INSTRUCTION MANUAL

ISRAEL WEAPONS INDUSTRIES (IWI)MAGNUM RESEARCH, INC.

SINGLE ACTION/DOUBLE ACTIONSEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL

9mm Para./.45 ACP/.40 S&W

B A B YE A G L ETM

PISTOL

Revised 3/06

WARNING

ALL FIREARMS ARE DANGEROUS OBJECTS - PISTOLS INCLUDED.

ALWAYS CONSIDER THE PISTOL LOADED. TO RENDER IT SAFE, FIRSTSET THE SAFETY ON THE “SAFE” POSITION; REMOVE THE MAGA-ZINE, THEN EJECT ANY REMAINING ROUNDS BY PULLING THESLIDETO THE REAR.

IT IS DANGEROUS TO ALTER OR MODIFY THIS FIREARM IN ANYWAY. ANY ALTERATIONS OR MODIFICATIONS OF THE FIRING MECH-ANISM MAY RESULT IN THIS FIREARM BECOMING UNSAFE, ANDWILL NULLIFY ALL WARRANTIES.

USER IS ADVISED TO READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL PRIOR TO HANDLING THIS PISTOL AND OPERATING IT FORTHE FIRST TIME.

WARNING

Children are attracted to and can operate firearmsthat can cause severe injuries or death. Preventchild access by always keeping guns locked awayand unloaded when not in use. If you keep aloaded firearm where a child obtains and improp-erly uses it, you may be fined or sent to prison.

The above statement, provided as required by Californiastatute 12088.3

Table of Contents

1. Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22. Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33. Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44. General description and characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55. Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66. Operating principles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87. Operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98. Sights and zeroing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139. Loading, firing and unloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1410. Disassembly and assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1811. Care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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PREFACEWelcome to the proud family of “Baby” DesertEagle owners. This instruction manual refers to“Baby” Desert Eagle pistols in:• 9mm parabellum (9x19)• .45 ACP• .40 S&WCare and handling are the same for all calibers.They share many parts in common as well, butnot all; and are not interchangeable betweencalibers.

ATTENTIONThe operating instructions in this manual referto the “Baby” Desert Eagle R model pistols(slide-mounted de-cocking safety).

The explanations specific to the “Baby” DesertEagle F models (frame-mounted safety) aregiven at the end of this manual (page 25).Care and maintenance are identical for all“Baby” Desert Eagle pistols.

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Be sure to disassemble and cleanaccording to manual your pistol priorto initial use. Failure to do so maycause the pistol to malfunction.

Failure to heed the warnings in this booklet mayresult in serious injury or death to you or others, aswell as damage to the firearm or other property.Take note of the following warnings on firearm han-dling before attempting to use the pistol:

• Always check the chamber and magazine of anyfirearm before handling.

• Never load or carry a loaded gun until you areready to use it.

• Always keep muzzle pointed in a safe direction.• Keep firearms and ammunition separate and in

locked storage.• Don’t shoot unless absolutely sure of your target

and what is beyond it.

• Know the range of your gun.• Always wear eye and ear protection when

shooting.• Always be sure the barrel is clear of

obstructions and only use factory ammunitionspecifically intended for the fiream you are using.

• Never use alcohol or drugs of any kind whilehanding/using your firearm.

• Always store your firearm in a safe andresponsible manner to prevent unauthorizeduse. Cable locks are provided with all firearmssold by Magnum Research, Inc.

CAUTION

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Make sure that the pistol is unloaded and in the“SAFE” position before:• Receiving or handing over a pistol.• Transporting a pistol.• Cleaning or servicing a pistol.

Immediately after firing, set the safety on the “SAFE”position, remove the magazine and make sure thechamber is empty.

Make sure that the safety is in the “SAFE” positionwhen:• Inserting the magazine.• You have stopped firing.• Transporting or moving the pistol.• The pistol is not in use.

When handling the pistol:• Never point it at anyone.• Always make sure that the barrel points in a

safe direction.• Always assume that the pistol is loaded.• Practice handling the pistol empty.• Never load a pistol until you are ready to use it.

Before firing the pistol:• Wear ear and eye protection.• Always be sure of your target backstop and

what lies beyond it.• Make sure that the barrel, the magazine, and

ammunition are of the same caliber.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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The “Baby” Desert Eagle pistol by I.W.I. is a semi-automatic magazine fed, double action/singleaction pistol. The safety of the “Baby” Desert Eaglepistol locks the firing pin, decocks the hammer andalso disconnects the trigger mechanism.

In addition to the high accuracy and low recoil, the “Baby” Desert Eagle pistol offers the convenience of firing factory 9mm Parabellum (9 x 19), .40 S&Wand .45 ACP ammunition in pistols with each caliberdesignations.

The ergonomically formed grip dimensions permitrapid, accurate, instinctive shooting. The combatstyle trigger guard is designed for two-handedshooting.

SLIDE-MOUNTED SAFETY MODELS

An easily operated slide-mounted thumb safetyand deep-groove serrated slide grip are designedfor positive operation.

FRAME-MOUNTED SAFETY MODELS

This safety disconnects the trigger bar from the sear while in the safe position. Thereis a firing pin block.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND CHARACTERISTICS

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TECHNICAL DATA

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MR9400RS/MR9413RS MR9400RB

Black, steel frame, slide safety, decocker Black, steel frame, slide safety, decockerDouble action/Single action Double action/Single action Double action/Single action

*Weight w/empty magazine 2 lbs. 6.6 oz. (9) *Weight w/empty magazine 2 lbs. 5.7 oz. (9) *Weight w/empty magazine 2 lbs. 1.9 oz. (9)*Weight w/empty magazine 2 lbs. 5.9 oz. (40) *Weight w/empty magazine 2 lbs. 4.4 oz. (40)

9mm Magazine capacity 10-rds & 15-rds 9mm Magazine capacity 10-rds & 15-rds 9mm Magazine capacity 10-rds & 12-rds.40 S&W Magazine capacity 10-rds & 13-rds .40 S&W Magazine capacity 10-rds & 13-rds .40 S&W Magazine capacity 10-rds

Black, steel frame, slide safety, decocker

.40S&WMR9400/MR9413R

MR9900/MR9915R 9mm, 9x19 MR9900RS/MR9915RS , 9mm 9x19

.40S&W

MR9900RB/MR9912RB 9mm, 9x19

.40S&W

Grip, full-size 3 3/4"

Overall length 8 1/4"Height 5 3/4"Width 1 1/8"

Grip, full-size 3 3/4"

Overall length 7 3/4"Height 5 3/4"

*Weight w/empty magazine 2 lbs. 0.7 oz. (40)Overall length 7 1/4"

Barrel length 4.52" (full-size) Barrel length 3.93" (semi-compact)

Width 1 1/8"

Barrel length 3.64" (compact)Grip, short 3 1/4"

Height 5"Width 1 1/8"

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Black, polymer frame, slide safety, decocker Black, polymer frame, slide safety, decocker Black, steel frame, slide safety, decockerDouble action/Single action Double action/Single action Double action/Single action

*Weight w/empty magazine 1 lb. 11.8 oz. (9)*Weight w/empty magazine 1lb. 13.2 oz. (40) *Weight w/empty magazine 1 lb. 10.8 oz. (40)

9mm Magazine capacity 10-rds & 15-rds 9mm Magazine capacity 10-rds & 12-rds.40 S&W Magazine capacity 10-rds & 13-rds .40 S&W Magazine capacity 10-rds

* Overall weights (with empty magazine) may vary due to manufacturing differences and accuracy of scale.

MR9400RS.L/MR9413RSL .40S&W

MR9900RSL/MR9915RSL 9m m, 9x19

MR9400BL .40S&W MR9900BL/MR9912BL 9mm, 9x19

*Weight w/empty magazine 1lb. 13.6 oz. (9)Grip, full-size 3 3/4"

Overall length 7 3/4"

Width 1 1/8"

Grip, Short 3

Length 7 3/4"

Barrel length 3.93 semi-compact)

*Weight w/empty magazine 2 lbs. 7.8 oz.

Length 7 3/4"Height 5 3/4"Width 1 1/8"

Grip, full-size 3 3/4"

Width 1 1/8"Height 5"

(compact)Barrel length 3.93" (semi-compact)

Height 5 3/4"

Barrel length 3.64"

Magazine capacity 10-rounds

1/4"" (

MR4500R.S .45ACP

OPERATING PRINCIPLESRETRACTION MOVEMENTPrior to firing the pistol, the barrel is locked inposition by three lugs engaged in three slots in theslide assembly. Upon firing the pistol, propellantgas pressure pushes the slide rearward. During thismovement, both barrel and slide recoil together ashort distance, then the barrel stops and disengagesfrom the slide; the slide continues its rearwardtravel. When the bullet has left the barrel, the emptycartridge case is extracted and ejected with thecontinuing movement of the slide to the rear. At thesame time, the slide pushes the hammer down intothe cocked position, where it is retained by the sear.The recoil springs are now compressed.

FORWARD MOVEMENTWhen the recoil springs expand, they drive the slideforward. During this movement the slide strips acartridge from the magazine and inserts it into thechamber. The locking lugs on the barrel once againengage the slots in the slide and lock the cartridgein the chamber.

CONTINUED FIRINGWhen the trigger is pulled, the sear releases thehammer which in turn hits the firing pin thus firingthe chambered cartridge. Firing may be continuedin this manner until the magazine is empty. Whenthe last cartridge is fired and the empty case is ejected the slide is retained in its rear position bythe slide catch. The slide catch is actuated by themagazine follower. The slide catch will release theslide when depressed by hand.

SAFETY FEATURESThe safety is located at the back of the slide, justbelow the rear sight. Pushing the safety downwardwill engage the safety. In this position the sear isheld down by the firing pin safety and the triggerbar, which is pushed downward and cannot engagethe interrupter thus neutralizing the trigger. The safetyis also a de-cocking device which pulls the firing pininside the firing pin channel before the hammer isreleased, preventing any contact between them. Dueto the unique blocking of the firing pin by the safety,the pistol will not fire when dropped accidentally onit’s hammer or muzzle.

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SAFETY CHECKSBEFORE OPERATING THE PISTOL1.Move the safety down into the “SAFE” position

(Fig. 1): a white dot will be visible on slide mount models.

2.Press the magazine release button on the lefthand side of the pistol (Fig. 2), and remove themagazine.

3.Draw the slide to the rear, and check the chambervisually to ensure that the pistol is unloaded.(Fig. 3): Release the slide.

4.Move the safety lever up into the “FIRE” position(Fig. 4): a red dot will be visible.

5.Point the pistol in a safe direction and pull the trigger (Fig. 5).

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Fig. 1 Fig. 2

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6.Cock the pistol again and then release thehammer by moving the safety down to “SAFE”position (de-cocking test).

7.Point the pistol a safe direction, and checkthat the trigger is neutralized.

8.Move the safety up to the “FIRE” position andthen pull the trigger, checking the double-actionmechanism.

9.Move the safety down to the “SAFE” position.

WARNING:The “Baby” Desert Eagle pistol can be fired with magazine removed & a round in the chamber.Always clear the chamber when unloading pistol.

Fig. 3 Fig. 4

FILLING THE MAGAZINE1.With the magazine in an upright position, place

a cartridge on the magazine follower, in front ofthe magazine lips.

2.Press the cartridge down and slide it under themagazine lips, push the cartridges all the wayto the rear of the magazine (Fig 6).

3.Repeat the process until fully loaded (10- Rounds).

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AMMUNITION WARNINGUse only original, high quality, commerciallymanufactured ammunition which is in good condition.Only use ammunition of the caliber for which yourpistol is chambered. You will find the correct caliberengraved on the side of the firearm. Never useammunition of any other caliber. You should alwaysuse ammunition that complies with performancestandards established by The Sporting Arms andAmmunition Manufacturers’ Institute, Inc. The use ofhand-loaded or other non-standard ammunitionsuch as tp or tpt will void all warranties.

Fig. 5 Fig. 6

EMPTYING THE MAGAZINE1.Push the cartridges forward with your thumb

until they are out from under the magazine lips.2.Repeat until the magazine is empty (Fig. 7).

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CAUTIONDamaged or bent magazine lips will cause a

malfunction. Do not force cartridges.

Fig. 7

SIGHTS AND ZEROINGStandard “Baby” Desert Eagle pistol sights consistof a front and rear sight. Both are combat style,and are designed to ensure rapid and accurateaiming. The square notch on the rear sight is3mm wide and the front sight blade is 3.3mmwide.

We recommend using a 6 O'Clock hold when shooting.

Due to individual eyesight variations,the actual mean point of impact (M.P.I.) mayvary. Zeroing can be changed on combat stylesights for windage only. To adjust the sights:1.Use a small hammer and a brass punch to

lightly tap the sight on the side. (Moving therear sight to the left will move the point ofimpact to the left).

2.Adjustments to the sights in this mannershould only be performed by a competentgunsmith.

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LOADING AND FIRINGPRE-LOADING AND PRE-FIRING CHECKS1.Perform the safety checks listed on page 9

(para. 1-3) to ensure that the pistol is notloaded.

2.Make sure that the barrel is clean and dry (allfactory packing grease should be removed fromall surfaces before firing the pistol for the firsttime), by not doing so could cause malfunction.

3.Check that the magazine is clean andproperly loaded.

4.Always wear ear and eye protection whenfiring the pistol.

COCKING THE PISTOL5. Never chamber a round unless you are ready

to fire.6.Verify that the safety is on “SAFE” position.7.Insert the magazine into the pistol (Fig 8).8.Grasp the slide, pull it all the way back and

release it (Fig 9). This operation chambersa cartridge.

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WARNING• The pistol is now loaded - make sure that the

barrel is pointed in a safe direction.• Keep your index or trigger finger out of the

trigger guard while cocking.• If pistol is cocked when safety is in “FIRE”

position, hammer will remain cocked.

FIRING THE PISTOL1.With the pistol pointed at the target, move the

safety to the “FIRE” position (RED dot will be visible).2.AIM and pull the trigger.

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Fig. 9Fig. 8

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RELOADING DURING FIRINGThe slide will remain in the rear positionafter the last cartridge is ejected and themagazine is empty. (Fig. 10)

1. Remove the empty magazine.2. Insert a full magazine.3. Release the slide by depressing the slide

catch lever (Fig. 11) or by pulling the slideslightly to the rear and releasing it.

WARNINGThe pistol is now loaded and cocked with thesafety in the “FIRE” position.

OBSTRUCTION WARNING• Always clean all grease and oil from the

chamber and the bore before loading.• Be sure there is no obstruction in the barrel.

Fig. 10 Fig. 11

A foreign object in the barrel could cause a barrel rupture/bulge or other damage to the firearmas well as serious injury to the shooter or to others.• It is the sole responsibility of the user to check

the bore for obstructions before discharging thefirearm.

• Always visually check the chamber and boreafter a misfire or any odd sounding high orlow report.

• Discontinue firing until the obstruction, full orpartial, is cleared. “Warranty Claims” resultingfrom an uncleared obstruction will not becovered by the warranty.

• Always wear shooting glasses.

UNLOADING THE PISTOL1. Set the safety in the “SAFE” position.2. Press the magazine release button and remove

the magazine.3.Pull the slide to the rear and eject any

chambered cartridge.4.While the slide is in the rear position, visually

check to make certain that the chamber is empty.5.Return the slide to the forward position.6.Confirm the safety is in the “SAFE” position.7.Remove all the cartridges from the magazine

(see Filling and Emptying the magazine).8.Replace the empty magazine in the pistol.

WARNINGThe “Baby” Desert Eagle pistol can be fired withmagazine removed and a round in the chamber.Always clear chamber when unloading pistol.

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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLYGENERALThis chapter deals with those disassembly andassembly operations which the user should carry outfor routine maintenance of the pistol.Disassembling or assembling of any other parts is notrecommended and will void all warranties.Disassembly should be carried out on a clean surface.All the disassembled parts should be placed in orderof their removal.

CAUTIONCarry out the following operations before disassem-bling:1.Remove the magazine (Fig 2).2.Draw back the slide several times (without pulling

the trigger) to ensure that there are no livecartridges in the chamber.

3.Check the chamber visually to make sure that it isempty (Fig 3).

4.Move the safety to the “FIRE” position (Fig 4).

DISASSEMBLING THE PISTOL1.With the pistol completely unloaded, and safetyin the “FIRE” position, manually move the hammerto the cocked position (Fig 12).

2.Push the slide slightly to the rear until the markbehind the safety is just above the mark on theframe (Fig. 13).

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Fig. 12

3.While holding the pistol in that position, removethe slide catch lever by pushing in on the pin of the lever on the opposite side of the frame (Fig.14).

4. Pull the slide from the frame (Fig. 15).5. Remove the recoil spring assembly from its

housing under the barrel (Fig. 16).6. Remove the barrel from the slide (Fig. 17).

Fig. 13 Fig. 14

Fig. 15

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WARNINGNo further disassembly is required or advised forroutine maintenance. See Care and Cleaning.ASSEMBLING THE PISTOL1. Insert the barrel into the slide in its rearmost

(locked) position (Fig 18).

Fig. 16

Fig. 18Fig. 17

2. Insert the recoil spring assembly, making surethat it is securely fitted into the recess in thebottom lug of the barrel (Fig 19). The cone-shaped end of the recoil spring assembly fitsinto the barrel lug.

3. Manually move the hammer to the cockedposition.

4. Mount the slide on the frame (Fig. 20) andpush it to the rear until the marks are in line,one above the other, then insert the slide catchpin until it snaps into place.

5. Check correct pistol operation by cocking it.6. Check trigger and hammer operation and verify

that safety is functioning properly and safely.

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Fig. 19

Fig. 20

CARE AND CLEANINGGENERALComprehensive knowledge of how to service andhandle the pistol is of great importance.Experience has shown that most failureswhich occur while operating the pistol aredue to negligence in maintenance. Specialattention must be paid to cleaning, lubricatingand inspecting the pistol; this will determinewhether or not the pistol functions properly whenyou need it. In order to maintain accuracy, thebarrel must be serviced thoroughly. The slide andother moving parts of the pistol must be keptclean and lightly lubricated to ensure proper oper-ation. Care and cleaning includes the magazine,which must be kept free from rust, grit, etc., inorder to function properly.

CLEANING THE PISTOL1.Upon receiving the pistol, disassemble and

inspect it (see page 18-20, Disassembly).

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Fig. 21

2.Clean the pistol regularly to ensure it functionsproperly when needed.

3.For the initial cleaning, make certain that anyheavy or sticky deposits of protective materialare removed. To do so, use a very light rust-preventative oil to remove the coating.

4.When cleaning the slide, pay particularattention to the area around the extractor andfiring pin, making certain that all powderresidue is removed (Fig. 22). A small brush,swabs and solvent should be used to remove

debris from hard to reach areas. (Fig. 21).5.To clean the barrel, use the brass wire brush.

Run the brush completely through the chamberand bore until it protrudes from the other endof the barrel.

6.Pull the brush in the opposite direction andremove it from the barrel (Fig. 22). Repeat thisoperation several times.

7.Use a patch moistened with powder solvent andclean the bore (Fig. 23). Repeat this operationusing clean, dry patches.

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Fig. 22 Fig. 23

8. Oil the chamber, bore and all moving parts ofthe pistol with a lightly oiled patch/cloth, thenremove all excess oil with a dry one.

9. While cleaning, inspect all parts for wear anddamage; make sure all surfaces are free fromrust.

10.Assemble the pistol and make sure it functionsproperly.

11.Never use abrasive or metallic objects,synthetic cloth, dry cleaning fluids,detergents, acids, lyes, water or steam forcleaning.

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“BABY” DESERT EAGLE PISTOL(Frame-mounted safety) MODELS F, FS & FSS

This supplement refers to the following “Baby” Desert Eagle 9mm, .40 S&W and .45 ACP frame - mounted safety pistols.

The principle differences distinguishing the frame - mounted safety from the slide-mounted safety are:• Frame-mounted safety, left side only• In “FIRE” position, the safety lever points down

(parallel to the slide - red dot visible)• In “SAFE” position, the safety lever points up

Hammer cannot be decocked.• In “SAFE” position, the pistol can not be cocked.Apart from these differences, operation andmaintenance of the two pistol types are identical.

ATTENTIONNote that “FIRE” and “SAFE” positions on the ‘F’ models are not the same as in the slide-mounted safety. On the ‘F’ models there are nowhite dots in the “SAFE” position.

IMPORTANT NOTEMODELS F, FS & FSS FRAME-MOUNTED SAFETYThe models ‘F’ employ a frame-mountedsafety. This safety disconnects the trigger bar fromthe sear while in the safe position. There is a firingpin block.After firing, the safety may be placed in the safeposition with the hammer cocked or the hammermust be manually lowered by restraining hammerwith thumb and disengaging sear by pullingtrigger and then moving safety to safe position.

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WARNING

ALL FIREARMS ARE DANGEROUS OBJECTS - PISTOLS INCLUDED.

ALWAYS CONSIDER THE PISTOL LOADED. TO RENDER IT SAFE, FIRST SET THE SAFETY ONTHE “SAFE” POSITION. REMOVE THE MAGAZINE, THEN EJECT ANY REMAINING ROUND BYPULLING THE SLIDE TO THE REAR.

IT IS DANGEROUS TO ALTER OR MODIFY THIS FIREARM IN ANY WAY. ANY ALTERATIONSOR MODIFICATIONS OF THE FIRING MECHANISM MAY RESULT IN THIS FIREARM BECOMINGUNSAFE, AND WILL NULLIFY ALL WARRANTIES.

USER IS ADVISED TO READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL PRIOR TO HANDLING THIS PISTOL ANDOPERATING IT FOR THE FIRST TIME.

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