Beretta PICO 380 Instruction Manual - Page 14

DOUBLE ACTION HAMMER FIRED SYSTEM The Beretta Pico has a double action trigger with restrike capability and an inertia firing pin. This time tested system does not store any energy until the trigger is pulled eliminating the potential of accidental discharge if the pistol is dropped. When the trigger is pulled the trigger bar rotates the hammer to the rear. As full trigger travel is reached, the chassis cams the trigger bar out of engagement and releases the hammer. The hammer travels forward under tension and strikes the firing pin. The firing pin travels forward under inertia. After the firing pin reaches its full forward position the firing pin return spring rebounds the firing pin to a neutral position. SLIDE CATCH The slide catch is the lever that holds the slide open after the last round is fired. This allows the user to immediately determine that the pistol does not have a round in the chamber or in the magazine. The Pico's slide catch is external, snag free and can be engaged manually to lock the slide back without a magazine. MAGAZINE The Beretta Pico pistol has an easily removable, single column magazine that allows for rapid reloading of the pistol. The standard magazine capacity is 6 rounds. INTERCHANGEABLE, LOW PROFILE SIGHTS The high visibility 3-dot sight system is designed for quick target acquisition. Rear and front sights can be removed for replacement with other types of sights. WARNING: In order to permit the use of the pistol in emergency situations, even in the case of dropping or loss of the magazine, this model is NOT provided with a magazine disconnect safety. It is, therefore, capable of firing any time a round is chambered. 14