Beretta 92FS TYPE Beretta 92 Series User Manual - Page 10

• Reverse the magazine release assembly and insert the button (grooved side) in position tilting it slightly. • Holding the button (grooved side) of the magazine release assembly firmly in place, press its flat side and push it until it clicks into place. The operation is done correctly when the magazine slides easily into its housing. • Replace grips with screws. MALFUNCTIONS, CAUSES AND REMEDIES MALFUNCTION Mis-introduction of a cartridge into the chamber Mis-fire Mis-extraction or defective extraction PROBABLE CAUSE Warped or defective cartridge Dirty or badly lubricated weapon Damaged magazine Defective cartridge Dirty cartridge chamber Defective or dirty ammunition Damaged extractor spring Broken extractor REMEDY Inspect and replace cartridge Clean and lubricate weapon Replace magazine Keep pistol muzzle in a safe direction and pull the trigger once more or replace cartridge Clean and lubricate cartridge chamber Replace or clean cartridges Replace extractor spring Replace extractor NOTE: No one should attempt to make recommended repairs without proper knowledge or training. AMMUNITION Using good quality ammunition combined with preventive maintenace will make the pistol perform flawlessly through years of service. To prevent malfunctioning always visually inspect each cartridge for external damage before loading. The pistol is designed and tested to withstand continued shooting with all brands and types of commercial ammunition manufactured to standard (C.I.P., S.A.A.M.I., etc.) specifications. We do not recommend extended use of +P, +P+ or submachine gun ammunition because the chamber pressure may reach or exceed proof load pressure decreasing the major components service life expectancy. The warranty does not cover the use of reloaded and/or hand loaded ammunition. Warning If using reloaded cartridges containing solid lead bullets, take the following precautions: - DO NOT use any ammunition on which the case mouth is CRIMPED into the bullet. - Make sure the bullets are of the right caliber size according to international specifications (C.I.P., S.A.A.M.I., etc.). - Avoid the use of bullets having sharp contour step close to case mouth. - Lead bullets have a tendency to cause bore leading which may dramatically increase the discharge pressure. - Make sure to remove all chamber and bore lead accumulation after each shooting. - DO NOT ever shoot cartridges with jacketed bullets through a barrel previously fired with lead bullets before the bore is thoroughly deleaded. - Repeated reloading will structurally weaken the case head/web section which may result in case rupture. DRY FIRING/"DUMMY" ROUNDS If you want to practice aim and trigger pull, insert a FIRED cartridge case or "DUMMY" cartridge in the chamber to cushion the fall of the firing pin and eliminate the chance of firing pin breakage. Hammer fall in connection with the normal use of the manual safety-decocking lever DOES NOT cause firing pin breakage. Your dealer can supply different "DUMMY" cartridges: 19 20