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    							Read the instructions and
    warnings in this manual
    CAREFULLY BEFORE using
    this firearm.
    2100 Roosevelt Avenue • Springfield, MA  01104
    1-800-331-0852  •  Fax: 413-747-3317
    www.smith-wesson.com
    Owner’s Manual
    Revolvers
    - Modern Style - 
    						
    							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
    E-mail: [email protected] 
    						
    							INDEX
    SAFETY  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
    BASIC FIREARMS SAFETY RULES  . . . . . . . .5-6
    SAFE STORAGE & TRANSPORTATION  . . . . . .7-8
    NOMENCLATURE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9
    PREPARATION FOR FIRING  . . . . . . . . . . . .9-10
    AMMUNITION  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-12
    AMMUNITION WARNING - Ti, Sc, PD SERIES  .13
    MODEL NUMBER IDENTIFICATION  . . . . . . . .14
    INSPECTING YOUR REVOLVER  . . . . . . . . . . .15
    INTERNAL LOCK MECHANISM  . . . . . . . . .15-17
    LOADING  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
    FIRING  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-20
    CLEARING MISFIRES  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
    UNLOADING  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
    SIGHT ADJUSTMENT  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
    PRODUCT WARNING  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
    CLEANING & MAINTENANCE  . . . . . . . . . . . .23
    SERVICE, SHIPPING & PARTS  . . . . . . . . .24-25
    WARRANTY  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
    EXTENDED SERVICE POLICY  . . . . . . . . . . . .27
    COMPONENT PARTS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-29
    GUNSMITH WARNING  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
    WARNINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 
    						
    							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 
    responsibility for your firearm’s safety and security.
    You must protect yourself and all others against 
    injury or death from misuse of the firearm.
    •Saf
    e storage is your responsibility.In particular,
    you must secure firearms safely from children and 
    unauthorized users. A lock has been provided for 
    your use with this firearm. A lock is not a substitute 
    for safe and secure storage as defined in the “Safe 
    Storage and Transportation” section of this manual.
    •Accidents are the result of violating the rules of 
    safe gun handling and common sense.
    •For your safety and the safety of others, never 
    rely on mechanical features alone.Only your
    safe gun-handling habits will ensure the safe use of 
    your firearm. This is your responsibility.
    •Ne
    ver keep ammunition in the same location as 
    the handgun.Store in a separate and secure 
    place.
    •READ
    and UNDERSTAND these instructions 
    before using your firearm.
    4
    SAFETY 
    						
    							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 before proceeding with its operation.
    •AL
    WAYS SAFELY STORE AND SECURE YOUR FIREARM.Safe and secure storage of your firearm 
    is one of the most important responsibilities of 
    firearms ownership. It is a full-time responsibility.
    You must always secure your firearm and 
    ammunition separately so that they are not 
    accessible to children or other unauthorized persons.
    (See Safe Storage Instructions)
    •AL
    WAYS TREAT EVERY FIREARM AS IF IT WERE LOADED AND WOULD FIRE IF THE TRIGGER IS PULLED.Do not take anyone’s word that the 
    firearm is unloaded – always check for yourself.
    Never pass your firearm to another person until the 
    cylinder or action is open and you visually check that it 
    is unloaded. Keep your firearm unloaded and safely stored 
    when not in use.
    •AL
    WAYS KEEP YOUR FIREARM POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION.Never point a firearm at anyone 
    or anything you do not intend to shoot whether or not 
    it is loaded. This is particularly important when 
    loading, unloading, or field stripping the gun. ALWAYS 
    control the direction of the firearm.
    •NEVER
    PLACEYOURFINGER INSIDE THE TRIGGER GUARD UNLESS YOU INTEND TO FIRE.Your firearm cannot fire unless the trigger is pulled.
    Ensure that other objects do not touch the trigger.
    •AL
    WAYS BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET AND WHAT IS BEYOND IT.Always be sure of where the bullet 
    will strike and shoot only where there is a safe
    backstop free of obstructions, water or other
    surfaces which can cause ricochets. Do not fire into 
    the sky.
    BASIC FIREARM
    SAFETY RULES
    5
    WARNING!
    THE FAILURE TO  FOLLOW THESE  BASIC 
    FIREARM SAFETY RULES MAY RESULT IN AN 
    UNINTENDED DISCHARGE WHICH COULD CAUSE 
    SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. 
    						
    							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 ammunition for your particular 
    firearm as indicated by the marking on the barrel.
    Never use non-standard, reloaded, or “handloaded”
    ammunition which has not been subjected to internal
    ballistic pressure testing.
    •Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, 
    cleaning firearms, or handling ammunition may result 
    in exposure to lead and other substances known to 
    cause birth defects, reproductive harm, and other 
    serious physical injury. Review the warnings and 
    labels for all ammunition and cleaning products 
    carefully. Have adequate ventilation at all times.
    Wash hands thoroughly after exposure.
    •Never use alcohol or drugs before or while shooting.
    Do not use your firearm if you are on any medication 
    which impairs, even slightly, your mental or physical 
    ability.
    •Wear eye and hearing protection appropriate for 
    firearm use every time you discharge your firearm.
    Make sure others in the vicinity of where you will be 
    shooting do so as well.
    •Do not allow any alteration or replacement of parts in 
    your Smith & Wesson firearm unless performed by a 
    qualified gunsmith using genuine Smith & Wesson 
    parts. If you do otherwise, improper functioning of 
    your firearm may occur and serious injury may result.
    •Never cross obstacles such as fences or streams 
    with a loaded firearm.
    •Firearm safety training is available. Contact your dealer, 
    Law Enforcement Agency, local sportsman’s club, etc. for 
    availability.
    •Appropriate use for your firearm means using your firearm 
    for legal purposes. For example - target shooting and
    lawful resistance of deadly criminal force.
    •These are basic firearms safety rules. There are other 
    common sense safety rules that should be followed at all 
    times under the circumstances then presented.
    SAFE USE OF A FIREARM IS YOUR PERSONAL 
    RESPONSIBILITY AND THE FAILURE TO FOLLOW ALL 
    OF THESE BASIC SAFETY RULES MAY RESULT IN 
    SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
    BASIC FIREARM SAFETY RULES CONT’D.
    6 
    						
    							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 should be stored separately in 
    places and in a manner inaccessible to children and 
    unauthorized persons.
    •SMITH &
    WESSON HAS PROVIDED A LOCK FOR USE WITH YOUR FIREARM.There are also a variety of 
    other locks and safe storage containers available in the 
    marketplace which may be appropriate for your particular 
    needs. Consult your local gunshop, hardware store, or 
    local police department for guidance on the variety of other 
    safe storage devices or practices which may be appropriate 
    for your particular needs. By purchasing this firearm you 
    have taken on the responsibility of safely securing the 
    firearm at all times and preventing its unauthorized use. It 
    is your personal responsibility to select and use whatever 
    devices or practices that will enable you to safely secure 
    your firearm at all times.
    DO NOT USE A LOCK ON A LOADED HANDGUN
    AND NEVER LOAD A LOCKED HANDGUN!!
    Onl
    y you can determine what devices or practices are appropriate for the safe storage of your firearm and your ammunition.
    •NEVER ASSUME THATA“HIDING”PLACE ISASECURE STORAGEMETHOD.Others may be aware of 
    your storage location or come upon it by chance. It is your 
    personal responsibility to use common sense when storing 
    and securing your firearm and ammunition and to always 
    make sure that it is not accessible to children or other 
    unauthorized persons.
    •FOLLO
    WTHELAW!!You must be familiar with all local, 
    state, and federal laws regarding the safe storage and 
    transportation of your firearm. Failure to know and follow 
    the law may result in unauthorized access or use of your
    firearm by another. Obey all laws relating to the storage 
    and transportation of firearms.
    •NEVER 
    TRANSPORT A LOADED FIREARM.When transporting your firearm, be sure it is unloaded
    and that the cylinder or action is open.
    SAFE STORAGE &
    TRANSPORTATION 
    						
    							8
    •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 barrel for this can be a contributing 
    factor to moisture accumulation. If your firearm is to be stored for an
    extended period, the bore, chambers and internal working mechanism
    should be oiled with acid-free lubricating oil or preservative, and the
    external working mechanisms, frame, cylinder and barrel should be
    coated with an anti-rust oil. Before using your firearm again, be sure to
    clean it. Every time you clean your firearm, check it for signs of wear.
    If wear is noted, do not use the firearm. Return it to Smith & Wesson
    for service or have it checked by a qualified gunsmith.
    MAINTENANCE BEFORE USE
    Before using your firearm, it should be cleaned. (See Cleaning
    Instructions)  Your firearm has been treated with either a preservative
    or oil to protect it against corrosion. Before using it, all excess oil
    should be wiped from the bore, chambers (charge holes), and exposed
    areas using a clean swab or patch. A light coat of high quality gun oil
    should be applied to the outside surfaces and mechanism. Care
    should be taken not to oil the mechanism to the degree that dust and
    lint may be trapped by the oil.
    SAFE STORAGE & TRANSPORTATION  CONT’D.
    Smith & Wesson handguns are reliable and safe to use when
    the basic firearm safety rules are followed. There are a 
    number of internal safety mechanisms within the
    lockwork of the handgun which ensure that the firearm will
    not discharge unless the trigger of the handgun is pulled.
    That is one reason why it is important to never modify or
    alter your firearm. Before you use your handgun, you
    should be fully familiar with its operation.
    Here is a list of basic firearms terminology.
    AMMUNITION - CENTERFIRE
    -Ammunition which 
    contains the primer in the center of the base of the case. Among
    the most common centerfire handgun cartridges are the .32, 
    .38 Special, .380, 9mm, .357 Magnum®, .40 S&W®, .45 ACP
    and the .44 Magnum®.
    AMMUNITION - RIMFIRE
    -Ammunition which contains the
    primer material in the rim. Among the most common rimfire
    handgun cartridges are the .22 Long, .22 Short, .22 LR, .22CB,
    .22BB, and .22 Magnum.
    CALIBER
    -The diameter of a bullet, designated in
    hundredths or thousandths of an inch (.357) or in 
    millimeters (9mm).
    DECOCK
    -The process by which the hammer or striker is safely
    lowered.
    NOMENCLATURE 
    						
    							9
    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 pulling the trigger.
    The operation of your handgun will be explained in greater detail
    in the pages that follow, as well as a greater description of key
    component parts.
    NOMENCLATURE  CONT’D.
    PREPARATION FOR
    FIRING
    ALWAYS WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTION WHICH IS SPECIFIED FOR FIREARM USE.
    •Failure to wear adequate and proper ear protection on 
    even one occasion can permanently damage your hearing.
    Make sure others who are nearby are wearing ear
    protection as well.
    •Always wear safety glasses, whether indoors or out.
    Safety  glasses protect your eyes from the firing flash and 
    particles associated with the discharge of ammunition.
    •DO NO
    T SHOOT AT HARD SURFACES,WATER OR UP INTO THE SKY.Always select a place to shoot that has a 
    safe backstop, is free from obstructions and water surfaces 
    which cause ricochets.
    •Alw
    ays beaware of other people so that persons cannot 
    accidentally walk into the line of fire.
    •Position the shooter and all others so that they are not 
    within an area where they may be struck by particle-spitting 
    from a revolver or by ejected cases from other types of 
    firearms.
    •Keep fingers and other parts of your body away from the 
    muzzle and away from the gap between the revolver barrel 
    and cylinder, and away from the pistol slide and ejection 
    port.
    •Be alert and always follow the safety instruction of the 
    range officer. 
    						
    							10
    •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 system and must work 
    together. Their performance is closely related. There are 
    different types of ammunition for different types of firearms.
    Your firearm has been designed for ammunition of a specific 
    type and a specific caliber. It is important to select the 
    proper ammunition for your firearm.
    !!  W
    ARNING  !!
    •Never use ammunition not specifically designated for 
    use in your firearm. Failure to use the correct type or 
    caliber of ammunition may cause the firearm to jam, fail 
    to fire or even generate excessive pressure which can 
    damage or even rupture your firearm, causing personal 
    injury or property damage.
    •You are responsible for selecting ammunition that meets 
    industry standards and is appropriate in type and caliber for 
    this firearm.
    •Locate the caliber designation printed on the  handgun.
    This information indicates the ammunition caliber that 
    should be used in this firearm. (See figure #1)
    B.
    HANDLOADED OR RELOADED AMMUNITION
    !!  WARNING  !!
    •Never use non-standard, reloaded or “handloaded”
    ammunition which has not been subjected to internal 
    ballistic pressure testing.Reloaded or handloaded
    ammunition, may have many manufacturing and quality 
    variables (such as the type and amount of gun powder).
    •Any ammunition that is improperly manufactured,
    even in the slightest degree,
    may fail to fire or may 
    generate excessive
    internal pressures which 
    can damage or even 
    rupture the firearm,
    causing personal injury to 
    the shooter or those in the 
    immediate vicinity.
    FIGURE 1 
    						
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