CLASSIC LINE PISTOLS®

OPERATOR’S MANUAL: HANDLING & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS
FIREARM. DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL.
THIS MANUAL SHOULD ALWAYS ACCOMPANY THIS FIREARM AND BE TRANSFERRED WITH IT
UPON CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP, OR WHEN THE FIREARM IS PRESENTED TO ANOTHER PERSON.
WARNINGS
1.0 SAFETY WARNINGS
READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND CAREFULLY PRIOR TO USING THIS
FIREARM.
The warnings in this operators manual are extremely important. By understanding the dangers
inherent in the use of any firearm, and by taking the precautions described in this manual, you can
experience a high level of safety in the use of your firearm. Failure to heed any of these warnings
may result in serious injury or death to you or others, as well as severe damage to the firearm or
other property.
WARNINGS in this manual identify a clear danger to the person performing that procedure. Warnings
are identified by a red banner with the word WARNING in white, bold, uppercase letters and a
WARNING icon. Failure to comply with a WARNING can result in serious injury or death to you or a
bystander.

WARNING
CAUTIONS in this manual identify a risk of damage to the firearm being maintained. CAUTIONS are
identified by a black banner with the word CAUTION in white, bold, uppercase letters.

CAUTION

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As a valued SIG SAUER customer, we encourage you to visit sigsauer.com. There you will find links
to product information and updates, merchandise promotions, and educational videos that will be of
interest to you as an owner of SIG SAUER products.
SIG SAUER firearms are designed to function reliably with proper care and knowledgeable use. You
must understand the safe operation and use of your SIG SAUER firearm. Read and follow these
instructions carefully. Do not use the firearm unless you fully understand these instructions and the
safe operation of your firearm. Failure to heed any of these instructions may result in serious injury or
death to you or others, as well as severe damage to the firearm or other property.
Your firearm comes equipped with effective, well-designed safety features. However, never rely
completely on any safety mechanism. Safety mechanisms are designed to augment, not replace
safe handling practices. Careless and improper handling of any firearm can result in an unintentional
discharge.
Only your safe firearm handling habits will ensure the safe use of your firearm. Like all mechanical
devices, the safety mechanisms are subject to breakage or malfunction and can be negatively
affected by wear, abuse, dirt, corrosion, incorrect assembly, improper adjustment or repair, or lack of
maintenance. Moreover, there is no such thing as a safety mechanism that is “childproof” or that can
completely prevent accidental discharge from improper usage, carelessness, “horseplay”, or abusive
handling.
The best safety is proper and applied training in safe firearm handling. Always handle your firearm as
though you expect the safeties not to work.

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WARNINGS
1.0 SAFETY WARNINGS - CONTINUED
Do not load a cartridge into the chamber until you are ready to use the firearm. If your firearm is
equipped with a manual safety, keep the safety ON until you are actually ready to use the firearm.
Always move the safety fully to its engaged position and visually check it. The safety is not ON unless
it is completely ON.
ABUSIVE HANDLING
SIG SAUER firearms incorporate effective mechanical safeties. However, like any mechanical device,
exposure to abusive conditions may have a negative effect on these safety mechanisms and cause
them to fail to work as designed. Do not subject your SIG SAUER firearm to any type of abusive
handling. This includes the firearm being dropped, impact to the firearm, or the firearm being struck
by another object. Make sure you always maintain control of your firearm at all times. If your firearm
does suffer an abusive event such as previously described, do not attempt to use the firearm. Keep
the firearm pointed in a safe direction, unload and clear the firearm of all ammunition immediately,
and have it inspected by a certified SIG SAUER armorer or gunsmith prior to using the firearm.
A safe direction is defined as an area in which, if the firearm were to discharge, no property damage
would occur and no personal injury would result.
As previously noted, if your SIG SAUER firearm does suffer an abusive event, unload it immediately
and have it inspected by a certified SIG SAUER Armorer or gunsmith prior to using the firearm.
Intentional or repetitive abusive handling of any SIG SAUER firearm will void the manufacturer’s
warranty and could render the firearm unsafe.
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REPLACEMENT PARTS
Do not attempt to disassemble your SIG SAUER firearm beyond the point explained in this manual.
Disassembly beyond the instructions in this manual is restricted to a certified SIG SAUER armorer or
professional gunsmith. Failure to comply with these restrictions will void your warranty.
Warnings and instructions about the use of some SIG SAUER replacement parts, assemblies, and
accessories may be described in literature accompanying the specific products. Read and carefully
follow those instructions. Such warnings and instructions are provided to assure the safe functioning
of the firearm. Failure to heed them may result in improper functioning, damage to the firearm, and
serious injury or death to you or others.
ALTERATIONS
This SIG SAUER firearm was designed to function properly in its original condition. Unauthorized
alterations can make it unsafe. Do not alter any part or add or substitute any parts or accessories not
manufactured by SIG SAUER for this pistol. The addition of any parts or accessories beyond the user
level of maintenance described in this manual is not authorized.

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WARNINGS
1.0 SAFETY WARNINGS - CONTINUED
ACCESSORIES
It is your responsibility to ensure that all accessories, such as holsters and firearm-mounted lights, are
compatible with this firearm and that the accessories do not interfere with the safe operation and handling of
the firearm. If you are lawfully carrying the firearm concealed, you must ensure that the holster you choose
is made for your particular firearm and designed for the type of carry in which you intend to engage.

TRANSPORTING
When transporting your firearm, be sure the firearm is unloaded and cleared of all ammunition. It is your
responsibility to familiarize yourself with the laws of any state you will be traveling through with your firearm.

STORAGE
The only safe way to store your firearm is unloaded, cleared of all ammunition, and secure. Safe and secure
storage is one of your most important responsibilities. Store your unloaded firearm separate from your
ammunition and in places inaccessible to children or unauthorized persons.

CHAMBER SAFETY FLAG

Every SIG SAUER firearm is shipped with a chamber safety flag. The chamber safety flag prevents the
chambering of a round when installed and provides a readily visible indication that the firearm’s chamber is
empty. The chamber safety flag is to be installed in the firearm’s chamber at all times when the firearm is
not in use. Many public ranges require chamber safety flags be installed when the firing line is cold.

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LIABILITY
PISTOLS are classified as FIREARMS and are sold by SIG SAUER with the specific understanding
that we shall not be responsible in any manner whatsoever for malfunctioning of the firearm, physical
injury, or property damage resulting in whole or in part from:
• Criminal or negligent discharge
• Improper, careless, or abusive handling
• Unauthorized modifications or parts replacement
• Defective, improper, hand-loaded, or reloaded ammunition
• Corrosion
• Neglect
• Other influences beyond our direct and immediate control

This limitation applies regardless of whether liability is asserted on the basis of contract, negligence,
or strict liability (including any failure to warn). Under no circumstance shall SIG SAUER, Inc. be liable
for incidental or consequential damages such as loss of use of property, commercial loss, and loss of
earnings or profits.

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BASIC RULES OF SAFE FIREARMS HANDLING

1. ALWAYS treat every firearm as if it were loaded.

2. ALWAYS be sure the barrel is clear of any obstruction.
3. ALWAYS be sure of your backstop, what lies beyond, and the safety of bystanders before you shoot.
4. ALWAYS use clean, dry, original factory-made ammunition of the proper type and caliber for your
firearm.
5. ALWAYS wear ear protection and safety glasses when shooting.
6. ALWAYS carry your firearm so that you can control the direction of the muzzle if you fall or stumble.
7. NEVER shoot at a flat surface or water.
8. DO NOT leave a loaded firearm unattended. Firearms and ammunition should be stored separately,
locked if possible, beyond the reach of children, careless adults, or unauthorized users.
9. NEVER allow your firearm to be used by anyone who has not read and understood this operators
manual.
10. DO NOT point any firearm, loaded or unloaded, at any undesired or unsafe target.
11. NEVER discharge your firearm near an animal unless the animal is trained to accept the noise. An
animal’s startled reaction could injure it or cause an accident.
12. NEVER drink alcoholic beverages or use drugs before or during shooting, as your vision and
judgment could be seriously impaired, making your firearm handling unsafe.

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WARNINGS
1.1 EYE AND EAR PROTECTION

Always wear safety glasses that meet the requirements of American National
Standards Institute (ANSI) z87.1 and ear plugs and “earmuff”-type protectors
whenever you are shooting. Always make certain that persons close to you
are similarly protected. Unprotected eyes may be injured by powder, gas,
carbon residue, lubricant, metallic particles, or similar debris that may emanate
occasionally from any firearm in normal use. Without ear protection, repeated
exposure to shooting noise may lead to cumulative, permanent hearing loss.
1.2 AMMUNITION
Use only high-quality, original, factory-manufactured ammunition. Do not use cartridges that are
dirty, wet, corroded, bent, or damaged. Do not oil cartridges. Do not spray aerosol-type lubricants,
preservative, or cleaners directly onto cartridges or where excess spray may flow into contact
with cartridges. Lubricant or other foreign matter on cartridges can cause potentially dangerous
ammunition malfunctions. Use only ammunition of the caliber for which your firearm is chambered.
The proper caliber is permanently engraved on your firearm; never attempt to use ammunition of any
other caliber.
The use of reloaded, “re-manufactured” hand-loaded, or other nonstandard ammunition voids all
warranties. Reloading is a science and improperly loaded ammunition can be extremely dangerous.

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WARNINGS
1.2 AMMUNITION - CONTINUED
Severe damage to the firearm and serious injury or death to the shooter or to others may result. Always
use ammunition that complies with the industry performance standards established by the Sporting Arms
and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute, Inc. (SAAMI) or ammunition manufactured to U.S. military
specifications.
SIG SAUER, Inc. specifically disclaims responsibility for any damage or injury whatsoever occurring
in connection with, or as a result of, the use in any SIG SAUER firearm of faulty, nonstandard, “re-
manufactured” hand-loaded (reloaded) ammunition, or cartridges other than those for which the firearm was
originally chambered.
Firearms may be severely damaged and serious injury or death to the shooter or to others may result from
any condition causing excessive pressure inside the chamber or barrel during firing. Excessive pressure
can be caused by obstructions in the barrel, propellant powder overloads, the use of incorrect cartridges, or
defectively assembled cartridges. In addition, the use of a dirty, corroded, or damaged cartridge can lead to
a burst cartridge case and consequent damage to the firearm and personal injury from the sudden escape of
high-pressure propellant gas within the firearm’s mechanism.

OBSTRUCTED BORE
Immediately stop shooting, keep the pistol pointed in a safe direction whenever:
• You have difficulty in, or feel unusual resistance in, chambering a cartridge;
• A cartridge misfires (does not go off);
• The mechanism fails to extract a fired cartridge case;
• Unburned grains of propellant powder are discovered spilled in the mechanism;
• A shot sounds weak or abnormal. It is possible that a bullet is lodged part way down the barrel.
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• Firing a subsequent bullet into the obstructed barrel can damage the firearm and cause serious injury
to the shooter or to bystanders.

Bullets can become lodged in the barrel when:

• The cartridge has been improperly loaded without propellant powder, or if the powder fails to ignite
(ignition of the cartridge primer alone will push the bullet out of the cartridge case, but usually does not
generate sufficient energy to expel the bullet completely from the barrel);
• The bullet is not properly seated in the cartridge case. When such a cartridge is extracted from the
chamber without being fired, the bullet may be left behind in the bore at the point where the rifling
begins. Subsequent chambering of another cartridge may push the first bullet further into the bore.

If there is any reason to suspect that a bullet is obstructing the barrel, immediately unload and clear the
firearm. Field strip the pistol and look through the bore of the barrel. It is not sufficient to merely look in the
chamber. A bullet may be lodged some distance down the barrel where it cannot easily be seen.
If a bullet is in the bore, do not attempt to shoot it out by using another cartridge or by blowing it out with
a blank or a cartridge from which the bullet has been removed. Such techniques can generate excessive
pressure, damage the firearm, and cause serious personal injury or death.
If the bullet can be removed by tapping it with a cleaning rod, clean any unburned powder grains from the
bore, chamber, and mechanism, before resuming shooting. If the bullet cannot be dislodged by tapping it
with a cleaning rod, take the firearm to a gunsmith or certified SIG SAUER Armorer.

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WARNINGS
1.2 AMMUNITION - CONTINUED
Dirt, corrosion, or other foreign matter on a cartridge can impede chambering and may cause the
cartridge case to burst upon firing. A damaged or deformed cartridge may also impede chambering or
cause the cartridge case to burst upon firing.
Do not lubricate cartridges, and be sure to wipe the chamber clean of any oil or preservative before
shooting. Oil interferes with the friction between cartridge case and chamber wall that is necessary for
safe functioning, and subjects the firearm to stress similar to that imposed by excessive pressure.
Use lubricants sparingly on the moving parts of your firearm. Avoid excessive spraying of any aerosol
gun care product, especially where it might get on ammunition. All lubricants and aerosol spray
lubricants in particular can penetrate cartridge primers and cause misfires. Some highly penetrative
lubricants can also migrate inside cartridge cases and cause deterioration of the propellant powder;
on firing, the powder might not ignite. If only the primer ignites, there is danger that the bullet may
become lodged in the barrel.
Death, serious injury, and damage to the firearm can result from the use of wrong ammunition, bore
obstructions, powder overloads, or incorrect cartridge components. Always wear shooting glasses
and hearing protectors.

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WARNINGS
WARNING: CANCER AND REPRODUCTIVE HARM—www.P65warnings.ca.gov

DISCHARGING FIREARMS IN POORLY VENTILATED AREAS, CLEANING

FIREARMS, OR HANDLING AMMUNITION MAY RESULT IN EXPOSURE TO
LEAD AND OTHER SUBSTANCES KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
TO CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS, REPRODUCTIVE HARM, AND OTHER SERIOUS
PHYSICAL INJURY. MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES. WASH
HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER EXPOSURE. SHOOTING OR CLEANING
FIREARMS MAY EXPOSE YOU TO LEAD

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WARNINGS
1.3 STATE-BY-STATE WARNINGS
Certain states require, by law, that their own specified warning notices, in larger than-normal type be conspicuously included by the
manufacturer, distributor, or retail dealer with firearms sold in that state. SIG SAUER sells its products in compliance with applicable
laws and regulations. Because our products may be sold in these states, we include the following:

CALIFORNIA: WARNING ADVERTENCIA

Firearms must be handled responsibly and securely stored Las armas de fuego deben manipularse de manera responsable y
to prevent access by children and other unauthorized users. segura para evitar el acceso de niños y otros usuarios no autorizados.
California has strict laws pertaining to firearms, and you may California tiene leyes estrictas relacionadas con armas de fuego, y
be fined or imprisoned if you fail to comply with them. Visit usted puede ser multado o encarcelado si no las cumple. Visite el
the Web site of the California Attorney General at https://oag. sitio web del fiscal general de california en https://oag.ca.gov/firearms
ca.gov/firearms for information on firearm laws applicable para obtener información sobre las leyes de armas de fuego que
to you and how you can comply. Prevent child access by son aplicables y cómo puede cumplirlas. Evite el acceso de niños
always keeping guns locked away and unloaded when not in manteniendo siempre las armas bloqueadas y descargadas cuando no
use. If you keep a loaded firearm where a child obtains and estén en uso. Si mantiene un arma de fuego cargada donde un niño
improperly uses it, you may be fined or sent to prison.” la puede obtener y la usa indebidamente, se le puede multar o enviar
a prisión.
If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please
call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273 Si usted o alguien que conoce está contemplando el suicidio, llame a la
TALK (8255). Línea Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio al 1-800-273 TALK (8255).

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WARNINGS
CONNECTICUT:
“UNLAWFUL STORAGE OF A LOADED FIREARM MAY RESULT IN IMPRISONMENT OR FINE.”

FLORIDA:
“IT IS UNLAWFUL, AND PUNISHABLE BY IMPRISONMENT AND FINE, FOR ANY ADULT TO STORE OR LEAVE A
FIREARM IN ANY PLACE WITHIN THE REACH OR EASY ACCESS OF A MINOR UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE OR TO
KNOWINGLY SELL OR OTHERWISE TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OR POSSESSION OF A FIREARM TO A MINOR OR A
PERSON OF UNSOUND MIND.”

MAINE:
“ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A CHILD IS A CRIME. IF YOU LEAVE A FIREARM AND AMMUNITION WITHIN
EASY ACCESS OF A CHILD, YOU MAY BE SUBJECT TO FINE, IMPRISONMENT OR BOTH. KEEP FIREARMS AND
AMMUNITION SEPARATE. KEEP
FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION LOCKED UP. USE TRIGGER LOCKS.”

MARYLAND:
“WARNING: CHILDREN CAN OPERATE FIREARMS WHICH MAY CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. IT IS A
CRIME TO STORE OR LEAVE A LOADED FIREARM IN ANY LOCATION WHERE AN INDIVIDUAL KNEW OR SHOULD
HAVE KNOWN THAT AN UNSUPERVISED MINOR WOULD GAIN ACCESS TO THE FIREARM.
STORE YOUR FIREARM RESPONSIBLY!”

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WARNINGS
MASSACHUSETTS:
“WARNING FROM THE MASSACHUSETTS ATTORNEY
GENERAL: This handgun is not equipped with a device that fully
blocks use by unauthorized users. More than 200,000 firearms
like this one are stolen from their owners every year in the United
States. In addition, there are more than a thousand suicides
each year by younger children and teenagers who get access to
firearms. Hundreds more die from accidental discharge. It is likely
that many more children sustain serious wounds, or inflict such
wounds accidentally on others. In order to limit the chance of such
misuse, it is imperative that you keep this weapon locked in a
secure place and take other steps necessary to limit the possibility
of theft or accident. Failure to take reasonable preventative steps
may result in innocent lives being lost, and in some circumstances
may result in your liability for these deaths.”

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MASSACHUSETTS: - Continued
“IT IS UNLAWFUL TO STORE OR KEEP A FIREARM,
PISTOL, SHOTGUN OR MACHINE GUN IN ANY PLACE
UNLESS THAT WEAPON IS EQUIPPED WITH A TAMPER
RESISTANT SAFETY DEVICE OR IS STORED OR KEPT
IN A SECURELY LOCKED CONTAINER.”

NEW JERSEY:
“IT IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE TO LEAVE A LOADED FIREARM WITHIN EASY ACCESS OF A MINOR.”

NEW YORK CITY, NY:

“THE USE OF A LOCKING DEVICE OR SAFETY LOCK IS ONLY ONE ASPECT OF RESPONSIBLE FIREARMS STOR-
AGE. FOR INCREASED SAFETY, FIREARMS SHOULD BE STORED UNLOADED AND LOCKED IN A LOCATION THAT
IS BOTH SEPARATE FROM THEIR AMMUNITION AND INACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN AND OTHER UNAUTHORIZED
PERSONS.”

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WARNINGS
NORTH CAROLINA:
Any person who resides in the same premises as a minor, owns or possesses a firearm, and stores or leaves the firearm
(i) in a condition that the firearm can be discharged and (ii) in a manner that the person knew or should have known that
an unsupervised minor would be able to gain access to the firearm, is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor if a minor gains
access to the firearm without the lawful permission of the minor’s parents or a person having charge of the minor and the
minor:
(1) Possesses it in violation of G.S. 14-269.2(b)
(2) Exhibits it in a public place in a careless, angry, or threatening manner;
(3) Causes personal injury or death with it not in self defense; or
(4) Uses it in the commission of a crime.

TEXAS:
“IT IS UNLAWFUL TO STORE, TRANSPORT, OR ABANDON AN UNSECURED FIREARM IN A PLACE WHERE CHIL-
DREN ARE LIKELY TO BE AND CAN OBTAIN ACCESS TO THE FIREARM.”

WISCONSIN:
“IF YOU LEAVE A LOADED FIREARM WITHIN THE REACH OR EASY ACCESS OF A CHILD YOU MAY BE FINED OR
IMPRISONED OR BOTH IF THE CHILD IMPROPERLY DISCHARGES, POSSESSES, OR EXHIBITS THE FIREARM.”

Please check with your licensed retailer, state police, or local police for additional warnings, which may be required by
local law or regulation. Such regulations change constantly, and local authorities are in the best position to advise you on
such legal matters.

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1.4 LOCKING DEVICES

All firearms are originally shipped with a key-operated locking device, except for
Custom Works firearms that are shipped with a lockable case.
Although it can help provide secure storage for your unloaded firearm, any
locking device can fail.
All firearms are designed to fire if they are loaded and the trigger is pressed.
Therefore, never install the locking device inside the trigger guard or in any way
that makes it possible to press the trigger! Do not leave the keys in the lock.
The ultimate responsibility for secure storage of any firearm must depend upon its owner and his or
her individual circumstances.
Firearms should be stored unloaded, in a secure location, separate from their ammunition.
To maximize effectiveness and reduce the chances of malfunction or damage to a firearm, ALWAYS
refer to the locking device’s manufacturer directions for installation and removal of the device.

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1.5 SAFETY INFORMATION
This operator’s manual is designed to assist you in learning how to use and care for your SIG SAUER®
firearm properly.
Only when you are certain that you fully understand this manual and can properly carry out its instructions,
should you practice loading and firing your firearm with live ammunition. Having a firearm in your possession
is a full-time job; you cannot guess and you cannot forget. You must know how to use your firearm safely.
If you have any doubts about your ability to handle or use this firearm safely, you should seek supervised
instruction.
The SIG SAUER Academy provides all levels of firearms safety and skill training, from beginner to expert.
For more information contact:

sigsaueracademy.com • (603) 610-3400

Epping, New Hampshire

SAFETY MUST BE THE FIRST AND CONSTANT CONSIDERATION OF EVERY PERSON WHO HANDLES FIREARMS AND
AMMUNITION.

For more information about safety, responsible firearms ownership, and shooting sports, contact:
National Rifle Association (NRA) of America
11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA 22030-7400 • 1-800-672-3888
nra.com
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Contents
1.0 SAFETY WARNINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.1 EYE AND EAR PROTECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.2 AMMUNITION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.3 STATE-BY-STATE WARNINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
1.4 LOCKING DEVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
1.5 SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2.0 MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND THEORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
2.1 DESCRIPTION OF FIREARM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
2.2 MAIN COMPONENTS AND OPERATOR CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
2.3 DAO/DAK SPECIFIC COMPONENTS AND OPERATOR CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
2.4 SAO SPECIFIC COMPONENTS AND OPERATOR CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
3.0 HANDLING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3.1 PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3.2 SAO MODELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
3.3 LOADING THE MAGAZINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
3.4 LOADING THE PISTOL READY TO FIRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
3.5 RELOADING DURING SHOOTING MAGAZINE DEPLETED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
3.6 RELOADING DURING SHOOTING PARTIAL MAGAZINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
4.0 FIRING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
4.1 STOPPAGES AND MALFUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
4.2 MINIMIZING STOPPAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
4.3 FIRING THE PISTOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
5.0 UNLOADING THE PISTOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
5.1 UNLOADING THE PISTOL MAGAZINE NOT EMPTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
5.2 UNLOADING THE PISTOL MAGAZINE EMPTY, SLIDE OPEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
6.0 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
7.0 MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
7.1 PISTOL DISASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
7.2 MAGAZINE DISASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
7.3 CLEANING AND LUBRICATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
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7.4 PISTOL ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
7.5 MAGAZINE ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
7.6 FUNCTION CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
8.0 MAGAZINE CATCH REMOVAL AND REVERSAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
8.1 MAGAZINE CATCH REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
8.2 MAGAZINE CATCH INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
9.0 SIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
9.1 GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
9.2 WINDAGE (LEFT/RIGHT) ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
9.3 ELEVATION (UP/DOWN) ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
10.0 STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
10.1 STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
10.2 TRANSPORTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
11.0 PARTS POLICY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
12.0 SERVICE POLICY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
13.0 SHIPPING FIREARMS FOR REPAIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
14.0 STANDARD SLIDE PARTS DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
14.1 ROMEO 1 SLIDE PARTS DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
14.2 DA/SA FRAME WITH E2 GRIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
14.3 DAO/DAK FRAME WITH TWO PIECE GRIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
14.4 SAO FRAME WITH TWO PIECE GRIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
14.5 P229, P226 AND P220 COMPARISON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
15.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
15.1 SPECIFICATIONS BY MODEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
APPENDIX A: SRT SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

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2.0 MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND THEORY

2.1 DESCRIPTION OF FIREARM

2.1.1 GENERAL

The SIG SAUER classic line pistols are modern handguns that incorporate the latest technical
advances in firearm design for military, law enforcement, and sporting use. Classic line pistols are
mechanically locked, short-recoil-operated pistols with semiautomatic reloading. Firing takes place
with each press of the trigger until the magazine is empty. The slide remains open after the last round
has been fired from the magazine.

2.1.2 PRINCIPAL FEATURES

The automatic firing pin safety lock ensures safe carrying of the pistol and provides instant readiness
without actuating a manual safety.

Distinctive high-contrast sights, in conjunction with the ergonomically correct grip, ensure rapid target
acquisition and engagement, even under poor lighting conditions.

Classic line pistols are offered with SIG SAUER Electro Optics.
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The Interchangeable grip allows for optimal adaptation of the pistol to the individual user.

The magazine catch can be set up for left or right hand operation.

An accessory rail is integrated into the frame, facilitating the easy attachment of industry standard
tactical accessories.
The closed design of the pistol helps keep dirt and other debris from entering the pistol, ensuring
proper function in harsh environmental conditions.

Trigger actions are offered in, Double Action/Single Action (DA/SA), Single Action Only (SAO), Double
Action Only (DAO) and Double Action Kellerman (DAK).

Manual safeties are ambidextrous and can be operated from either side of the pistol.

SRT (Short Reset Trigger) equipped pistols have a shorter amount of trigger travel before the trigger
resets after firing.

Flat, curved, reduced reach and adjustable triggers are available to adapt the pistol to the individual
user.

Legion series pistols are equipped with, X-RAY3 high visibility day/night sights, low profile controls
and adjustable triggers.
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2.2 MAIN COMPONENTS AND OPERATOR CONTROLS

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

13 12 11 10

Left Side (DA/SA) Right Side (DA/SA)

FIGURE 1. OPERATOR CONTROLS AND FEATURES (DA/SA)
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TABLE 1. OPERATOR CONTROLS AND FEATURES (DA/SA-DOUBLE ACTION/SINGLE
ACTION)
Number Item Name Description

1 Front Sight The means of aiming the pistol.

2 Slide Houses extractor, firing pin safety lock, firing pin and sights.

3 Take Down Lever Holds the slide and barrel to the frame.

4 Decocking Lever Allows the operator to manually release the sear allowing a cocked hammer to reset into the
safety intercept notch on a DA/SA pistol without having to press the trigger.

5 Slide Catch Lever Locks slide to rear upon firing of last cartridge. Can be used to manually lock slide to rear for
maintenance.

6 Rear Sight The means of aiming the pistol.

7 Hammer Impacts the firing pin, causing it to detonate the primer.

8 Extractor Pulls spent casings or cartridges out of the chamber of the barrel.

9 Barrel Houses cartridge for firing and directs projectile.

10 Frame Supports all major components of pistol.

11 Trigger When pressed actuates the internal components to cock and/or release the hammer

12 Magazine Holds and positions cartridges in place for feeding.

13 Magazine Catch Locks magazine into frame. Releases magazine when pressed. Can be configured for left or right
hand user.
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2.3 DAO/DAK SPECIFIC COMPONENTS AND OPERATOR CONTROLS
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FIGURE 2. FEATURES (DAO)

TABLE 2. SPECIFIC FEATURES (DAO- DOUBLE ACTION ONLY/DAK, DOUBLE ACTION

KELLERMAN)
Number Item Name Description
1 Low Profile Hammer DAO hammers do not have a traditional spur because, there is no need
to manually cock the hammer.
2 No Decocking Lever The hammer in DAO pistols always returns to the decocked position, so
there is no need for a decocking lever.

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2.4 SAO SPECIFIC COMPONENTS AND OPERATOR CONTROLS
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FIGURE 3. FEATURES (SAO)

TABLE 3. SPECIFIC FEATURES (SAO, SINGLE ACTION ONLY)

Number Item Name Description
1 Manual Safety When engaged, prevents the trigger bar from releasing the sear when the
Lever hammer is cocked and the trigger is pressed.
2 No Double Action Pressing the trigger will not cock the hammer.
3 No Decocking SAO hammers do not have a double action notch. Firing the pistol or manually
Lever cycling the slide is the proper method for cocking the hammer.
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3.0 HANDLING
3.1 PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS
Prior to firing the pistol for the first time, we strongly suggest that you perform an initial cleaning and
lubrication of the pistol after you unpack it. Any fouling present will have been from final range firing at
the factory prior to shipping.
Refer to section, “7.3 Cleaning And Lubricating” on page 66 for instructions pertaining to cleaning
the pistol.
If you have the pistol, the correct ammunition, and have read and understood all of the safety
instructions, you are now ready to use the pistol.

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3.2 SAO MODELS

SIG SAUER classic line SAO pistols are equipped with an ambidextrous manual safety. The manual
safety mechanically blocks the movement of the sear, preventing release of the hammer.

To engage the manual safety, rotate the manual safety lever upward. The manual safety is
ambidextrous and when one lever is rotated the opposite lever is also rotated. There should be a
audible click when engaging or disengaging the manual safety. You can still manipulate the slide with
the manual safety engaged. To disengage the manual safety, push down on the manual safety lever
and both levers will rotate down to disengage the manual safety.

Left Side Manual Safety Engaged Right Side Manual Safety Engaged
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3.3 LOADING THE MAGAZINE

NOTE
Ensure that the magazine and ammunition is the proper type and caliber for the pistol.

1. Press down on magazine follower using cartridge case rim. Ensure that bullet is facing front of
magazine.
2. Push cartridge to the rear and under magazine lips.

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3. Repeat until magazine holds the desired number of cartridges or it is full. Do not attempt to
insert more cartridges than the magazine’s designed capacity.

CAPACITY
INDICATOR
WINDOW

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3.4 LOADING THE PISTOL READY TO FIRE

1. Keep muzzle pointed in a safe direction.

2. Fully retract slide and lock it to the rear by pushing up on slide catch lever.

SLIDE CATCH
LEVER

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3. For SAO pistols, rotate the manual safety lever upward to engage manual safety.
4. Visually and physically inspect the chamber, breech face and magazine well to ensure it is
clear of ammunition and foreign debris.

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3.4 LOADING THE PISTOL READY TO FIRE (CONTINUED)
5. Insert a loaded magazine by, pushing it up into frame until it locks in place. You should hear an
audible click.

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CAUTION
DO NOT RIDE THE SLIDE FORWARD. FAILURE TO PROPERLY COMPLETE STEP 6 (b ) MAY
INDUCE A STOPPAGE.
6. To chamber a cartridge release the slide by either:
a. Pressing down on slide catch lever.
b. Pulling back on the slide until slide catch lever drops clear of slide then, releasing the slide.

WARNING LOADED PISTOL

THE PISTOL IS NOW LOADED AND READY TO FIRE.

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3.4 LOADING THE PISTOL READY TO FIRE (CONTINUED)

WARNING SAFETY
DO NOT LOWER THE HAMMER BY PRESSING THE TRIGGER AND ATTEMPTING TO
MANUALLY EASE THE HAMMER FORWARD. MANUALLY LOWERING THE HAMMER
PREVENTS THE FULL APPLICATION OF THE OTHER SAFETY FEATURES OF THIS
PISTOL. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS WARNING CAN RESULT IN UNINTENTIONAL
DISCHARGE, INJURY OR DEATH, OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.
7. For DA/SA pistols, push down on decocking lever to decock hammer.

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3.5 RELOADING DURING SHOOTING MAGAZINE DEPLETED

NOTE
Upon firing the last round in the pistol, the empty magazine will engage the slide catch lever and lock
slide in the open position.

1. For SAO pistols, rotate the manual safety lever upward to engage manual safety.
2. Press magazine catch to release the empty magazine.

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3.5 RELOADING DURING SHOOTING MAGAZINE DEPLETED (CONTINUED)
3. Insert a loaded magazine by, pushing it up and into the frame until it locks in place. You should
hear an audible click.

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CAUTION
DO NOT RIDE THE SLIDE FORWARD. FAILURE TO PROPERLY COMPLETE STEP 46 (b ) MAY
INDUCE A STOPPAGE.
4. To chamber a round, release the slide by either:
a. Pressing down on slide catch lever.
b. Pulling back on the slide until slide catch lever drops clear of the slide then, releasing slide.

WARNING LOADED PISTOL

THE PISTOL IS NOW LOADED AND READY TO FIRE.
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3.5 RELOADING DURING SHOOTING MAGAZINE DEPLETED (CONTINUED)

WARNING SAFETY
DO NOT LOWER THE HAMMER BY PRESSING THE TRIGGER AND ATTEMPTING TO
MANUALLY EASE THE HAMMER FORWARD. MANUALLY LOWERING THE HAMMER
PREVENTS THE FULL APPLICATION OF THE OTHER SAFETY FEATURES OF THIS
PISTOL. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS WARNING CAN RESULT IN UNINTENTIONAL
DISCHARGE, INJURY OR DEATH, OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.
5. For DA/SA pistols, push down on decocking lever to decock hammer.

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3.6 RELOADING DURING SHOOTING PARTIAL MAGAZINE
NOTE
A magazine does not need to be empty to be removed.

1. Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.

2. For DA/SA pistols, push down on decocking lever to decock hammer.
3. For SAO pistols, rotate the manual safety lever upward to engage manual safety.

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RELOADING DURING SHOOTING PARTIAL MAGAZINE - CONTINUED
4. Press magazine catch to remove loaded magazine.

WARNING LOADED PISTOL

THE PISTOL IS STILL LOADED AND READY TO FIRE.
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5. Insert a loaded magazine by, pushing it up and into the magazine well until it locks in place.
You should hear an audible click.

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4.0 FIRING

WARNING LOADED PISTOL

KEEP FINGER OUT OF TRIGGER GUARD AND OFF TRIGGER UNTIL YOU ARE ACTUALLY
READY TO FIRE THE PISTOL.
Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, your finger off of the trigger and out of the trigger guard
when cycling the slide of any pistol.

Never discharge any firearm with your finger, hand, face, or other part of your body over or adjacent
to the ejection port, or in any position where you may be struck by the reciprocating movement of the
slide. Both the ejection of empty cartridge cases and the movement of the slide are part of the normal
operating cycle of firearms and pose no safety hazard to the shooter if the firearm is held in a normal
grip and fired at arm’s length.

Never allow other persons to stand beside you where they might be struck by an ejected cartridge
case. The case is hot and may be ejected with sufficient force to cause a burn, cut, or other injury.
Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes. Make certain that there is a clear, unobstructed path for
safe ejection of the fired case. Remember, the case might bounce off a hard object nearby and strike
you or someone else.

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4.1 STOPPAGES AND MALFUNCTIONS

WARNING STOPPAGE
STOP SHOOTING IMMEDIATELY! UNLOAD AND CLEAR THE FIREARM.
A stoppage is defined as an interruption in the pistols cycle of function that can be cleared by the
operator applying immediate action. Immediate action are the steps taken by the operator to place the
pistol back in service without investigating the cause of the stoppage. When practical, always stop
shooting and investigate the cause of a stoppage in the manner outlined below.
If while shooting, your firearm develops a stoppage, or a discharged round sounds or feels unusual,
stop shooting immediately. It may be dangerous to continue. Do not try one more shot. Keep the
firearm pointed in a safe direction and unload and clear the firearm immediately by removing the
magazine, locking the slide to the rear and clearing any expended or live ammunition from the
firearm, visually and physically checking the chamber, breech face, and magazine well.
With the firearm unloaded and cleared, perform an additional visual inspection of the firearm and the
ammunition. If you suspect a bore obstruction, refer to Section 1.2 AMMUNITION - OBSTRUCTED
BORE. If damage to the firearm is found upon inspection, the stoppage persists or a malfunction
(defined as a failure of a part rendering the firearm inoperable and requiring the service of an
authorized SIG SAUER Armorer) is suspected, take the firearm and ammunition to a certified SIG
SAUER Armorer for service.

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4.1 STOPPAGES AND MALFUNCTIONS - CONTINUED
WARNING COOK-OFF
IF YOUR PISTOL STOPS FIRING WITH A LIVE ROUND IN THE CHAMBER OF A HOT
BARREL (A MISFIRE OR STOPPAGE), REMOVE THE ROUND IMMEDIATELY. IF YOU
CANNOT REMOVE THE ROUND WITHIN 10 SECONDS, REMOVE THE MAGAZINE AND
WAIT AT LEAST 15 MINUTES WITH THE PISTOL POINTING IN A SAFE DIRECTION. THIS
WAY, NEITHER THE USER NOR ANY OTHER PERSON WOULD BE INJURED BY THE
POSSIBILITY OF A ROUND “COOKING-OFF” (A ROUND DETONATING DUE TO THE
HEAT OF THE BARREL). KEEP YOUR FACE AWAY FROM THE EJECTION PORT WHILE
CLEARING A HOT CHAMBER
4.2 MINIMIZING STOPPAGES
• You can help minimize most stoppages by cleaning and lubricating the pistol (see Section 7.3
“Cleaning and Lubricating”).
• Cleaning and lubricating your pistol after each range session will reduce the chances of a
stoppage due to dirt and residue buildup.
• Perform maintenance if the firearm is exposed to extreme environmental conditions (rain, snow,
freezing temperatures, etc.).
• Periodically inspect the pistol if it is to be stored for extended periods of time without use. Most
stoppages are directly related to the magazine. Perform maintenance of your magazines as well
as the firearm (see Section. 7.2 “Magazine Disassembly”).
• A good practice is to mark the magazines so you can identify a magazine that is related to a
Follow the immediate action procedures if:
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4.3 FIRING THE PISTOL

WARNING EJECTION
THE SLIDE OPENS AND SHUTS QUICKLY WHILE FIRING. KEEP FACE AND HANDS AWAY
FROM IT. HOT BRASS, UNBURNT POWDER, AND GAS IS EJECTED QUICKLY AND CAN
BURN YOU. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES AND HEARING PROTECTION.

1. Aim the pistol at a safe target.

2. For SAO pistols, push down on the manual safety lever to disengage manual safety.
3. Press the trigger rearward to discharge
4. Keep the pistol aimed at target and continue to fire as desired or until magazine is empty.

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4.3 FIRING THE PISTOL - CONTINUED

WARNING SAFETY
DO NOT LOWER THE HAMMER BY PRESSING THE TRIGGER AND ATTEMPTING TO
MANUALLY EASE THE HAMMER FORWARD. MANUALLY LOWERING THE HAMMER
PREVENTS THE FULL APPLICATION OF THE OTHER SAFETY FEATURES OF THIS
PISTOL. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS WARNING CAN RESULT IN UNINTENTIONAL
DISCHARGE, INJURY OR DEATH, OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.

5. For DA/SA pistols, push down on the decocking lever to decock hammer.
6. For SAO pistols, rotate the manual safety lever upward to engage manual safety.
7. To unload and clear proceed to section, “5.0 Unloading the pistol” on page 51.
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5.0 UNLOADING THE PISTOL

WARNING UNLOAD/CLEAR
WHEN THERE IS A CARTRIDGE IN THE CHAMBER, THE CARTRIDGE WILL DISCHARGE
IF THE TRIGGER IS PRESSED. IT IS ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL FOR THE USER TO KNOW
HOW TO COMPLETELY UNLOAD THE PISTOL. “COMPLETELY” MEANS EMPTYING THE
MAGAZINE AND REMOVING A CHAMBERED CARTRIDGE. REMOVING THE MAGAZINE
FROM THE PISTOL DOES NOT PREVENT IT FROM BEING FIRED. A PISTOL WILL FIRE A
CHAMBERED CARTRIDGE EVEN WITH MAGAZINE REMOVED.

1. Always make sure the muzzle is pointed in a safe direction! Remember to clear the chamber
after the magazine has been removed.
2. Never assume that any firearm is unloaded until you have personally checked it, visually and
physically!
3. After every range session, make a final check to be certain the firearm is unloaded before
leaving the range.

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5.1 UNLOADING THE PISTOL MAGAZINE NOT EMPTY
1. Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.
2. For DA/SA pistols, push down on the decocking lever to decock hammer
3. For SAO pistols, rotate the manual safety lever upward to engage manual safety.
4. Press magazine catch and remove magazine.
5. Pull the slide completely to the rear while watching for the ejection of a live cartridge and push
up on the slide catch lever, to lock slide open.

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6. Visually and physically check the chamber, breech face, and magazine well to ensure that the
pistol is completely free of ammunition

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5.1 UNLOADING THE PISTOL MAGAZINE NOT EMPTY - CONTINUED
7. Release the slide by either:
a. Pressing down on the slide catch lever.
b. Pulling back on the slide until slide catch lever drops clear of the slide then, releasing slide.

8. Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.

9. For DA/SA pistols, push down on the decocking lever to decock hammer and proceed to STEP
12.
10. For SAO pistols, push down on the manual safety lever to disengage manual safety.
11. Press the trigger rearward to release hammer.
12. Unload magazine.

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5.2 UNLOADING THE PISTOL MAGAZINE EMPTY, SLIDE OPEN
1. Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.
2. For SAO pistols, rotate the manual safety lever upward to engage manual safety.
3. Press magazine catch and remove magazine.
4. Visually and physically check the chamber, breech face, and magazine well to ensure that the
pistol is completely free of ammunition.

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5.2 UNLOADING THE PISTOL MAGAZINE EMPTY, SLIDE OPEN - CONTINUED
5. Release the slide by either:
a. Pressing down on slide catch lever.
b. Pulling back on the slide until slide catch lever drops clear of the slide then, releasing slide.

6. Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.

7. For DA/SA pistols, push down on the decocking lever to decock hammer.
8. For SAO pistols, push down on the manual safety lever to disengage manual safety.
9. Press the trigger to release hammer.

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6.0 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Stoppage Cause Correction

Failure to Feed
No round fed into the chamber Magazine not properly inserted or Insert magazine properly or change
magazine is deformed or dirty magazine
Slide does not close easily or Pistol or cartridge is fouled (dirty) or Clean and lubricate pistol and/or
completely pistol is too heavily lubricated replace the ammunition
Incorrect ammunition Replace ammunition
Pistol requires service Return to SIG SAUER
Failure to Extract or Eject
After firing, the case stays in the Insufficient recoil due to dirt Clean and lubricate the pistol
chamber or is jammed in the
ejection port Light hold or limp wrist Solid grip, rigid hold
Low-powered ammunition Change ammunition
Pistol requires service Return to SIG SAUER

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6.0 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE - CONTINUED

Stoppage Cause Correction

Failure to Fire
Hammer drops but round does Faulty ammunition Manually cycle in next round
not fire
Firing pin obstructed Inspect, clean and lubricate the
pistol
Pistol requires service Return to SIG SAUER

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7.0 MAINTENANCE

WARNING UNLOAD/CLEAR
VERIFY THAT THE MAGAZINE IS REMOVED, VISUALLY AND PHYSICALLY CONFIRM
THAT THE PISTOL IS UNLOADED AND CLEARED BEFORE ATTEMPTING DISASSEMBLY
OR PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE STEPS. FAILURE TO ENSURE THAT THE
FIREARM IS UNLOADED AND CLEARED COULD RESULT IN UNINTENTIONAL
DISCHARGE, CAUSING SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. VERIFY
THAT THE FIREARM IS UNLOADED AND CLEARED.
7.1 PISTOL DISASSEMBLY

1. Unload and clear the pistol see, “5.0 Unloading the pistol” on page 51.
2. Lock the slide to the rear by pulling slide rearward and pushing up on slide catch lever.

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3. Rotate takedown lever clockwise until it stops.

4.
WARNING PARTS UNDER SPRING TENSION
SLIDE IS UNDER SPRING TENSION. MAINTAIN POSITIVE CONTROL DURING SLIDE
REMOVAL TO PREVENT DAMAGE OR INJURY. WEAR EYE PROTECTION

NOTE
Please be advised that earlier model SIG SAUER pistols (especially P220) equipped with a SRT
(Short Reset Trigger) might require an different procedure for disassembly. For those pistols refer to
“Appendix A: SRT Supplemental Instructions” on page 105.
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7.1 PISTOL DISASSEMBLY (CONTINUED)
5. Retract the slide slightly to disengage the slide catch lever. Allow the slide to move forward in a
controlled fashion.
6. Move the complete slide assembly (slide, barrel, recoil spring and guide) forward and off the
frame.

WARNING PARTS UNDER SPRING TENSION

THE RECOIL SPRING AND GUIDE ARE UNDER SPRING TENSION AND NOT FIRMLY
ATTACHED TO THE SLIDE. USE CAUTION TO PREVENT INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE
PISTOL. WEAR EYE PROTECTION.

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7. Push the recoil guide forward slightly and lift it from rear to remove the recoil spring and guide
from the slide.

8. Remove the barrel from the slide by pulling upward slightly and to the rear. This level of
disassembly is sufficient to allow a thorough cleaning after shooting.

NOTE
This level of disassembly is sufficient to allow a thorough cleaning after firing.
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7.2 MAGAZINE DISASSEMBLY

1. Locate the bottom of magazine floor plate.

WARNING PARTS UNDER SPRING TENSION

THE MAGAZINE SPRING IS COMPRESSED. GUARD THE MAGAZINE INSERT AND
MAGAZINE SPRING. UNCONTROLLED RELEASE CAN CAUSE INJURY. WEAR EYE
PROTECTION.

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2. Using a punch or similar tool to press magazine insert in and push magazine floor plate forward
until it is clear of magazine tube.

3. Remove magazine spring and magazine follower from magazine tube.

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7.3 CLEANING AND LUBRICATING

WARNING CLEANING
READ AND FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER’S WARNINGS BEFORE USING SOLVENTS OR
CLEANERS. WEAR EYE PROTECTION.

CAUTION
NEVER CLEAN THE BARREL FROM THE MUZZLE END, CLEANING FROM THE MUZZLE
END COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE CROWN OR THE RIFLING OF THE BARREL; DO
NOT USE A STEEL WIRE BRUSH AS IT CAN DAMAGE THE SMOOTH SURFACE OF THE
BARREL. USE A SUITABLE CLEANING ROD AND BRONZE BRUSH OF THE CORRECT
CALIBER. SOLVENTS CAN BE HARMFUL TO THE SURFACE FINISH OF THE PISTOL. AVOID
OVER-LUBRICATION OF COMPONENTS.

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CAUTION
DO NOT LUBRICATE THE FIRING PIN OR FIRING PIN SAFETY LOCK. DO NOT ALLOW
LUBRICANT TO FLOW INTO THE FIRING PIN OR FIRING PIN SAFETY LOCK CHANNEL
OF THE SLIDE. THIS MAY CAUSE A LIGHT STRIKE TO THE CARTRIDGE RESULTING IN A
FAILURE TO FIRE.

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7.3 CLEANING AND LUBRICATING (CONTINUED)

MATERIALS REQUIRED
• Cleaning patches
• Rag, wiping
• Bore brush of the proper caliber
• Cleaning rod
• CLP (Cleaning, Lubricant, Protective)
• TW-25B (Lubricating grease)
• Lubricant, Low Temperature when applicable
• Brush, cleaning

The following instructions are for normal environmental conditions. Clean and lube before or after
every day the pistol is fired or at a minimum of every 500 rounds

NOTE
TW-25B or similar lubricant designed for stainless steel is recommended for “All Stainless” models.
CLP is recommended for general lubrication but, any lubricant designed specifically for firearms may
be used.
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SLIDE ASSEMBLY
1. Remove all of the old lubricant before you reapply.
2. Clean the slide assembly with a cloth. A soft brush and CLP can be used to clean excessive dirt
and carbon buildup. Ensure the extractor, rail slots and breech face are free of dirt and residue.
3. Apply a light coat of CLP to the frame rail slots of the slide.
4. Lightly oil all external parts.
5. Do not lubricate the firing pin.
BARREL
1. Soak a patch with CLP and push it through the bore from the chamber end and out past the
muzzle.
2. Allow the CLP to soak for a while to loosen residue and soften carbon deposits.
3. Wipe the exterior of the barrel with a cloth soaked in CLP.
4. Repeat step #1.
5. Use the bore brush and a cleaning rod to scrub heavy deposits from the bore.
6. Repeat step #1.
7. Push dry patches through the bore until they come out clean.
8. Lightly oil bore and chamber if the pistol is to be stored for a period of time.
9. Always remove any lubricant from the bore prior to firing the pistol.
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7.3 CLEANING AND LUBRICATING (CONTINUED)
RECOIL SPRING AND GUIDE

1. Clean the recoil spring guide with CLP and a soft brush.
2. After cleaning, apply a light coat of CLP.
FRAME ASSEMBLY

1. Wipe the frame with a soft cloth.

2. Use cotton swabs to clean hard to reach areas. Pay special attention to the frame rails,
takedown lever and slide catch lever.
3. Lubricate the frame rails with a light coat of CLP.
4. Apply CLP to accessible functioning parts.
5. Clean the magazine well of any dirt, dust or residue with a soft cloth.
MAGAZINE

1. Wipe the magazine tube and follower with a cloth. Clean the magazine tube and follower with a
soft brush and CLP.
2. Use a cloth to clean the magazine spring, floor plate, and base plate.
3. Apply a light coat of CLP to the spring and magazine tube.

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7.4 PISTOL ASSEMBLY
1. Verify that the each part is clear of all foreign matter.
2. Insert barrel into slide.

WARNING PARTS UNDER SPRING TENSION

THE RECOIL SPRING AND GUIDE ARE UNDER SPRING TENSION AND NOT FIRMLY
ATTACHED TO THE SLIDE. USE CAUTION TO PREVENT INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE
PISTOL. WEAR EYE PROTECTION.
3. Insert recoil spring and guide into slide.

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7.4 PISTOL ASSEMBLY- CONTINUED
4. Ensure takedown lever is rotated clockwise to the vertical position (6 o’clock).

5. Guide slide onto frame rails from the front.

6. Retract slide fully to the rear and push up on slide catch lever to lock slide in the open position.

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7. Rotate takedown lever counterclockwise until horizontal.

8. Press slide catch lever to release slide.

9. For DA/SA pistols, push down on decocking lever to decock hammer.

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7.5 MAGAZINE ASSEMBLY

1. Position magazine follower on magazine spring and insert into the bottom of magazine tube.
WARNING PARTS UNDER SPRING TENSION
THE MAGAZINE SPRING IS BEING COMPRESSED DURING ASSEMBLY. GUARD THE
MAGAZINE INSERT AND MAGAZINE SPRING. UNCONTROLLED RELEASE CAN CAUSE
INJURY. WEAR EYE PROTECTION.
2. Insert magazine spring fully into magazine tube until magazine insert is flush with magazine
tube bottom.

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3. Holding magazine insert in place, slide magazine floor plate onto magazine tube lips until
magazine floor plate is locked in place by magazine insert.

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7.6 FUNCTION CHECK

The function check is performed on the assembled pistol to verify functionality. It should be performed
after the completion of repairs and after each cleaning and assembly of the pistol.

WARNING UNLOAD/CLEAR
VERIFY THE MAGAZINE IS REMOVED. VISUALLY AND PHYSICALLY CONFIRM THE
PISTOL IS UNLOADED AND CLEARED BEFORE THE BEGINNING OF THE FUNCTION
CHECK. FAILURE TO ENSURE THE FIREARM IS UNLOADED AND CLEARED COULD
RESULT IN UNINTENTIONAL DISCHARGE, CAUSING SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH, OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE. VERIFY THE FIREARM IS UNLOADED AND CLEARED.

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1. Ensure that magazine is removed and pistol is unloaded see section, “5.0 Unloading the pistol”
on page 51.
2. Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.
3. Check recoil spring function/slide travel.
a. Retract the slide completely to the rear and release it a minimum of two times.
b. Verify the slide is consistently closing and fully locking into position.
4. Check the trigger mechanism:
a. DA/SA.
1. Press decocking lever to decock hammer.
2. Press trigger to rear and hold. Hammer should cock and release.
3. Pull back slide and release. Release trigger, hammer should be in single action
position.
4. Press trigger. Hammer should release from single action position.
5. Release trigger and push forward on hammer spur. Hammer must not contact firing
pin.
b. DAO/DAK
1. Press trigger. Hammer must cock and release.
c. SAO
1. Pressing the trigger will release the hammer from its cocked position once the
manual safety is disengaged.

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7.6 FUNCTION CHECK (CONTINUED)
2. Check slide catch lever.
a. Insert an empty magazine.
b. Retract slide fully and release.
c. Verify slide is locked to the rear by slide catch lever.
d. Press slide catch lever.
e. Verify the slide is released and closes in the fully locked position.
f. Press magazine catch and remove magazine.

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3. Inspect magazine.

a. Check the condition of magazine tube.

b. Verify magazine floor plate is secure.
c. Press down on follower to check for free movement of magazine follower and spring.
d. Insert magazine into the pistol, verify smooth insertion.
e. Press magazine catch and check for proper engagement and smooth release.

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7.6 FUNCTION CHECK (CONTINUED)
4. Inspect pistol exterior.

a. Inspect the general condition of pistol.

b. Check sights, body, slide, and takedown lever for damage.
c. Verify the front and rear sights are secure.

CAUTION
NEVER USE A FIREARM OR MAGAZINE THAT SHOWS SIGNS OF DAMAGE OR FAILS A
FUNCTION CHECK. VERIFY THE MAGAZINE IS THE CORRECT MODEL AND CALIBER FOR
THE PISTOL. IF THE CONDITION OR FUNCTION OF THE PISTOL OR MAGAZINE IS SUSPECT,
RETURN THE PISTOL OR MAGAZINE TO SIG SAUER FOR EVALUATION. VERIFY THE
CONDITION AND FUNCTION.

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8.0 MAGAZINE CATCH REMOVAL AND REVERSAL

The classic line pistol is designed for both right hand and left hand operation. The magazine catch
may be repositioned to either side based on shooter preference.

WARNING UNLOAD/CLEAR
VERIFY THE MAGAZINE IS REMOVED, VISUALLY AND PHYSICALLY CONFIRM THE
PISTOL IS UNLOADED AND CLEARED BEFORE ATTEMPTING DISASSEMBLY OR
PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE STEPS. FAILURE TO ENSURE THE FIREARM IS
UNLOADED AND CLEARED COULD RESULT IN UNINTENTIONAL DISCHARGE, CAUSING
SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. VERIFY THE FIREARM IS
UNLOADED AND CLEARED.

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8.1 MAGAZINE CATCH REMOVAL
Before removing and reversing the magazine catch ensure the pistol is completely unloaded and
cleared. Removing the slide as described in “7.1 Pistol Disassembly” on page 60, will provide
better access to the magazine catch.
1. Press magazine catch until the back protrudes slightly from the opposite side and hold.
2. On the protruding side, press the straightened end of a paper clip into the hole on the back side
of magazine catch to release magazine catch stop.

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3. Remove magazine catch stop.
4. Remove magazine catch and magazine catch spring, keeping the two pieces together.

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8.2 MAGAZINE CATCH INSTALLATION
5. Insert magazine catch and magazine catch spring on the desired side of the pistol body.
6. Press magazine catch into the frame until it protrudes out the opposite side and hold it in
position.

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7. Insert magazine catch stop from the opposite side until magazine catch stop latch engages and
release magazine catch..

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9.0 SIGHTS

WARNING TRITIUM SIGHTS

SOME SIG SAUER PISTOLS COME EQUIPPED WITH SIGHTS THAT CONTAIN
RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL FOR ILLUMINATION DURING LOW LIGHT CONDITIONS OR
HOURS OF DARKNESS. THE SIGHTS ARE MARKED WITH THE LETTERS “SIG” AND
“H3.” THE RADIATION SOURCE IS HYDROGEN-3 (H3), COMMONLY KNOWN AS TRITIUM.
THE ACTIVITY LEVEL OF TRITIUM IN SIG SAUER NIGHT SIGHTS RANGE FROM 12 MCI
(MILLICURIES) TO 30 MCI. THE OPERATIONAL TEMPERATURE RANGE OF SIG SAUER
TRITIUM SIGHTS IS –30°C/–22°F TO +60°C/+140°F. THE BETA RADIATION EMITTED BY
TRITIUM IS ONLY A HAZARD IF THE TRITIUM VIAL IS BROKEN AND IS INGESTED OR
INHALED BY HUMANS. THE BODY DOES NOT EASILY RETAIN HYDROGEN OR TRITIUM
AS A GAS. HOWEVER, THE OXIDE HTO, WHICH IS FORMED BY THE BURNING OF
TRITIUM IS 10,000 TIMES MORE HAZARDOUS. FOR THIS REASON GREAT CARE SHOULD
BE TAKEN TO AVOID FLAME IN THE PRESENCE OF DAMAGED TRITIUM SIGHTS.
DISPOSAL OF TRITIUM SIGHTS MUST BE PERFORMED IN A CONTROLLED MANNER. IF
YOU SUSPECT THAT THE SIGHT CONTAINING A TRITIUM VIAL HAS BROKEN, DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE SIGHT. FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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DAMAGED SIGHTS ONLY (SIGHTS REMOVED FROM FIREARM):
PLACE DAMAGED SIGHTS IN A SMALL ZIP LOCK BAG AND LABEL IT “DAMAGED
TRITIUM SIGHT DO NOT OPEN,” PLACE THE ZIP LOCK BAG IN A SHIPPING ENVELOPE
MARKED “NIGHT SIGHT FOR DISPOSAL” AND SEND TO:
SIG SAUER, INC.
357 SIG SAUER DRIVE
JACKSONVILLE, AR 72076
SLIDE WITH DAMAGED SIGHTS:

CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE AT (603) 610-3000 EXT.1 FOR INSTRUCTIONS AND RETURN
AUTHORIZATION.

WARNING TRITIUM SIGHTS

DO NOT DISCARD TRITIUM SIGHTS IN THE TRASH

AFTER CONTACT WITH A SUSPECTED DAMAGED TRITIUM SIGHT, WASH YOUR HANDS
CAREFULLY WITH SOAP AND WATER. DO NOT HANDLE DAMAGED SIGHTS IF YOU HAVE
OPEN SKIN CUTS OR ABRASIONS. DO NOT EAT, DRINK, SMOKE OR APPLY COSMETICS
IN THE PRESENCE OF A DEFECTIVE SIGHT VIAL.
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9.1 GENERAL INFORMATION

The SIG SAUER Classic line pistol is equipped with drift-adjustable fixed sights that have proven their
worth under severe conditions. The sights consist of a rear sight and a front sight blade, designed and
dimensioned to ensure rapid target acquisition even when visibility is poor.

CAUTION
SIG SAUER SUGGESTS THAT FIXED-SIGHT CORRECTIONS SHOULD BE PERFORMED
ONLY BY A CERTIFIED SIG SAUER ARMORER OR CERTIFIED GUNSMITH. OTHERWISE
THE PISTOL COULD BECOME DAMAGED.

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9.2 WINDAGE (LEFT/RIGHT) ADJUSTMENT

WARNING SIGHT ADJUSTMENT

SIGHT CORRECTIONS SHOULD ONLY BE PERFORMED ON AN UNLOADED
FIREARM. MANIPULATING THE SIGHTS ON A LOADED FIREARM COULD RESULT IN
UNINTENTIONAL DISCHARGE, CAUSING SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH, OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE. VISUALLY AND PHYSICALLY CONFIRM THE PISTOL IS UNLOADED AND
CLEARED BEFORE MAKING SIGHT ADJUSTMENTS. DO NOT ADJUST SIGHTS ON A
LOADED FIREARM.
Change windage by moving the rear sight either to the left or right in its dovetail. When you do this,
follow the rear sight rule: Move the rear sight in the direction you want the group to go. Moving the
rear sight 0.020” in the dovetail changes the point of impact by approximately 3” at 25 yards.

NOTE
SIG SAUER has a Sight Adjustment Tool available that makes it easier to adjust and change fixed
sights.

Impact left of point of aim

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9.3 ELEVATION (UP/DOWN) ADJUSTMENT
There are different height combinations available for the front and rear sights. The sights are
numbered according to their height. You can change elevation by changing either the rear or front
sight. It’s easier if you change the rear sight first. There are six rear sight heights available. Each rear
sight change will move the impact of the bullet approximately 2” at 25 yards. There are five front sight
heights available. Each front sight change will move the impact of the bullet approximately 1” at 25
yards.

Impact low of point of aim

When changing sights, remember this rule: NUMBERS UP, GROUPS UP; NUMBERS DOWN,
GROUPS DOWN. This is true for both front and rear sights.
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10.0 STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION

10.1 STORAGE

WARNING UNLOAD/CLEAR
YOU MUST UNLOAD AND CLEAR THE FIREARM PRIOR TO STORING THE PISTOL (SEE
SECTION 5.0).

Never place or store any firearm in such a manner that it may be dislodged. Firearms should always
be stored securely and unloaded, away from children and other unauthorized users. Use the locking
device originally supplied with this firearm for storage. The use of a locking device or safety lock is
only one aspect of responsible firearms storage. For increased safety, firearms should be stored
unloaded and locked in a location that is both separate from their ammunition and inaccessible to
children and any other unauthorized person.

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10-1 STORAGE - CONTINUED
SHORT-TERM STORAGE (90 DAYS OR LESS)

1. Ensure that chamber and magazine do not contain live ammunition.

2. Clean bore and chamber.
3. Apply a light coat of CLP to the chamber and bore.
4. Apply a light coat of CLP to all other metal surfaces for corrosion protection.
LONG-TERM STORAGE (90 DAYS OR LONGER)

1. Ensure that pistol is thoroughly cleaned.

2. Apply a heavy coat of CLP to chamber and bore.
3. Apply a heavy coat of CLP to all other metal surfaces for corrosion protection.
4. Wrap the firearm with a waterproof material (MIL-B-121 or similar).
5. Place the firearm in a corrosion resistant barrier bag (MIL-DTL-117 or similar).
ENVIRONMENTAL STORAGE
Provide humidity control to limit the relative humidity to no greater than 40% RH at 80 degrees
Fahrenheit (26.7 degrees Celsius). If personnel will be working in these areas, design to 68 degrees
F (20.0 degrees C) dry bulb and 40% RH for indoor design heating conditions, and 75 degrees F
(23.9 deg C) dry bulb and 40% RH for indoor design cooling conditions.
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10.2 TRANSPORTATION

WARNING UNLOAD/CLEAR

YOU MUST UNLOAD AND CLEAR THE FIREARM PRIOR TO TRANSPORTING THE PISTOL
SEE, “5.0 UNLOADING THE PISTOL” ON PAGE 51.

IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE LAWS OF ANY STATE

YOU ARE PLANNING TO TRAVEL THROUGH WITH YOUR FIREARM.

When transporting your firearm to and from shooting activities, keep it unloaded for your safety
and for the safety of others. When storing your firearm for transportation, keep it separated from
ammunition, under lock and key if possible, and out of the reach of children and other inexperienced
or unauthorized persons.
If transporting the firearm in a vehicle, ensure that it is secured within the confines of the vehicle.
Should the vehicle become involved in an accident, you do not want the firearm to become dislodged
and move about the interior of the vehicle or be ejected from the vehicle.

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11.0 PARTS POLICY

WARNING PARTS REPLACEMENT

IMPROPER FITTING OF PARTS MAY RESULT IN A DANGEROUS MALFUNCTION, DAMAGE
TO THE FIREARM, AND SERIOUS INJURY TO THE SHOOTER AND OTHER PERSONS.
Our Service Department maintains a full complement of replacement parts. Even though most
gunsmiths have the knowledge, training, and the ability to make necessary repairs to your firearm, the
skill and workmanship of any particular gunsmith is totally beyond our control.
Should your firearm ever require service, we strongly recommend that you return it to SIG SAUER. A
firearm is a precision instrument and some replacement parts will require individual fitting to ensure
correct operation. A wrong part, improper fitting, or incorrect mechanical adjustment may result in an
unsafe condition or dangerous malfunction, damage to the firearm, or cause possible serious injury to
the shooter or others.
IF ANY PART IS ORDERED WITHOUT RETURNING THE FIREARM TO SIG SAUER INC., the
customer bears full responsibility for ensuring that the part supplied is correct for their particular
firearm and is properly installed and fitted by a qualified gunsmith.
It is the purchaser’s responsibility to be absolutely certain that any parts ordered from the factory are
correctly fitted and installed. Firearms are complicated mechanisms and the purchaser and installer
of parts must accept full responsibility for the correct adjustment and functioning of the firearm after
such installation. SIG SAUER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FUNCTIONING OF ANY FIREARM
IN WHICH REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE INSTALLED BY OTHERS.

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12.0 SERVICE POLICY

If you have questions concerning the performance or servicing of your firearm, please write or call:

SIG SAUER, Inc.

Attention: Customer Service
18 Industrial Drive, Exeter, NH 03833
Phone: (603) 610-3000 ext. 1
Fax: (603) 766-7002

IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPERATING YOUR PISTOL, IT IS

YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO CALL OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT (603) 610-3000
EXT. 1 BEFORE USING YOUR FIREARM.

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13.0 SHIPPING FIREARMS FOR REPAIR

WARNING DO NOT SHIP AMMUNITION

In the event you need to return your firearm to the SIG SAUER Service Department, here’s what to
do:

1. First contact Customer Service at (603) 610-3000 ext. 1 for an RMA number, which will allow
SIG SAUER to track the status of your return from its receipt at SIG SAUER through its return
to you. Please do not send your firearm until you obtain an RMA number.
2. Make sure that the chamber and magazine(s) are unloaded and that no ammunition is included
with your returned firearm.
3. Package the firearm securely to prevent damage. Enclose a letter that includes your name,
street address, daytime phone number, model and serial number, and a detailed description of
the problem you have experienced or the work you want performed. With the exception of extra
magazines, do not include any other accessories such as scopes or mounts.
4. Generally, an individual may ship firearms to the manufacturer for repair or service. Some
states and localities, however, prohibit this. If you live in such an area, the firearms must be
shipped by and returned to a federally licensed firearms dealer.

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5. Federal law prohibits persons who do not possess a Federal Firearms License from shipping
a firearm via the U.S. Postal Service. (Note: any shipment of firearms outside U.S. borders
is subject to the export laws of the United States and to the valid laws of the specific country,
which you must strictly follow; prior to exporting any firearm you should seek legal counsel.)
6. SIG SAUER is not responsible for any firearm until it is received, nor for damage incurred
during shipment.
7. Ship your firearms insured and prepaid (we do not accept collect shipments) to:

SIG SAUER, Inc.

Attention: Service Department
18 Industrial Drive Exeter, NH 03833
Don’t forget to write your RMA number on the package.

A copy of this instruction manual should always accompany this pistol and be transferred with it upon
change of ownership.

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14.0 STANDARD SLIDE PARTS DIAGRAM
Front Sight

Slide Assembly
Rear Sight

Barrel

Recoil Spring

Recoil Guide
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14.1 ROMEO 1 SLIDE PARTS DIAGRAM
Suppressor Height Romeo 1 Mounting
Front Sight Screws

Romeo 1 Red
Dot Sight

Suppressor Height
Rear Sight

Slide Assembly

Barrel

Recoil Spring

Recoil Guide
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14.2 DA/SA FRAME WITH E2 GRIP

Frame Grip
Magazine
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14.3 DAO/DAK FRAME WITH TWO PIECE GRIPS

Magazine Grip Left Frame Right Grip

Screw Grip Grip Screw
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14.4 SAO FRAME WITH TWO PIECE GRIP
Grip
Screw
Grip
Screw

Magazine Grip Left Frame Right Grip

Screw Grip Grip Screw
Washer
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14.5 P229, P226 AND P220 COMPARISON

P226 P229

P220
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15.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

The Following Information applies to all Sig classic Line models.1

• Traditional hammer fired system, available in DA/SA and SAO trigger actions.
• Left hand or right hand operation (magazine catch repositions to either side, SAO versions have
an ambidextrous manual safety).
• All metal frame with integral accessory rail.
• Three trigger styles (standard curved, straight and adjustable).
• Solid high-strength stainless steel slide with front and rear cocking serrations.
• High-contrast or SIGLITE® Night Sights in different heights.
• X-Ray Night Sights, adjustable sights available with select models.

15.1 SPECIFICATIONS BY MODEL

Specification tables for each Classic line model are available on-line at, sigsauer.com.

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APPENDIX A: SRT SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS

Earlier model Classic Line Pistols (especially P220) were equipped with a SRT safety lever that
requires the following procedure for disassembly:

1. Pull back the slide slightly to disengage the slide catch lever. Hold the slide firmly and allow it to
move forward slowly.
2. As the slide reaches its closed position, decock the pistol. This will allow the SRT safety lever
to completely retract so the slide can be fully removed from the frame.
3. Now slip the complete assembly (comprised of slide, barrel, recoil spring and guide rod)
forward and off the frame.
4. Should you need any further support in disassembling your SRT equipped pistol, please call
our Customer Service Department at (603) 610-3000 ext 3.

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SIG SAUER® Firearms Limited Lifetime Warranty
SIG SAUER warrants that the enclosed firearm was originally manufactured free of defects in
material, workmanship, and mechanical function. For the lifetime of the original purchaser, SIG
SAUER agrees to correct any defect in the firearm for the original purchaser by repair, adjustment,
or replacement, at SIG SAUER’s option, with the same or comparable quality components (or
by replacing the firearm at SIG SAUER’s option); provided however that a Return Merchandise
Authorization (RMA) is first obtained by contacting SIG SAUER Customer Service, and the firearm is
returned unloaded and freight prepaid to:
SIG SAUER
18 Industrial Drive,
Exeter, NH 03833.
This limited warranty is null and void if the firearm has been misused, damaged (by accident or
otherwise), fired with handloaded, reloaded, or improper ammunition, fired with an obstruction in the
barrel, damaged through failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance as described
in the manual accompanying the firearm, or if unauthorized repair or any alteration, including of a
cosmetic nature, has been performed on the firearm. This limited warranty does not apply to normal
wear and tear of any parts.
Subject to the foregoing, this limited warranty confers the right to have the covered firearm or its parts
repaired, adjusted, or replaced exclusively upon the original purchaser, which right is not transferable
to any other person. This warranty does not apply to any accessory items attached or appurtenant to
the firearm.
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ANY WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY LAW, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE EXPRESSLY
DISCLAIMED. REPAIR, ALTERATION, OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN IS YOUR
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT. IN NO EVENT SHALL SIG SAUER OR
ANY COMPANY AFFILIATED WITH SIG SAUER BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL,
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING OUT OF THE PURCHASE OR USE OF
THIS PRODUCT, WHETHER BASED UPON CONTRACT, TORT, STATUTE, OR OTHERWISE.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties, or the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so some or all of the above limitations or exclusions
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from State to State.
THIS WARRANTY APPLIES TO U.S. COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS ONLY, AND DOES NOT APPLY
TO GOVERNMENT, MILITARY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, OR NON-US CUSTOMERS. NON-US
CUSTOMERS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR LOCAL DEALER OR DISTRIBUTOR FOR APPLICABLE
WARRANTY COVERAGE.

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