Beretta 9000 S Instruction Manual

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The illustrations and descriptions given in this brochure are intended as a general guide only, and must not betaken as binding. The Company, therefore, reserves the right to make, at any...

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CONTENTS
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BASIC SAFETY RULES6
DESCRIPTION14
•  STANDARD FEATURES 14
•  SPECIAL FEATURES 17
•  SPECIFICATIONS19
•  GENERAL OPERATION20
LOADING AND FIRING20
•  LOADING THE MAGAZINE21
•  LOADING THE PISTOL AND THE FIRING CHAMBER21
•  FIRING23
•  UNLOADING THE PISTOL AND THE FIRING  CHAMBER25
•  UNLOADING THE MAGAZINE26
MAINTENANCE26
•  FIELD STRIPPING26
•  CLEANING AND LUBRICATING27
•  ASSEMBLY28
TROUBLESHOOTING30
AMMUNITION31
* See paragraph “Ammunition”.ENGLISH
Illustrations on  pages 3,12,13, 34...

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3. STORE YOUR
FIREARM SO THAT
CHILDREN CANNOT GAIN
ACCESS TO IT.
3. 
It is your responsibility to
insure that children under
the age of 18 or other
unauthorized persons do
not gain access to your
firearm. 
To reduce the
risk of accidents
involving children,
unload your firearm,
lock it and store the ammunition in a separate locked location. 
Please note that devices intended
2. the chamber for any remaining rounds can be made.
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BASIC SAFETY RULES
1. NEVER POINT A FIREARM AT SOMETHING THAT IS NOT SAFE...

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6. PROPERLY MAINTAIN YOUR FIREARM.
6. 
Store and carry your firearm so that dirt or lint does not accumulate
in the working parts. Clean and oil your firearm, following the
instructions provided in this manual, after each use to prevent
corrosion, damage to the barrel or accumulation of impurities
which can prevent use of the gun in an emergency. Always check
the barrel prior to loading to ensure that it is clean and free from
obstructions.
Firing against an obstruction can rupture the
barrel and...

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10. AVOID ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR JUDGMENT OR REFLEX
IMPAIRING MEDICATION WHEN SHOOTING.
10. 
Do not drink and shoot. If you take medication that can impair motor
reactions or judgment, do not handle a firearm while you are under
the influence of the medication.
11. NEVER TRANSPORT A LOADED FIREARM.
11. 
Unload a firearm before putting it in a vehicle. Hunters and target
shooters should load their firearm only at their destination. If you
carry a firearm for self-protection, leaving the chamber...

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decocked hammer
half-cocked hammer
safety engaged
cocked hammer
safety engaged456TYPEFHDIGFBH
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Inertial Firing Pin.Model 9000 S pistols have an internal spring which holds the firing pin rearward untilthe force of the spring is overcome by the force of  hammer fall. This feature is intended  to reduce thepossibility of discharge of the pistol if it is dropped.
Loaded Chamber Indicator (Fig. 3-B).The loaded chamber indicator is a small red tab (extractor) thatprotrudes from the slide when a round is in the chamber. The tab is located on the right side of the pistol’sslide, near the  chamber,...

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Ergonomic Grip Frame (Fig. 3-G).The newly designed  grip frame, made of softer materials,  betteraccomodates and protects the hand, facilitating, at the same time, the correct grip of the pistol also underconditions of rapid fire. It also guarantees a firm hold even with wet hands.
Special Sights (Fig. 3-H).Front and rear sights are designed for swift target acquisition. To aid sightingunder low light conditions, the sights are equipped with white dots. Both sights are removable andreplaceable....

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Operation:semi-automatic, short recoil of barrel.
Locking System:locked-breech with tilt barrel.
Action:double and single action. Type D models: double action only.
Hammer:exposed. Type D models:without spur.
Rifling Pitch:R.H., 6 grooves. Pitch: 9 mm x 19 (9 mm Parabellum) and
9 mm x 21IMI: 250 mm(9.84 in), .40 S&W: 400 mm (15.7 in).
Sightsfront and rear sights dovetailed to slide.
Safeties:all models:automatic firing pin blocking device. TypeF models:manual safety-decocking lever. Type D...