Smith & Wesson 945 Instructions Manual

Read the instructions and
warnings in this manual
CAREFULLY BEFORE using
this firearm.
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Owner’s Manual
945 Series 

READ THESE  INSTRUCTIONS
AND WARNINGS  CAREFULLY. BE
SURE YOU  UNDERSTAND THESE
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS
BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM.
This SAFETY, INSTRUCTION
and PARTS MANUAL should
always accompany this firearm
and be transferred with it upon
change of ownership or presented
to another person. A copy of the
SAFETY, INSTRUCTION, & PARTS
MANUAL is available FREE upon
request from:
SMITH & WESSON
CUSTOMER SUPPORT CENTER
2100 ROOSEVELT AVENUE
SPRINGFIELD, MA  01104
TEL.: 1-800-331-0852
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INDEX
SAFETY  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
BASIC FIREARMS SAFETY RULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
SAFE STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION  . . . . . . . . . . .7-8
NOMENCLATURE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9
PREPARATION FOR FIRING  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-10
AMMUNITION  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-12
MODEL NUMBER IDENTIFICATION  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
INSPECTING YOUR PISTOL  . . . . ....

SAFETY
SAFETY IS YOUR
NUMBER ONE
RESPONSIBILITY!!!!
WARNING:YOU MUST FOLLOW
ALL OF THESE SAFETY RULES
TO ENSURE THE SAFE USE OF
YOUR FIREARM
•Safe gun handling is YOUR personal
responsibility at all times.Firearms are dangerous 
and can cause serious injury and death if they are 
misused or used inappropriately. Safety must be the 
prime consideration of anyone who owns or handles 
firearms.
•Y
ou are responsible for the firearm at all times.
In owning a firearm, you must undertake full-time...

5
BASIC FIREARM
SAFETY RULES
At home, in the field, at the range, or anywhere, the first
concern of every firearm owner should be safety. Apply the fol-
lowing safety rules in every situation, with any kind of firearm.
•BEFORE HANDLING ANY FIREARM,
UNDERSTAND ITS OPERATION.Not all firearms 
are the same. Familiarize yourself with the
mechanical features of any firearm you intend to 
use. If you feel uncertain about any operational aspects
of your handgun, please contact Smith & Wesson 
at 1-800-331-0852...

6
BASIC FIREARM SAFETY RULES CONT’D.
ADDITIONALIMPORTANTSAFETYRULES
•Never carry or store a firearm with the hammer or striker in 
the cocked position.
•Do not allow a firearm to be used by individuals who have 
not read these basic firearms safety rules and do not under-
stand its safe operation and the rules of safe gun-handling.
•Be sure all accessories, such as holsters and grips, 
are compatible with the firearm and that the 
accessories do not interfere with safe operation.
•Use the correct...

7
WARNING:SAFE AND SECURE STORAGE OF
YOUR FIREARM IS ONE OF THE MOST
IMPORTANT RULES OF FIREARM SAFETY.
YOUR FAILURE TO  FOLLOW THESE  RULES
MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
•You must always secure your firearm and ammunition 
separately so that they are not accessible to children 
or other unauthorized persons.
•Safe and secure storage and transportation of your 
firearm are your responsibility. It is a full-time 
responsibility.
•AL
WAYS STORE YOUR FIREARM UNLOADED.Your firearm and ammunition...

8
SAFE STORAGE & TRANSPORTATION  CONT’D.
•Your local police department or gunshop will furnish you 
with available information on storing and/or transporting a 
firearm legally.
•Y
OUR FIREARM IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.Protect your firearm from theft or misuse by untrained or 
unqualified individuals.
MAINTENANCE BEFORE ST
ORAGEWhen storing, do not encase your firearm in anything that will attract or
hold moisture, for example, leather or heavy cloth. Also, do not store
guns with a plug inserted in the...

9
NOMENCLATURE  CONT’D.
DOUBLE ACTION-A firing action where the hammer or striker
is drawn back, released, and the gun fired by a single pull of the
trigger.
DOUBLE A
CTION ONLY-A firearm designed so that it can only
be fired in double action.
PIST
OL-A handgun that contains the cartridges in a magazine.
REV
OLVER-A handgun that contains the cartridges in a
cylinder that revolves at the rear of the barrel.
SINGLE A
CTION-A firing action where the hammer or striker is
released from the cocked position by...

10
PREPARATION FOR FIRING  CONT’D.
•Be sure that all cylinders and actions of firearms are 
open, that chambers are clear of cartridges,
magazines are removed, and that firearms are 
pointing in a safe direction before anyone is allowed 
in front of the firing position.
•Be alert at all times. Never shoot if you are tired, 
cold or impaired in any way.
•Treat your firearm as if it were loaded at all times.
AMMUNITION
PREPARATION FOR FIRING  CONT’D.
A.GENERAL PRINCIPLES•A firearm and ammunition are a...