SIG SAUER SP2022/SP2022М - Manual (Page 35)

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8.0 Maintenance
W
WARNiNg – MAiNtENANcE
Verify the magazine is
removed – visually and
physically confirm the pistol
is unloaded before attempting
disassembly or perform-
ing any maintenance steps.
failure to ensure the firearm
is unloaded could result in
unintentional discharge, caus-
ing injury or death.
VERify thE fiREARM
iS UNLOAdEd
8.1 Pistol disassembly
1. unload the pistol ( see section 6.0 “ unloading the Pistol”)
2. retract the slide to stop and lock open by engaging the slide catch lever.
3. Verify visually that there is not a round in the chamber.
4. retract the slide and allow the slide to move forward slightly allowing the
disassembly notch to align with the tab on the slide catch lever.
5. Push out and remove the slide catch lever and allow the slide to move forward
in a controlled fashion.
6. Move the complete slide assembly (slide, barrel, recoil spring and guide)
forward off the frame.