4 loading the pistol (ready for firing), Loading the pistol (ready for firing), Handling – SIG SAUER MOSQUITO User Manual
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Handling
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6.4
Loading the pistol (ready for firing)
Procedure:
1. Point pistol in a safe direction.
2. Insert full magazine and ensure that it is fully
engaged.
3. Pull slide back fully and release.
– The pistol is loaded and ready for firing in
the single action (cocked) mode.
– The pistol can now be decocked using the
decocking lever. It is then loaded, decocked
and ready for firing in the double action
(decocked) mode.
– The pistol is decocked and ready for firing.
WARNING!
Lacking in awareness of potential dangers
Possibly death or serious injuries
•
Never load or unload the pistol inside a
vehicle, inside a building or any other
enclosed space (except in a designated firing
range).
•
Before loading always wipe off any excess
grease and oil and check to see if there are
any foreign objects/ material in the barrel.
•
Always keep the muzzle of the pistol pointed
in a safe direction.
•
Do not put your finger on the trigger. Keep
your finger outside the trigger guard.
•
Only insert the loaded magazine immediately
before firing.
•
Never cock the hammer back by hand, in
order to prevent the unintentional discharge
of the pistol.
•
Never rely on the safety mechanisms alone.
Safety mechanisms are not a substitute for
careful and proper handling of the pistol.
•
Never let a loaded pistol out of your hand.