Beretta Stampede Nickel Beretta Stampede User Manual - Page 23

Getting A Feel Of, Revolver's Action, With Revolver Unloaded

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WARNING: Visually and physically check the bore and chambers ! to ensure they are free of obstructions. WARNING: When loading the revolver, ensure that the muzzle is ! pointed away from everyone, including you. Do not place your hand in front of the muzzle at any time. GETTING A FEEL OF YOUR REVOLVER'S ACTION (WITH REVOLVER UNLOADED) Prior to firing the revolver, you must become proficient with its operating features. The half-cock and firing positions may be engaged by following these steps. It is critical to the safe operation of the revolver that you are completely proficient in this procedure. Practice this procedure with an UNLOADED revolver until you are proficient: ! WARNING: Be certain the revolver is pointed in a SAFE direction, and that your other hand is away from the muzzle. ! WARNING: Visually and manually check to be certain the firearm is unloaded. 1. With your finger OFF THE TRIGGER, pull the hammer rearward beyond the full-cock position with your thumb. ! WARNING: Be certain your thumb is firmly on the hammer. 2. The hammer is now in the firing (full-cock) position. (Fig. 8) 3. While controlling the hammer with the thumb, pull the hammer rearward and gently pull the trigger. 4. Ease the hammer slightly forward with the thumb while pulling the trigger. 23

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WARNING:
Visually and physically check the bore and chambers
to ensure they are free of obstructions.
WARNING:
When loading the revolver, ensure that the muzzle is
pointed away from everyone, including you.
Do not place your
hand in front of the muzzle at any time.
GETTING A FEEL OF
YOUR
REVOLVER’S ACTION
(WITH REVOLVER UNLOADED)
Prior to firing the revolver, you must become proficient with its
operating features.
The half-cock and firing positions may be engaged by following
these steps.
It is critical to the safe operation of the revolver
that you are completely proficient in this procedure. Practice this
procedure with an UNLOADED revolver until you are proficient:
WARNING:
Be certain the revolver is pointed in a SAFE direction,
and that your other hand is away from the muzzle.
WARNING:
Visually and manually check to be certain the firearm
is unloaded.
1. With your finger OFF THE TRIGGER, pull the hammer rearward
beyond the full-cock position with your thumb.
WARNING:
Be certain your thumb is firmly on the hammer.
2. The hammer is now in the firing (full-cock) position.
(Fig. 8)
3. While controlling the hammer with the thumb, pull the hammer
rearward and gently pull the trigger.
4. Ease the hammer slightly forward with the thumb while pulling
the trigger.
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