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1 Instruction USA beretta DriveAccokeek, MD 33 fig . 34 The illustrations and descriptions given in this brochure are intended as a generalguide only, and must not be taken as binding. The Company, therefore, reservesthe right to make, at any moment and without prior notice, any changes it thinksnecessary to improve its models or to meet any requirements of manufacturing orcommercial 4/2/08 9:21 AM Page 1 Fig. 9 Fig. 11 Fig. 13 Fig. 10 Fig. 12 Fig. 14 Fig. 16 Fig. 1523 Illustrations on pages2, 11, 12, 44, 45, and 46 ENGLISHWE RECOMMEND THE USE OF ORIGINAL beretta SPAREPARTS AND ACCESSORIES. THE USE OF OTHERMANUFACTURER S SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES COULDCAUSE MALFUNCTIONS AND/OR BREAKAGES THAT WILLNOT BE COVERED BY THE beretta KEEP THIS MANUAL WITH YOUR FIREARM.

2 INCLUDE ITWITH THE PISTOL WHEN IT CHANGES OWNERSHIP OR WHEN ITIS LOANED OR PRESENTED TO ANOTHER :The Manufacturer and/or its Local Official Distributorsassume no responsibility for product malfunction or for physicalinjur y or property damage resulting in whole or in part fromcriminal or negligent use of the product, improper or carelesshandling, unauthorized modifications, use of defective, improper,hand-loaded, reloaded or remanufactured ammunition*,customer abuse or neglect of the product, or other influencesbeyond manufacturer's direct and immediate control.* See paragraph Ammunition .WARNING: Always ensure that the safety is full engaged (ifpresent) until ready to fire. A safety, which is not fully engaged,will not prevent firearm : ALL FIREARMS HAVE LETHAL POTENTIAL.

3 READ THEBASIC SAFETY RULES CAREFULLY AND UNDERSTAND THEMFULLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS addition to the Basic Safety Rules, there are other SafetyRules pertaining to the loading, unloading, disassembly,assembly and use of this firearm, located throughout :READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFOREUSING THIS FIREARM. MAKE SURE THAT ANY PERSON USINGOR HAVING ACCESS TO THIS FIREARM READS ANDUNDERSTANDS ALL OF THIS MANUAL PRIOR TO USE ORACCESS.!!!SERIAL NUMBER: _____DATE PURCHASED: _____PURCHASE PRICE: _____DEALER INFORMATION: _____NOTES:4445 Fig. 17 Fig. 19 Fig. 21 Fig. 18 Fig. 20 Fig. 22 Fig. 24 Fig. 23 Fig. 25 Fig. 27 Fig. 29 Fig. 26 Fig. 28 Fig. 30 Fig. 32 Fig. 4/2/08 9:21 AM Page 2 Fig. 9 Fig. 11 Fig.

4 13 Fig. 10 Fig. 12 Fig. 14 Fig. 16 Fig. 1523 Illustrations on pages2, 11, 12, 44, 45, and 46 ENGLISHWE RECOMMEND THE USE OF ORIGINAL beretta SPAREPARTS AND ACCESSORIES. THE USE OF OTHERMANUFACTURER S SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES COULDCAUSE MALFUNCTIONS AND/OR BREAKAGES THAT WILLNOT BE COVERED BY THE beretta KEEP THIS MANUAL WITH YOUR FIREARM. INCLUDE ITWITH THE PISTOL WHEN IT CHANGES OWNERSHIP OR WHEN ITIS LOANED OR PRESENTED TO ANOTHER :The Manufacturer and/or its Local Official Distributorsassume no responsibility for product malfunction or for physicalinjur y or property damage resulting in whole or in part fromcriminal or negligent use of the product, improper or carelesshandling, unauthorized modifications, use of defective, improper,hand-loaded, reloaded or remanufactured ammunition*,customer abuse or neglect of the product, or other influencesbeyond manufacturer's direct and immediate control.

5 * See paragraph Ammunition .WARNING: Always ensure that the safety is full engaged (ifpresent) until ready to fire. A safety, which is not fully engaged,will not prevent firearm : ALL FIREARMS HAVE LETHAL POTENTIAL. READ THEBASIC SAFETY RULES CAREFULLY AND UNDERSTAND THEMFULLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS addition to the Basic Safety Rules, there are other SafetyRules pertaining to the loading, unloading, disassembly,assembly and use of this firearm, located throughout :READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFOREUSING THIS FIREARM. MAKE SURE THAT ANY PERSON USINGOR HAVING ACCESS TO THIS FIREARM READS ANDUNDERSTANDS ALL OF THIS MANUAL PRIOR TO USE ORACCESS.!!!SERIAL NUMBER: _____DATE PURCHASED: _____PURCHASE PRICE: _____DEALER INFORMATION: _____NOTES:4445 Fig.

6 17 Fig. 19 Fig. 21 Fig. 18 Fig. 20 Fig. 22 Fig. 24 Fig. 23 Fig. 25 Fig. 27 Fig. 29 Fig. 26 Fig. 28 Fig. 30 Fig. 32 Fig. 4/2/08 9:21 AM Page 24 CONTENTSPageBASIC SAFETY RULES5 DESCRIPTION13 SAFETY FEATURES13 OPERATIONAL FEATURES15 ERGONOMIC, MODULAR FEATURES18 SPECIFICATIONS AND TECHNICAL DATA20 GENERAL OPERATION21 LOAD CHECK21 BARREL OBSTRUCTIONS CHECK23 FIELD STRIPPING23 REASSEMBLY24 AMMUNITION25 LOADING26 UNLOADING29 FIRING31 MAINTENANCE35 HOW TO REPLACE THE BACK-STRAP ON THE GRIP37 HOW TO REPLACE THE MAGAZINE RELEASE BUTTON38 HOW TO REVERSE THE MAGAZINE RELEASE BUTTON39 STORAGE40 TROUBLESHOOTING41 ACCESSORIES425!!BASIC SAFETY RULESWARNING:PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE HANDLINGYOUR :FIREARMS CAN BE DANGEROUS AND CANPOTENTIALLY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY, DAMAGE TO PROPERTYOR DEATH, IF HANDLED IMPROPERLY.

7 THE FOLLOWING SAFETYRULES ARE AN IMPORTANT REMINDER THAT FIREARM SAFETY ISYOUR NEVER POINT A FIREARM AT SOMETHING THAT IS NOTSAFE TO SHOOT. Never let the muzzle of a firearm point at any part of your bodyor at another person. This is especially important whenloading or unloading the firearm. When you are shooting at atarget, know what is behind it. Some bullets can travel over amile. If you miss your target or if the bullet penetrates thetarget, it is your responsibility to ensure that the shot does notcause unintended injury or ALWAYS TREAT A FIREARM ASIF IT WERE assume that a firearm isunloaded. The only certain wayto ensure that a firearm has thechamber(s) empty is to open thechamber and visually andphysically examine the inside tosee if a round is present.

8 6 Removing or unloading the magazine will not guarantee thata firearm is unloaded or cannot and rifles canbe checked by cycling or removing all rounds and by thenopening and inspecting the chamber so that a visualinspection of the chamber for any remaining rounds can STORE YOUR FIREARM SO THAT CHILDREN CANNOT GAINACCESS TO is your responsibility to ensure that children under the ageof 18 or other unauthorized persons do not gain access toyour firearm. To reduce the risk of accidents involvingchildren, unload your firearm, lock it and store theammunition in a separate locked note thatdevices intended to prevent accidents - for example, cablelocks, chamber plugs, etc, - may not prevent use or misuse ofyour firearm by a determined person.

9 Firearm storage in asteel gun safe may be more appropriate to reduce thelikelihood of intentional misuse of a firearm by anunauthorized child or NEVER SHOOT AT WATER OR AT A HARD at the surface of water or ata rock or other hard surfaceincreases the chance of ricochets orfragmentation of the bullet or shot,which can result in the projectilestriking an unintended or KNOW THE SAFETY FEATURES OF THE FIREARM YOU AREUSING, BUT REMEMBER: SAFETY DEVICES ARE NOT ASUBSTITUTE FOR SAFE HANDLING rely solely on a safety device to prevent an accident. Itis imperative that you know and use the safety features of theparticular firearm you are handling, but accidents can best beprevented by following the safe handling proceduresdescribed in these safety rules and elsewhere in the productmanual.

10 To further familiarize yourself with the proper use ofthis or other firearms, take a Firearms Safety Course taughtby an expert in firearms use and safety PROPERLY MAINTAIN YOUR and carry your firearm so that dirt or lint does notaccumulate in the working parts. Clean and oil your firearm,following the instructions provided inthis manual, after each use toprevent corrosion, damage to thebarrel or accumulation of impuritieswhich can prevent use of the gun inan emergency. Always check thebore and chamber(s) prior to loadingto ensure that they are clean andfree from obstructions. Firing withan obstruction in the barrel orchamber can rupture the barrel and injure you or othersnearby. In the event you hear an unusual noise whenshooting, stop firing immediately, engage the manual safety8and unload the firearm.