SIG SAUER 1911 .22LR - Manual (Page 33)

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7.1 Troubleshooting Guide
Malfunction Cause Correction
Feed
No round fed into
the chamber Magazine not
properly inserted
or magazine is
deformed or dirty Insert magazine
properly or change
magazine
Slide does not close
easily or completely Pistol or cartridge
is fouled (dirty) or
pistol is too heavily
lubricated Clean and lubricate
pistol and/or replace
the ammunition
Incorrect ammunition Replace ammunition
Pistol requires service Return to SIG SAUER
Extraction/Ejection
After firing, the case
stays in the chamber
or is jammed in the
ejection port Insufficient recoil due
to dirt Clean and lubricate
the pistol
Light hold or limp wrist Solid grip, rigid hold
Low-powered
ammunition Change ammunition
Pistol requires service Return to SIG SAUER
Ignition
Hammer drops but
round does not fire Firing pin obstructed Inspect, clean and
lubricate the pistol
Faulty ammunition Manually cycle in
next round
Pistol requires service Return to SIG SAUER
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