SIG SAUER P556 User Manual
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P556 Pistol Operators Manual
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3.2. Loading The Pistol
1. Ensure the safety lever is in the “S” (SAFE) position;
2. Insert the magazine and check that it is properly seated;
3. Bolt forward: Pull the charging
handle back fully and release; or
4. Bolt locked open: Depress bolt
catch fully to release bolt.
WARNING
DO NOT LOAD A PISTOL WITH A HOT CHAMBER
BECAUSE A ROUND MAY “COOK” OFF (i.e., a round may
detonate (fire) unexpectedly just because it is exposed to the
heat of the pistol’s chamber).
3.3. Loading The Magazine
1. Ensure the magazine is the proper type and caliber;
2. Hold the magazine vertically;
3. Place a round between the feed lips and press down - ensure
the bullet is facing the front of the magazine; and
4. Place the next round on top of the previous round and repeat
until the desired number of rounds are loaded.