Heckler&Koch P2000 - Manual (Page 5)

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DA/SA variant will revert to the single-action mode on each shot unless the operator
physically decocks the hammer by way of the decocking lever.
On the double-action/single-action variant, pulling the trigger will cock the hammer and
immediately release it firing the first chambered cartridge. All subsequent cartridges will
be fired in the single-action mode because the slide automatically recocks the hammer
after each shot is fired.
Unloading the Pistol - To unload the pistol, follow the “Clearing” procedure.
Clearing the Pistol - HK P Series pistols are not considered “clear” or safe unless:
1. The magazine is removed from the pistol.
2. The slide is locked to the rear.
3. The chamber is free of brass or ammunition.
To Clear the HK P Series pistol:
1. Make sure fingers are outside of the trigger guard and the pistol is pointed in a safe
direction at all times!
2. Remove magazine - Depress the magazine release lever and remove the magazine from
the pistol.
3. Open and lock slide - While pointing the pistol in a safe di rec tion, lock the slide open by
pulling the slide rearward as you press the slide release upward. Watch for a cartridge or
empty case to be ejected from the pistol.
4. Inspect chamber - Inspect chamber for the presence of a cartridge or empty case by:
• Visually view ing chamber through open ejec tion port.
• Physically in sert ing finger into chamber through ejec tion port to check for the
pres ence of a cartridge or empty case.
• Remove any cartridges or empty cases from the cham ber or from with in the pistol.
The HK Pistol is now con sid ered “Clear.”
Double-action/Single-action Modes (P Series pistol) - The P Series DA/SA variant
(designated a Variant 3) is configured with a combination double-action/single-action
mode of operation. The P Series DA/SA variant is not equipped with the LEM trigger
mechanism.
In the single-action mode, rearward movement of slide cocks the hammer. Initially, this
occurs by pulling the slide to the rear. Serrations cut on both left and right sides of the
rear of the slide aid the operator by providing a firmer gripping surface. Chambering of
the first round occurs by either depressing the slide release when the slide is locked back
to the rear or by pulling the slide to the rear and releasing it. After the first round of the
magazine is chambered then discharged, all subsequent cartridges will be fired in the
single-action mode again due to the rearward movement of the slide passing over and
cocking the hammer. In the double-action mode, pulling the trigger will cock the hammer
and immediately release it firing the first chambered cartridge. All subsequent cartridges will
be fired in the single-action mode because the slide automatically recocks the hammer after
each shot fired.
Decocking Lever (P Series DA/SA Variant 3) - P Series DA/SA variants are equipped
with a decocking lever that allows the operator to safely lower the hammer without having
to engage the trigger. The pistol will now function and fire in the double-action mode,
however; all subsequent shots will be single action. The decocking lever is located on the
rear of the frame to the left of the hammer and is activated by simply applying forward
pressure on the serrated surface (see Figure 1). It allows the user to lower the hammer
from SA position to DA position. This variant of the P Series U.S. is readily identifiable by
the presence of the serrated lever (see Figure 2).
Figure 1 Figure 2
Another unique feature making the P Series pistol truly ambidextrous is the presence of a
slide release on both sides of the frame. These slide release levers are positioned to allow
easy actuation without adjustment of the grip of the shoot ing hand and are easily removed
during operator disassembly.
NOTe: On the P2000 and P200SK, the right-side slide release must be rotated up to
45° to remove. On all P30 models, the slide release levers are normally not intended
to be removed during disassembly.
Low-profile 3-dot sights are standard on the P Series pistol. The rear sight is drift adjustable f
or windage. Elevation changes can be made by replacing the front sight blade with an
accessory sight of a different height.
The P Series pistol uses metal magazines to minimize the grip size. These magazines have
a se ries of view ing holes on the back side for count ing the car tridg es re main ing inside. An
extended magazine floorplate with a durable finger extension is provided on each pistol's
magazine. Floorplates on all magazines can be removed for cleaning and maintenance. The
polymer floorplate offers a level of protection to the magazine if dropped.
WArNiNG: P Series pistols, except special models with a magazine disconnect
feature installed, will fire if the magazine is re moved, a cartridge is in the chamber,
and the trigger is pressed.
To reduce barrel wear, the P Series pistols have polygonal, cold-hammer forged barrels.
This feature not only ensures longer barrel life and easier bore cleaning, but produces a
better gas seal behind the bullet for increased muzzle velocity.
A set of industry standard mount ing grooves for installing accessories is molded in the
poly mer frame. These grooves al low many accessories and tar get ing devices to be mount-
ed on the P Series pistols with out mod i fi ca tion to the pistol.
NOTe: improperly designed or installed accessories may result in damage to the
mounting grooves and/or the pistol. Such damage is not cov ered un der the lim it ed
lifetime warranty. Be cer tain to use only HK au tho rized ac ces so ries and follow in stal-
la tion and pre cau tions carefully.
P Series pistols are ex treme ly safe fire arms with both pas sive and ac tive safeties. The user
activated HK Lock-Out Device is also installed on P Series pistols (see pages 36 and 37 for
more information on this feature). Safe, simple to field strip and main tain, P Series pistols
are re li able and trou ble-free handguns.