Browning BDA 380 Owners Manual - Page 26

SIGHT ADJUSTMENT The BDA 380 is equipped with a fixed front sight and a windage adjustable rear sight. Before adjusting the sights, BE CERTAIN YOUR PISTOL IS UNLOADED. The windage adjustment (horizontal correction) is preset at the factory. However, should it ever be required, the rear sight may be moved in its dovetail slot in the slide. This is accomplished by lightly tapping the base of the rear sight in the same direction you want the bullet to move; i.e., if you want the point of impact to move to the left, tap the rear sight to the left; if you want to move the point of impact to the right, tap the rear sight to the right. A small wooden dowel or comparable nonmetallic object should be used to bear against the sight base during tapping to avoid marring the finish (Figure 15). Correct adjustment is a process of trial and error using the method described above. CLEANING AND LUBRICATION FIRST, BE CERTAIN YOUR PISTOL IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED. REMOVE THE MAGAZINE AND VERIFY THAT THE CHAMBER DOES NOT CONTAIN A CARTRIDGE. KEEP ALL AMMUNITION AWAY FROM THE CLEANING SITE. NEVER TEST THE MECHANICAL FUNCTION OF YOUR PISTOL WITH LIVE AMMUNITION. WEAR EYE PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES WHEN CLEANING AND PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON YOUR PISTOL. Different cartridge loadings, weather and shooting conditions all contribute to the frequently required in cleaning your pistol. A good rule to follow is to clean your pistol after every use. If extensive shooting will be performed, it is wise to clean your pistol after each 500 rounds. Excessively dirty rounds may require more frequent cleaning. Excessive grit and dirt can affect the function of even the finest firearm. Cleaning cannot be overemphasized. 1 Disassemble the pistol as previously described on page 19 in the section titled "Disassembly." Clean the bore using a pistol cleaning rod and patch made for .380 caliber pistols, working back and 25