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Manual Taurus PT22/25

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Page 2 - DISCHARGING FIREARMS IN POORLY VENTILATED

1 THIS BOOKLET The safety warnings in this booklet are important. By understanding thedangers inherent in the use of any firearm, and by taking the precautionsdescribed herein, you can enjoy complete safety in the use of your Tauruspistol. Failure to heed any of these warnings may result in serious ...

Page 3 - SAFETY WARNINGS; NOT JUST FOR BEGINNERS; KNOW

SAFETY WARNINGS NOT JUST FOR BEGINNERS Regardless of your familiarity or experience with firearms, generally don’tassume that you have no need to study this manual. The safe handling of firearms requires specialized training, discipline andcaution. Firearms, by their nature and intended function, ar...

Page 4 - GUNS ARE NOT ALIKE; Your knowledge can prevent injuries.

GUNS ARE NOT ALIKE Many makes and models of firearms might look nearly the same.However, they differ widely in design and operation, and in the locationand function of various controls. Study this manual thoroughly. Educate yourself on the characteristics andoperation of your particular firearm befo...

Page 5 - ATTENTION

ATTENTION 1. NEVER, NEVER-EVER point any gun, loaded or unloaded, at anything you do not intend to shoot. 2. ALWAYS treat every gun as if it were loaded. 3. Get instruction from a competent firearms instructor before using anygun. 4. The safety is only a mechanical device, not a substitute for commo...

Page 7 - WARNING; Always have a qualified gunsmith work on your gun.; PROTECT YOUR EYES AND EARS; ALWAYS

WARNING Taurus revolvers and pistols were manufactured to perform properly withthe original parts as designed. It is your duty to make sure any parts youbuy are installed correctly and that neither replacements nor originals arealtered or changed. Your gun is a complex tool with many parts that must...

Page 8 - AMMUNITION; Use

AMMUNITION 1. Use ONLY high quality, original, factory-manufactured ammunition. Do not use cartridges that are dirty, wet, corroded, bent or damaged. Do not oilcartridges. Do not spray aerosol-type lubricants, preservatives, or cleanersdirectly onto cartridges or where excess spray may flow into con...

Page 9 - Bullets can become lodged in the barrel.

In such cases it is possible that a bullet is lodged part way down the barrel.Firing a subsequent bullet into the obstructed barrel can wreck the firearmand cause serious injury to the shooter or to bystanders. 5. Bullets can become lodged in the barrel. • If the cartridge has been improperly loaded...

Page 12 - LOADING; Always make sure the muzzle is pointed in a safe direction.; POSITION FOR TARGET SHOOTING

LOADING 1. Always make sure the muzzle is pointed in a safe direction. 2. Never attempt to load or unload any firearm inside a vehicle, building or other confined space (except a properly constructed shooting range).Enclosed areas frequently do not offer a completely safe direction to pointthe firea...

Page 13 - FIRING; the trigger when cocking any firearm.

FIRING 1. Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and your finger away from the trigger when cocking any firearm. 2. Never carry, handle or leave unattended any firearm which is cocked and ready to fire. When cocked, it will fire from slight pressure on thetrigger. An accidental discharge could ...

Page 14 - CARE AND MAINTENANCE; The gun may be cleaned and lubricated under normal conditions

CARE AND MAINTENANCE A. The gun may be cleaned and lubricated under normal conditions without the need of any disassembly. B. In special conditions, such as repairs, when disassembling is neces- sary, it is recommended the gun be returned to the factory or sent to acompetent gunsmith or to the impor...

Page 15 - SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOLS; THIS PRACTICE IS NOT RECOMMENDED AND MAY BE; TAURUS PISTOLS OPERATION

SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOLS 1. Risk of an accident is greatly increased when any semi-automatic pistol, no matter how safely designed is carried with a cartridge in thechamber. THIS PRACTICE IS NOT RECOMMENDED AND MAY BE JUSTIFIED ONLY IN CIRCUMSTANCE OF CLEAR AND PRESENTDANGER, WHEN THE PISTOL MAY IMMED...

Page 17 - spring; ITEM; PARTS LIST

16 ITEM NAME 1 ........Barrel2 ........Slide3 ........Firing pin retaining spring 4 ........Firing pin spring5 ........Firing pin6 ........Barrel spring plunger pin7 ........Barrel spring8 ........Trigger spring9 ........Barrel pivot pin 10 ........Frame 11 ........Trigger bar 12 ........Trigger13 ....

Page 18 - Magazine sold as a unit - not in individual parts.

17 TAURUS MODEL PT-22 & PT-25 NOTE: Magazine sold as a unit - not in individual parts.

Page 19 - SAFETY DEVICES; “ON SAFE”; FIELD STRIPPING

SAFETY DEVICES Your pistol is manufactured with the following described safety devices. REMEMBER! Mechanical safety devices are not a substitute for safe gun handling practices. 1. This pistol is designed so that it can only be fired by pulling the trigger through its full range. It cannot be cocked...

Page 20 - ASSEMBLY; “EARS”; SAFETY AGAINST ACCIDENTAL FIRING FROM DROPPING; BUT THE MANUAL SAFETY MUST BE “ON” TO FULFILL ITS

19 3. Pull forward end of slide up and forward - removing the slide from the frame. 4. The barrel chamber and slide surfaces can now be cleaned and lightly oiled. Attention: No further cleaning or disassembly is recommended unless done by a skilled gunsmith. ASSEMBLY In order to reassemble the pisto...

Page 22 - PARTS; THIS FIREARM IS A PRECISION

PARTS All firearms require periodic maintenance and inspection which mayreveal a need for adjustment or repair. Have your firearm checked by acompetent gunsmith annually, even if it seems to be working well, sincebreakage, improper functioning, undue wear, or corrosion of somecomponents may not be a...

Page 23 - TAURUS LIMITED WARRANTY; WHAT DOES THIS WARRANTY COVER?

22 TAURUS LIMITED WARRANTY WHAT DOES THIS WARRANTY COVER? This warranty covers any service and repair needed by any product man-ufactured by Forjas Taurus S.A. and imported by Taurus InternationalManufacturing, Inc. or manufactured in the United States by TaurusInternational Manufacturing, Inc HOW L...

Page 24 - TAURUS SERVICE POLICY

23 TAURUS SERVICE POLICY Before shipment your firearm was carefully inspected and test fired in orderto ensure that it conformed to our specifications and standards. Should yourfirearm require adjustment or repair, we strongly recommend that you returnit to Taurus for factory service.If there is any...

Page 25 - TA U R U S I N T E R N AT I O N A L M A N U FA C T U R I N G , I N C .

A WORD TO THE WISE MOST GUN ACCIDENTS HAPPEN BECAUSE THE SHOOTER CARELESSLY VIOLATES THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT RULE OF SAFE GUN HANDLING: ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION! This trademark, forged for over 50 years of hard and dedicated work, became a symbol of quality in handguns fo...