Taurus Group PT22/25 User Manual

27READ CAREFULLYBEFORE USINGYOUR PT22/25IMPORTANT: Keep this manual with your firearm.The information contained in this manual is useful, both for beg

9WARNING:This pistol is equipped with a magazine disconnector. It is intended thatthe pistol will not fire with the magazine removed, however,1) The m

109. Use lubricants sparingly on the moving parts of your firearm. Avoidexcessive spraying of any aerosol gun care product, especially where itmay get

LOADING1. Always make sure the muzzle is pointed in a safe direction.2. Never attempt to load or unload any firearm inside a vehicle, building orother

FIRING1. Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and your finger away fromthe trigger when cocking any firearm.2. Never carry, handle or leave una

CARE AND MAINTENANCEA. The gun may be cleaned and lubricated under normal conditionswithout the need of any disassembly.B. In special conditions, such

SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOLS1. Risk of an accident is greatly increased when any semi-automaticpistol, no matter how safely designed is carried with a cartr

152. TO LOAD THE GUN. Hold the magazinewith one of your hands and with the other oneinsert the cartridges one at a time, pressingthem down and to the

16ITEM NAME1 ...Barrel2 ...Slide3 ...Firing pin retainingspring4 ...Firing pin spring5 ...Firing pin6 ...Barrel spring p

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

SAFETY DEVICESYour pistol is manufactured with the following described safety devices.REMEMBER! Mechanical safety devices are not a substitute for saf

1THIS BOOKLETThe safety warnings in this booklet are important. By understanding thedangers inherent in the use of any firearm, and by taking the prec

193. 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 ligh

USE OF SAFETY1. Your firearm comes equipped with an effective, well-designed safetydevice. HOWEVER, NEVER RELY COMPLETELY ON ANY SAFETYMECHANISM. The

PARTSAll firearms require periodic maintenance and inspection which mayreveal a need for adjustment or repair. Have your firearm checked by acompetent

22TAURUS LIMITED WARRANTYWHAT DOES THIS WARRANTY COVER?This warranty covers any service and repair needed by any product man-ufactured by Forjas Tauru

23TAURUS SERVICE POLICYBefore shipment your firearm was carefully inspected and test fired in orderto ensure that it conformed to our specifications a

A WORD TO THE WISEMOST GUN ACCIDENTS HAPPEN BECAUSE THE SHOOTER CARELESSLY VIOLATES THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT RULE OF SAFE GUN HANDLING:ALWAYS KEEP TH

SAFETY WARNINGSNOT JUST FOR BEGINNERSRegardless of your familiarity or experience with firearms, generally don’tassume that you have no need to study

GUNS ARE NOT ALIKEMany makes and models of firearms might look nearly the same.However, they differ widely in design and operation, and in the locatio

ATTENTION1. NEVER, NEVER-EVER point any gun, loaded or unloaded, at anythingyou do not intend to shoot.2. ALWAYS treat every gun as if it were loaded.

19. Check ammunition to be sure it is the right size and caliber, and thatit is not dented.20. Use a proper holster and draw only if you intend to sho

WARNINGTaurus revolvers and pistols were manufactured to perform properly withthe original parts as designed. It is your duty to make sure any parts y

AMMUNITION1. Use ONLY high quality, original, factory-manufactured ammunition. Do notuse cartridges that are dirty, wet, corroded, bent or damaged. Do

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 fire