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1911 Spring Pistol FAQUpdated 2 months ago

1911 Spring Pistol FAQ

How Do I Operate the 1911?

  1. Press the magazine release button on the left side to remove the magazine.
  2. Lower the follower on the right side of the magazine until it clicks into position.
  3. Depress and hold the button on the top of the magazine and load BBs into the hole until filled.
  4. Let go of the button on top of the magazine, then push the follower upward.
  5. Insert the magazine into your gun.
  6. Pull the slide all the way back. There should be 2 distinct clicks, if you only hear one, it hasn't been pulled back far enough.
  7. Take aim at your target and squeeze the trigger to fire.
  8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 until the magazine is empty.
  9. Do not store your gun cocked, this will weaken the spring and void your warranty.

How Do I Use the Sights Correctly?

  • Align the front sight within the rear notch with the target resting on top of the alignment.
  • The sights are fixed, so if the point of impact differs from the point of aim:
    • Experiment with different brands of BBs to improve accuracy.

How do I clear a jam?

  1. Remove the magazine and shake out any loose BBs
  2. Cock the gun and dry fire into a safe backstop
  3. Cock the gun and hold the slide back, be sure to keep the gun pointed in a safe direction. While holding the slide in position, insert a cleaning rod into the muzzle and push it toward the back. This will clear the barrel, any jammed ammo will drop out the magazine well.
  4. Dry fire into a safe backstop. Your gun should now be unjammed. Use quality ammunition, never reuse ammunition, and never store your gun cocked.
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