Beretta 96A1 Beretta 92A1 & 96A1 User Manual - Page 18

Operational And, Ergonomical Features - 40 cal

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OPERATIONAL AND ERGONOMICAL FEATURES Semiautomatic firing. 92 A1 series pistols will automatically reload after each round is fired, as long as there are cartridges in the pistol. The Locked-Breech Locking System with falling locking block and the barrel short recoil operation are a warranty of long-life and shooting accuracy. Removable, High Capacity Magazines (Fig. 3-E). 92 A1 series pistols have a quickly removable, high capacity magazine which allows rapid reloading and extended use in emergency situations. The type and capacity of magazine for current 92 A1 series pistols is as follows: Model 92 A1 cal. 9mm x 19 NATO (9mm Luger, 9 mm Parabellum) - 17 round, double stack magazine. Model 98 A1 cal. 9mm x 21 IMI - 15 - round, double stack magazine. Model 96 A1 cal. .40 S&W - 12 - round, double stack magazine. NOTICE: For some markets and in compliance to local legal restrictions, extended magazine bottoms can be applied to increase the magazine capacity. CAUTION: Consult local authorities for magazine capacity restrictions that may apply in your locale. ! WARNING: In order to permit the use of the pistol in emergency situations, even in the case of involuntary dropping or loss of the magazine, these models are NOT provided with a magazine disconnect safety. They are therefore capable of firing, when a round is chambered, even if the magazine has not been inserted or if it has been removed or if it has been dislodged from its seat. 16

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OPERATIONAL AND
ERGONOMICAL FEATURES
Semiautomatic firing
. 92 A1 series pistols will automatically
reload after each round is fired, as long as there are cartridges
in the pistol.
The Locked-Breech Locking System
with falling locking block
and the barrel short recoil operation are a warranty of long-life
and shooting accuracy.
Removable, High Capacity Magazines (Fig. 3-E)
. 92 A1 series
pistols have a quickly removable, high capacity magazine which
allows rapid reloading and extended use in emergency
situations.
The type and capacity of magazine for current 92 A1 series
pistols is as follows:
Model 92 A1 cal. 9mm x 19 NATO (9mm Luger, 9 mm
Parabellum) - 17 round, double stack
magazine.
Model 98 A1 cal. 9mm x 21 IMI - 15 - round, double stack
magazine.
Model 96 A1 cal. .40 S&W - 12 - round, double stack magazine.
NOTICE:
For some markets and in compliance to local legal
restrictions, extended magazine bottoms can be applied to
increase the magazine capacity.
CAUTION:
Consult local authorities for magazine capacity
restrictions that may apply in your locale.
WARNING:
In order to permit the use of the pistol in emergency
situations, even in the case of involuntary dropping or loss of the
magazine, these models are NOT provided with a magazine
disconnect safety.
They are therefore capable of firing, when a
round is chambered, even if the magazine has not been inserted
or if it has been removed or if it has been dislodged from its seat.
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