4 loading the pistol (ready for firing), Loading the pistol (ready for firing), Handling – SIG SAUER MOSQUITO User Manual

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Handling

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06.01

6.4

Loading the pistol (ready for firing)

Procedure:

1. Point pistol in a safe direction.

2. Insert full magazine and ensure that it is fully

engaged.

3. Pull slide back fully and release.

– The pistol is loaded and ready for firing in

the single action (cocked) mode.

– The pistol can now be decocked using the

decocking lever. It is then loaded, decocked
and ready for firing in the double action
(decocked) mode.

– The pistol is decocked and ready for firing.

WARNING!

Lacking in awareness of potential dangers
Possibly death or serious injuries

•

Never load or unload the pistol inside a
vehicle, inside a building or any other
enclosed space (except in a designated firing
range).

•

Before loading always wipe off any excess
grease and oil and check to see if there are
any foreign objects/ material in the barrel.

•

Always keep the muzzle of the pistol pointed
in a safe direction.

•

Do not put your finger on the trigger. Keep
your finger outside the trigger guard.

•

Only insert the loaded magazine immediately
before firing.

•

Never cock the hammer back by hand, in
order to prevent the unintentional discharge
of the pistol.

•

Never rely on the safety mechanisms alone.
Safety mechanisms are not a substitute for
careful and proper handling of the pistol.

•

Never let a loaded pistol out of your hand.

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