S&W Centerfire Pistol, Firearm Manuals
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Smith&Wesson
SAFETY, INSTRUCTION & PARTS MANUAL
CENTERFIRE PISTOLS
PRODUCT WARNING
SMITH & WESSON CENTERFIRE PISTOLS
SAFETY, INSTRUCTION & PARTS MANUAL
All Smith
&
Wesson Pistols Capable of Double-
Action Firing
It has come to our attention that some users of Smith &
Wesson pistols capable of firing in double-action, may
"stage" the trigger in anticipation of firing a shot in the
double-action mode. "Staging" is the act of pulling the
trigger rearward toward-but just short of-the point where
the hammer falls and the pistol 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 trigger from a position close to the firing
point in the "staging" process could result in a discharge.
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS
AND WARNINGS CAREFULLY,
BE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND
THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS
BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM.
This SAFETY, INSTRUCTION & PARTS MANUAL should always
accompany this firearm and be transferred with it upon change of
ownership or when the firearm. is loaned or presented to another
person. A copy of the SAFETY, INSTRUCTION & PARTS MANUAL is
available FREE upon request from:
Obviously, "staging" the trigger violates a basic rule of
firearm safety which warns you to keep your finger off the
trigger and outside the trigger guard until ready to fire.
Smith & Wesson
Product Service Department
2100 Roosevelt Avenue
Springfield, MA 01102
We warn all users of our pistols capable of firing in
double-action to refrain from "staging" the trigger.
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SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
AND WARNINGS
Smith & Wesson has designed the
most reliable firearms available. Smith
& Wesson firearms incorporate many
safety features; however, safe gun
handling is your personal responsibility.
Firearms are dangerous. Firearms can
cause serious injury and death. Safety
must be the prime consideration of
anyone who handles firearms. Always
treat a firearm as though it were
loaded. Always keep the muzzle
pointed in a safe direction.
Any Smith & Wesson firearm is a precI-
sion instrument designed to function
reliably with proper care and knowl-
edgeable use. You must understand the
safe operation and use of your Smith &
Wesson firearm. Read and follow these
instructions carefully. Do not use your
firearm unless you fully understand
these instructions
BASIC RULES
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NEVER point a firearm at anyone or
anything you do not intend to shoot.
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Before handling any firearm, under-
stand its operation.
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ALWAYS have your firearm pointed in
a safe direction.
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Keep your firearm unloaded when
not in use.
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Treat every firearm as if it were
loaded.
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Never pass your firearm to another
person until the cylinder or action is
open and you visually check that it is
unloaded.
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Place your finger inside the trigger
guard only when you are ready to
fire.
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If you must carry a loaded firearm.
ALWAYS carry it with the muzzle
pointing in a safe direction. Never
carry or store firearms with the ham-
mer in the cocked position.
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DO NOT allow a firearm to be used
by individuals who do not understand
its safe operation and the rules of
safe gun-handling.
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BE SURE all accessories, such as
holsters and grips, are compatible
with the firearm and that the acces-
sories do not interfere with safe oper-
ation.
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When transporting your firearm, be
sure your firearm is unloaded and
that the cylinder or action is open.
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Safe and secure storage of your
firearm is on of your most important
responsibilities. It is a full-time
responsibility. You must always
secure your firearm and ammunition
so that they are not accessible to
children or other unauthorized per-
sons.
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Store your firearm unloaded. Your
firearm and ammunition
should be
stored separately
and in places and
in a manner
inaccessible
to children
and the safe opera-
and unauthorized persons.
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Smith & Wesson has provided a lock
for use with your firearm. There are
also a variety of other locks and safe
storage containers available in the
marketplace which may be appropri-
ate for your particular needs. By pur-
chasing this firearm you have taken
on the responsibility of safely secur-
ing the firearm at all times and pre-
venting its unauthorized use. It is
your personal responsibility to select
and use whatever devices or prac-
tices that will enable you to safely
secure your firearm at all times.
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You must be familiar with all local
and state laws regarding the safe
storage of your firearm. The failure to
safely secure your firearm may result
in unauthorized access to your
firearm by another, as well as expos-
ing you to both criminal and/or civil
penalties.
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Be sure of your target and what is
beyond your
target.
tion of your firearm.
Many safety features are incorporated
in your firearm. For your safety and the
safety of others, do not rely on
mechanical features alone. Only your
safe gun-handling habits will ensure the
safe use of your firearm. This is your
responsibility. Accidents do not just
happen. Accidents are the result of vio-
lating the rules of safe gun handling
and common sense.
In owning a firearm, you must under-
take full-time responsibility for your
firearm's safety and security. You must
protect yourself and all others against
injury from the firearm. In particular,
you must secure firearms from children.
Do not allow any alteration or replace-
ment of parts in your Smith & Wesson
firearm unless performed by a qualified
gunsmith using genuine Smith &
Wesson parts. If you do otherwise,
improper functioning of your firearm
and serious injury may result.
Insure the safe use of firearms.
Follow these essential safety instruc-
tions and warnings.
WARNING:
Warnings
and instructions
about the
use of some Smith & Wesson
component parts or accessories
may be described in literature
accompanying parts- In other cases,
instructions specifying use of a part
only in a particular handgun may
actually be marked on the compo-
nent part. Read and carefully
follow
the warnings
and instructions.
Such
warnings
and instructions
are
provided to assure the safe
functioning of the handgun. Failure
to heed them may result in improper
functioning
and serious
injury.
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PREPARATION FOR FIRING
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Wear
safety glasses and ear protec-
tion whether indoors or out.
Select a place to shoot which has a
safe backstop, is free form obstruc-
tions and water surfaces which cause
ricochets.
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Never use alcoholic beverages or
other drugs before or during shoot-
ing.
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A firearm and ammunition are a
system. Their performance is closely
related.
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Be alert at all times. Never shoot if
you are tired, cold or impaired in any
way.
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Your firearm has been designed for
ammunition of a specific type and
caliber; do not alter the barrel or
chamber of your gun.
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Locate the caliber designation
printed on the barrel chamber of your
pistol. This information indicates the
ammunition caliber that should be
used in this firearm.
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Always be aware of other people so
that persons cannot accidentally walk
into the line of fire.
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Never cross obstacles such as
fences or streams with a loaded
firearm.
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You are responsible for selecting
ammunition
that
meets industry
standards and is appropriate for this
firearm. Use only commercially
manufactured ammunition with
internal ballistic pressures which are
in strict accordance with the specifi-
cations of the Sporting Arms and
Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute.
Never use non-standard, reloaded, or
"hand loaded" ammunition which has
not been subjected to internal
ballistic pressure testing.
Ammunition, especially reloaded or
hand loaded ammunition, may have
many manufacturing and quality
variables (such as the type and
amount of gun powder). Any
ammunition that is improperly
manufactured, even in the slightest
degree, may fail to fire or may gener-
ate excessive internal pressures
which can damage or even rupture
the firearm, causing personal injury
to the shooter or those in the
immediate vicinity.
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If your firearm fails to fire when the
hammer fails (misfires), keep the
firearm pointed in a safe direction,
remove your finger from the trigger,
do not place your hand around the
ejection port, wait 10 seconds,
remove the cartridge from the
chamber and dispose of it properly.
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Position the shooter and all others so
that they are not within an area
where they may be struck by particle-
splitting from a revolver or by ejected
cases from other types of firearms.
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If you are carrying a loaded firearm
in the field, keep the muzzle pointed
in a safe direction.
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Think before shooting.
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Keep fingers and other parts of your
body away form the muzzle and
slide.
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When firing on a target range, be
alert and follow the range officer's
commands.
. Before anyone is allowed forward of
the firing position, be sure that all
cylinders and actions of firearms are
open, that chambers are clear of
cartridges, magazines are removed,
and that firearms are pointing in a
safe direction.
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If you have heard an unusual sound
or felt an unusual recoil on firing,
stop firing, wait 10 seconds, unload
the firearm, and examine the barrel
bore for obstructions.
WARNING: Never use ammunition
where the pressure
levels exceed
industry
standards.
Smith & Wesson
pistols
are manufactured
from high
quality
materials
(aluminum
or steel
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Make
sure your barrel is clear and
free of obstructions. If you see an
obstruction, return your firearm to
Smith & Wesson or take it to a
qualified gunsmith. Never fire a
firearm with an obstructed
barrel.
alloys). These
frames
will provide
extended
service
life. However,
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P +
cartridges-whose
pressures
often
exceed
even factory
proof-test
lev-
els-should
never
by
used in these
models.
All warranties,
express
or
implied,
are voided
and Smith &
Wesson
will not be liable for proper-
ty damage
or personal
injury and
consequential
damages,
if this
ammunition
is used in these
model
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Use only ammunition specifically
recommended by Smith
&
Wesson
for your firearm. Never mix
ammunition.
centerfire
pistols.
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Never use a cartridge not specifically
designed for use in your firearm.
Excessive pressure can damage or
even blow up any firearm.
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Periodically check the barrel breech,
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AMMUNITION
slide, and frame ares for erosion,
cracks, or other signs of excessive
wear.
Right Side Manual
Safety Lever
Extractor
Ejection Port
Front Sight
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Barrel
(Muzzle End)
Slide
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Slide Stop Notch
Slide Stop
Left side
Manual Safety
Lever
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Slide Stop Pin
Grip
B.t~
Recoil
Bushing
Spring
Guide
Rod
Trigger
Guard
Frame
Magazine
Note; Parts for a magazine release for left-handed shooters are
available for 10mm pistols only.
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