.32" IOF Pistol ASHANI

LOADING AND FIRING

Loading and Firing
Caution : Make sure the Pistol is not already loaded by inspecting the Barrel Chamber

Loading the Magazine

1. To load the magazine remove it from the Pistol by pressing the catch magazine back and pulling the magazine out as shown in figure
2. Hold the magazine in left hand and slide the cartridges over the platform after pressing it down as shown in the figure
3. Repeat until the magazine is fully loaded (8 cartridges). Side holes on the magazine allow for visual counting of cartridges.

1. Push the loaded magazine into the Pistol grip completely and ensure catch magazine is engaged.
2. Pull the slide back fully and release it to load the barrel chamber as shown in figure.
   (Caution : Do not press on trigger)
3. The Pistol is now loaded cocked and ready to fire.

If not to fire :
Engange the safety lock by pushing it up into the slide as shown in figure. It will lock the trigger also.

When ready to fire :

1. Push the safety lock down to release the slide and trigger.
2. Aim the Pistol on the target while holding it firmly as shown in figure.
3. Fire by squeezing the trigger. Please note that the Pistol does not fire till the grip is full & firm (Grip safety)
4. Upon firing the slide recoils back ejecting the fired cartridge and cocking the hammer. The slide then automatically moves forward feeding the next cartridge from the magazine into the barrel chamber and closes.
5. The Pistol is ready to fire again.