STI International 2011 Instructions Manual
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STI International, Inc. 114 Halmar Cove Georgetown, TX 78628 • USA HANDGUN SAFETY REFERENCE and OWNER’S MANUAL •Edge • Eagle • Executive • Competitor • TruBore •Grandmaster • VIP • ALL “2011” Style Firearms
2 Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 2011 Firearms Important Safety Information Inside Read, Understand and Follow all instructions and safety rules inside this Manual before handling any STI series firearm. Improp- erly handled firearms of any kind represent a hazard to persons and property. Contents Model and Serial Number Information ....................................... 2 Safe Ownership The Need For Instruction ............................................... 2 General Precautions ........................................................ 3 Children and Firearms .................................................... 4 The Basic Rules of Safety .............................................. 5 Your New STI Handgun General Description ........................................................ 6 Basic Components .......................................................... 8 Ammunition Requirements .......................................... 10 Preparing To Fire Gun Handling and Preparation ..................................... 11 Loading The Magazine ................................................. 12 Inserting The Magazine ................................................ 13 Loading The Chamber .................................................. 14 Firing The Handgun General Precautions ...................................................... 14 In Case of Malfunction ................................................. 15 In Case of Misfire ......................................................... 16 Clearing The Handgun Removing The Magazine ............................................. 17 Unloading The Chamber .............................................. 18 Carry And Transport ..................................................... 19 Storage .......................................................................... 19
3 Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 2011 Firearms Handgun Maintenance Disassembly .................................................................. 20 General Care ................................................................. 27 Cleaning ........................................................................ 28 Requesting Factory Service .......................................... 30 Warranty Statement ................................................................... 31 Illustrated Parts Breakdown ...................................................... 31 Owner Notes and Additional Information ................................. 32 Model and Serial Number Information For your convenience, please record the following information. STI Handgun Model: ________________________________________ Serial Number: _____________________________________________ Barrel Length: ____________ Caliber: __________________________ Date of Purchase: ___________________________________________ Purchased From: ____________________________________________ Receipt or Invoice Number: ___________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________ City: _____________________________________________________ State: ___________________________ Zip: ______________________
4 Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 2011 Firearms READ FIRST ! We at S.T.I. International would like to congratulate you on your pur- chase of an STI firearm. We feel these are the finest handguns made. We welcome your comments by phone, or e-mail at [email protected]. While STI stands behind our firearms 100%, and strive to offer the best customer service in the industry, there are maintenance requirements that you, as an owner, must adhere to. In order to manufacture a firearm of this quality and accuracy, very close tolerances are held on all fitted parts. These parts must remain contaminate free and well oiled, to insure the life of firearm. Stainless Steel and Aluminum components are more susceptible to seizing in a close tolerance environment, and therefore necessitate additional maintenance. Neglecting to do so, could cause failure of moving and fitted parts, therefore voiding the warranty. Thank you for your purchase, S.T.I. International SAFE OWNERSHIP - THE NEED FOR INSTRUCTION Warning! Firearms have been determined by the United States Government to be dangerous and potentially lethal weapons subject to restrictions. • Possession of this or any firearm indicates your acceptance of responsi- bility to comply with the law and prevent consequences of danger which can result from improper handling. • STI International strongly recommends that every person receive complete and thorough instruction on the safe and proper use of firearms from a competent instructor before handling this or any other firearm. • Those unfamiliar with firearms should not remove this STI product from its packaging until successfully completing a full course of instruc- tion by a competent instructor on the safe use and handling of firearms with an emphasis on semi-automatic type handgun safety. • Information on qualified instructors in your area may be obtained by consulting your local law enforcement authorities, a firearms retailer or through local gun clubs.
5 Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 2011 Firearms • Additional sources on firearms safety and instruction can be obtained by writing to national organizations, such as the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA - 903-A Metcalf Street, Sedro Woolley, WA 98284, or the National Rifle Association (NRA - 11250 Waples Mill Road, Washington, DC 22030, (703) 267-1430). SAFE OWNERSHIP - GENERAL PRECAUTIONS • Be prepared - Firearm safety depends on proper preparation. Always have the right gear and accessories available for handling a firearm. The key to safe firearm handling is to protect yourself against distractions and adverse conditions. Proper planning and equipment will allow you to handle your firearm in a comfortable manner. And give you the ability to focus on safety. • Protect your hearing - Firearms produce high noise levels when discharged. Protect your hearing from potentially harmful exposure with an adequate sound attenuation product, such as ear plugs and/or ear muffs. Unprotected exposure to loud noises can cause a loss of hearing known to have a cumulative effect and can cause permanent hearing loss. • Protect your eyes - Firearms as well as environmental conditions can affect your eyes if not properly protected. Always protect your eyes with impact-resistant glasses. Use corrective lenses if necessary to clearly see your firearm and your target. Tinted lenses should only be used under proper lighting conditions. Eye protection should provide adequate protection against airborne debris, hot gases, powder blow-back, ejected shell cartridges, dust, wind, sun glare, low limbs or any other condition that could endanger yourself or others nearby. • Protect your body - Wear adequate clothing to help protect your body from injury. Your body should be protected from firearm discharge and ejected shell cartridges, which are hot and could cause burns. Be certain to wear comfortable, well-fit clothing appropriate to the season. Do not wear clothing which causes discomfort or could impair the safe handling of a firearm.
6 Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 2011 Firearms • Be responsible - Firearm safety depends on you. A responsible owner respects the right and privilege of gun ownership. A responsible firearms owner learns and obeys all firearm safety practices, and always considers every firearm to be loaded. Stay aware of the fact that you have a respon- sibility for your own safety and the safety of others around the firearm. SAFE OWNERSHIP - CHILDREN AND FIREARMS WARNING! Keep firearms away from children. Avoid conditions which could allow a firearm to be unexpectedly discovered by a child. Keep firearms and ammunition under lock, out of sight of, and beyond the reach of children. Children should be made aware of the danger presented by improp- erly handled and stored firearms and must be given instructions to report any unexpected discovery of a firearm to a responsible adult. Minors and adolescents SHOULD NOT have access to firearms without proper adult supervision. Keep firearms and ammunition locked away in a safe place, inaccessible to any minor or adolescent. The parent, guard- ian, or legal adult supervisor should be aware of the laws and restrictions regarding the use of a handgun by a minor or adolescent, and should use proper judgment regarding such use. The legal adult supervisor should realize the additional responsibility of a minor with a firearm and be certain to provide close, competent instruction prior to using this or any other firearm. Be sure to remind minors and adolescents that firearms differ from toys and are not to be used in play. SAFE OWNERSHIP THE BASIC RULES OF FIREARM SAFETY 1.Do not rely on your firearm’s safety mechanism. Treat every firearm as if it were loaded, and ready to fire, at all times.
7 Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 2011 Firearms 2.Never point your firearm at anything you do not intend to shoot. Always keep the muzzle pointed away from other people, and in a safe direction. 3.Always check the barrel for obstructions. Use only ammunition of the proper type for the firearm you are using. 4.Do not shoot unless you are absolutely sure of your target and what exists beyond it. 5.Never shoot at a hard surface or the surface of the water. Make sure you have a safe backstop. 6.Never drink alcoholic beverages or take drugs before or during shooting. 7.Never leave your firearm unattended until you have unloaded it and secured it from unauthorized handling and use. 8.Never carry a loaded firearm when you climb a tree, cross a fence, jump over an obstacle, or go across area where you are likely to trip, slip, stumble or fall. 9.Carry only empty firearms when traveling between destinations. 10.Store firearms and ammunition separately, out of sight of and beyond the reach of children, minors, and adolescents. YOUR NEW STI HANDGUN - GENERAL DESCRIPTION Overview… An STI handgun functions as a single-action, blow-back recoil , auto- matic loading firearm - more commonly referred to as ‘semi-automatic.’ A semi-automatic firearm will fire a single ammunition round and automatically reload another round into the chamber with each pull of
8 Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 2011 Firearms the trigger. All STI model handguns will continue this reloading opera- tion until all ammunition rounds have been emptied from the magazine and there is no remaining supply from which to chamber a new round. The slide will remain open after the last round has been fired from the handgun. Components for safety… STI handguns have a mechanical Grip Safety and a Thumb Safety device to assist you in the safe handling of the firearm. These features, when engaged, provide additional protection against Accidental Discharge by preventing the trigger from releasing the hammer and striking the firing pin. The Grip Safety assists in preventing the handgun from firing without the Grip Safety being depressed. The thumb Safety locks the slide and restricts movement. The thumb safety also prevents the sear from disengaging the hammer allowing the hammer to strike the firing pin. On some STI models, the Thumb Safety can be operated from both sides of the handgun, and is referred to as an ambi-safety. The Thumb Safety can only be engaged with the hammer in the cocked position ready to fire. Note: Safety systems provide only a limited amount of protection, and – like any mechanical system – can malfunction unexpectedly. Do not load the STI “2011” model handguns with ammunition before reading all the Safety Instructions and Basic Rules of Firearm Safety (page X of this owner’s manual).
9 Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 2011 Firearms YOUR NEW STI HANDGUN - BASIC COMPONENTS Basic Components (STI TruBore Competitor Shown) 1 – Hammer 2 – Rear Sight (not present in this sample) 3 – Safety (Left Side) 4 – Beavertail 5 – Frame (Magazine Port Area) 6 – Slide (Ejection Port on opposite side) 7 – Slide Stop 8 – Magazine Release 9 – Trigger 10 – Trigger Guard 11 – Front Sight (not present in this example) 12 – Compensator (optional) & Barrel (Muzzle End) 126 7 109 8 541 3 2 11
10 Safety Reference • Owner’s Manual • All Model 2011 Firearms YOUR NEW STI HANDGUN - BASIC COMPONENTS STI International produces a number of different models of semi-auto- matic handguns in various calibers. To identify an STI handgun model, look at the engraving on the left side of the firearm. It includes the model’s name and, sometimes, a number, which represents the barrel length. The caliber and type of ammunition to be used with an STI handgun is engraved on the barrel. (Some barrels may have the barrel supplied with generic caliber markings of .355 or .400. The .355 includes 9mm Luger, 9x21, 9x25, and 38 Super while .400 includes .40 S&W, .40Super, and 10mm. Please refer to page 2 of this manual, consult a qualified gunsmith or contact STI International to confirm the specific caliber of any barrel. Do not attempt to load or fire a firearm until you have confirmed specific caliber.) Safe and proper use of this handgun requires full knowledge and under- standing of each component and mechanical feature. Refer to the view at the left. Before Loading this Firearm… • Learn to recognize and identify each of the functional components of this STI firearm. • Understand how to safely operate this firearm by carefully reading the instructions on the following pages. • Follow each step for operating this STI firearm as described in this manual with the chamber empty, the magazine removed, and the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. •Practice operating the firearm with it unloaded. Continue your practice until you have become familiar with the firearm functions and can comfortably handle the firearm in a safe manner. • Repeat these steps frequently to assure safe shooting conditions. • Review this manual of operation and safety instructions periodically. If you have not handled this or any other firearm recently, be certain to review this manual before you load this firearm with live ammunition.