SIG SAUER SIG50 - Manual (Page 33)

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4.0 cycle of operation
ready to fire condition
The Sig50 “ready to fire” condition is described as a loaded magazine
properly seated into the magazine well, a live cartridge loaded into the
chamber, the fire control selector place on “Safe”.
• To fire the rifle, move the safety lever to the forward (FIRE) position.
the Rifle is Ready to fiRe
4.1. firing
rotate the safety lever from the “Safe” position to the “fire” position.
Pressing the trigger rearward releases the striker, causing it to strike the firing pin, impacting the cartridge primer.
4.2 over Pressure firing
The Sig 50 has a mechanism in place to vent extreme gases in cases of head separation or pierced primers. overpressure
gases are diverted through three (3) vent holes in the side of the bolt and not directly rearward through the firing pin hole
which could result internal stress to the bolt assembly, failure of the bolt and possible injury to the shooter.
FIGURE 8: MAGAZINE BEING INSERTED