SIG SAUER P232 - Manual (Page 12)

P232 Operators Manual 10 OM-P232-USA VER 07.10.01
persons close to you are similarly protected. Unprotected eyes
may be injured by powder, gas, carbon residue, lubricant, metallic
particles, or similar debris which may emanate occasionally from
any firearm in normal use. Without ear protection, repeated
exposure to shooting noise may lead to cumulative, permanent
hearing loss.
2.0. Mechanical Characteristics And Weapon Theory
2.1. Weapon Description
2.1.1 General
The SIG SAUER P232 Pistol is a modern handgun incorporating
the latest technical advances in weapon design for military, law
enforcement and sporting use. The P232 is a non-locking, blow-
back operated pistol with semiautomatic reloading. Firing takes
place with each pull of the trigger until the magazine is empty.
The slide remains open after the last round has been fired from
the magazine.
2.1.2. Principal Features
We've designed the automatic firing pin lock to provide additional
safety with the hammer in either the cocked or decocked position.
You can fire the pistol only by pulling the trigger. The double-
action feature and the absence of manual safeties make it easier
for you to get off a quick first shot. A decocking lever (DA/SA
models only) allows you to lower the cocked hammer safely into
the safety intercept notch without your touching the trigger. While
you're doing this, the firing pin remains automatically locked.
High-contrast sights help you line up on the target rapidly, even
under poor light conditions. Ergonomically designed grip plates,
ideal grip angle and comfortable grip dimensions facilitate rapid
and accurate shooting. The closed design helps keep dirt, sand
and other debris out of the action.
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