Beretta 92 FS Compact Inox Operating Instructions - Page 10

LOAnAkG TO MAXIMUM PISTOL CAPACITY: During normal chamber loading, as described above, the pistol contains one round in the chamber plus 14 rounds in the magazine. This is an advantage because the magazine spring is not fully compressed but under about the same tension as a 15-round loaded spare magazine. • !f the shooter after normal chamber loading from a 15-round loaded magazine prefers to load the pistol to its full 16-round capacity, take the following steps: 1. Remove the magazine by depressing the magazine release button. 2. Replenish the magazine with one round only to its full 15-round capacity. 3. Push the magazine into the pistol grip insuring catch engagement. • If the shooter, during firing, exchanges magazine before the pistol is fired empty and the exchanged magazine is fully loaded, the pistol will contain its maximum 16-round capacity. DIRECT CHAMBER LOADING: The major advantages of the pistol's open slide and extractor configurations are the remote chances of feeding, extraction and/or ejection malfunctionings. In the rare event of feeding and/or extraction jamming the design allows for simplicity and speed in clearing to continue firing. Further, the unique design principle makes it possible to fire the pistol single shot with ease of operation should the magazine be damaged. Also, it makes it possible to close the slide over a cartridge directly inserted into the chamber: • Engage safety. • With the magazine removed, manually retract the slide and engage the slide catch. • With the muzzle pointing downward, directly and fully seat a cartridge in the chamber. • Release the slide to closing. NOTE: The pistol is now chamber loaded, safety "ON." The pistol can be fired single shot. By inserting a fully loaded magazine the pistol will be loaded to its 16-round capacity. It is possible to direct chamber load with an empty magazine inserted. if shooting single shot without a magazine, the slide will remain closed over the empty chamber after discharge. If shooting single shot with empty magazine inserted, the slide will stay open after discharge. FIRING: WHEN READY TO FIRE: • With a brisk upward directed thumb push on the safety lever, rotate the safety to its fully "OFF" position (RED WARNING DOT visible). Aim the pistol and align front and rear sight on target. 9