Beretta Stampede Blue Beretta Stampede User Manual - Page 26
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LOADING To load your Beretta Stampede single-action revolver, follow the steps below: ! WARNING: Be certain that the revolver is pointed in a SAFE direction and your other hand is away from the muzzle. ! WARNING: Do not place your finger on the trigger or inside the trigger guard while loading. ! WARNING: Be sure that you have the correct cartridges for your revolver. ! WARNING: Be sure that the obstruction check has been completed prior to loading. 1. With the firearm pointed in a SAFE direction and your finger OFF the trigger and outside the trigger guard, pull the hammer rearward to the half-cock position, allowing the cylinder to rotate. (Fig. 7) 2. Locate the loading gate on the right side of the frame, rear of the cylinder. (Fig. 1-L) 3. Open the loading gate and align an empty chamber with the loading gate. (Fig. 11) 4. Insert a cartridge into the empty chamber. (Fig. 1-I) 5. Carefully rotate the cylinder clockwise (as viewed from the rear) to the next empty chamber and insert a cartridge. Repeat step five until all chambers are loaded. Close the loading gate. 6. With the gun pointed in a SAFE direction, pull the hammer slightly rearward with your thumb and gently ease the hammer forward to the fully lowered position as described above. 26