Beretta 92 FS Compact Inox Operating Instructions - Page 12

UNLOADING THE MAGAZINE: • To unload the magazine with ease, grasp with one hand around the magazine box, bottom down and front end forward. With the tip of the thumb firmly press down on the cartridge rim, to elevate the bullet nose, and push. As the bullet moves over the front wall, tip it slightly upward with the index finger to ease the cartridge over the front wall. • Repeat until the magazine is unloaded. MAINTENANCE In an emergency situation a properly maintained pistol loaded with quality ammunition may save your life. Always keep it clean and lightly lubricated. Do not use the pistol's excellent capability to function under adverse conditions as a reason to relax normal maintenance procedures. Every time the pistol is fired or at least once a month, cleaning and lubrication is recommended. Start with: FIELD STRIPPING: Caution: Make sure the pistol is unloaded. See paragraph "Unloading the Pistol." NOTE: The pistol is designed for ease of field stripping under adverse conditions. The photos show the most illustrative method. The text will explain other methods of manipulation. With a little practice field stripping can be performed in seconds. Use the grasping method most convenient for manipulation control and comfort. The pistol can be disassembled and assembled with the safety "ON" or "OFF." To avoid parts damage DO NOT PULL• THE TRIGGER while removing and mounting the slide. • Engage safety (warning dots covered) for ease of slide to frame dismantling and mantling. • Remove magazine by depressing magazine release button. • Hold pistol in the right hand, muzzle slightly elevated; with the left forefinger depress the disassembling latch release button and with the left thumb rotate the disassembling latch clockwise until it stops, wing pointing down (Fig. 13). 11