Beretta Px4 Storm Full Size Beretta PX4 Storm Full Size User Manual - Page 32

WHEN YOU ARE READY TO FIRE: • Disengage the manual safety by pushing the safety lever up all the way (F model). Rotating the lever in this way restores the connection between the trigger and the sear. The red warning dot indicates that the safety is off when the safety lever is rotated completely upward (Fig. 5, 7 and 8). Models G and D are always in position TO FIRE! WARNING: THE PISTOL IS NOW READY TO FIRE. • Place your index finger inside the trigger guard. WARNING: Ensure that fingers or other parts of the hands and the face are kept away from the recoiling slide. Not respecting this warning can lead to serious injury since, during the firing cycle, the slide recoils backwards violently and with great energy. Ensure that the other hand is kept away from the muzzle of the barrel. • Gently squeeze the trigger, being careful not to upset the alignment of the front and rear sights. THE PISTOL WILL FIRE. WARNING: - Px4 Storm models F and G: When the hammer is decocked or in the half-cocked position, the pull on the trigger first cocks the hammer and then releases it to strike the firing pin. This firing mode is called double action. When the hammer is cocked, pulling the trigger releases the hammer, allowing it to strike the firing pin. This firing mode is called single action. After the first shot the pistol will always fire in the single action mode. - Px4 Storm model D: These models are designed to fire in double action only. The hammer never stays cocked; allowing the slide to move forward to rest in the decocked position. The discharge will recoil the slide which, in turn, will eject the fired cartridge case, cock the hammer and activate the recoil spring. Then the slide will automatically close, feeding the next cartridge from the magazine into the chamber. WARNING: THE PISTOL IS STILL CHAMBER LOADED, COCKED AND READY TO FIRE AGAIN. Keep your finger away from the ! ! ! ! 74