OF THESE FEATURES 12 WARNING YOU MUST DETERMINE WHICH FEATURES INSPECTING YOUR PISTOL WARNING ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THE
11. firearm weight can have major impact on felt recoil high felt recoil can be uncomfortable to some shooters For example Firearm Weight lower firearm weight increases felt recoil Bullet Weight higher bullet weight increases felt recoil Bullet Velocity higher bullet velocity increases felt recoil To acclimate yourself to higher levels of felt recoil consider the following Use a firm two hand hold on the grip when firing Always start your shooting experience with the lowest bullet velocity and lowest bullet weight available for your firearm Ask your firearm dealer to suggest the lowest power lowest velocity lightest bullet weight for your firearm 10 AMMUNITION CONT D RECT GAUGE OR CALIBER USING AMMUNITION OF THE INCORRECT GAUGE OR CALIBER MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO YOUR FIREARM AND POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY TO YOU AND TO OTHERS WARNING NEVER USE AMMUNITION OF THE INCOR THOSE DESIGNATED BY THE MARKING ON THE FIREARM DOING SO CAN RESULT IN DANGEROUS LY HIGH PRESSURES THAT MAY DAMAGE THE FIREARM AND POSSIBLY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY TO YOURSELF AND OTHERS WARNING NEVER USE CARTRIDGES OTHER THAN TO PROPERTY CAN RESULT FROM THE USE OF INCORRECT AMMUNITION OR BORE OBSTRUC TIONS NEVER USE RELOADS OF ANY KIND WARNING DEATH SERIOUS INJURY AND DAMAGE Plus P P ammunition generates pressures in excess of the pressures associated with standard ammunition Such pressures may affect the wear
12. from the magazine and seats it in the chamber of the barrel WARNING IF THE CARTRIDGE FAILS TO STRIP FROM THE MAGAZINE OR FULLY SEAT INTO THE CHAMBER IMMEDIATELY STOP THE LOADING PROCESS REMOVE THE MAGAZINE LOCK THE SLIDE OPEN AND VERI FY THAT THE CHAMBER IS EMPTY REFER TO THE INSPECT ING YOUR PISTOL SECTION OF THIS MANUAL CHAMBER BY FEEDING IT FROM THE MAGAZINE FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING CAN RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS NEVER ATTEMPT TO LOAD THE PISTOL BY INSERTING A ROUND INTO THE OPEN EJECTION PORT WARNING ALWAYS LOAD A ROUND INTO THE 17 LOADING CONT D CAUTION The pistol can now be fired by pulling the trigger to the rear If you wish to restore the magazine in your pistol to its full Capacity depress the magazine release and remove the magazine from the pistol Remember that there is a round in the chamber therefore the firearm should be holstered or safely secured during this process without touching the trigger Those variations of the S amp W M amp P pistol without a mag azine safety can be fired with the magazine removed Load one cartridge into the magazine to replace the one which was chambered when you allowed the slide to carry forward EQUIPPED WITH A MAGAZINE SAFETY THE PISTOL CAN BE FIRED WHEN THE MAGAZINE IS REMOVED FROM THE PISTOL KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF THE TRIGGER AND OUTSIDE OF THE TRIGGER GUARD UNTIL YOU HAVE MADE THE COMMITMENT TO FIRE WARNING IF
13. the magazine release Replace the back strap and secure it in position by replacing the frame tool Replace the magazine into the pistol Check the pistol for proper functioning If you have any questions about the over travel adjustment screw on your Performance Center M amp P Pistol contact the Customer Service Department at 800 331 0852 ext 4125 90 PORTED BARREL WARNINGS On Those M amp P Pistols So Equipped FINGERS OR ANY OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY FROM THE BARREL SLIDE PORTS DURING FIRING ALWAYS ENSURE THAT BYSTANDERS ARE AWAY FROM THE BARREL SLIDE PORTS DURING FIRING PARTICLES AND HOT GAS WILL BE FORCED OUT OF THE BARREL SLIDE PORTS DURING NORMAL USE FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING WILL CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND MAY ALSO RESULT IN DAMAGE TO PROPERTY HOLSTERS CLOTHING ETC WARNING ALWAYS KEEP YOUR FACE HANDS NEVER CYCLE THE SLIDE WITH YOUR HAND OVER THE PORTS DO NOT SHOOT A PORTED BARREL PISTOL FROM THE HIP USE CAUTION WHEN SHOOTING TO AVOID CONTACT WITH ANY OVERHEAD OBJECTS THAT COULD BE DAMAGED BY THE PARTICLES AND HOT GAS FORCED FROM THE BARREL SLIDE PORTS DURING FIRING FIGURE 1p Observe WARNING text above Showing location of exhaust ports on typical M amp P pistol so equipped 91 WARRANTY CENTERS NOTE Addresses and other contact information for Warranty Centers are available on the Smith amp Wesson website at www smith wesson com or by c
14. to check on the repair status of your firearm Please remove all custom parts and accessories such as stocks special sights and scopes or slings from your firearm before returning Place the firearm in its original case or in a similarly secure container and pack it securely The package must NOT bear any markings which indicate the identity of the contents It is most important that you comply with federal state and local laws and regulations The following guidelines are meant to help but you must seek assistance from the appropriate authorities if necessary If your firearm must be replaced it may be necessary to ship the replacement to a dealer rather than directly to you You will be requested to furnish a signed FFL Federal Firearms License from your dealer in such an instance Warranty repair work will begin upon receipt and examination of the firearm In the case of repairs or work not covered by the warranty a quotation covering the cost of the work plus round trip transportation charges will be sent to you Repairs or modi fication will be scheduled upon receipt of payment A parts list can be obtained by contacting Smith amp Wesson Customer Service YOUR SMITH amp WESSON FIREARM YOU MUST HAVE SOME OF THESE PARTS INSTALLED BY A GUNSMITH QUALIFIED TO PERFORM SERVICE ON SMITH amp WESSON FIREARMS YOU MUST NEVER ATTEMPT TO MODIFY YOUR FIREARM OR INSTALL REPLACEMENT PARTS IN YOUR FIREARM ALWA
15. trigger travel is stopped by contact of the trigger with the over travel screw in the M amp P pistol s frame FIGURE 1a 41 OVER TRAVEL ADJUSTMENT SCREW CONT D BEYOND THE FIELD STRIPPING PROCESS OUT LINED IN THIS MANUAL NEVER MANIPULATE ANY INTERNAL COMPONENTS BEYOND WHAT YOU ARE SPECIFICALLY INSTRUCTED TO DO IN THIS MANUAL SINCE THIS MAY AFFECT THE RELIABILITY FUNCTIONING AND SAFETY OF YOUR HANDGUN WARNING NEVER DISASSEMBLE YOUR HANDGUN Ensure that the pistol is unloaded To do this grasp the pistol with your finger off the trigger and outside the trigger guard point the muzzle in a safe direction depress the magazine release and remove the magazine FIGURE 2a Point the muzzle in a safe direction grasp the serrat FIGURE 3a ed sides of the slide from the rear with the thumb and fingers as shown FIGURE 3a and briskly draw the slide fully rearward in order to extract any cartridge from the chamber and clear it from the pistol Verify that the chamber is empty then release the slide You will need to remove the back strap to gain access to the hole in the frame that allows you to insert the hex wrench to adjust trigger over travel Remove the frame tool from the bottom of the grip by rotating it 1 4 turn either direction and pulling it down out of the grip frame FIGURE 4a Take the back strap off the handgun by tipping it away from the frame as shown FIGURE 5a 48
16. your firearm At all times handle your firearm with intense respect for its power and potential danger YOUR SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES CONT D ALWAYS KEEP YOUR FIREARM POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION Never point a firearm at anyone or anything you do not intend to shoot whether or not it is loaded This is partic ularly important when loading unloading or field stripping the gun ALWAYS control the direction of the firearm ALWAYS TREAT EVERY FIREARM AS IF IT IS LOADED AND WILL FIRE Do not take anyone s word that the firearm is unloaded always check for yourself Never pass your firearm to another person until the cylinder or action is open and you visually check that it is unloaded Keep your firearm unloaded and safely stored when not in use NEVER PLACE YOUR FINGER INSIDE THE TRIGGER GUARD OR ON THE TRIGGER UNLESS YOU INTEND TO FIRE Ensure that other objects do not touch the trigger ALWAYS BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET AND WHAT IS BEYOND IT Always be sure of where the bullet will strike and shoot only where there is a safe back stop free of obstructions water or other surfaces which can cause ricochets Be sure your bullet will stop behind your target Bullets can glance off many surfaces like rocks or the surface of water and travel in unpredictable directions with considerable velocity Do not fire randomly into the sky NEVER CROSS OBSTACLES SUCH AS FENCES OR STREAMS WITH A LOADED FIREARM Always make certain your firea
17. ANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER EXPOSURE WARNING ALWAYS HAVE ADEQUATE VENTILATION CAUTION Always follow the instructions provided with your gun cleaner and gun lubricant CAUTION Some cleaners can cause damage to your firearms You should avoid prolonged solvent immersion and prolonged ultrasonic cleaning of your firearm Choice of solvent should be restricted to those products specifically developed for firearms mainte nance Damage to a firearm s finish may occur if these cautions are ignored Ammoniated solvents or other strong alkaline sol vents should not be used on any Smith amp Wesson firearm Cleaning is essential to ensure the proper functioning of your firearm Your firearm is a precision instrument To ensure reliable function it is necessary to follow a routine maintenance procedure After fir ing your firearm be sure to unload it following the procedure out lined in the section entitled Inspecting Your Firearm before per forming any cleaning or maintenance procedure Remove any gun cleaning solution oil and fingerprints from the outside surfaces of the firearm Finger moisture if left could start a corrosion process 34 CLEANING amp MAINTENANCE CONT D CHANGE ANY OF THE INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF YOUR FIREARM UNLESS SPECIFICALLY DIRECTED TO DO SO IN THIS MANUAL IMPROPER MANIPULATION OF ANY INTERNAL COMPONENT MAY AFFECT THE SAFETY AND RELIABILITY OF YOUR FIREARM AND MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DE
18. ATH WARNING NEVER MANIPULATE ADJUST OR SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED GUNSMITH USING GENUINE SMITH amp WESSON PARTS IF YOU DO OTHERWISE IMPROPER FUNCTIONING OF YOUR FIREARM MAY OCCUR AND SERI OUS INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT WARNING ANY MAINTENANCE OR SERVICE NOT If your firearm will be used in a cold climate be sure to use an oil of an appropriate weight so that it will not congeal in cold temper atures causing the interaction of important parts to be slowed or halted MAINTENANCE BEFORE STORAGE When 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 can be a contributing factor to moisture accumulation If your firearm is to be stored for an extended period the bore cham bers and internal working mechanism should be oiled with a high quality lubricating oil or preservative intended for firearms The external working mechanisms and barrel should be coated with an anti rust oil Before using your firearm again be sure to clean it Every time you clean your firearm check it for signs of wear If wear is noted do not use the firearm Return it to Smith amp Wesson for service or have it checked by a qualified gunsmith 39 LIMITED WARRANTY For Owners Within The United States This warranty is granted by Smith amp Wesson Corp This warranty is
19. GAL PURPOSES For example target shooting hunting and lawful resistance of deadly crimi nal force It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in com pliance with all applicable laws and ordinances regarding the use of your firearm NEVER RELY ON MECHANICAL FEATURES ALONE Only your safe gun handling habits will ensure the safe use of your firearm This is your responsibility ALWAYS SAFELY STORE AND SECURE YOUR FIREARM Safe and secure storage of your firearm is one of your most important responsibilities It is a full time responsibility You must always secure your firearm and ammunition separately so that they are not accessible to children and or other unautho rized persons NEVER KEEP AMMUNITION IN THE SAME LOCATION AS THE FIREARM Store each in a separate and secure place ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION THAT IS SPECIFIED FOR USE WITH FIREARMS every time you handle your firearm for cleaning and maintenance ALWAYS WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTORS THAT ARE SPECIFIED FOR USE WITH FIREARMS every time you dis charge your firearm Make sure others in the vicinity of where you will be shooting do so as well NEVER USE ALCOHOL OR DRUGS BEFORE OR WHILE SHOOTING Do not use your firearm if you are on any medica tion which impairs even slightly your mental or physical ability ALWAYS HAVE ADEQUATE VENTILATION Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas cleaning firearms or han dling ammunition may result in exp
20. L DISCHARGE WHEN THE TRIGGER IS THEN PULLED THE REST OF THE WAY REARWARD REGARDLESS OF THE PRESENCE OF A MAGAZINE IN THE PIS TOL STAGING THE TRIGGER KEEPING TENSION ON THE TRIGGER VIOLATES A BASIC RULE OF FIREARM SAFETY WHICH WARNS YOU TO KEEP YOUR FINGER OUT OF THE TRIGGER GUARD UNTIL YOU HAVE MADE THE COMMIT MENT TO FIRE STAGING CREATES A SERIOUS RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH SINCE IT MAY LEAD TO AN UNINTENTIONAL DISCHARGE WARNING IF YOUR PISTOL IS EQUIPPED WITH A MAGA It has come to our attention that some users of Smith amp Wesson handguns may stage the trigger in anticipation of firing a shot Staging is the act of pulling the trigger rearward toward stop ping just short of the point where the handgun fires Such manipulation of the trigger can reduce the user s control of the handgun and can result in an unintentional discharge Furthermore if the user decides not to fire release of the trig ger from a position close to the firing point in the staging process could result in an unintentional discharge Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and your finger outside the trigger guard until you are ready to fire Each shot will be fired in the striker fire action mode While holding the grip firmly pull the trigger fully to the rear As the trigger is drawn fully to the rear the striker assembly is released striking the cartridge primer Upon firing the slide moves rearward thereby extracti
21. Load the magazine by FIGURE 10 pressing a cartridge head rear of cartridge downward on the for ward portion of the magazine follower or a downward on the case of the previously loaded cartridge and sliding the cartridge fully under the lips of the magazine until the cartridge head is against the rear wall of the magazine FIGURE 10 Repeat this procedure for the number of cartridges you wish to load up to the magazine capacity Do not attempt to load your magazine with more than the specified number of car tridges because doing so can cause a feeding failure Inspect your pistol as previously described in the Inspecting Your Pistol section Hold the pistol in one hand with the muzzle point ing in a safe direction and with your finger off the trigger and out side the trigger guard Insert the loaded magazine into the maga zine well opening of the pistol until it is locked in place WARNING VERIFY THAT THE FIRING PIN IS NOT PROTRUDING FROM THE BREECH FACE WHEN INSERTING A LOADED MAGAZINE INTO THE PISTOL EXCESSIVE UPWARD FORCE COULD CAUSE THE SLIDE TO MOVE FORWARD CHAMBERING A ROUND AND MAKING THE PISTOL READY TO FIRE WARNING DO NOT USE EXCESSIVE UPWARD FORCE To make sure that the magazine is fully and securely inserted apply some removal pressure to the exposed portion of the magazine floorplate Pull the slide to the rear and release it allowing it to carry fully forward This strips a cartridge
22. MED BY A QUALIFIED GUN SMITH USING GENUINE SMITH amp WESSON PARTS IF YOU DO OTHERWISE IMPROPER FUNCTIONING MAY OCCUR AND SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT WARNING DO NOT ALTER MODIFY OR REPLACE WARNING NEVER DISASSEMBLE YOUR HANDGUN BEYOND THE FIELD STRIPPING PROCESS OUT LINED IN THIS MANUAL NEVER MANIPULATE ANY INTERNAL COMPONENTS BEYOND WHAT YOU ARE SPECIFICALLY INSTRUCTED TO DO IN THIS MANUAL SINCE THIS MAY AFFECT THE RELIABILITY FUNCTIONING AND SAFETY OF YOUR HANDGUN LUBRICATION There are seven 7 lubrication points where a single drop of high quality firearms lubricant should be applied This will ensure proper lubrication Care should be taken not to over lubricate Excess lubricant can collect quantities of unburned powder and carbon residue which could interfere with proper functioning of the pistol FIGURES 24 amp 25 FIGURE 24 FIGURE 25 24 FIELD STRIPPING ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY NEVER DO ANYTHING WARNING ALWAYS FOLLOW THE FIELD STRIPPING BEYOND WHAT YOU ARE SPECIFICALLY INSTRUCT ED TO DO IN THIS MANUAL NEVER ALTER OR MODIFY THE PARTS IN YOUR PISTOL YOU ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE YOUR FIREARM WARNING WEAR SAFETY GLASSES EVERY TIME With the bottom of the slide turned up replace the barrel in the slide so the muzzle is flush with the end of the slide and the bar rel lug is turned up away from the ejection port FIGURE 26 Insert the protruding button smaller end o
23. NE RELEASE The magazine release can be installed to operate from the right or left side To reverse the magazine release follow these instructions Field Strip the firearm The mechanism that retains the magazine catch is located inside the magazine well FIGURE 41 Move the magazine release spring from the magazine release recess FIGURES 42 amp 43 Slide the magazine release half way out of the frame and hold the magazine release while moving the magazine release spring around the end of the magazine release FIGURE 44 Slide the magazine release all the way out of the frame FIG URE 45 Insert the magazine release from the right or left side of the frame according to your preference FIGURE 46 MAGAZINE A WARNING WEAR SAFETY GLASSES EVERY TIME YOU ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE YOUR MAGAZINE SURE CONTROL THE SPRING AND FOLLOWER SO WARNING MAGAZINE SPRING IS UNDER PRES MAGAZINE DISASSEMBLY T MAGAZINE ASSEMBLY ile Slide floorplate forward off of the Remove floorplate catch and Turn the tube right side up and THAT THEY DO NOT FLY OUT AND CAUSE INJURY Using a pointed tool depress floor plate catch through the hole in the floorplate FIGURE 47a tube while holding floorplate catch in the tube FIGURE 47b against spring pressure spring and follower out through bottom of tube remove spring and follower through bottom of the tube Install magazine spring
24. OINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION Ifthe BACK STRAP currently on your pistol does not fit your hand comfortably you can install one of the three different sizes that come with each pistol Remove the magazine from the pistol to gain access to the frame tool Remove the frame tool from the bottom of the grip by rotating it 1 4 turn either direction and pulling it down out of the gem grip frame FIGURE 38 i Take the current insert off the handgun and replace it with the appropriate insert FIGURE 39 Replace the frame tool Replace the magazine into the pistol Caution Some solvents may cause damage to the BACK STRAP material See the Cleaning and Maintenance section of this manual for more information SIGHT ADJUSTMENT WARNING ENSURE YOUR FIREARM IS UNLOADED A BEFORE ADJUSTING YOUR SIGHTS AT ALL TIMES FOL LOW THE BASIC FIREARMS SAFETY RULES IN THE SECTION ENTITLED YOUR SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES The rear sight is adjustable for windage only To adjust move the rear sight in the direction you wish the group to move on the target For example if the group should move to the right move the rear sight to the right Use a brass or plastic drift or punch to prevent marring the rear sight If the rear sight has a set screw loosen the set screw prior to moving the rear sight Tighten the set screw after the sight has been adjusted to the desired position FIGURE 40 REVERSIBLE MAGAZI
25. ONS AND WARNINGS 3 IMPROPER OR CARELESS HANDLING OF THIS FIREARM 4 THE USE OF NON STANDARD DEFECTIVE IMPROPER OR RELOADED AMMUNITION OR 5 IMPROPER OR NEGLIGENT MODIFICATIONS OR REPAIRS TO THE FIREARM 6 WARNING SAFE USE OF A FIREARM IS YOUR PER SAFE STORAGE amp TRANSPORTATION WARNING ALWAYS POINT THE MUZZLE IN A SAFE DIRECTION USED AND STORED IMPROPERLY THEY POSE A RISK OF SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURIES FIREARMS CAN BE ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS TO CHILDREN WHEN THEY ARE STORED IN AN IRRESPONSIBLE AND UNSAFE MANNER FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTH ERS IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU KEEP YOUR FIREARM LOCKED AND UNLOADED IN A SECURE PLACE THE AMMUNITION SHOULD BE STORED IN A SEPARATE SECURE LOCATION WHEN IT IS NOT IN USE 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 SERI OUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS WARNING FIREARMS ARE DANGEROUS WHEN ALWAYS SECURE YOUR FIREARM IN A MANNER THAT WILL PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS Whenever your firearm is not in use keep it unloaded and locked Your safety and the safety of others requires that you always secure and store your firearm in a manner that will prevent unauthorized access Never leave a firearm unattended unless it is locked unloaded and secured ALWAYS USE THE LOCK PROVIDED BY SMITH amp WES SON TO SECURE YOUR FIREARM Please read and follow the instruc
26. SSEMBLY REPLACING THE BACK STRAP SIGHT ADJUSTMENT REVERSIBLE MAGAZINE RELEASE MAGAZINE INTERNAL LOCK For Models So Equipped MANUAL THUMB SAFETY For Models So Equipped MAGAZINE SAFETY CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE LIMITED WARRANTY CONTACT amp SHIPPING FOR SERVICE CUSTOM SERVICE PATENT INFORMATION C O R E OPTICAL SIGHT ADAPTER MOUNTING TRIGGER OVER TRAVEL ADJUST For Models So Equipped 47 50 PORTED BARREL WARNINGS For Models So Equipped WARRANTY CENTERS YOUR SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES SAFETY IS YOUR NUMBER ONE RESPONSIBILITY At home in the field at the range or anywhere the first concern of every firearm owner should be safety Apply the following safe ty rules in every situation with any kind of firearm If you feel uncertain about any operational aspects of your firearm please contact Smith amp Wesson at 1 800 331 0852 ext 4125 before proceeding with its operation If you are unfamiliar with firearms you should seek formal train ing before using your pistol SAFETY RULES TO ENSURE THE SAFE USE OF YOUR FIREARM THE FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL COULD CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY WARNING YOU MUST FOLLOW ALL OF THESE As a firearm owner you accept a demanding responsibility How seriously you take this responsibility can be the difference between life and death There is no excuse for careless or abu sive handling of
27. Shipping section of this manual for further details regarding returns Warranty claims should state the model and serial number of the firearm concerned and the description of the difficulty experi enced It is recommended that shipments be insured by the owner since Smith amp Wesson will accept no responsibility for loss or damage in transit Transportation and insurance charges for return to owner will be paid by Smith amp Wesson if the claim is covered by the warranty UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL SMITH amp WESSON BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM AGES WITH RESPECT TO ECONOMIC LOSS INJURY DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE WHETHER AS A RESULT OF BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER WISE 36 LIMITED WARRANTY CONTINUED Some States do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you Smith amp Wesson will not be responsible for Defects or malfunctions resulting from careless handling unauthorized adjustments or modifications made or attempted by anyone other than a qualified gunsmith following Smith amp Wesson authorized procedures or failure to follow the disas sembly instructions in the Smith amp Wesson manual Use of defective or improper ammunition corrosion neglect abuse ordinary wear and tear or unreasonable use Criminal misuse negligence or use under the influence of drugs or alcohol Smith
28. THE FIREARM IS NOT LOADED WARNING WEAR SAFETY GLASSES SPECIFIED FOR USE WITH FIREARMS WHEN INSTALLING OR REMOV ING THE OPTICAL SIGHT OR WHEN FIRING YOUR PIS TOL WITH THE OPTICAL SIGHT INSTALLED WARNING NEVER ATTEMPT TO INSTALL A SIGHT WARNING FAILURE TO HEED THESE WARNINGS MAY A RESULT IN INJURY AND OR DEATH TO THE USER OR BYSTANDERS AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY NOTE USE THE CHART ON PAGE 42 OF THIS MANUAL TO MATCH THE MOUNTING PLATE AND SCREWS TO YOUR SIGHT Follow the instructions provided with your specific sight for correct mounting and use of that sight Step 1 Remove the plastic slide cap from the M amp P Pistol slide by unscrewing the two screws using a 5 64 hex wrench as shown here FIGURES 1c amp 2c 43 C 0 R E MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS CONT D For Use On C O R E Model M amp P Pistols Only Step 2 Install the provided spacer plate for your par ticular optic as shown FIGURE 3c Step 3 Place your optical sight over the spacer plate as shown FIGURE 4c Step 4 Using the appropriate screws see chart on page 42 for details tighten the sight down onto the slide adapter FIGURES 5c amp 6c using a 5 64 hex wrench L C 0 R E MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS CONT D For Use On C O R E Model M amp P Pistols Only NOTE USE THE CHART BELOW TO MATCH THE MOUNTING PLATE AND SCREWS TO YOUR SPECIFIC SIGHT NOTE Follow the instructions provided with your specific sight
29. YOUR SMITH amp WESSON PISTOL IS NOT Re insert the loaded magazine into the magazine well of the pistol until it is locked in place To make sure that the magazine is again fully and securely inserted apply some removal pressure to the exposed portion of the magazine butt plate Your pistol and its magazine are now fully loaded and will fire when the trigger is pulled Remember to keep your pistol point ed in a safe direction under all conditions and always keep your finger or any other object off the trigger and outside the trigger guard until you have made the commitment to fire the handgun Never leave a loaded firearm out of your direct control FIRING WARNING ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION P WARNING UPON FIRING THE PISTOL OR RELEASING THE SLIDE FROM THE SLIDE STOP THE SLIDE MOVES REARWARD OR FORWARD WITH SIGNIFICANT FORCE AND SPEED TO AVOID INJURY BE SURE NO PART OF YOUR BODY IS IN THE PATH OF THE SLIDE S TRAVEL P WARNING WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTION SPEC IFIED FOR FIREARM USE EVERY TIME YOU DIS CHARGE YOUR FIREARM MAKE SURE OTHERS IN THE VICINITY OF WHERE YOU WILL BE SHOOTING DO SO AS WELL 18 gt gt FIRING CONT D ZINE SAFETY THE PISTOL WILL NOT FIRE WITH THE MAGAZINE REMOVED YOU MUST FULLY RELEASE THE TRIGGER AND REMOVE YOUR FINGER FROM WITHIN THE TRIGGER GUARD WHEN THE MAGAZINE IS REMOVED FROM THE PISTOL FAILURE TO FULLY RELEASE THE TRIGGER COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENTA
30. YS USE A QUALIFIED SMITH amp WESSON WARNING YOU MAY PURCHASE ACCESSORIES FOR 39 CUSTOM SERVICE We understand that Smith amp Wesson gun owners may want to enhance their guns with custom gunsmithing refinishing or accessories Our gunsmiths offer specialized services and exclu sive products to enhance your shooting experience Accessories for your Smith amp Wesson firearm are available from your local Smith amp Wesson Stocking Dealer or directly from Smith amp Wesson Contact the Customer Service Department at 1 800 331 0852 ext 4125 for information about these services When ordering directly from the factory please provide the following information Model Number Dash Number Serial Number Approximate date of purchase Complete Return Address VISA Discover MasterCard Number and Expiration Date For Foreign Orders Only Fax Number or E mail Address 40 PATENT INFORMATION This product may be covered by one or more patents Visit www smith wesson com for virtual patent information under the Resources tab 41 This handgun is not equipped with a device that fully blocks use by unauthorized users More than 200 000 firearms like this one are stolen from their owners every year in the United States In addition there are more than a thousand suicides each year by younger children and teenagers who get access to firearms Hundreds more die from accidental discharge It is likely that many more chi
31. alling Customer Service toll free at 1 800 331 0852 ext 4125 Smith amp Wesson 2100 Roosevelt Avenue Springfield MA 01104 www smith wesson com P N 441300000 REV M amp P PISTOL_100114 92
32. and follow er and floorplate catch front to back into the tube in exactly the same orientation as they were in when they were first removed during disassembly Holding floorplate catch in the tube slide the floorplate onto the tube s base so that the projection of the floorplate catch engages the floorplate Verify that the floorplate is locked in place by exerting some pressure on the floorplate as if trying to slide it off the tube Follower Floorplate Floorplate Catch FIGURE 47c INTERNAL LOCK For Those Models So Equipped Your M amp P pistol may be Model WITH Internal Lock equipped with an internal lock ECCCELC Review FIGURES 48 and 49 to 233131 determine if your pistol has this feature If it does please follow the instructions below WARNING NEVER A RELY ON THE INTER NAL LOCK MECHANISM AS THE SOLE METHOD TO SECURE YOUR FIREARM FROM UNAUTHORIZED USE Model With No Internal WARNING IT IS YOUR a Gece KI Ad zesronsiaiity ro p E C LCLLI CONTINUOUSLY EXAM INE YOUR PERSONAL SITUA TION TO PROVIDE A SUFFI CIENT LEVEL OF SECURITY TO KEEP UNAUTHORIZED USERS FROM USING THE FIREARM This feature prevents the pis tol from firing when it is locked To lock the pistol insert the key into the keyhole and turn it clockwise FIGURE 50 To unlock the pistol insert the key into the keyhole and turn it counterclockwise FIGURE 50 When the internal lo
33. ck is locked the slide can still be opened and closed When the internal lock is locked the magazine can be removed and installed in the pistol WARNING NEVER LOCK A LOADED FIREARM AND NEVER LOAD A LOCKED FIREARM Keys are available from Smith amp Wesson if you need a replacement 30 MANUAL THUMB SAFETY For Those Models So Equipped Your M amp P pistol may be equipped with an ambidextrous manual thumb safety Review FIGURES 51 amp 52 to determine if your pis tol has this feature If it does please follow these instructions TURES ALONE ONLY YOUR SAFE GUN HANDLING WILL ENSURE THE SAFE USE OF YOUR FIREARM THIS IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY WARNING NEVER RELY ON MECHANICAL FEA OUSLY EXAMINE YOUR PERSONAL SITUATION TO WARNING IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO CONTINU PROVIDE A SUFFICIENT LEVEL OF SAFETY This feature prevents the trig ger from moving rearward On Those Models So Equipped when the thumb safety lever is FIGURE 51 in the SAFE position Push the thumb safety lever fully upward to put it in SAFE position FIGURE 51 Lower the thumb safety lever fully to put it in FIRE position allowing the pistol to be fired when the trigger is pulled FIG URE 52 On Those Models So Equipped The slide can still be opened and closed regardless of the mm FIGURE 52 position of the safety lever The magazine can be removed and installed in the pistol regardless of th
34. de of the returned product s packaging returns without an RMA number will be routed differently which will result in delayed processing The issuance of an Return Merchandise Authorization RMA allows Smith amp Wesson an opportunity to try to diagnose and cor rect a customer s concerns with the product such as ammunition problems before it is returned Accordingly please contact us before returning your Smith amp Wesson firearm CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE Tel 800 331 0852 413 781 8300 ext 4125 E mail qa smith wesson com RETURNS FOR SERVICE ALL SMITH amp WESSON FIREARMS Smith amp Wesson 2100 Roosevelt Avenue Springfield MA 01104 Should your Smith amp Wesson firearm require service it should be returned to the Smith amp Wesson factory Call or e mail the Customer Service Dept for authorization and shipping instructions Ensure that the firearm is unloaded Do not attempt to ship a firearm via US Postal Service only federally licensed dealers may ship a firearm by US Postal Service DO NOT SHIP ANY AMMUNITION 38 CONTACT amp SHIPPING CONTINUED Enclose a letter which includes your full name and address no P O Boxes please daytime telephone number e mail address the serial number of the firearm and details of the problem experienced stating the brand and type of ammunition used when the problem occurred or work desired Record the serial number before shipping in case you wish
35. e position of the safety lever e The pistol can be loaded and e ae X unloaded regardless of the p position of the safety lever 31 MAGAZINE SAFETY For Those Models So Equipped Review FIGURES 53 amp 54 to determine if your pistol has this fea ture Follow these instructions A MAGAZINE SAFETY IN ORDER FOR THE MAGAZINE SAFETY TO OPERATE CORRECTLY YOU MUST FULLY RELEASE THE TRIGGER AND REMOVE YOUR FINGER FROM WITHIN THE TRIGGER GUARD PRIOR TO THE MAGAZINE BEING REMOVED FROM THE PISTOL FAILURE TO FULLY RELEASE THE TRIGGER COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE WHEN THE TRIGGER IS THEN PULLED THE REST OF THE WAY REARWARD REGARDLESS OF THE PRESENCE OF A MAGAZINE IN THE PISTOL STAGING THE TRIGGER KEEPING TENSION ON THE TRIGGER VIOLATES A BASIC RULE OF FIREARM SAFETY WHICH WARNS YOU TO KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF THE TRIGGER AND OUT OF THE TRIGGER GUARD UNTIL YOU HAVE MADE THE COMMITMENT TO FIRE STAGING CREATES A SERIOUS RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH SINCE IT MAY LEAD TO AN UNINTENTIONAL DIS CHARGE If the pistol is equipped with On Those Models So Equipped this a magazine safety it will View From the top through the have a small lever mechanism ejection port with the slide in the magazine well as shown locked open FIGURE 53 FIGURE 53 WARNING FOR THOSE M amp P PISTOLS EQUIPPED WITH f the pistol s Not equipped with a magazine safety there as will be no small lever present in Magazine
36. effective from the date of purchase and applies to the original owner of any firearm With respect to such firearms this warranty supersedes any and all other warranties Smith amp Wesson firearms are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship Any such defects of which Smith amp Wesson receives written notice within one year from the date of purchase by the original owner will be remedied by Smith amp Wesson without charge within a reasonable time after such notifi cation and delivery of the firearm as provided below In the event of an emergency repairs needed by law enforce ment an upcoming match or hunting trip call 1 800 331 0852 ext 4125 and ask for 911 Priority Repair Service This allows you to speak with a Smith amp Wesson representative Immediately upon receipt your firearm will be assigned to a gunsmith After the work is completed we will return your Smith amp Wesson firearm via overnight delivery Warranty claims in writing and the firearm concerned should be delivered to Smith amp Wesson s Customer Service Department 2100 Roosevelt Avenue Springfield Massachusetts 01104 In addition a copy of the bill of sale in the owner s name or a copy of ATF Form 4473 indicating date of purchase must be included It is important that the owner comply with all applicable federal state and local laws and regulations in the shipment of firearms to Smith amp Wesson Note See the Contact amp
37. ense when storing your firearm and ammunition and to always make sure they are not accessible to children or other unauthorized persons NEVER TRANSPORT A LOADED FIREARM When transport ing your firearm be sure it is unloaded and locked Safe and secure transportation of your firearm is your responsibility e ALWAYS FOLLOW THE LAW Many jurisdictions have laws that make it a crime to keep a firearm unlocked and in an area accessible to children or others Keeping a firearm locked and unloaded when not in use is not only common sense safety practice IT IS THE LAW You must be familiar with all local state and federal laws regarding the safe storage and trans portation of your firearm Failure to know and follow the law may result in unauthorized access or use of your firearm by another Obey all laws relating to the storage and transporta tion of firearms Your local police department or gun shop can furnish you with available information on storing and or trans porting a firearm safely and legally YOUR FIREARM IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY You must pre vent your firearm from being stolen or from being used by untrained or unqualified individuals Keep it locked unloaded and secured when not in use AMMUNITION WARNING NEVER USE AMMUNITION NOT SPECIFI A CALLY DESIGNATED FOR USE IN YOUR FIREARM FAILURE TO USE THE CORRECT TYPE OR CALIBER OF AMMUNITION MAY CAUSE THE FIREARM TO JAM FAIL TO FIRE OR EVEN GENERATE EXCESSIVE PRESSURE
38. f the recoil spring guide assembly into the slide guide housing muzzle end and the rear of the spring into the assembly notch of the barrel lug FIG URE 27 Make sure it is properly centered FIGS 28 31 FIGURE 28 SPRING MISALIGNED FIGURE 30 SPRING NOT SEATED FIGURE 27 FIGURE 29 CORRECTLY ALIGNED de it mart I 4 rN mr SS FIGURE 31 SPRING CORRECTLY SEATED P pa mehe papaa ba bur 29 FIELD STRIPPING ASSEMBLY CONT D Verify that the sear deactivation lever is in the lowered position it must be protruding into the magazine well as shown FIGURE 32 Holding the slide and recoil spring guide firmly in one hand with the take down lever down FIGURE 33 place the rear of the slide onto the front frame rails FIGURE 34 Continue moving the slide onto the frame until the slide is fully rearward then rotate the take down lever fully upward FIGURES 35 37 before allowing the slide to move forward to the closed position Replace the frame tool into the base of the grip Replace the empty magazine into the pistol which returns the sear lever to normal operation mode Check for proper functioning by drawing the slide fully rearward at which point the slide stop should move up and hold the slide open 26 REPLACING THE BACK STRAP WARNING MAKE SURE THE HANDGUN IS UNLOADED BEFORE CHANGING THE BACK STRAP WARNING ALWAYS KEEP THE BARREL P
39. idge pointing away from you and others and pressing each cartridge forward and out of the magazine TURES ALONE ONLY YOUR SAFE GUN HANDLING WILL ENSURE THE SAFE USE OF YOUR FIREARM THIS IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY WARNING NEVER RELY ON MECHANICAL FEA 2o qs DW 3 4 amem ae EY Firing Pin g Protruding Firing Pin Protruding LOADED CHAMBER INDICATOR WARNING NEVER RELY UPON THE LOADED CHAM A BER INDICATOR ALONE TO VERIFY THE PRESENCE OR ABSENCE OF A ROUND IN THE CHAMBER THE SUREST METHOD TO DETERMINE THE PRESENCE OR ABSENCE OF A ROUND IN THE CHAMBER IS TO VISUALLY CHECK THE CHAMBER OF YOUR FIREARM BY REMOVING THE MAGAZINE AND PULLING AND LOCKING THE SLIDE IN THE OPEN POSITION All M amp P Pistols come with a loaded chamber indicator there are two types Type 1 This indicator can be observed by FIGURE 94 looking at the top of the slide ejection port FIGURE 9a noting an opening at the rear of the barrel hood By looking into this opening you can observe whether or not a round is in the firearm s chamber If a round is in the chamber you should be able to see the actual cartridge rim through this opening Type 2 Some M amp P pistols are equipped with a tactile loaded chamber indicator This indicator is present on the top of the Se slide When the chamber is empty the LUE loaded chamber indicator will be flush Le 7 Sp with the top of the slide When the cham SESSEL ber is loaded the fr
40. in an upright position and briskly draw the slide fully rear ward in order to extract any cartridge from the barrel chamber and clear it from the pistol Pull the slide fully to the rear press upward on the slide stop while letting the slide move slightly forward thereby locking the slide open FIGURE 16 Make certain that the chamber is clear FIGURE 15 To access the frame tool rotate it 1 4 turn either direction and pull it out of the frame FIGURE 17 22 FIELD STRIPPING DISASSEMBLY CONT D Use the frame tool provided or a similar device to lower the sear deactivation lever down into the magazine well FIGURES 18A amp 18B View From the top through the E ejection port with the slide locked open FIGURE 18A View From the top through the ejection port with the slide locked open FIGURE 18B FIGURE 21 Rotate the take down lever clockwise FIGURE 19 Grasp the slide from the top as shown and remove the slide from the frame by pulling it slightly rearward then forward while being careful to retain the recoil FIGURE 23 spring and guide rod assembly FIGURE 20 Remove the recoil spring from below the barrel FIGURE 21 Remove the barrel from the bottom of the slide FIGURE 22 FIGURE 23 shows the parts you will have after field stripping 23 FIELD STRIPPING DISASSEMBLY CONT D ANY OF THE PARTS OF YOUR FIREARM UNLESS THIS WORK IS PERFOR
41. ldren sustain serious wounds or inflict such wounds accidentally on others In order to limit the chance of such misuse it is imperative that you keep this firearm locked in a secure place and take other steps necessary to limit the possibility of theft or accident Failure to take reasonable preventative steps may result in innocent lives being lost and in some circumstances may result in your liability for these deaths The certification below is required only for handguns sold in the United States with a barrel length shorter than 3 Smith amp Wesson Corp hereby certifies average accuracy test results for all new handguns with a barrel shorter than 3 as follows 7 yards 14 yards 21 yards 1 7 3 9 63 This certification is based on tests conducted by Smith amp Wesson Corp using a fixed handgun rest and firing ammunition manufac tured by a member of the Shooting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute SAAMI as defined in ANSI SAAMI Z299 3 1993 This certification represents actual tests based on several handguns selected at random Your particular handgun may have accuracy bet ter than the results stated in this certification C 0 R E OPTICAL SIGHT ADAPTER MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS For Use On C O R E Model M amp P Pistols Only WARNING ALWAYS KEEP YOUR FIREARM POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION NEVER POINT A FIREARM AT ANYTHING YOU DO NOT INTEND TO SHOOT MOUNT ON A LOADED FIREARM ALWAYS ENSURE THAT
42. ng and ejecting the spent cartridge case The slide then returns forward feeding the next cartridge from the magazine into the barrel chamber After firing you must allow the trigger to move forward fully before you can fire another shot Failure to do so will prevent the lockwork from fully cycling and will prevent your being able to fire the next shot Keep your finger off the trigger and out side the trigger guard until you are ready to fire again This sequence can be repeated until the last round has been fired at which time the magazine follower exerts upward pressure on the slide stop causing it to engage the slide and to hold it in the open position 19 CLEARING MISFIRES WARNING IF YOUR HANDGUN GIVES ANY INDICA Aion THAT IT IS NOT PERFORMING PROPERLY OR THE OPERATION OF YOUR HANDGUN HAS CHANGED THE WAY IT FEELS OR SOUNDS STOP FIR ING MAKE SURE THE FIREARM IS POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION UNLOAD THE FIREARM AND HAVE IT INSPECT ED AND TEST FIRED BY A GUNSMITH QUALIFIED TO PER FORM SERVICE ON SMITH amp WESSON FIREARMS If a cartridge fails to fire wait ten seconds while keeping the muzzle pointed in a safe direction Keep your finger off the trigger and out of the trigger guard Remove the magazine Grasp the serrated sides of the slide from the rear and briskly pull the slide fully rearward to eject the misfired round Do not obstruct the ejection port and do not attempt to FIGURE 11 catch the r
43. ont of the loaded chamber indicator will protrude from the top of the slide where it can be felt above the slide s surface FIGURE 9b IS LOADED AND WILL FIRE IF THE TRIGGER IS PULLED A LOADED CHAMBER INDICATOR MAY HELP DETERMINE WHETHER THE CHAMBER IS LOADED OR UNLOADED THE AMOUNT OF LIGHT CLEANLINESS OF THE PISTOL COLOR OF THE AMMUNITION AND OTHER FACTORS MAY LIMIT THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE LOADED CHAMBER INDICATOR WARNING ALWAYS TREAT EVERY FIREARM AS IF IT 14 PREPARATION FOR FIRING WARNING YOU MUST DETERMINE WHICH FEATURES A ARE PRESENT ON YOUR SPECIFIC M amp P PISTOL AND HOW THOSE FEATURES OPERATE VARIOUS MODELS OF THE M amp P PISTOLS ARE FITTED WITH DISTINCT FEA TURES WHICH INCLUDE AN INTERNAL LOCK A MANUAL THUMB SAFETY AND A MAGAZINE SAFETY IF YOUR SMITH amp WESSON PISTOL IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A MAGAZINE SAFE TY THE PISTOL CAN BE FIRED WHEN THE MAGAZINE IS REMOVED FROM THE PISTOL KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF THE TRIGGER AND OUTSIDE OF THE TRIGGER GUARD UNTIL YOU HAVE MADE THE COMMITMENT TO FIRE SEE THE SECTIONS OF THIS MANUAL THAT DETAIL EACH OF THESE FEATURES WARNING THE FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE FIREARM A SAFETY REQUIREMENTS WILL CAUSE SERIOUS PER SONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS ALWAYS TREAT ALL FIREARMS AS IF THEY ARE LOADED ALWAYS BE SURE THAT THE CHAMBER IS CLEAR OF A CARTRIDGE THE MAGAZINE IS REMOVED OR UNLOADED AND THAT THE FIREARM IS POINTING INA SAFE DIRECTION
44. op is free from obstructions and has no surfaces which may cause a ricochet NEVER FIRE RANDOMLY INTO THE SKY Always select a place to shoot that has a safe backstop NEVER USE ALCOHOL OR DRUGS BEFORE OR WHILE SHOOTING OR HANDLING ANY FIREARM LOADING WARNING ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION Do not load the pistol until you have read and fully understand this manual Do not load the pistol until you are ready to use it Keep your finger off the trigger and outside the trigger guard until you are ready to fire Never load your pistol until you are sure of your target what is beyond it and are fully prepared to fire NOTE After inserting a magazine always test to make sure it is locked in place by applying some removal pressure to the exposed portion of the magazine butt plate Smith amp Wesson has provided you with a magazine designed to operate in your specific model of pistol While your maga zine may be able to be inserted into another model pistol it will only function properly in the specific model for which it was designed Do not interchange magazines from one model pistol to another model pistol Follow instructions in this manual and any other specific instructions which may be marked onto or accompany a magazine Failure to use the particular type of Smith amp Wesson magazine specified for your model and caliber of pistol may result in a malfunction 16 LOADING CONT D
45. osure to lead and other sub stances 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 BEFORE HANDLING ANY FIREARM UNDERSTAND ITS OPERATION Not all firearms are the same Familiarize your self with the mechanical features of any firearm you intend to use If you feel uncertain about any operational aspects of your firearm please contact Smith amp Wesson at 1 800 331 0852 ext 4125 before proceeding with its operation NEVER ALLOW A FIREARM TO BE USED BY INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT UNDERSTAND ITS SAFE OPERATION OR HAVE NOT READ THESE FIREARM SAFETY RULES YOUR SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES CONT D ALWAYS USE THE CORRECT AMMUNITION FOR YOUR PARTICULAR FIREARM as indicated by the marking on the barrel Never use non standard reloaded or handloaded ammunition which has not been subjected to internal ballistic pressure testing BEWARE OF BARREL OBSTRUCTIONS Be sure the barrel is clear of obstructions before shooting Mud water snow or other objects may inadvertently lodge in the barrel bore A small obstruction can cause a dangerous increase in pressure and may damage your gun and cause injury to yourself and others BE SURE ALL ACCESSORIES SUCH AS HOLSTERS GRIPS SLINGS SCOPES AND OTHER ACCESSORIES ARE COMPATIBLE with the firearm and that the accessories do not inte
46. ound by placing your hand over the ejection port FIGURE 11 Also remember that any time you release the slide while a magazine containing car tridges is in the pistol you will have reloaded the chamber EQUIPPED WITH A MAGAZINE SAFETY THE PISTOL CAN BE FIRED WHEN THE MAGAZINE IS REMOVED FROM THE PISTOL KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF THE TRIGGER AND OUTSIDE OF THE TRIGGER GUARD UNTIL YOU HAVE MADE THE COMMITMENT TO FIRE WARNING IF YOUR SMITH amp WESSON PISTOL IS NOT n order to lock the slide in the open position allow the slide to move slightly forward from the rearmost position while pressing upward on the slide stop FIGURE 12 You are now able to safely check the barrel chamber and bore visually for any obstructions You must be certain there are no cartridges in the chamber or obstructions in the barrel 20 UNLOADING WARNING ALWAYS KEEP YOUR PISTOL POINTED IN A A SAFE DIRECTION ALWAYS KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF THE TRIGGER AND OUTSIDE THE TRIGGER GUARD WHEN UNLOADING Point the muzzle in a safe direction Make sure your finger is off the trigger and out of the trigger guard Depress the magazine release and remove the magazine Keep the muzzle still pointed in a safe direction and keep your finger off the trigger and outside the trigger guard grasp the serrated sides of the slide from the rear with the thumb and fingers FIGURE 13 and briskly draw the slide fully rearward in order to extract an
47. rearms dealer that are specifically designated for your type and caliber of firearm Many suppliers offer these in kit form for your convenience Follow the instructions provided with your cleaning supplies NOTE A basic firearm cleaning kit should include a brass bore brush and a cleaning jag of appropriate size for the bore being cleaned high quality gun cleaning solvent and gun oil lubricant cotton cleaning patches and a cleaning rod that is long enough to push the brush and jag completely through the barrel 33 CLEANING amp MAINTENANCE CONT D Remove excessive firing residue from the bore and chamber using a properly fitted brass brush dipped in gun cleaning sol vent Finish the bore cleaning process by running a dry cotton cloth patch through the bore to remove residue and solvent Clean the exterior of the firearm using a non abrasive cleaning cloth After cleaning lightly coat the metal parts internal and external with a high quality gun oil Refer to the Lubrication section in this manual for instructions on lubricating the firearm Whenever your firearm has been exposed to sand dust extreme humidity water or other adverse conditions it must be cleaned and lubricated CLEANING FIREARMS IN POORLY VENTILATED AREAS DISCHARGING FIREARMS OR HANDLING AMMUNITION MAY RESULT IN EXPOSURE TO LEAD AND OTHER SUB STANCES KNOWN TO CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS REPRODUC TIVE HARM AND OTHER SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY WASH H
48. rfere with safe operation It is your responsibility to understand and follow all of the instructions in this manual as well as those which may be supplied with your ammunition and any accessory NEVER DISASSEMBLE YOUR FIREARM beyond the field stripping procedure outlined in this manual Improper disas sembly or reassembly of your firearm may be dangerous and can lead to serious injury or death NEVER MANIPULATE ADJUST OR CHANGE ANY OF THE INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF YOUR FIREARM UNLESS SPECIFICALLY INSTRUCTED TO DO SO IN THIS MANUAL Improper manipulation of any other internal component may affect the safety and reliability of your firearm and may cause serious injury or death NEVER ALLOW ANY ALTERATION OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS IN YOUR SMITH amp WESSON FIREARM UNLESS PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED GUNSMITH using genuine Smith amp Wesson parts If you do otherwise improper function ing of your firearm may occur and serious injury or death and damage to property may result SONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND THE FAILURE TO FOL LOW ALL OF THESE BASIC SAFETY RULES MAY RESULT IN SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY YOU ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT SAFETY DEVICE WHEN IT COMES TO THE USE OF YOUR FIREARM AND SMITH amp WESSON WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE THAT RESULTS FROM 1 THE CRIMI NAL OR NEGLIGENT USE OF THIS FIREARM 2 A DISRE GARD OF THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTI
49. rm is unloaded before crossing a fence climbing a tree jumping a ditch or negotiating other obstacles SAFE GUN HANDLING IS YOUR PERSONAL RESPONSI BILITY AT ALL TIMES Firearms are dangerous and can cause serious injury or death if they are misused or used inap propriately Safety must be the prime consideration of any one who owns or handles firearms Accidents are the result of vio lating the rules of safe gun handling and common sense Firearm safety training is available Contact your firearms deal er law enforcement agency local sportsman s club etc for availability 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 mis use of the firearm 24 hours a day FIREARM SECURITY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY You must secure firearms safely from children and or unauthorized users Your firearm should always be kept unloaded and locked when not in use A lock has been provided for this purpose Never assume that the use of this lock is sufficient to safely secure your firearm You must always evaluate your personal situation and employ the security systems that meet your needs and prevent children and unauthorized users from gaining access to your firearm 4 YOUR SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES CONT D APPROPRIATE USE FOR YOUR FIREARM MEANS USING YOUR FIREARM FOR LE
50. tions packaged separately for the use of this lock A lock when properly used can be an effective tool in preventing unauthorized access to your firearm There are other alterna tive locks and safe storage containers available in the market place which may also be appropriate for your particular needs Consult your local gun shop hardware store or local police department for guidance on the variety of other safe storage devices or practices which may be appropriate for your particu lar needs By purchasing this firearm you have accepted the responsibility of safely securing the firearm at all times and pre venting its unauthorized use Never assume that the use of this lock alone is sufficient to safely secure your firearm It is your personal responsibility to select and use whatever measures or practices that will enable you to be absolutely certain that your firearm is secure at all times WARNING NEVER LOCK A LOADED FIREARM AND NEVER LOAD A LOCKED FIREARM SAFE STORAGE amp TRANSPORTATION CONT D ALWAYS STORE YOUR FIREARM AND AMMUNITION SEP ARATELY so that they are not accessible to children or other unauthorized persons Safe and secure storage of your firearm and ammunition are your responsibility It is a full time respon sibility NEVER ASSUME THAT A HIDING PLACE IS A SECURE STORAGE METHOD Others may be aware of your storage location or come upon it by chance It is your personal respon sibility to use common s
51. y cartridge from the bar rel chamber and clear it from the pistol Lock the slide in the open position by allowing the slide to move slightly forward from the rearmost position while pressing upward on the slide stop Do not obstruct the ejection port because doing so can inter fere with ejection of a cartridge Visually check the barrel chamber to be sure it is empty Look into the chamber and down through the magazine well Verify that no ammunition remains in the pistol Unload the magazine by holding it with the bullet end of the cartridge pointing away from you and pressing each cartridge forward and out of the magazine 21 FIELD STRIPPING DISASSEMBLY WARNING ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION PING INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY NEVER DO ANY THING BEYOND WHAT YOU ARE SPECIFICALLY INSTRUCTED TO DO IN THIS MANUAL NEVER ALTER OR MODIFY THE PARTS IN YOUR PISTOL WARNING ALWAYS FOLLOW THE FIELD STRIP WARNING WEAR SAFETY GLASSES EVERY TIME YOU ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE YOUR FIREARM Point the pistol in a safe direction Make sure your finger is off the trigger and out of the trigger guard Depress the magazine release and remove the magazine FIGURE 14 With the barrel still point ing in a safe direction and with your finger off the trigger and out side the trigger guard grasp the serrated sides of the slide from the rear with the thumb and fingers FIGURE 15 while holding the firearm
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