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1. 1911 22 User s Manual 22 Always wear protective shooting glasses to protect your eyes from injury by gun powder gas lubricant dirt or metallic particles carbon residue sparks or other debris 23 Use exclusively factory loaded ammunition of the caliber specified on the firearm barrel Use of different calibers may cause serious personal injuries to you and to people close to you 24 Before shooting ALWAYS check to ensure that the barrel is free of obstructions 25 When selecting a place to shoot always be absolutely sure of your target and the area behind it before you touch the trigger making sure there is an adequate backstop which will stop and contain bullets A bullet can travel through or past your target with a range up to 1 1 2 miles If you have any doubt do not shoot 26 Keep all bystanders behind you standing beside a shooter is not a safe position Make sure all other shooters and bystanders are well away from the ejection port 27 Never shoot against a solid surface or in a pool of water the projectiles could ricochet and shoot toward any direction 28 Never force a jammed action this act could cause explosion of the round and consequent injury 29 In case of misfire manually extract the cartridge from the chamber If firearm fails to fire when trigger is pulled as a result of slow primer ignition hangfire keep muzzle pointed downrange for a minimum of 30 seconds If the round does not fire remove the m2. 39 Thumb Safety 1911 22 40 740 301 Sear 1911 22 _ __ 43 470037 Magazine Assembly 1911 22 1911 22 User s Manual TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS Should you have any problems with the 1911 22 please refer to the following troubleshooting tips for possible solutions Last Round Slide Stop Failure The slide doesn t cycle correctly Fail to Fire DNF Failure to Extract Empty Shell The empty shell does not eject stove pipe Slide travel not sufficient Too high velocity in recoil Dirt Debris in Action Not enough pressure to cycle Dirt Debris in Action Ammunition too short for chamber Slide not completely closed Ammunition with rim out of tolerance Weak hammer spring Firing pin damaged or broken Dirty chamber Damaged Chamber Damaged Extractor Weak Extractor Spring Damaged ejector Dirty chamber Damaged chamber Damaged extractor Weak extractor spring CAUSE SOLUTION Use ammunition slightly faster remember the gun is tuned to shoot ammo 325 m sec Use ammunition slightly less powerful too much velocity may compromise the correct functioning of the slide stop If you have been shooting for a while or using ammunition with excessive fouling it may be necessary to clean the firearm Use Higher Velocity Ammo remember the gun is tuned to shoot ammo 1050 fps 325 m sec or greater Disassemble and clean carefully the gun Check the ammunition Consider different types o
3. the open position If not repeat step 4 If magazine is not removed prior to this procedure any rounds left in it will be chambered which could lead to an unintentional discharge The pistol will fire with a round chambered and the magazine removed 3 If slide has not automatically locked in the rearward position as a result of firing the last round from the magazine do it manually and visually inspect the chamber to ensure that it is clear 4 Release slide forward onto the empty chamber by pulling slide fully rearward and releasing or by manually rotating the slide stop downward past the slide stop notch Ease the slide closed 5 Pull the trigger easing the hammer to fall forward on the firing pin 6 To remove any remaining rounds from the magazine push the cartridges forward until they clear the magazine one at a time Break in Period Before firing the pistol for the first time Field Strip and clean the firearm following proper procedures For proper Break in of the firearm shoot 200 300 rounds of Quality Factory Ball Ammunition cleaning and lubricating the gun every 100 150 rounds Shooting Firing Always wear eye and hearing protection when shooting 1 Point muzzle in a safe direction 2 Load pistol as previously directed 3 Grip the frame firmly 1911 22 User s Manual 4 With your finger well clear of the trigger lower the safety lever 5 Place index finger on trigger take aim and gently squeeze rearward u
4. 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 e f there is any reason to suspect that a bullet is obstructing the barrel immediately unload the firearm and look through the bore 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 one from which the bullet has been removed Such techniques can generate excessive pressure damage the firearm and cause serious personal injury If the bullet can be easily removed with a wood or brass dowel using hand pressure only never hammer a bullet lodged in the bore 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 e Dirt corrosion or other foreign matter on a cartridge can impede complete chambering and may cause the cartridge case to burst upon firing The same is true of cartridges which are damaged or deformed e Dont oil cartridges and be sure to wipe the chamber clean of any oil preservative before commencing to shoot Oil interferes with the friction betw
5. and render your 1911 22 unsafe Misuse or improper assembly could cause injury or even death If you are unsure of disassembly or assembly consult a competent gunsmith to perform any necessary grip changes or disassembly amp assembly 1911 22 User s Manual WARRANTY CONDITIONS Armi Sport guarantees that our products are scrupulously checked against defects in materials workmanship and aesthetical and functioning problems In case you find a defect in one of our products you should immediately contact the DEALER SHOP GUNSMITH where you have bought your gun The seller will indicate the conditions for the repair which will be either made directly by them or through our assistance ATTENTION end users are not allowed to ship any gun directly to Armi Sport for repair either under guarantee or against payment Transportation of weapons is strictly regulated and the documents which are required can solely be issued by companies with specific authorization 1 Armi Sport will warrant for structural or project defects without any time limit 2 Armi Sport guarantees for a year after the purchase date the free substitution of parts for defects which have been found out also during use wear of parts which shouldn t be subject to wear or excessive wear of parts subject to wear The customer will have to give evidence of the purchase date with a bill or other valid proof 3 In case the defect under cover of guarantee Is not repai
6. Manual SAFETY FEATURES This firearm is equipped with several safety features which if properly employed can minimize the danger of accidental discharge NOTE Never rely on mechanical safeties to overcome improper maintenance or TRIGGER GUARD The trigger guard is a loop of metal that surrounds the trigger protecting it from damage or accidental discharge NEVER ASSUME THE PISTOL IS UNLOADED You can never be sure a pistol is unloaded unless you check that the charger is not in place and the cartridge chamber is completely empty AUTOMATIC TRIGGER SAFETY The trigger safety blocks the trigger until the slide is completely closed on the cam breech The Safety is automatically activated TRIGGER AND SLIDE LEFT MANUAL SAFETY The safety lever A must be manually lifted until the angle of the lever is pushed inside the corresponding socket in the slide This will block both the trigger and the slide MANUAL KEYED SAFETY By turning the manual safety 90 degrees B with the special key the hammer is prevented from hitting the firing pin The firearm should always be stored and transported with the manual safety in the On position and utilizing the special key to turn the safety off when firing FIRING PIN The firing pin is held in a rearward position by spring tension Being shorter than the housing it cannot protrude through the face of the slide until the spring tension and inertia of the pin itself is overcome by the for
7. Version update 2 6 Dec 2009 1911 22 USER S MANUAL MODEL 1911 22 Kimar srl ITALY Official Sponsor Cm SCHW ATTENTION BEFORE REMOVING THIS FIREARM FROM ITS PACKAGE READ amp UNDERSTAND WARNINGS INSTRUCTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS IN THIS USER S MANUAL 1911 22 User s Manual A Note on Historical Design Firearms EP DFP Po oe eG XX Do yo eG 2 GO Armi Sport Chiappa Firearms proudly manufacture finely crafted replica firearms reproducing famous historical weapons The 1911 22 family of firearms is manufactured using leading edge techniques and high quality modern materials The 1911 22 series is patterned from one of the most recognized handguns in the world the 1911 Semi Automatic designed by John Browing The 1911 22 however utilizes a unique action unlike that of the Browning design while providing similar characteristics and feel It is vital that the user be familiar with his firearm and possible safety risks that may be present in the design Most significantly the user should realize that the designs of safeties or even the presence of adequate safeties vary significantly on historical designs and do not offer the protection against accidental discharge that modern firearm safeties achieve 1911 22 User s Manual INDEX Warnings 4 Safety 5 Identifying Markings 8 Safety Features 9 Instructions for use 10 Loading 12 Unloading 13 Break In period 13 Shooting 13 Si
8. agazine clear the weapon and examine the ejected unfired cartridge If the indent from the firing pin is off center light or absent take the pistol to a competent gunsmith If the indent appears normal compared to other rounds assume a faulty round separate from other cartridges reload and continue shooting 30 Do not attempt to re use unexploded ammunitions 31 NEVER modify any parts of your gun Any alteration may cause serious personal injury and voids the warranty 32 Only a qualified gunsmith may service the gun for repair or serious maintenance Armi Sport Chiappa Firearms declines any responsibility for misuse of the firearm In case of alteration of the firearm Armi Sport Chiappa Firearms declines any civil and penal responsibility and will not refund any damage 1911 22 User s Manual The user is responsible for injuries or damages caused to him or to other persons COMPLETE KNOWLEDGE OF YOUR FIREARM CAN MAKE THE DIFFERENCE QUALI TY I NSPECTI ON Every firearm is thoroughly inspected for function and cosmetic blemish prior to shipment IDENTI FYI NG MARKI NGS Every gun we produce has a serial number that is marked on the receiver Close to the serial number you will also find the manufacturers information with the model name and caliber marked either on the frame or the slide as required by federal law These markings must not be removed from the firearm for any reason 1911 22 User s
9. ce of the falling hammer A Instruction Manual 1911 22 User s Manual INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Ammunition ATTENTION For best performance of the 1911 22 we recommend the use of quality 22 LR ammunition with a minimum velocity of 325 m s 1066 f s NOTI CE WE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE OR INJURY WHATSOEVER OCCURRING IN CONNECTION WITH OR AS THE RESULT OF THE USE OF FAULTY OR NONSTANDARD OR REMANUFACTURED OR HANDLOADED RELOADED AMMUNITION OR OF CARTRIDGES OTHER THAN THOSE FOR WHICH THE FIREARM WAS ORIGINALLY CHAMBERED e Death serious injury and damage can result from the use of wrong ammunition bore obstructions powder overloads or incorrect cartridge components e Use only ammunition specifically recommended for your firearm Proper Ammunition specified on barrel and cylinder e Always use cartridges of the same caliber as that indicated on the barrel e Use only high quality original factory manufactured ammunition whose pressure cannot be higher than the one stated by S A A M l or C I P e For best results we recommend the use of quality high velocity ammunition e Your gun has been designed for ammunition of a specific caliber do not alter the barrel chamber caliber for which your gun was designed e sure you never mix ammunition e Firearms may be severely damaged and serious injury to the shooter or others may result from any condition causing excessive press
10. chanism of the weapon is easy if it starts to stiffen or if corrosion is starting on some essential parts you should bring your gun to competent professional personnel e Do not use pure silicon or lanolin e Inthe following pages you will find exploded views with a list of all parts 1911 22 User s Manual e When ordering parts it s important to specify date of purchase serial number model caliber and item reference of the part s needed e Ifthe gun has a problem that you cannot fix DO NOT FIRE it but send it to an authorized center for a check up If you try to fix it personally you may put in serious danger yourself and the people near you in serious danger e Always pay great attention and handle the gun very carefully in order to avoid terrible accidents which may change your life and that of others 1911 22 User s Manual EXPLODED VIEW 1911 22 User s Manual PARTS LIST com Description COD Description 700 125 Receiver 1911 22 720 044 Slide Safety Spring 2 710 279 Slide 1911 22 23 740 304 Trigger 1911 22 4 104 016 Rear Sight Screw M3x5 25 720 106 Magazine Release Spring 3 4X21x0 5 5 Magazine Release Screw 1911 22 6 720 105 Firing Pin Spring 3 8X16X0 3 8 760 122 Extractor 1911 22 29780088 Left Grip 1911 22 CF 9 1720116 Extractor Spring 30 740 297 Recoil Spring Guide 1911 22 14 740 293 Magazine Block 1911 22 35 740 302 Back Strap1911 22
11. d fall and cause injury and death Always point the gun in a safe direction and handle it as though it were loaded This is especially important when loading and unloading the gun and when handing it to someone else Never take someone s word that it is unloaded Always make sure the gun is unloaded before laying it down or handing it to someone else 10 After use clean and lubricate the inside of the barrel with appropriate oil Avoid grease or oil build up that can cause excessive pressure and result in serious personal injuries Before using the gun again inspect the barrel and chamber to make certain that there are no obstructions in the bore Remove any oil residue with rod and dry patch before shooting I destrestion Manwal OOOO 1911 22 User s Manual 11 Accumulation of rust in the barrel can cause excessive pressures resulting in serious injury and may cause the explosion of the barrel A rusted pitted or eroded barrel should be replaced 12 Wash hands thoroughly after shooting and handling firearms to remove any unwanted residues 13 Pay great attention during transportation and use Mechanical safety devices can fail Developing intelligent good safety habits is the best way to prevent accidents 14 This firearm is equipped with a manual thumb safety a slide safety as well as the hammer half cock REMEMBER No mechanical safety device is infallible 15 ALWAYS keep the gun unloaded when transporting it from home t
12. een cartridge case and chamber wall that is necessary for safe functioning and subjects the firearm to stress similar to that imposed by excessive pressure e Use lubricants liberally on the moving parts of your firearm Avoid excessive spraying of any aerosol gun care product especially where it may 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 may not ignite If only the primer ignites there is a danger that the bullet may become lodged in the barrel se of Th iti ids th ty 1911 22 User s Manual Loading Keep muzzle pointed in safe direction and follow all safety procedures at all times Practice these steps with an unloaded pistol or dummy ammo until you are completely familiar and comfortable with the procedures Use live ammo only when you are prepared to shoot Always use clean dry high quality ammunition of the proper caliber that meets industry performance standards 1 With an empty magazine in the pistol pull back the slide until the slide stop engages the slide stop notch C and the slide locks back 2 To release the empty magazine from the frame hold hand under magazine and push the magazine catch D which is located on the left side of the frame behind the tr
13. f ammunition Carefully clean the breech bolt and barrel amp chamber area Change brand of ammunition Contact our service center Contact our service center to obtain a new firing pin Clean cartridge chamber with cleaning brush Contact a professional gunsmith to polish the chamber Contact our service center to obtain a new extractor Contact our service center to obtain a new extractor spring Replace magazine Clean cartridge chamber with cleaning brush Contact a professional gunsmith to polish the chamber Contact our service center to obtain a new extractor Contact our service center to obtain a new extractor spring 1911 22 User s Manual The slide stays Dirt Debris in Action Disassemble and carefully clean the pistol completely open E diia Weak recoil spring Contact our service center to obtain a new spring ve Incorrect Ammunition Check the ammunition and change type if Ammunition does necessary NOAM BE Dirt Debris in action or Disassemble and carefully clean the pistol chamber Magazine not properly seated Check the magazine for correct fit and operation Bullet crimp design Check the ammunition and change type if necessary Mechanical Issue Do not attempt to use the pistol contact our The pistol fires with service center immediately to arrange shipment of safety On the pistol Tolerance too close Turn the bushing 90 use a plastic hammer to Barrel bushing hard mo
14. ght Adjustment 14 Disassembly 15 Assembly 17 Cleaning 17 Lubrication 18 Ordinary and extraordinary maintenance 18 Exploded views 20 Parts list 21 Trouble Shooting Tips FAQ 22 Removal of grips 24 ArmiSport Chiappa Firearms Warranty 25 Manual 1911 22 User s Manual Armi Sport Chiappa Firearms is not responsible for damage to objects caused by misuse of the gun or for injuries to persons or animals or in case of death caused voluntarily or involuntarily by the gun user Armi Sport Chiappa Firearms is not responsible for injuries caused by poor maintenance misuse of the gun unauthorized or improper modifications Armi Sport Chiappa Firearms declines responsibility for the indirect consequences of any injuries and or death of persons or animals damage to objects caused by use of the gun or by primer explosion by bullet s ricochet or unsafe loading practices and or procedure The gun you own is a replica of the 1911 Semi Automatic designed by John Browning Changes in the design and function have been made to make this firearm a more reliable and affordable pistol in rimfire calibres Read the entire manual and learn the proper use of the gun without live ammunition It is important that you understand the proper use of this product The life of the people close to you may depend on your Safety If the manual is not clear please contact the dealer where you bought the gun or call the distributor or the ma
15. igger This will cause the magazine to fall free of the magazine well 3 To load the magazine place the round at the top open end push down and back making sure that the back of the cartridge Is facing the rear of the magazine Repeat this procedure until magazine is fully loaded Tap the back side of the magazine against the palm of your hand to insure the proper alignment of the cartridges N 1911 22 User s Manual 4 Place the magazine in the magazine well in the frame with the rounds facing forward and push up until magazine is fully seated A click will be heard when this is done properly as the magazine catch engages 5 To chamber a round point the pistol in a safe direction Without touching the trigger push downward on the slide stop no 41 with your left hand thumb or left index finger Allow the slide to go forward unhindered Do not ride the slide down to the forward position Keeping your hand on the slide may cause a misfeed or stop the slide from fully closing 6 When cartridges fail to feed check the following o Substandard ammunition Cartridge overall length too short or too long Bullet nose too blunt Damaged Magazine Ensure that the firearm is clean with no buildup of carbon or dirt O Unloading 1 To unload first remove magazine as in step 1 and 2 of previous section 2 If all of the rounds from the magazine have been fired slide will automatically lock in
16. ill block the movement of the slide DO NOT BLANK FIRE 3 Put the slide stop in place on the left side 4 Place the recoil spring guide inside the slide letting it fall inside the slide facing upwards Make sure the recoil spring guide is positioned correctly 5 Place the spring on the recoil spring guide 6 Place the nose locking onto the spring and push it inside the slide with sufficient pressure to let the barrel bushing to slide over it Turn the bushing by 90 notice the nose locking cap must have the central pin facing down to allow for the rotation of the bushing 7 Check that the gun is working correctly by cycling the slide a few times and checking with the empty magazine in place to insure that the slide stop lever is working correctly NOTE Never Dry Fire a 1911 22 pistol this can damage the chamber face and or firing pin Cleaning Attention Careful and detailed cleaning of this firearm is essential to guarantee its Safety and proper function e Every time you use your gun it is advised to clean it in order to remove all corroding agents humidity powder or lead residues etc which can in time alter a few parts e In order to perform a standard cleaning it is sufficient to utilize a good solvent cleaning oil and a little brush e Fora deeper cleaning please contact your local gunsmith e Always run the cleaning rods from the chamber end of the firearm 1 Disassemble pistol as described in previous sect
17. ion 2 Run a wet patch through the bore Let soak a few minutes Always read the manufacturers directions of the bore cleaner you are using 3 Run a dry patch through to remove loose crud deposits 4 Run a wet bore brush through the chamber end of the barrel a few times 5 Run a dry patch to remove the dirt 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 a few times until the patch comes out clean 7 Lightly oil the barrel NOTE Run a dry patch through the barrel before firing to remove oil 8 Wipe off all dirt on all bearing surfaces on slide and frame 9 Clean breech face and all parts an old toothbrush or similar nylon brush works well 10 Follow lubrication directions before reassembling 1911 22 User s Manual Lubrication Use a good quality oil grease is not recommended If oil contains Teflon be sure to shake well before using as the Teflon settles when left overnight Lubricate the following internal parts of the pistol a Slide and Frame rails do not over oil b Trigger safety on top of frame Small drop c Barrel Hood two drops spread on hood d Barrel Locking lugs inside Slide and on Barrel one drop on each lug e Barrel Link one drop behind link f Slide Stop pin one drop spread with finger g Outside of Barrel Oil Do not over oil spread with fingertip h Cock Hammer one drop in between the hammer and frame Assemble gun Operate the Slide 5 6 times dry fire wipe off excess oil from gun Ma
18. iption of defect Documents to attach Proof of purchase date 1911 22 User s Manual HIAPPA firearms Chiappa Firearms Ltd 6785 W Third Street Dayton OH 45427 USA Tel 937 835 5000 www chiappafirearms com email info chiappafirearms com Sport Armi Sport di Chiappa Silvia amp C Snc Via Milano N 2 Azzano Mella BS Tel 030 9749065 Fax 030 9749232 www armichiappa com email info armisport com Kimar Srl Via Milano N 2 Azzano Mella BS Tel 030 9749065 Fax 030 9749232 www armichiappa com email info kimar com
19. ke sure if you have stored the gun with oil in the barrel and chamber that you run a dry patch through the barrel to clear it of the oil before you fire the gun Reassemble as previously described The key is moderation Not enough oil and your gun may not function properly and lead to undo wear Too much oil and you risk attracting damaging dirt and debris to the bearing surfaces causing undo wear and potential functioning problems All metal parts even Stainless Steel should be lightly lubricated For long term storage or if you live in a particularly damp or salty area a good quality rust preventative should be used Ordinary and extraordinary maintenance e Before conducting any sort of maintenance make sure the firearm is unloaded e By ordinary maintenance we refer to measures the user should take to keep the gun in good working conditions e An Extraordinary maintenance implies the replacement of broken parts and therefore disassembling the gun In this case only authorized personnel or a qualified gunsmith should handle the task e Also along period of heavy use or inactivity requires an extraordinary maintenance your gun should be taken to a qualified gunsmith to have the action disassembled for professional cleaning and lubrication e Your gunsmith will advise the best lubricant for the good maintenance of your revolver e Do not leave oil residues when cleaning and lubricating your firearm e Make sure that the me
20. le only you the shooter can control Manual 1911 22 User s Manual Owner Modification Historically the 1911 style handgun has probably seen more modifications than any other handgun ever designed We have no doubt that the same will be true for the Chiappa 1911 22 However any modification to any safety sear engagement or function of this handgun will void the manufacturer s warranty It will be at the discretion of the Chiappa Warranty repair center to determine if the warranty was voided by ANY modifications to this handgun ANY LEGAL DISPUTE WILL BE UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF A COURT IN THE STATE OF OHIO 1 Read the instructions carefully before use Reading the manual and careful examination of the gun are fundamental to avoid any kind of problem 2 Be aware that you are handling a firearm therefore your knowledge and behaviour may affect your life and those of the people close to you Guns and ammunitions must be kept in separate places 4 ALWAYS keep guns and ammunitions out of reach of children 5 Store the gun in a clean dry and airy place after use to avoid rust in mechanical parts that may cause serious problems in functioning after a period of inactivity The gun must ALWAYS be stored unloaded ALWAYS check that the chamber is empty Keep away from open flame or heating sources Never leave a loaded gun unattended po Sa Im Never leave the weapon loaded and with a closed breech block it coul
21. ntil hammer is released and falls forward striking the firing pin Be prepared for loud noise and recoil Note This is a semi automatic pistol and will cock the hammer each time the slide moves to the rear eject the empty cartridge and chamber a new round It will continue to fire with each Subsequent pull of the trigger until all rounds in the magazine have been fired 6 Continue procedure until magazine is empty and slide is locked open 7 If all rounds have not been fired and you wish to stop shooting immediately engage slide stop and follow procedures for unloading previously described Sight Adjustment The standard rear sight is adjustable for windage To adjust your point of impact to the RIGHT unscrew the rear sight screw and move the rear sight to the right to adjust your point of impact to the LEFT move the rear sight to the left The front sight has extra height and can be adjusted only once for elevation by using a file and carefully filing the top of the front blade to meet the individual shooters requirements Sight Adjustment for TARGET version The TARGET MODEL rear sight is adjustable for windage amp elevation To adjust your point of impact to the RIGHT unscrew the windage sight screw and move the rear sight to the right to adjust your point of impact to the LEFT tighten the windage sight screw to move the sight to the left To adjust your point of impact up unscrew the elevation sight sc
22. nufacturer by using the contact information provided within this manual Front Sight The front sight of your Standard Model 1911 22 is a fixed sight and has been designed to allow extra material so that it can be filed to adjust for the individual shooter one time See information amp illustration in the Owner s Manual Page 13 Once the front sight has been filed to proper adjustment the sight can be blued with a Cold Blue product such as G 96 or other popular instant gun blue products Without adjustment your new 1911 22 handgun will typically shoot 2 4 low at 25 yards Slide Design Do not attempt to tighten the slide in order to gain accuracy The Chiappa 1911 22 is a Fixed Barrel Blow Back design in order to maintain reliable function minimal friction must be maintained Any attempt to make the slide to frame a tighter fit will have adverse affects and minimize reliable function Due to the fixed barrel design any additional free play with the slide fit will have little impact on the accuracy of this handgun By design the reliable return of the slide in combination to both front amp rear sights being fixed onto a single component which maintain a constant the free play found with the slide will not be exaggerated but maintain a constant as well This design will have little variation regardless if it is at 10 25 or even 50 yards providing the sights are properly aligned which is a variab
23. o the shooting areas Carefully check that cartridge chamber is empty 16 When you walk around with the gun in a shooting area ALWAYS keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction 17 NEVER run with a loaded gun don t cross any obstacle fences or water courses etc or walk where there is any possibility of slipping or falling without having your firearm unloaded and in safety position 18 Do not smoke while handling loading or shooting any ammunition especially black powder Keep black powder in a closed container at all times reclosing the container after each and every use 19 Never drink alcoholic beverages or take any drugs before or during shooting as this not only constitutes criminal disregard for your safety and that of others but will seriously impair your judgment and vision Never use a gun while you are taking medication unless you have checked with your doctor to ensure your fitness to handle the gun safely 20 Never rest your finger on the trigger until the very moment you wish to shoot Always keep the safety on until you are ready to safely shoot at an intended target see safety features Note Safety devices on guns are extras and are not a substitute for your proper and safe handling practices 21 Always wear and encourage others near you to wear proper ear protection when shooting especially on a range since the noise from your gun and other guns close to you could result in permanent hearing loss
24. rable Armi Sport will provide for a free substitution of the weapon ARMI SPORT RESERVES THE RIGHT OF DEFINING THE TYPE OF DEFECT OF THE WEAPON AND THEREFORE TO STATE WHETHER THE DEFECT IS COVERED BY GUARANTEE Armi Sport s decision will be fair but final Armi Sport will be allowed a timing of 60 days for repair under guarantee and 90 days for free substitution We strongly recommend that you keep the receipt or proof of purchase for any Armi Sport product THE GUARANTEE IS VOID IN CASE Inadequate ammunition has been used any ammunition but those commonly on sale reloaded ammunition different from caliber and specification indicated on the gun barrel The gun failed to be provided proper maintenance and cleaning The gun has been modified without our prior consent Unauthorized inadequate or incorrect repairs have been carried out Parts subject to wear and corrosion Damage improper use of the gun by the user Expired guarantee In the above cases the repair if carried out will be charged to the customer 1911 22 User s Manual The guarantee does not cover parts subject to wear and corrosion In case non original spare parts are used the guarantee or any service contract with Armi Sport will be void ATTENTION delivery expenses to and from the service center are not covered by the guarantee and will be charged to the customer In case for any valid reason you do not have the possibility to obtain repair
25. rew and move the rear sight up to adjust your point of impact to go down tighten the elevation sight screw to go down 1911 22 User s Manual This product should be cleaned after every use and when exposed to dirt sand etc When not in use store in a clean dry location 1 With the pistol unloaded the magazine removed and the hammer down lean the pistol vertically on a surface with the barrel pointing upwards Press on the nose locking E This allows the barrel bushing F to move freely Turn the bushing by 90 and remove it Be careful the recoil spring and plug can fly out with force 2 Ease out recoil spring and plug 3 Cock the hammer and push the slide rearward until it is free then lift it on the back and Slide it off pushing it forward 4 Push inward on the end of the slide stop shaft on the right side of the pistol and remove the slide stop from the left side 5 Slide the slide assembly forward off the frame 6 Turn the pistol with the barrel facing downward to remove the recoil spring guide H ll ada EINE 1911 22 User s Manual 1911 22 User s Manual Assembly 1 With the hammer in the full cock position slide the slide assembly over the front of the barrel push it rearward completely and push down its rear portion pressing the hammer while moving the slide forward into place 2 Pull the trigger and allow the hammer to rest on the back of the slide which w
26. under guarantee at the shop where you bought the gun you may contact us directly we will indicate a local dealer to support you with the repair file USA Phone 937 835 5000 Italy Phone 39 030 9749065 e mail info chiappafirearms com Should Chiappa Firearms Armi Sport become aware of a defect of a product during the guarantee period the defective part will be replaced free of charge This instruction manual must always follow the firearm including change of ownership Procedure for the usage of the quarantee BEFORE shipping the weapon back for repair the customer should contact the gunshop where the product was bought The customer should supply proper information on the defect and the relevant file will then be started The gun shop will be given an NDR Repair Number The weapon will have to be shipped back to the gun shop in its original packing with a copy of the purchase date the Guarantee Form attached duly filed with indication of the NDR number according to the instructions of the dealer 1911 22 User s Manual x Request form REPAIR UNDER GUARANTEE NdR NDR Please write in the above box the Repair Number you were given by the gun shop 1 Customer data Name Phone Available from to o gt 2 Product information e Model 3 Gun Shop dealer e Purchase date 1 1 11 1 1 e Dealername el e Dealer address 4 Descr
27. ure inside the chamber or barrel during firing Excessive pressure can be caused by obstruction in the barrel propellant powder overloads or by the use of incorrect 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 e immediately stop shooting and check the barrel for a possible obstruction whenever You have difficulty in or feel unusual resistance in chambering a cartridge 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 shot sounds weak or abnormal 1911 22 User s Manual n such cases it is possible that a bullet is lodged part way down the barrel Firing a subsequent bullet into the obstructed barrel can damage the firearm and cause serious injury to the shooter or bystanders e Bullets can become lodged in the barrel Ifthe 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 Ifthe bullet is not properly seated tightly in the cartridge case
28. ve It out to disassemble Front sight needs adjustment Gradually lower the front sights with a file until The pistol shoots low you reach the correct point of impact Standard Model Note Different brands of ammunition may have different POI Point of Impact Rear sight needs adjustment Lift the rear sight to raise the point of impact or The pistol shoots low vice versa to lower it target version 1 8 f Shooting left or right Rear sight needs adjustment Move the rear sight the opposite direction of error If POI Point of Impact is left of center move the Windage rear sight to the right 1911 22 User s Manual READ BEFORE REMOVING GRIPS Please read and fully understand this important information before removing the grips from your 1911 22 manufactured by Chiappa Firearms Ltd The left grip of this pistol is designed to retain components which include important safety features Once the left grip is removed the plunger tube assembly can be removed Use care not to lose the spring amp pin assembly located inside the plunger tube After the plunger tube assembly is removed the slide Safety may be removed use care not to lose the slide Safety tension spring Assemble the left grip assembly in reverse manner and insure that both the thumb safety and slide safety are working correctly Any modification or omission of these safety features will void the warranty
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