PWS MK2 Series User Manual
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1. number After you receive your number print it on the outside of the box and include a copy of the RMA paperwork that you receive from PWS Send your item and completed RMA request to PWS Attn Warranty Service 800 E Citation Court Suite E Boise ID 83716 Shipping to and from PWS is the owner s responsibility except that PWS will return the firearm to the customer shipping prepaid if the return was covered under warranty Remove any accessories scope scope mount sling sights bipods cleaning equipment etc that do not pertain to your problems before you send the firearm in PWS will not be responsible for lost or damaged accessories sent with returned rifles or uppers If you have any functional problem with the firearm do send the magazines with it Firearms that you wish to return for warranty or out of warranty repair may be returned directly to PWS Non warranty repairs will be billed at PWS shop rates as will work on firearms submitted with no warranty problem existing 30 PWS 800 E Citation Court Suite E Boise ID 83716 208 344 5217 www primaryweapons com2. 22 EXPLODED VIEWS PART NUMBERS cont NOMENCLATURE PWS MK2 LOWER RECEIVER BUFFER TUBE ENHANCED PWS PLATE BUFFER TUBE BUFFER SPRING MK2 BUFFER ASSEMBLY CARBINE MK2 MOE Carbine Stock Mil Spec Model PIN STRAIGHT HEADLESS SPRING HELICAL COMP COMPRESSION DETENT SAFETY SPRING HELICAL COMP SAFETY MAGPUL MOE GRIP PIN GROOVED HEADED TAKE DOWN PIN GROOVED HEADED PIVOT PIN CH MAGAZINE RING HELICAL COMP COMPRESSION MAGAZINE CATCH MAGAZINE CAT CATCH CH BOLT MK2 NGER BOLT CATCH RING HELICAL COMP COMPRESSION BOLT CATCH REW BOLT CATCH MMER FIRING SMALL GROOVED HEADLES TRIGGER AND HAMMER NG HELICAL COMP DISCONNECT DISCONNECT CTOR FIRE CONTROL GER SHOULDER HEADLE BUFFER RETAINER NG HELICAL COMP COMPRESSION BUFFER RETAINER gt 1 1 1 2 valu 2 5 1 rn PART NUMBER PWS MK2 Rec PWS EBT PWS EBT Plate PWS 308 CS 10A PWS 308 CS 10B MAGPUL MOE STOCK MS BLK NSN 5315 00 992 6654 NSN 5360 00 992 6655 NSN 1005 00 992 6667 NSN 5360 00 992 7292 MAGPUL MOE GRIP BLK PWS 308 LR 30 PWS 308 LR 18 NSN 1005 00 056 2201 NSN 5360 00 992 7301 NSN 1005 00 992 7302 PWS 308 LR 11 NSN 1005 00 056 2247 NSN 5360 00 056 2246 PWS 308 LR 12 NSN 1005 00 017 9551 NSN 5315 00 992 7309 NSN 5360 01 396 0256 NSN 1005 00 999 0406 NSN 5340 01 225 8339 NSN 1005 00 992 7307
3. UY de Ensure the selector lever is on SAFE Point the muzzle in a designated SAFE DIRECTION Remove the magazine by depressing the magazine catch button and pulling the magazine down Lock the bolt open by pulling the charging handle rearward while pressing the bottom of bolt catch Observe the live round ejecting from the chamber via the ejection port Ensuring the bolt carrier group is locked rearward return the charging handle to full forward position Visually not physically inspect the receiver and chamber to ensure these areas contain no ammo Drop the bolt closed Close the ejection port cover 18 EXPLODED VIEWS PART NUMBERS NOMENCLATURE PART NUMBER RECEIVER CARTRIDGE M4 AND M4A1 PWS_MK2_UR_SID HANDLE CHARGING BCM_GFH_MOD_3_762 ROD OPERATING PWS_MK2_0R_01 7 CARRIER BOLT MK2 ENHANCED PWS_MK2_EBC_01 PIN GROOVED HEADED BOLT CAM MK2 PWS_MK2_308_BT_17 NOT SHOWN WEIGHT CARRIER MK2 PWS_MK2_CW_xx 19 xx in MK2xx indicates barrel length xx in CW xx indicates weight in ounces EXPLODED VIEWS PART NUMBERS continued 20 EXPLODED VIEWS PART NUMBERS NOMENCLATURE PART NUMBER wo CS ATC j mam ae a rin LE 0 EL mms a mme mae x LL maia s mcm gt ox r men 21 EXPLODED VIEWS PART NUMBERS continued
4. enacted on 26 June 1934 currently codified and amended as 26 U S C ch 53 is an Act of Congress that in general imposes a statutory excise tax on the manufacture and transfer of certain firearms and mandates the registration of those firearms The Act was passed shortly after the repeal of Prohibition The NFA is also referred to as Title Il of the federal firearms laws The Gun Control Act of 1968 is Title All transfers of ownership of registered NFA firearms must be done through the federal NFA registry The NFA also requires that transport of NFA firearms across state lines by the owner must be reported to the ATF CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR NFA VIOLATIONS Violations of the Act are punishable by up to 10 years in federal prison and forfeiture of all devices or firearms in violation and the individual s right to own or possess firearms in the future The Act provides for a penalty of 10 000 for certain violations A willful attempt to evade or defeat a tax imposed by the Act is a felony punishable by up to five years in prison and a 100 000 fine 500 000 in the case of a corporation or trust under the general tax evasion statute For an individual the felony fine of 100 000 for tax evasion could also be imposed 28 WARRANTY INFORMATION PWS LIMITED WARRANTY This product is warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of 2 years from the date of purchase At Primary Weapons Systems
5. especially the highly stressed bolt and bolt carrier assembly LIGHTLY with high quality firearms lubricants Excessive lubricant is not needed and will simply attract dirt in places you do not want it Under NO conditions should any lubricant containing graphite be used with your rifle Graphite can encourage rapid corrosion to the aircraft grade aluminum used in your rifle In addition to cleaning solvents and lubricants the basic cleaning equipment you will need includes a cleaning rod brass bore brush chamber brush patches and other items found in commercially available cleaning kits PWS uses and recommends Hoppes BoreSnakes 11 CLEANING continued WARNING TO BE CONSIDERED SAFE BEFORE DISASSEMBLY CLEANING INSPECTING TRANSPORTING OR STORING THE WEAPON MUST BE CLEARED CLEARING PROCEDURE Point the muzzle in a designated SAFE DIRECTION Attempt to place selector lever on SAFE If weapon is not cocked lever cannot be placed on SAFE Remove the magazine by depressing the magazine catch button and pulling the magazine down Lock the bolt open by pull the charging handle rearward while pressing the bottom of bolt catch Ensuring the bolt carrier group is locked rearward return the charging handle to full forward position If you have not done so before place the selector lever on SAFE Visually not physically inspect the receiver and chamber to ensure these areas contain no ammo Drop the bolt cl
6. Parts Numbers continued 21 Upper Parts Diagram continued 22 Lower Parts Numbers PA co RT 23 Lower Parts Diagram PERE 24 TROUBLESHOOTING Basic Troubleshooting PETET AA 25 SUPPRESSOR USE Suppressor Use Overview 27 Suppressor Recommendations 27 NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT WARNING ALLNFARulesApply PERR dT 28 The National 5 28 Criminal Penalties for NFA Violations 28 WARRANTY Warrantyilnformation 29 Warranty Return Procedures aso 30 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY SAFETY IS YOUR NUMBER ONE RESPONSIBILITY Regardless of where you are the first concern of every firearm owner should be safety Apply the following safety rules in every situation and with any kind of firearm If you feel uncertain about any operational aspects of your firearm please contact Primary Weapons Systems Inc PWS at 208 344 5217 before proceeding with its operation WARNING YOU MUST FOLLOW ALL OF THESE SAFETY RULES TO ENSURE THE SAFE USE OF YOUR FIREARM FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL COULD CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY As a gun owner you accept a demanding responsibility and how serious you take this responsibility
7. FIREARMS ARE POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS IF HANDLED IMPROPERLY UPON PURCHASE BUYER ASSUMES ALL LIABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE USAGE AND SAFE STORAGE OF THE PURCHASED FIREARM CONTROLS AND KEY COMPONENTS MK2 Series Carbine Length Rifle Forward Assist Bolt Carrier Trunnion Gas Block Enhanced Buffer Tube Shell Deflector 7 SSS SSS 3 7 ss x M ILE M 3 33 CS Ejection Port Cover Magazine Well Magazine Release Lower Receiver Trigger Grip CONTROLS AND KEY COMPONENTS continued MK2 Series Carbine Length Rifle Charging Handle Top Picatinny Rail Upper Receiver Barrel Bolt Catch IG YH gt Swivel ment Muzzle Device QD Slin Attac Side amp Bottom Picatinny Rails Stock Adjustment Latch Selector Switch Muzzle Device Top Rail and Barrel length may vary depending on model ABOUT US MISSION Primary Weapons Systems Inc PWS is a Federally licensed firearms manufacturer located in Boise Idaho Our mission is to provide the highest quality most reliable accurate and durable weapons systems for today s war fighter FOCUS PWS is the designer and manufacturer of the MK1 and MK2 series rifles and uppers in addition to a complete line of flash suppressing compensators such as the FSC556 SM556 FSC30 and more
8. Improper manipulation of any other internal component may affect the safety and reliability of your firearm and may cause serious injury or death NEVER ALLOW ANY ALTERATION OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS IN YOUR PWS FIREARM UNLESS PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED GUNSMITH Repairs or replacements should only be done by a qualified gunsmith using genuine PWS parts If you do otherwise improper functioning of your firearm may occur and serious injury or death and damage to property may result WARNING SAFE USE OF A FIREARM IS YOUR PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND THE FAILURE TO FOLLOW ALL OF THESE BASIC SAFETY RULES MAY RESULT IN SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY YOU ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT SAFETY DEVICE WHEN IT COMES THE USE OF YOUR FIREARM AND PRIMARY WEAPONS SYSTEMS INC WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE THAT RESULTS FROM 1 THE CRIMINAL OR NEGLIGENT USE OF THIS FIREARM 2 A DISREGARD OF THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS 3 IMPROPER OR CARELESS HANDLING OF THIS FIREARM 4 THE USE OF NON STANDARD DEFECTIVE IMPROPER OR RELOADED AMMUNITION OR 5 IMPROPER OR NEGLIGENT MODIFICATIONS OR REPAIRS TO THE FIREARM USED FIREARM DISCLAIMER BUYER AGREES TO HAVE ANY USED FIREARM CHECKED BY A CERTIFIED GUNSMITH PRIOR TO FIRING BUYER ASSUMES ALL LEGALITY LIABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CONDITION USE amp SECURITY STORAGE OF THE FIREARM PURCHASED BUYER UNDERSTANDS THAT ALL
9. NSN 5315 00 992 6651 NSN 5360 00 992 6652 EXPLODED VIEWS PART NUMBERS continued TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION COO CATA AAA Aa 7 CST CE x CESTA x ET CE ___ Fares ue ono CT a __ _ _ TT ET 18 TT 6890888868980 OO mw CTA TT x wantu TT Wr aI 25 TROUBLE SHOOTING continued PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION WON T CHAMBER DIRTY DAMAGED OR CORRODED AMMO CLEAN OR REPLACE CARBON OR DEBRIS IN CHAMBER CLEAN CHAMBER DIRTY BARREL LOCKING LUGS CLEAN LUGS DEFECTIVE MAGAZINE REPLACE MAGAZINE FROZEN EXTRACTOR REMOVE AND CLEAN RESTRICTED BUFFER ASSEMBLY REMOVE AND CLEAN lL RESTRICTED MOVEMENT OF CARRIER GROUP REMOVE CLEAN AND LUBE DO NOT OVER LUBRICATE YOUR WEAPON SHORT RECOIL SHORT STROKE CARBON OR DIRT BUILDUP ON CARRIER CLEAN YOUR WEAPON EXCESSIVE WEIGHT BUFFER RETURN TO FACTORY CONFIGURATION OR CONTACT PWS CUSTOMER SERVICE DOUBLE FEED WON T EXTRACT BOLT FAILS TO LOCK AFTER LAST ROUND DIRTY OR CORRODED BOLT CLEAN YOUR WEAPON EXCESSIVE WEIGHT SPRING RETURN TO FACTORY CONFIGURATION OR CONTACT PWS CUSTOMER SERVICE SELECTOR LEVER BINDS FAULTY MAGAZINE REPLACE MAGAZINE DIRTOFSAND UNDER TRIGGER CLEAN YOUR WEAPON 26 Suppressor Use SUPPRESSOR USE OVERVIEW When utilizing a suppressor often referred to as a silencer the
10. PWS Series User Manual ver 110110 TM 9 PWS MK2 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK DO NOT OPERATE YOUR PWS RIFLE PRIOR READING THIS MANUAL INTRODUCTION Table 0 0 6 5 2 SAVY AE NESR CS a h EU ele 3 Firearms Use Warnings l a aus sis 5 Used Firearm Disclaimer 6 CONTROLS AND KEY COMPONENTS MK 2 Series Controls and Key Components 7 ABOUT US 11 sas items XU Ete 9 GENERAL INFORMATION Battelle hs dues Eine ERA bdd 10 Appearance and Ft 10 Modification Warning 10 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Maintenance Warning 11 Warning 11 Cleaning Solvents and Lubricants 11 Clearing Procedures ss usce ced a as 12 Weapons Conditions 12 Disassembling the Weapon 13 Cleaning Overview 14 Cleaning Your Weapon 15 Reassembling Your Weapon 16 LOADING AND UNLOADING The 4 Rules of Firearms Safety 17 Loading and Unloading Your Weapon 18 EXPLODED VIEWS AND PART NUMBERS UpperPants TRECE 19 UpperParts Diagram PETER Esc 20 Upper
11. PWS develops items based on real world requirements with the goal of redefining accuracy and performance in the piston driven platforms With top of the line CNC machine centers lathes screw machines and MIL Spec coatings all in house PWS is able to produce superior products without the enormous overhead of its competitors Our CNC machines are programmed and operated by true craftsmen who are also shooters It is this combination that enables us to provide our clients with the highest quality products that are not only aesthetically appealing but also very functional GOALS Our goal is to make products which perform better last longer require less user maintenance and provide the best value to the user While our operating system is proprietary the proven concept has been around for decades and will continue to be the cleanest most efficient gas piston system available Our aim is to create lifelong relationships with our customers who believe in our ideas and the quality of our products We invite our customers to provide feedback through direct contact as well as through customer reviews on the product pages throughout the website GENERAL INFORMATION Your firearm is a lightweight gas piston operated air cooled magazine fed rifle produced for a high degree of accuracy reliability and dura bility The firearm s construction features extensive use of aircraft grade forgings CNC machined components and high quality barrels The unique
12. arm please contact PWS Customer Service at 208 344 5217 before proceeding with its operation NEVER ALLOW A FIREARM TO BE USED BY INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT UNDERSTAND ITS SAFE OPERATION OR HAVE NOT READ THESE FIREARM SAFETY RULES ALWAYS USE THE CORRECT AMMUNITION FOR YOUR PARTICULAR FIREARM Never use non standard reloaded or hand loaded ammunition which has not been subjected to internal ballistic pressure testing BEWARE OF BARREL OBSTRUCTIONS Be sure the barrel is clear of obstructions before shooting Mud water snow or other objects may inadvertently lodge in the barrel bore A small obstruction can cause a dangerous increase in pressure and may damage your weapon and cause injury to yourself and others BE SURE ALL ACCESSORIES ARE COMPATIBLE Ensure that all accessories such as grips slings scopes and other accessories are compatible with the firearm and that the accessories do not interfere with safe operation It is your responsibility to understand and follow all of the instructions in this manual as well as those which may be supplied with your ammunition and any accessory NEVER DISASSEMBLE YOUR FIREARM BEYOND THE FIELD STRIPPING PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS MANUAL Improper disassembly or reassembly of your firearm may be dangerous and can lead to serious injury or death SAFETY continued NEVER MANIPULATE ADJUST OR CHANGE OF THE INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF YOUR FIREARM UNLESS SPECIFICALLY INSTRUCTED DO SO IN THIS MANUAL
13. can be the difference between life and death There is no excuse for careless or abusive handling of your firearm Handle your firearm with intense respect for its power and potential danger ALWAYS KEEP YOUR FIREARM POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION Never point a firearm at anyone or anything you do not intend to destroy whether or not it is loaded This is particularly important when loading unloading or field stripping the gun ALWAYS control the direction of the firearm ALWAYS TREAT EVERY FIREARM AS IF IT IS LOADED AND WILL FIRE Do not take anyone word that the firearm is unloaded always check for yourself Never pass your firearm to another person until the cylinder or action is open and you visually check that it is unloaded Keep your firearm unloaded and safely stored when not in use NEVER PLACE YOUR FINGER INSIDE THE TRIGGER GUARD OR ON THE TRIGGER UNLESS YOU INTEND TO FIRE Ensure that other objects do not touch the trigger ALWAYS BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET AND WHAT 15 BEYOND IT Always be sure of where the bullet will strike and shoot only where there is a safe back stop free of obstructions water or other surfaces which can cause ricochets Be sure your bullet will stop behind your target Bullets can ricochet and travel in unpredictable directions with considerable velocity Do not fire randomly into the sky SAFETY continued NEVER CROSS OBSTACLES SUCH AS FENCES OR STREAMS WITH A LOADED FIREARM Always make certain your firearm is unloa
14. ded before crossing a fence climbing a tree or negotiating other obstacles SAFE GUN HANDLING IS YOUR PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AT ALL TIMES Firearms are dangerous and can cause serious injury or death if they are misused or used inappropriately Safety must be the prime consideration of anyone who owns or handles firearms Accidents are the result of violating the rules of safe gun handling and common sense Firearm safety training is available Contact your firearms dealer law enforcement agency local sportsman s club etc for availability YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FIREARM AT ALL TIMES In owning a firearm you must undertake full time responsibility for your firearm s safety and security You must secure firearms safely from children and or unauthorized users Your firearm should always be kept unloaded and locked when not in use A lock has been provided for this purpose Never assume that the use of this lock is sufficient to safely secure your firearm You must always evaluate your personal situation and employ the security systems that meet your needs and prevent children and unauthorized users from gaining access to your firearm NEVER RELY ON MECHANICAL FEATURES ALONE Only your safe gun handling habits will ensure the safe use of your firearm This is your responsibility ALWAYS SAFELY STORE AND SECURE YOUR FIREARM Safe and secure storage of your firearm is one of your most important responsibilities Always secure your firearm and ammu
15. design of this system has numerous benefits over the traditional direct impingement system as well as other gas piston operated SR 25 based platforms BARREL LIFE Barrel life depends on how fast the rifle is fired and how accurate the shooter insists it must be Firing the rifle as fast as the trigger can be pulled or sustained full auto fire can ruin the barrel in just a few hundred rounds Firing at controlled rates both semi auto and burst will allow your barrel to last for 15 000 to 20 000 rounds with acceptable accuracy levels As with any quality barrel a proper barrel break in will ensure your new PWS product is as accurate as possible and proper maintenance will help your product last much longer PWS recommends you clean your rifle or upper at least every 1 000 rounds APPEARANCE AND RECEIVER FIT Your new rifle is not a custom firearm PWS requires a close fit between the receivers but normal forging and machining variations may result in play or slight side to side receiver mismatch This is not a manufacturing defect and has no adverse effect on accuracy or the weapon s function All PWS rifles and uppers are test fired before leaving our facility New rifles will normally show evidence of this firing If the receiv er looks light or uneven in color it is most likely dry and a light coat of oil on the metallic surfaces will improve its appearance The upper and lower receivers are made from forgings because forgings provide superior s
16. following information should be noted Use a suppressor designed for the same of weapon Ensure suppressor is firmly attached prior to use The weapons rate of fire and felt recoil may increase While gas piston systems greatly reduce the amount of gas and debris a notable increase may occur depending the manufacturer Dueto the aforementioned increase the amount of cleaning required may also increase A heavier spring and or buffer may be required this combination may not work when using the rifle without the suppressor attached Always follow the manufacturer s instructions for mounting and dismounting suppressor as well as care and use PWS will not be responsible for damage to your suppressor due to improper use or maintenance SUPPRESSOR RECOMMENDATIONS While suppressors become increasingly popular with both military and civilian enthusiasts alike numerous small companies will continue to rise and fall PWS recommends only using suppressors manufactured by companies with a proven history of both performance and customer service 27 NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT WARNINGS ALL NFA RULES APPLY Regarding ownership of any firearm the buyer has complete responsibility to ensure he she is in full compliance with all applicable local state and federal laws regarding possession of said firearm s THE NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT The National Firearms Act NFA 73rd Congress Sess 2 ch 757 48 Stat 1236
17. h out the extractor pin Note Press the rear of the extractor to check the spring function 15 Remove the extractor and spring 16 Press in buffer depress the retainer and release the buffer 17 Remove the buffer and the action spring NO FURTHER DISASSEMBLY IS REQUIRED 13 CLEANING continued OVERVIEW Military weapons demand better cleaning attention than sporting firearms The receiver locking lugs and chamber are more important than the entire length of the bore If you cannot get the bolt open or a shell into the firearm it becomes useless A brush does not clean a weapon it only loosens the powder residue copper and dirt A tight patch is essential to mop out these critical areas While the long stroke gas piston system of the PWS MK1 amp MK2 series rifles will greatly reduce carbon buildup it is still a good idea to maintain your weapon in a manner that corresponds with this type of weapon The locking lugs are the most important area to clean on the weapon Loose powder residue builds up in the recess in front of the lugs This buildup may bind the bolt and prevent it from cycling smoothly This is a progressive cleaning area in that the loose residue in this area will eventually pack if not removed One cause of buildup in the locking lugs is incorrect cleaning Pulling a brush backwards through the barrel toward the chamber will whip bristles backwards and catapult the dirt into the recess be
18. hind the lugs The chamber must be kept clean to allow easy extraction of the empty shell If scratches are present the case fire forms into these recesses and prevents the case from extracting It is normal to get a gummy residue buildup at the chamber shoulder This is loosened with the chamber brush and mopped out with a rotating swab The neck and shoulder of the chamber is cleaned by rotating the bore brush and swab before the bore is cleaned Powder residue buildup in the neck will trap the bullet causing late release times and resulting in stuck cases The bore should only be cleaned in the direction of the bullet Allowing abrasive dirt from the muzzle into the chamber and neck area will allow the bullet to drag it down the bore during operation This will cause premature throat erosion and seriously diminish barrel life The crown of the muzzle gives a bullet its final direction You should take measures to protect the crown of your barrel 14 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE continued CLEANING YOUR WEAPON Begin by wiping any dust and debris off of the outside of the rifle with a brush A barber or half inch paintbrush is ideal for this Use a toothbrush or cotton swabs for the areas around the trigger and sights Spray the length of exposed barrel with a cleaning agent You can use a toothbrush to scrub underneath the rails The rails should not be removed for normal maintenance and cleaning Wipe down the bolt bolt carrier and extrac
19. it as if it were Never point an empty firearm at something you do not wish to destroy Never let the muzzle of a gun point at anything you do not want to destroy or kill It should be understood that this rule applies to the shooter as well Be cognizant of the muzzle and what it is pointing at including your feet and legs and those of others around you Never allow your muzzle to cross flag an object that you do not wish to destroy Keep your finger straight and off the trigger This is a paramount rule of firearm safety Your finger should not enter the trigger guard until your sights are on a target that you intend to destroy Be absolutely sure of your target and its surroundings Be aware of not only your target but what it behind and around your target Bullets can ricochet penetrate through and fall from the sky at velocities just as deadly as when the bullet left the barrel LOADING AND UNLOADING continued LOADING YOUR WEAPON 1 With hammer cocked ensure the selector lever is on safe 2 Open bolt and check the chamber the chamber should be clear 3 Insert a magazine into the magazine well pushing upwards firmly until the magazine is seated 4 Pull downward on the magazine to ensure the magazine is locked in place 5 Push the top of the bolt catch 6 Tapthe forward assist to ensure the bolt is completely in battery 7 Close the ejection port cover UNLOADING CLEARING YOUR WEAPON DUO 4
20. nition separately so that they are not accessible to children and or other unauthorized persons NEVER KEEP AMMUNITION IN THE SAME LOCATION AS THE FIREARM Store each in a separate and secure place IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT YOU ARE IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS AND ORDINANCES REGARDING THE USE OF YOUR FIREARM SAFETY continued ALWAYS WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTION THAT IS SPECIFIED FOR USE WITH FIREARMS Proper protective equipment should be worn every time you handle your firearm for purposes of discharging your firearm or for cleaning and maintenance Ensure that others in the vicinity of where you are shooting also wear proper ear and eye protection NEVER USE ALCOHOL OR DRUGS BEFORE OR WHILE SHOOTING Do not use your firearm if you are on any medication which impairs even slightly your mental or physical ability ALWAYS HAVE ADEQUATE VENTILATION Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas cleaning firearms or handling ammunition may result in exposure to lead and other substances known to cause birth defects reproductive harm and other serious physical injury Review the warnings and labels for all ammunition and cleaning products carefully Wash hands thoroughly after exposure BEFORE HANDLING ANY FIREARM UNDERSTAND ITS OPERATION Not all firearms are the same Familiarize yourself with the mechanical features of any firearm you intend to use If you feel uncertain about any operational aspects of your PWS fire
21. option the defective product will be repaired replaced or substituted with a product of equal value For warranty service call Primary Weapons Systems at 208 344 5217 extension 8 PRIMARY WEAPONS SYSTEMS INC SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state Primary Weapons Systems Inc will not be responsible for damage of your firearm caused by Failure to provide proper care and maintenance Accidents abuse or misuse Barrel obstruction e Hand loaded reloaded or improper ammunition Unauthorized adjustments repairs or modifications Use of ammo that does not fall within the parameters set by SAAMI Normal wear and tear Before seeking warranty service please refer to the troubleshooting guide in this manual to attempt to solve the problem Perform all instructed maintenance and assure that ammunition and magazines are correct and in good condition Shop rates plus the cost of return shipping will be applied if no covered defect is found 29 WARRANTY RETURN PROCEDURES Returns for any reason will NOT be accepted without a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number issued by PWS Please call 208 344 5217 extension 8 to receive your
22. osed Close the ejection port cover 10 00 NE O U WEAPON CONDITIONS Condition 4 Weapon on safe bolt home on an empty chamber no magazine inserted ejection port cover closed Condition 3 Weapon on safe bolt home on an empty chamber magazine inserted ejection port cover closed Condition 2 APPLIES ONLY TO WEAPONS WITH EXTERNAL HAMMERS DOES NOT APPLY TO THE M4 AR15 PLATFORM Condition 1 Weapon on safe round in chamber bolt home magazine inserted ejection port cover closed 12 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE continued DISASSEMBLING THE WEAPON Place the weapon in condition 4 Remove the sling or other peripherals if applicable Push in on the take down pin left to right as far as it will go allowing the upper receiver to pivot away from the lower receiver Push the receiver pivot pin Separate the upper and lower receivers Pull back the charging handle and bolt carrier Remove the bolt carrier group MO Uv UNLESS REPLACEMENT IS REQUIRED THE CHARGING HANDLE SHOULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE BOLT CARRIER GROUP 8 Remove the firing pin retaining pin DO NOT OPEN OR CLOSE SPLIT END OF PIN 9 Place the bolt assembly in the locked position PUSH IN 10 Drop the firing pin out of the rear of the bolt carrier 11 Remove the bolt cam pin TURN CAM 90 DEGREES AND LIFT OUT 12 Remove the bolt from carrier 13 Remove the spring from the back of the piston bolt 14 Use the firing pin to pus
23. tor thoroughly Use cotton swabs to clean the grooves on the front and the bolt face If necessary use a scraper tool to clean off all carbon deposits on the bolt face Push a barrel brush through the breech to the flash suppressor It is important that you only push things through the barrel in the direction that the bullet travels Repeat this step as many times as necessary five to ten times for light cleaning up to 30 times for a Gl standard cleaning Run a small arms barrel swab through the barrel in the same manner Be sure to use a clean swab for each pass Keep doing this until the swab comes out clean Clean the breech or star chamber with cotton swabs and a scraper tool Wrap a small piece of rag around a toothbrush to scrub the inside of the upper receiver Wipe down the buffer and buffer spring with a clean rag Clean the trigger mechanism with cotton swabs and a small brush Squirting gun oil approved for this purpose into the trigger mechanism helps loosen dirt in this intricate little part Although we do not recommend the use of harsh chemicals such as brake cleaner if you insist on using this type of product ensure that you thoroughly re lubricate the inside and outside of your weapon with a multi purpose product such as Rem Oil Militec 1 or similar 15 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE continued REASSEMBLING THE WEAPON 1 Set the extractor back in its groove 2 Compress the extractor spring by pushing down on the e
24. trength over billet machining processes By the very nature of a forging small dents and dings on the outside of the receiver may be visible No forging is free of them This is not a defect WARNING YOUR PWS FIREARM WAS DESIGNED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY WITH ITS ORIGINAL COMPONENTS ALTERATIONS TO THE ORIGINAL COMPONENTS OR REPLACEMENT OF THEM WITH AFTERMARKET NON PWS MANUFACTURED COMPONENTS CAN CAUSE MALFUNCTIONS OR EVEN MAKE THE FIREARM UNSAFE DO NOT ALTER ANY PART OR ADD SUBSTITUTE PARTS NOT MANUFACTURED BY PRIMARY WEAPONS SYSTEMS INC ATTEMPTED CUSTOMIZATION OF YOUR PWS PRODUCT MAY VOID YOUR WARRANTY 10 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING ALWAYS UNLOAD YOUR FIREARM BEFORE CLEANING LUBRICATION DISASSEMBLY OR REASSEMBLY WARNING DO NOT APPLY LUBRICANT OR PRESERVATIVE TO YOUR AMMUNITION DOING SO MAY CAUSE THE CARTRIDGE TO PARTIALLY MALFUNCTION LEAVING THE BULLET LODGED IN THE BORE CREATING A BORE OBSTRUCTION CLEANING SOLVENTS AND LUBRICANTS Military services generally use a multipurpose chemical called CLP cleaner lubricant and preservative sold commercially as Break Free Although it is useful if nothing else is available armament engineers prefer individual specialized products High quality cleaning solvents like Hoppes No 9 do an excellent job of removing metal fouling from the bore PWS uses and recommends SLIP 2000 EWL Extreme Weapon Lubricant for maximum reliability and service life Lubricate your rifle
25. xtractor 3 Slip the retaining pin into the hole and push inward until even with the sides of the bolt 4 Slide the piston bolt spring over the shaft of the bolt 5 Push the bolt into the bolt assembly 6 sure that the extractor is on the right side of the assembly so the cam pin will fit in 7 Place the cam pin into the bolt assembly then turn it 90 degrees 8 Guide the firing pin gently into the bolt through the back of the assembly 9 Insert the firing pin retaining pin into the bolt assembly 10 Pull the bolt all the way forward 11 It has to be in this position so the cam pin will fit into the upper receiver 12 Slide the charging handle all the way forward until it stops against the carrier key portion of the operating rod fig 1 13 Guide the piston operating rod toward rear of the piston tube fig 2 14 Slide the lug portion of the charging handle into the receiver groove fig 3 15 Slide the buffer spring and buffer into the buffer tube until they are locked in place by the buffer retaining pin 16 Place the upper and lower receivers together 17 Push the take down pins in place It is easiest to do the front pin first and the rear pin second fig 3 16 FOUR RULES OF FIREARM SAFETY READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE RULES BEFORE LOADING YOUR WEAPON THE FOUR RULES OF FIREARM SAFETY 17 Treat all guns as if they loaded Whether or not you are certain the weapon is not loaded you should treat
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