SIG SAUER 1911 - Manual (Page 4)

2.1 MAIN PARTS
In conventional gun terminology, the position of pistol parts are described as
they occur with the pistol horizontal and in normal firing position; ie. the muz-
zle is forward or front; the hammer is rearward or rear; the trigger is downward
or underneath; the sights are upward or on top.
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PRODUCT
DESCRIPTION
2.2 MAIN FEATURES
SIGARMS Granite Series Pistols are precision firearms for military, police and
sporting use. They operate on the principle of the mechanically locked, recoil-
operated pistol with semi-automatic reloading. These pistols have been hand-fit
to tolerances that allow them to perform exceptionally right out of the box.
2.3 SAFETY FEATURES
Trigger guard
The trigger guard protects the trigger from damage and helps prevent accidental
discharge.
Figure 1: Pistol and magazine with major parts identified
• Never aim at yourself or other living creatures.
• Never use the pistol when under the influence of alcohol or drugs, during ill-
ness or other complaints; they can influence your judgment and reflexes.
• Never let a loaded pistol out of your hands.
• Never hand over the pistol to any person who has not thoroughly familiarized
herself or himself with the safety regulations and handling of the pistol by
reading the accompanying instructions.
• Never leave the pistol unattended. Unauthorized persons could cause damage
with it, threaten or kill other people.
• Never store the pistol loaded. Remove the magazine and verify that there is no
round in the chamber by following the unloading procedure
(see Section 3.7, pgs. 10-11).
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WARNING
DISCHARGING FIREARMS IN POORLY VENTILATED AREAS, CLEAN-
ING FIREARMS, OR HANDLING AMMUNITION MAY RESULT IN
EXPOSURE TO LEAD AND OTHER SUBSTANCES KNOWN TO CAUSE
BIRTH DEFECTS, REPRODUCTIVE HARM AND OTHER SERIOUS
PHYSICAL INJURY. HAVE ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.
WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER EXPOSURE.