SIG SAUER P229 - Manual (Page 14)

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2.1.3 What You Should Know About the
Decocking Lever
The decocking lever on the SIG SAUER pistol is designed for the express purpose
of decocking the firearm. The reason it is there is because it is not safe practice to
decock a pistol by pulling the trigger and attempting to ease the hammer forward
manually.
To decock your pistol, push down the decocking lever (keep your finger OFF the
trigger while you do this).
WARNING – DECOCKING LEVER
Always use the decocking lever to decock your SIG SAUER pistol. This is the
only way to safely lower the hammer from the cocked position and prevent an
accidental discharge. This warning applies to all pistols with decocking levers.
The positive way to safely lower the hammer is by use of the decocking lever.
Never lower the hammer by pulling the trigger and attempting to ease the
hammer forward manually. Manually lowering the hammer is dangerous and
prevents full application of the pistol’s safety features.
The decocking lever is the only proper means of lowering the hammer and
assuring that the hammer rests in the intercept notch.
Again, DO NOT THUMB THE HAMMER DOWN:
the consequence can be serious injury or death – only and ALWAYS use the
decocking lever!
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