MAGAZINE CAPACITY
The magazine capacity of the Buck Mark Pistol is 10 cartirdges.
LOADING
when loading your pistol always keep the muZZle pointed in
a safe direction, the “safety” in the on safe position, and
your fingers away from the trigger. failure to follow these
warnings could result in serious injury or death.
REMOVING AND LOADING THE MAGAZINE
1 Inspect the chamber to be sure it is empty (Figure 4).
2 Pull the slide rearward and push the slide release/stop latch
up to lock the slide to the rear.
3 Remove the magazine from the pistol by pressing the magazine
release button with your thumb (Figure 5).
4 With the chamber empty, close the slide using the slide release/stop
latch. To reduce the chance of inadvertently feeding a cartridge
into the chamber from the magazine, always close the slide using
and Maintenance Suggestions” on page 22. If your Buck Mark pistol is
to be stored, it is acceptable to leave the rust preventative compound
on the pistol and keep it in its original packaging.
NOTICE! this is a specialiZed, finely fitted mechanism. do not
take your firearm’s action apart beyond what is explained in
this owner’s manual. it is unnecessary, and may permanently
damage the inner mechanism or render the firearm unsafe
to disassemble it for routine cleaning and oiling. of
course, misfortunes (such as dropping your gun in water)
require appropriate attention, and in such circumstances
we recommend you immediately take your firearm to a
qualified gunsmith.
AMMUNITION
buck mark pistols are chambered for 22 long rifle cartridges
only. do not use ammunition other than what is inscribed on
the right side of the barrel. examine every cartridge you put
in your buck mark pistol.
The barrel and action of this pistol have been made with substantial
safety margins over the pressures developed by established American
loads. However, we assume no responsibility for incidents which occur
through the use of cartridges of nonstandard dimension or those
developing pressures in excess of SAAMI (Sporting Arms and
Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute) established standards.
NOTICE! buck mark pistols must be used with only 22 long rifle
rimfire ammunition as designated on the barrel. do not shoot
22 short or 22 long ammunition or blanks.
always read the ammunition label and any enclosures with the
ammunition to assure that the ammunition is appropriate or
that there is no restriction for its use with your firearm.
figure 4
With the slide locked to the rear, inspect the
chamber to be sure it is empty.
figure 5
To remove the magazine, press the magazine
release button located on the left of the frame
behind the trigger.
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