SIG SAUER 1911 - Manual (Page 11)

• For repairs or service work, however, we recommend that you return your pis-
tol to SIGARMS, who always holds a full range of replacement parts in stock.
• If you order spare parts without returning the pistol, you are responsible for
ordering the correct part and its correct fitting by a qualified gunsmith or
armorer.
5.6 MAGAZINE MAINTENANCE
The magazine is critical to the safe and proper functioning of your pistol. In
order to make sure it is working properly, check and maintain your magazine
frequently.
To make sure the follower is moving freely and that the spring is providing suffi-
cient force, load one cartridge into the magazine. Push down on the cartridge
and then remove your finger quickly. The cartridge should immediately move to
the top feeding position. If the cartridge binds, the magazine should be cleaned.
If after cleaning the magazine still does not feed the cartridge smoothly and
firmly, do not use the magazine.
To clean the magazine, field strip the magazine and wipe the parts with a quality
cleaning solvent. Then wipe the components with a lightly oiled cloth and
reassemble.
6. Insert the recoil spring plug onto the recoil spring. Push the slide back about
1/4 inch, press down on the recoil spring plug until it is flush with the face of
the bushing. Rotate the bushing so that it locks the plug in place.
5.4 VERIFICATION OF FUNCTIONS
Do these checks only after you strip and assemble the pistol. Do not slam the
slide forward at any other time, except when loading. If you rack the slide when
the pistol is unloaded, ease the slide forward with your hand. After assembling
the pistol, check its function as follows:
• Insert an empty magazine and check that the magazine ejects when the maga-
zine release button is pressed.
• With the magazine removed, pull the slide back fully and let it go. It should fly
forward and close over the empty chamber.
• With the magazine inserted, pull the slide back fully and let it go. It should
NOT fly forward.
• Look into the ejection port at the breech face. Make sure the firing pin is not
protruding through the breech face.
• Pull and hold the trigger while racking the slide. When the slide returns to its
forward position, the hammer should stay cocked.
• Push the thumb safety up. Pull the trigger and grip safety. The hammer should
stay cocked.
• Push the safety down. Pull the trigger and grip safety. The hammer should fall.
• Point the muzzle down and pull the trigger without touching the grip safety.
The hammer should stay cocked.
• Pull the hammer back slowly without touching the trigger. You should hear a
click as the sear catches on the safety intercept notch. Pull the trigger again.
The hammer should not fall.
5.5 CARE OF THE PISTOL
• Always keep your pistol in immaculate condition and in good working order.
• Always clean your pistol after use.
• Never modify or repair parts of your pistol yourself.
• Have your pistol checked every twelve months or 5000 rounds by a qualified
gunsmith or armorer. Damage, wear, corrosion, etc. are not always visible from
the outside.
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WARNING
YOU COULD DAMAGE YOUR PISTOL WHEN YOU FIRE, OR
ATTEMPT TO FIRE IF THE RECOIL SPRING PLUG IS NOT COR-
RECTLY SEATED AND LOCKED AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.
CAUTION
THE MANUFACTURER AND IMPORTER CANNOT BE HELD LIABLE
FOR FAULTS IN THE PISTOL OR MALFUNCTIONS IF THE PISTOL
HAS BEEN MODIFIED OR NON-ORIGINAL PARTS HAVE BEEN FIT-
TED BY THIRD PARTIES.
WARNING
THE MAGAZINE SPRING IS UNDER TENSION AND COULD FLY
OUT CAUSING INJURY.