Beretta Stampede Old West Beretta Stampede User Manual - Page 24
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5. Release the trigger and continue easing the hammer into the half-cock notch. The hammer is now in the half-cock or loading position. (Fig. 7) 6. With the hammer in the half-cock position, and controlling the hammer with the thumb, pull the hammer rearward and gently pull the trigger. 7. Ease the hammer slightly forward with the thumb while pulling the trigger. As soon as the hammer makes it forward of the half-cock position, release the trigger (thus disengaging the transfer-bar) and safely lower the hammer all the way to the lowered position. (Fig. 6) Practice this procedure with an UNLOADED revolver until you are proficient. WARNING: DROPPING THE REVOLVER ON THE HAMMER OR ! PULLING STRONGLY ON THE TRIGGER IN THE HALF-COCK POSITION COULD DAMAGE OR BREAK THE HALF-COCK NOTCH AND CAUSE THE REVOLVER TO FIRE. NORMAL TRIGGER PULL IS 5 LBS MAXIMUM. (Fig. 10) NOTICE: IF YOU SUSPECT THAT EXCESSIVE FORCE HAS BEEN APPLIED TO THE HAMMER OR TRIGGER WHEN THE REVOLVER IS IN THE HALF-COCK POSITION, HAVE THE REVOLVER INSPECTED FOR SAFE FUNCTIONING BY A COMPETENT GUNSMITH. 24