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Read the instructions andwarnings in this manual

CAREFULLY BEFORE using this firearm.

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Safety & Instruction Manual

M&P® M2.0™ PISTOLS

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WARNING:READ THESE

INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGSCAREFULLY. BE SURE YOU

UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGSBEFORE USING THIS FIREARM.

FAILURE TO READ THESEINSTRUCTIONS AND TO FOLLOW

THESE WARNINGS MAY RESULT INSERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU AND OTHERS AND

DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.

This SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONMANUAL should always

accompany this firearm and betransferred with it upon change ofownership or when presented to

another person. A copy of theSAFETY & INSTRUCTION

MANUAL is available FREE via download at

www.smith-wesson.com or upon request from:

SMITH & WESSON®

CUSTOMER SUPPORT CENTER2100 ROOSEVELT AVENUE

SPRINGFIELD, MA 01104

TEL.: 1-800-331-0852, ext. 4125

E-mail: [email protected]


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YOUR SAFETYRESPONSIBILITIES

SAFETY IS YOUR NUMBER ONE RESPONSIBILITY!!!!• At home, in the field, at the range, or anywhere, the first concern

of every firearm owner should be safety. Apply the following safetyrules in every situation, with any kind of firearm. If you feel uncer-tain about any operational aspects of your firearm, please contactSmith & Wesson at 1-800-331-0852, ext. 4125 before proceedingwith its operation.

• If you are unfamiliar with firearms you should seek formal trainingbefore using your pistol.

WARNING: YOU MUST FOLLOW ALL OF THESE SAFETYRULES TO ENSURE THE SAFE USE OF YOUR FIREARM.THE FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AND

WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL COULD CAUSE SERIOUS PER-SONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS AND DAMAGETO PROPERTY.

• As a firearm owner, you accept a demanding responsibility. Howseriously you take this responsibility can be the difference betweenlife and death. There is no excuse for careless or abusive handlingof your firearm. At all times handle your firearm with intenserespect for its power and potential danger.

TABLE OF CONTENTSYOUR SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6SAFE STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8AMMUNITION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-11MODEL AND FEATURES IDENTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12INSPECTING YOUR PISTOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-14LOADED CHAMBER INDICATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15PREPARATION FOR FIRING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17LOADING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-19FIRING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20CLEARING MISFIRES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21UNLOADING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22FIELD STRIPPING / DISASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23-25LUBRICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26FIELD STRIPPING / ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-28INTERCHANGEABLE PALMSWELL GRIP INSERTS . . . . . . . . . .29REVERSIBLE MAGAZINE RELEASE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-31MAGAZINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31-32SIGHT ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32MANUAL THUMB SAFETY - (If so-equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34-36LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37-38CONTACT AND SHIPPING INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39-40CUSTOM SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41PATENT INFORMATION AND INT’L WARRANTY CENTERS . . . .42BATTERY WARNINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44


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YOUR SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED

• ALWAYS KEEP YOUR FIREARM POINTED IN A SAFE DIREC-TION. Never point a firearm at anyone or anything you do notintend to shoot whether or not it is loaded. This is particularlyimportant when loading, unloading, or field stripping the gun.ALWAYS control the direction of the firearm.

• ALWAYS TREAT EVERY FIREARM AS IF IT IS LOADED ANDWILL FIRE. Do not take anyone’s word that the firearm isunloaded – always check for yourself. Never pass your firearm toanother person until the cylinder or action is open and you visuallycheck that it is unloaded. Keep your firearm unloaded and safelystored when not in use.

• NEVER PLACE YOUR FINGER INSIDE THE TRIGGER GUARDOR ON THE TRIGGER UNLESS YOU INTEND TO FIRE. Ensurethat other objects do not touch the trigger.

• ALWAYS BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET AND WHAT IS BEYONDIT. Always be sure of where the bullet will strike and shoot onlywhere there is a safe backstop free of obstructions, water or othersurfaces which can cause ricochets. Be sure your bullet will stopbehind your target. Bullets can glance off many surfaces like rocksor the surface of water and travel in unpredictable directions withconsiderable velocity. Do not fire randomly into the sky.

• NEVER CROSS OBSTACLES SUCH AS FENCES OR STREAMSWITH A LOADED FIREARM. Always make certain your firearm isunloaded before crossing a fence, climbing a tree, jumping a ditchor negotiating other obstacles.

• SAFE GUN HANDLING IS YOUR PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITYAT ALL TIMES. Firearms are dangerous and can cause seriousinjury or death if they are misused or used inappropriately. Safetymust be the prime consideration of any one who owns or handlesfirearms. Accidents are the result of violating the rules of safe gunhandling and common sense. Firearm safety training is available.Contact your firearms dealer, law enforcement agency, localsportsman’s club, etc. for availability.

• YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FIREARM AT ALL TIMES.In owning a firearm, you must undertake full-time responsibility foryour firearm’s safety and security. You must protect yourself andall others against injury or death from misuse of the firearm 24hours a day.

• FIREARM SECURITY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. You mustsecure firearms safely from children and/or unauthorized users.Your firearm should always be kept unloaded and locked when notin use. A lock has been provided for this purpose. Never assumethat the use of this lock is sufficient to safely secure your firearm.You must always evaluate your personal situation and employ thesecurity systems that meet your needs and prevent children andunauthorized users from gaining access to your firearm.


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• APPROPRIATE USE FOR YOUR FIREARM MEANS USINGYOUR FIREARM FOR LEGAL PURPOSES. For example - targetshooting, hunting and lawful resistance of deadly criminal force. Itis your responsibility to ensure that you are in compliance with allapplicable laws and ordinances regarding the use of your firearm.

• NEVER RELY ON MECHANICAL FEATURES ALONE. Only yoursafe gun-handling habits will ensure the safe use of your firearm.This is your responsibility.

• ALWAYS SAFELY STORE AND SECURE YOUR FIREARM. Safeand secure storage of your firearm is one of your most importantresponsibilities. It is a full-time responsibility. You must alwayssecure your firearm and ammunition separately so that they arenot accessible to children and/or other unauthorized persons.

• NEVER KEEP AMMUNITION IN THE SAME LOCATION AS THEFIREARM. Store each in a separate and secure place.

• ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION THAT IS SPECIFIED FORUSE WITH FIREARMS every time you handle your firearm forcleaning and maintenance.

• ALWAYS WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION THAT ARESPECIFIED FOR USE WITH FIREARMS every time you dischargeyour firearm. Make sure others in the vicinity of where you will beshooting do so as well.

• NEVER USE ALCOHOL OR DRUGS BEFORE OR WHILESHOOTING. Do not use your firearm if you are on any medicationwhich impairs, even slightly, your mental or physical ability.

• ALWAYS HAVE ADEQUATE VENTILATION. Discharging firearmsin poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms, or handling ammu-nition may result in exposure to lead and other substancesknown to cause birth defects, reproductive harm, and other seri-ous physical injury. Review the warnings and labels for all ammu-nition and cleaning products carefully. Wash hands thoroughlyafter exposure.

• BEFORE HANDLING ANY FIREARM, UNDERSTAND ITS OPER-ATION. Not all firearms are the same. Familiarize yourself with themechanical features of any firearm you intend to use. If you feeluncertain about any operational aspects of your firearm, pleasecontact Smith & Wesson at 1-800-331-0852, ext. 4125 before pro-ceeding with its operation.

• NEVER ALLOW A FIREARM TO BE USED BY INDIVIDUALSWHO DO NOT UNDERSTAND ITS SAFE OPERATION OR HAVENOT READ THESE FIREARM SAFETY RULES.


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• ALWAYS USE THE CORRECT AMMUNITION FOR YOUR PAR-TICULAR FIREARM as indicated by the marking on the firearm.Never use non-standard, damaged, corroded or reloaded, (hand-loaded) ammunition which has not been subjected to internal bal-listic pressure testing.

• BEWARE OF BARREL OBSTRUCTIONS Be sure the barrel isclear of obstructions before shooting. Mud, water, snow or otherobjects may inadvertently lodge in the barrel bore. A smallobstruction can cause a dangerous increase in pressure and maydamage your gun and cause injury to yourself and others.

• BE SURE ALL ACCESSORIES, SUCH AS HOLSTERS. GRIPS,SLINGS, SCOPES AND OTHER ACCESSORIES ARE COMPATI-BLE with the firearm and that the accessories do not interfere withsafe operation. It is your responsibility to understand and follow allof the instructions in this manual, as well as those which may besupplied with your ammunition and any accessory.

• NEVER DISASSEMBLE YOUR FIREARM beyond the field strip-ping procedure outlined in this manual. Improper disassembly orreassembly of your firearm may be dangerous and can lead toserious injury or death.

• NEVER MANIPULATE, ADJUST OR CHANGE ANY OF THEINTERNAL COMPONENTS OF YOUR FIREARM UNLESSSPECIFICALLY INSTRUCTED TO DO SO IN THIS MANUAL.Improper manipulation of any other internal component may affectthe safety and reliability of your firearm and may cause seriousinjury or death.

• NEVER ALLOW ANY ALTERATION OR REPLACEMENT OFPARTS IN YOUR SMITH & WESSON FIREARM UNLESS PER-FORMED BY A QUALIFIED GUNSMITH using genuine Smith &Wesson parts. If you do otherwise, improper functioning of yourfirearm may occur and serious injury or death and damage toproperty may result.

WARNING: SAFE USE OF A FIREARM IS YOUR PERSON-AL RESPONSIBILITY AND THE FAILURE TO FOLLOWALL OF THESE BASIC SAFETY RULES MAY RESULT IN

SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERSAND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. YOU ARE THE MOST IMPOR-TANT SAFETY DEVICE WHEN IT COMES TO THE USE OF YOURFIREARM AND SMITH & WESSON WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLEFOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGETHAT RESULTS FROM: (1) THE CRIMINAL OR NEGLIGENT USEOF THIS FIREARM; (2) A DISREGARD OF THESE SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS; (3) IMPROPER OR CARELESSHANDLING OF THIS FIREARM; (4) THE USE OF NON-STAN-DARD, DEFECTIVE OR IMPROPER AMMUNITION OR;(5) IMPROPER OR NEGLIGENT MODIFICATIONS OR REPAIRSTO THE FIREARM.


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SAFE STORAGE ANDTRANSPORTATION

WARNING: ALWAYS POINT THE MUZZLE IN A SAFEDIRECTION.

WARNING: FIREARMS ARE DANGEROUS WHEN USEDAND STORED IMPROPERLY. THEY POSE A RISK OFSERIOUS OR FATAL INJURIES. FIREARMS CAN BE

ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS TO CHILDREN WHEN THEY ARESTORED IN AN IRRESPONSIBLE AND UNSAFE MANNER. FORYOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS, IT IS IMPERA-TIVE THAT YOU KEEP YOUR FIREARM LOCKED ANDUNLOADED IN A SECURE PLACE. THE AMMUNITION SHOULDBE STORED IN A SEPARATE, SECURE LOCATION WHEN IT ISNOT IN USE. SAFE AND SECURE STORAGE OF YOUR FIREARMIS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT RULES OF FIREARM SAFE-TY. YOUR FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT INSERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS.

• ALWAYS SECURE YOUR FIREARM IN A MANNER THAT WILL

PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS. Whenever your firearm isnot in use, keep it unloaded and locked. Your safety and the safe-ty of others requires that you always secure and store your firearmin a manner that will prevent unauthorized access. Never leave afirearm unattended unless it is locked, unloaded and secured.

• ALWAYS USE THE LOCK PROVIDED BY SMITH & WESSON TOSECURE YOUR FIREARM. Please read and follow the instruc-tions packaged separately for the use of this lock. A lock, whenproperly used, can be an effective tool in preventing unauthorizedaccess to your firearm. There are other alternative locks and safestorage containers available in the marketplace which may also beappropriate for your particular needs. Consult your local gun shop,hardware store, or local police department for guidance on thevariety of other safe storage devices or practices which may beappropriate for your particular needs. By purchasing this firearmyou have accepted the responsibility of safely securing the firearmat all times and preventing its unauthorized use. Never assumethat the use of this lock alone is sufficient to safely secure yourfirearm. It is your personal responsibility to select and use whatev-er measures or practices that will enable you to be absolutely cer-tain that your firearm is secure at all times.

WARNING: NEVER LOCK A LOADED FIREARM ANDNEVER LOAD A LOCKED FIREARM!!


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SAFE STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION CONTINUED

• ALWAYS STORE YOUR FIREARM AND AMMUNITION SEPA-RATELY so that they are not accessible to children or other unau-thorized persons. Safe and secure storage of your firearm andammunition are your responsibility. It is a full-time responsibility.

• NEVER ASSUME THAT A “HIDING” PLACE IS A SECURESTORAGE METHOD. Others may be aware of your storage loca-tion or come upon it by chance. It is your personal responsibility touse common sense when storing your firearm and ammunition andto always make sure they are not accessible to children or otherunauthorized persons.

• NEVER TRANSPORT A LOADED FIREARM. When transportingyour firearm, be sure it is unloaded and locked. Safe and securetransportation of your firearm is your responsibility.

• ALWAYS FOLLOW THE LAW! Many jurisdictions have laws thatmake it a crime to keep a firearm unlocked and in an area accessi-ble to children or others. Keeping a firearm locked and unloadedwhen not in use is not only common sense safety practice... IT ISTHE LAW. You must be familiar with all local, state, and federallaws regarding the safe storage and transportation of your firearm.Failure to know and follow the law may result in unauthorizedaccess or use of your firearm by another. Obey all laws relating tothe storage and transportation of firearms. Your local policedepartment or gun shop can furnish you with available informationon storing and/or transporting a firearm safely and legally.

• YOUR FIREARM IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. You must preventyour firearm from being stolen or from being used by untrained orunqualified individuals. Keep it locked, unloaded and securedwhen not in use.


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AMMUNITIONWARNING: NEVER USE AMMUNITION NOT SPECIFICAL-LY DESIGNATED FOR USE IN YOUR FIREARM.FAILURE TO USE THE CORRECT TYPE OR CALIBER

OF AMMUNITION MAY CAUSE THE FIREARM TO JAM, FAIL TOFIRE OR EVEN GENERATE EXCESSIVE PRESSURE WHICH CANDAMAGE OR EVEN RUPTURE YOUR FIREARM, CAUSING PER-SONAL INJURY, DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

• Locate the cartridge designa-tion marked on the firearm.This information indicates thecorrect ammunition that mustbe used in this firearm (FIGURE 1).

• You are responsible for select-ing ammunition that meetsindustry standards and isappropriate in type and caliberfor this firearm.

• Never use a cartridge not specifically designated for use in yourfirearm. The wrong type of ammunition may exceed the capabilityof your firearm and may damage or even rupture your firearm.

• Never mix ammunition.

WARNING: IN SOME CASES, A ROUND OF AMMUNITIONNOT SPECIFIED ON YOUR FIREARM AND NOT LISTEDAS ALTERNATE AMMUNITION IN THIS MANUAL, MAY

FIT INTO THE CHAMBER. FIRING THIS AMMUNITION MAYCAUSE A RUPTURE RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE FIREARMAND PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER ORBYSTANDERS. FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING UNSAFECALIBER COMBINATIONS, REFER TO THE FOLLOWING URL:

HTTP://WWW.SAAMI.ORG/SPECIFICATIONS_AND_INFORMA-TION/PUBLICATIONS/DOWNLOAD/SAAMI_ITEM_211-UNSAFE_ARMS_AND_AMMUNITION_COMBINATIONS.PDF

WARNING: ALWAYS INSPECT YOUR AMMUNITIONBEFORE USING IT. NEVER USE DIRTY, CORRODED ORDAMAGED AMMUNITION. A BORE OBSTRUCTION OR

BURST CARTRIDGE MAY RESULT, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THEFIREARM AND PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO THE SHOOT-ER OR BYSTANDERS.

WARNING: DISCHARGING FIREARMS IN POORLY VENTI-LATED AREAS, CLEANING FIREARMS, OR HANDLINGAMMUNITION MAY RESULT IN EXPOSURE TO LEAD

AND OTHER SUBSTANCES KNOWN TO CAUSE BIRTHDEFECTS, REPRODUCTIVE HARM, AND OTHER SERIOUSPHYSICAL INJURY. HAVE ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALLTIMES. WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER EXPOSURE.

FIGURE 1


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AMMUNITION CONTINUED

• Use only commercially manufactured ammunition with internal bal-listic pressures which are in strict accordance with the specifica-tions of the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’Institute (SAAMI). If you are uncertain, contact your ammunitionsupplier for verification.

WARNING: NEVER USE NON-STANDARD, RELOADEDOR “HANDLOADED” AMMUNITION WHICH HAS NOTBEEN SUBJECTED TO INTERNAL BALLISTIC PRESSURE

TESTING. RELOADED OR HANDLOADED AMMUNITION, MAYHAVE MANY MANUFACTURING AND QUALITY VARIABLES(SUCH AS THE TYPE AND AMOUNT OF GUN POWDER). CAR-TRIDGE CASES THAT HAVE BEEN RELOADED AND FIRED MUL-TIPLE TIMES MAY SUFFER PHYSICAL DAMAGE WHICH COULDSIGNIFICANTLY IMPACT OR REDUCE THE INTEGRITY OF THECARTRIDGE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN BULLET SETBACK ORUNSEATING. CASE FAILURE AND INJURY TO THE SHOOTEROR BYSTANDERS AND DAMAGE TO THE FIREARM MAYRESULT WHEN SUCH A ROUND IS FIRED. ANY AMMUNITIONTHAT IS IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED OR RELOADED, EVENIN THE SLIGHTEST DEGREE, MAY FAIL TO FIRE OR MAY GEN-ERATE EXCESSIVE INTERNAL PRESSURES WHICH CAN DAM-AGE OR EVEN RUPTURE THE FIREARM, CAUSING PERSONALINJURY OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR THOSE IN THEIMMEDIATE VICINITY.

• A firearm and ammunition are a system and must work together.There are different types of ammunition for different types offirearms. Your firearm has been designed for ammunition of a spe-cific type and a specific gauge or caliber. It is important to selectthe proper ammunition for your firearm.

• Different combinations of bullet velocity, bullet weight and firearmweight can have major impact on felt recoil; high felt recoil can beuncomfortable to some shooters.

For example:

• Firearm Weight: lower firearm weight increases felt recoil.

• Bullet Weight: higher bullet weight increases felt recoil.

• Bullet Velocity: higher bullet velocity increases felt recoil.

To acclimate yourself to higher levels of felt recoil, consider the following:

• Use a firm two-hand hold on the grip when firing.

• Always start your shooting experience with the lowest bullet velocity and lowest bullet weight available for your firearm.

• Ask your firearm dealer to suggest the lowest power, lowest velocity, lightest bullet weight for your firearm.


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AMMUNITION CONTINUED

WARNING: NEVER USE AMMUNITION OF THE INCOR-RECT GAUGE OR CALIBER. USING AMMUNITION OFTHE INCORRECT GAUGE OR CALIBER MAY CAUSE

DAMAGE TO YOUR FIREARM AND POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURYTO YOU AND TO OTHERS.

WARNING: NEVER USE CARTRIDGES OTHER THANTHOSE DESIGNATED BY THE MARKING ON THEFIREARM. DOING SO CAN RESULT IN DANGEROUS-

LY HIGH PRESSURES THAT MAY DAMAGE THE FIREARMAND POSSIBLY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY TO YOURSELFAND OTHERS.

WARNING: DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY AND PROPERTYDAMAGE CAN RESULT FROM THE USE OF INCOR-RECT AMMUNITION OR BORE OBSTRUCTIONS.

NEVER USE RELOADED AMMUNITION THAT HAS NOT BEENSUBJECTED TO INTERNAL BALLISTIC PRESSURE TESTING.SEE PAGE 10 FOR DETAILS.

• “Plus-P” (+P) ammunition generates pressures in excess of thepressures associated with standard ammunition. Such pressuresmay affect the wear characteristics and may result in the need formore frequent service.

• “Plus-P-Plus” (+P+) ammunition must not be used in Smith &Wesson firearms. This marking on the ammunition designates thatit exceeds established industry standards, but the designationdoes not represent defined pressure limits and therefore suchammunition may vary significantly as to the pressures generatedand could be DANGEROUS.

• Some brands of ammunition may cause difficulty in extractingspent cartridge cases from the chamber. If this situation occurs,thoroughly clean the chamber with solvent. If this condition per-sists, we recommend changing to another brand of ammunition.

Marking on Firearm

Ammunition Type

Standard +P +P+

380 AUTO OK NO NO9mm OK OK NO

9x21mm OK NO NO38 Super OK OK NO

357 SIG OK NO NO

40 S&W OK NO NO45 AUTO OK OK NO


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MODEL AND FEATURESIDENTIFICATION

WARNING: YOU MUST DETERMINE WHICH FEATURESARE PRESENT ON YOUR SPECIFIC M&P® M2.0™ PISTOLAND HOW THOSE FEATURES OPERATE. VARIOUS MOD-

ELS OF THE M&P® M2.0™ PISTOLS ARE FITTED WITH DIS-TINCT FEATURES, WHICH INCLUDE: ONE OF SEVERALLOADED CHAMBER INDICATORS AND A MANUAL THUMBSAFETY. SEE THE SECTIONS OF THIS MANUAL THAT DETAILEACH OF THESE FEATURES.

FIGURE 2

FIGURE 4

Equipment Rail

Trigger Guard Trigger

Grip

Magazine

MagazineRelease

Front Sight

Frame

SlideSlide Stop Notch

Slide Stop (on Both Sides of Frame)

FIGURE 3

Serial Number

Rear Sight

RotatingTake Down

Lever

Muzzle

InterchangeablePalmswell

Insert

Frame Tool

Take DownNotch

Model Name and Number

Manual thumbsafety lever

on those modelsso-equipped

Loaded ChamberIndicator


INSPECTING YOUR PISTOLWARNING: ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THE FIREARM ISUNLOADED BEFORE INSPECTING, DISASSEMBLING,ASSEMBLING OR CLEANING AND ALWAYS KEEP THE

MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION.

• When you inspect your pistol,you should first check foryourself to ensure that it isunloaded. Never take any-one’s word for it.

• As shipped from the factory,an empty chamber flag isused to indicate that no roundof ammunition is present inthe chamber (FIGURE 5).

• Grasp the pistol with your fin-ger off the trigger and outsidethe trigger guard, point themuzzle in a safe direction,depress the magazine releaseand remove the magazinefrom the pistol (FIGURE 6).

• Grasp the serrated sides of theslide from the rear with thethumb and fingers as shown(FIGURE 7) and briskly drawthe slide fully rearward in orderto extract any cartridge fromthe barrel chamber and clear itfrom the pistol. Do not obstructthe ejection port becausedoing so can interfere withcomplete ejection of a car-tridge from the pistol.

• With the slide still held fullyopen, lock the slide in theopen position by allowing theslide to move slightly forwardfrom the rearmost positionwhile pressing upward on theslide stop (FIGURE 8).

• Remove the empty chamberflag from the pistol (FIGURE 9).

FIGURE 7

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FIGURE 8

FIGURE 6

FIGURE 9

FIGURE 5

Empty chamber flag

Remove emptychamber flag


INSPECTING YOUR PISTOL CONTINUED

• Check the barrel chamber andmagazine well to verify that thepistol is unloaded (FIGURES 10and 11)

• Check the bore for any obstruc-tions.

• Before using your firearm forthe first time, it should becleaned.

• Examine the breech face toensure that the firing pin is notprotruding (FIGURE 12).

• If the firing pin is protruding(FIGURE 13), do not attempt toload or fire the firearm. Bring the pistol to a gunsmithqualified to perform service onSmith & Wesson firearms.

• Unload the magazine by holdingit with the bullet end of the car-tridge pointing away from youand others and pressing eachcartridge forward and out of themagazine (FIGURE 14).

• You must follow this procedureevery time a firearm leaves yourhand, is cleaned, handed to youor another person, transported orstored.

WARNING: NEVER RELYON MECHANICAL FEA-TURES ALONE. ONLY

YOUR SAFE GUN HANDLINGWILL ENSURE THE SAFE USEOF YOUR FIREARM. THIS ISYOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

14

FIGURE 12

NOFiring PinProtruding

FIGURE 13

Firing PinProtruding

FIGURE 14

FIGURE 11

FIGURE 10


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LOADED CHAMBER INDICATORWARNING: NEVER RELY UPON THE LOADED CHAMBERINDICATOR ALONE TO VERIFY THE PRESENCE ORABSENCE OF A ROUND IN THE CHAMBER. THE SUREST

METHOD TO DETERMINE THE PRESENCE OR ABSENCE OF AROUND IN THE CHAMBER IS TO VISUALLY CHECK THE CHAM-BER OF YOUR FIREARM BY REMOVING THE MAGAZINE ANDPULLING AND LOCKING THE SLIDE IN THE OPEN POSITION.

• All M&P® M2.0™ pistols have a loaded chamber indicator, thereare two types:

• Type 1: This indicator can be observed bylooking at the top of the slide/ejection port,(FIGURE 15) noting an opening at the rearof the barrel hood. By looking into thisopening, while keeping the pistol pointedin a safe direction, you can observewhether or not a round is in the firearm’schamber. If a round is in the chamber, youshould be able to see the actual cartridgerim through this opening.

• Type 2: Some M&P® M2.0™ pis-tols are equipped with a tactileloaded chamber indicator. Thisindicator is present on the top ofthe slide. When the chamber isempty, the loaded chamber indi-cator will be flush with the top ofthe slide. When the chamber isloaded, the front of the loadedchamber indicator will protrudefrom the top of the slide where itcan be felt above the slide’s sur-face (FIGURES 16 and 17).

WARNING: ALWAYS TREAT EVERY FIREARM AS IF IT IS LOADED AND WILL FIRE IF THE TRIGGER IS PULLED. A LOADED CHAMBER INDICATOR MAY HELP DETER-

MINE WHETHER THE CHAMBER IS LOADED OR UNLOADED.THE AMOUNT OF LIGHT, CLEANLINESS OF THE PISTOL,COLOR OF THE AMMUNITION AND OTHER FACTORS MAYLIMIT THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE LOADED CHAMBER INDICATOR.

FIGURE 15

FIGURE 17

FIGURE 16

Lever is Visible WhenChamber is Loaded

No Lever Visible WhenChamber is Empty


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PREPARATION FOR FIRINGWARNING: YOU MUST DETERMINE WHICH FEATURESARE PRESENT ON YOUR SPECIFIC M&P® M2.0™ PISTOLAND HOW THOSE FEATURES OPERATE. VARIOUS MOD-

ELS OF THE M&P® M2.0™ PISTOL ARE FITTED WITH DISTINCTFEATURES, WHICH MAY INCLUDE A MANUAL THUMB SAFETYAND ONE OF SEVERAL LOADED CHAMBERS INDICATORS. SEETHE SECTIONS OF THIS MANUAL THAT DETAIL THEIR USE.

THE PISTOL CAN BE FIRED WHEN THE MAGAZINE ISREMOVED FROM THE PISTOL. KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF THETRIGGER AND OUTSIDE OF THE TRIGGER GUARD UNTIL YOUHAVE MADE THE COMMITMENT TO FIRE.

WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE FIREARMSAFETY REQUIREMENTS WILL CAUSE SERIOUS PER-SONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS.

• ALWAYS TREAT ALL FIREARMS AS IF THEY ARE LOADED.

• ALWAYS BE SURE THAT THE CHAMBER IS CLEAR OF A CAR-TRIDGE, THE MAGAZINE IS REMOVED OR UNLOADED, ANDTHAT THE FIREARM IS POINTING IN A SAFE DIRECTION.

• ALWAYS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAYFROM THE MUZZLE AND AWAY FROM THE PISTOL SLIDE,EJECTION PORT AND ANY BARREL PORTS OR COMPEN-SATORS ON THE FIREARM WHEN FIRING. Failure to do so cre-ates a risk of personal injury from bullets, hot gases from burningpowder and/or debris spitting.

• ALWAYS WEAR ADEQUATE AND PROPER HEARING PROTEC-TION SPECIFIED FOR FIREARM USE to prevent permanentdamage to your hearing. Make sure others who are nearby arewearing hearing protection as well.

• ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES SPECIFIED FOR USE WITHFIREARMS whether indoors or out. Safety glasses should protectyour eyes from the firing flash and particles associated with thedischarge of ammunition. Failure to do so creates a risk of person-al injury from particle or debris spitting or a ricochet.

• ALWAYS BE ALERT AND ALWAYS FOLLOW THE SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS OF THE RANGE OFFICER. Never shoot if youare tired, cold or impaired in any way.

• THE SHOOTER (AND ALL OTHERS IN THE SHOOTING AREA)MUST ALWAYS BE IN A POSITION THAT IS OUT OF THE LINEOF FIRE and are not within an area where they may be struck by aricochet or particles spitting from a firearm, or by ejected cases.

• ALWAYS BE AWARE OF OTHER PEOPLE so that persons do notaccidentally walk into the line of fire.

• NEVER FIRE RANDOMLY INTO THE SKY. Always select a placeto shoot that has a safe backstop.


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PREPARATION FOR FIRING CONTINUED

• NEVER SHOOT AT SURFACES THAT MAY CAUSE A RICO-CHET. Always select a place to shoot that has a safe backstop, isfree from obstructions and has no surfaces which may cause aricochet.

• NEVER USE ALCOHOL OR DRUGS BEFORE OR WHILESHOOTING OR HANDLING ANY FIREARM.

LOADINGWARNING: ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN ASAFE DIRECTION.

• Do not load the pistol until you have read and fully understand thismanual.

• Do not load the pistol until you are ready to use it. Keep your fin-ger off the trigger and outside the trigger guard until you are readyto fire.

• Never load your pistol until you are sure of your target, what isbeyond it and are fully prepared to fire.

NOTE: After inserting a magazine, always test to make sure it islocked in place by applying some removal pressure to the exposedportion of the magazine floor plate.

• Smith & Wesson has provided you with a magazine designed tooperate in your specific model of pistol. While your magazine maybe able to be inserted into another model pistol, it will only func-tion properly in the specific model for which it was designed. Donot interchange magazines from one model pistol to anothermodel pistol.

• Follow instructions in this manual and any other specific instructionswhich may be marked onto, or accompany, a magazine. Failure touse the particular type of Smith & Wesson magazine specified foryour model and caliber of pistol may result in a malfunction.

• Load the magazine by pressing a car-tridge head (rear of cartridge) downwardon the forward portion of the magazinefollower (or downward on the case of thepreviously loaded cartridge) and slidingthe cartridge fully under the lips of themagazine until the cartridge head isagainst the rear wall of the magazine(FIGURE 18). Repeat this procedure forthe number of cartridges you wish toload, up to the magazine capacity. Donot attempt to load your magazine with more than the specifiednumber of cartridges because doing so can cause a feeding failure.

FIGURE 18


LOADING CONTINUED

• Inspect your pistol as previously described in the “Inspecting YourPistol” section. Hold the pistol in one hand with the muzzle point-ing in a safe direction and with your finger off the trigger and out-side the trigger guard. Insert the loaded magazine into the maga-zine well (opening) of the pistol until it is locked in place.

WARNING: VERIFY THAT THE FIRING PIN IS NOT PRO-TRUDING FROM THE BREECH FACE.

WARNING: DO NOT USE EXCESSIVE UPWARD FORCEWHEN INSERTING A LOADED MAGAZINE INTO THE PIS-TOL. EXCESSIVE UPWARD FORCE COULD CAUSE THE

SLIDE TO MOVE FORWARD, CHAMBERING A ROUND ANDMAKING THE PISTOL READY TO FIRE.

• To make sure that the magazine is fully and securely inserted,apply some removal pressure to the exposed portion of the maga-zine floor plate.

• Pull the slide to the rear and release it, allowing it to carry fully for-ward. This strips a cartridge from the magazine and seats it in thechamber of the barrel.

WARNING: IF THE CARTRIDGE FAILS TO STRIP FROMTHE MAGAZINE OR FULLY SEAT INTO THE CHAMBER,IMMEDIATELY STOP THE LOADING PROCESS. REMOVE

THE MAGAZINE, LOCK THE SLIDE OPEN AND VERIFY THATTHE CHAMBER IS EMPTY. REFER TO THE “INSPECTING YOURPISTOL” SECTION OF THIS MANUAL.

WARNING: ALWAYS LOAD A ROUND INTO THE CHAM-

BER BY FEEDING IT FROM THE MAGAZINE. FAILURE TOFOLLOW THIS WARNING CAN RESULT IN SEVERE

INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS. NEVER ATTEMPT TOLOAD THE PISTOL BY INSERTING A ROUND INTO THE OPENEJECTION PORT.

CAUTION: The pistol can now be fired by pulling the trigger to therear.

• If you wish to restore the magazine in your pistol to its fullcapacity, depress the magazine release and remove the maga-zine from the pistol. Remember that there is a round in thechamber; therefore, the firearm should be holstered or safelysecured during this process without touching the trigger. Loadone cartridge into the magazine to replace the one which waschambered when you allowed the slide to move forward.

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LOADING CONTINUED

WARNING: THIS M&P® M2.0™ PISTOL CAN BE FIREDWHEN THE MAGAZINE IS REMOVED FROM THE PISTOL.KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF THE TRIGGER AND OUTSIDE

OF THE TRIGGER GUARD UNTIL YOU HAVE MADE THE COM-MITMENT TO FIRE.

• Re-insert the loaded magazine into the magazine well of the pistoluntil it is locked in place. To make sure that the magazine is againfully and securely inserted, apply some removal pressure to theexposed portion of the magazine floor plate.

• Your pistol and its magazine are now fully loaded and will firewhen the trigger is pulled. Remember to keep your pistol pointedin a safe direction under all conditions and always keep your fingeror any other object off the trigger and outside the trigger guarduntil you have made the commitment to fire the handgun. Neverleave a loaded firearm out of your direct control.


FIRINGWARNING: ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN ASAFE DIRECTION.

WARNING: UPON FIR-ING THE PISTOL ORRELEASING THE

SLIDE FROM THE SLIDESTOP, THE SLIDE MOVESREARWARD OR FORWARDWITH SIGNIFICANT FORCEAND SPEED. TO AVOIDINJURY, BE SURE NO PARTOF YOUR BODY IS IN THEPATH OF THE SLIDE’S TRAV-EL (FIGURE 19).

WARNING: WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTIONSPECIFIED FOR FIREARM USE EVERY TIME YOU DIS-CHARGE YOUR FIREARM. MAKE SURE OTHERS IN THE

VICINITY OF WHERE YOU WILL BE SHOOTING DO SO AS WELL.

• It has come to our attention that some users of Smith & Wessonhandguns may stage the trigger in anticipation of firing a shot.Staging is the act of pulling the trigger rearward – stopping justshort of – the point where the handgun fires. Such manipulationof the trigger can reduce the user’s control of the handgun andcan result in an unintentional discharge. Furthermore if the userdecides not to fire, release of the trigger from a position closeto the firing point in the staging process could result in an unin-tentional discharge.

• Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and your finger out-side the trigger guard until you are ready to fire. Each shot willbe fired in the striker fire action mode. While holding the gripfirmly, pull the trigger fully to the rear. As the trigger is drawnfully to the rear, the striker assembly is released, striking thecartridge primer. Upon firing, the slide moves rearward therebyextracting and ejecting the spent cartridge case. The slide thenreturns forward feeding the next cartridge from the magazineinto the barrel chamber.

• After firing you must allow the trigger to move forward fullybefore you can fire another shot. Failure to do so will preventthe lockwork from fully cycling and will prevent your being ableto fire the next shot. Keep your finger off the trigger and out-side the trigger guard until you are ready to fire again. Thissequence can be repeated until the last round has been fired,at which time the magazine follower exerts upward pressure onthe slide stop causing it to engage the slide and to hold it in the“open” position.

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FIGURE 19

BE SURE THAT NO BODY PART IS IN THE SLIDE’S PATH.


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CLEARING MISFIRESWARNING: IF YOUR HANDGUN GIVES ANY INDICATIONTHAT IT IS NOT PERFORMING PROPERLY OR THEOPERATION OF YOUR HANDGUN HAS CHANGED “THE

WAY IT FEELS OR SOUNDS”, STOP FIRING. MAKE SURE THEFIREARM IS POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION, UNLOAD THEFIREARM AND HAVE IT INSPECTED AND TEST-FIRED BY AGUNSMITH QUALIFIED TO PERFORM SERVICE ON SMITH &WESSON® FIREARMS.

• If a cartridge fails to fire, waitthirty seconds while keepingthe muzzle pointed in a safedirection.

• Keep your finger off the triggerand out of the trigger guard.

• Remove the magazine from thepistol (FIGURE 20).

• Grasp the serrated sides of theslide from the rear and briskly pull the slide fully rearward toeject the misfired round. Donot obstruct the ejection port,and do not attempt to catchthe round by placing yourhand over the ejection port (FIGURE 21). Also, remember that anytime you release the slide while a magazine containing cartridgesis in the pistol, you will have reloaded the chamber.

WARNING: YOUR SMITH & WESSON® M&P® M2.0™ PISTOL

IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A MAGAZINE SAFETY, SO THEPISTOL CAN BE FIRED WHEN THE MAGAZINE IS

REMOVED FROM THE PISTOL. KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF THETRIGGER AND OUTSIDE OF THE TRIGGER GUARD UNTIL YOUHAVE MADE THE COMMITMENT TO FIRE.

• Lock the slide in the open posi-tion by allowing the slide tomove slightly forward from therearmost position while pressingupward on the slide stop (FIGURE 22).

• Now you are able to safely checkthe barrel chamber and bore visu-ally for any obstructions. You mustbe certain there are no cartridgesin the chamber or obstructions inthe barrel (FIGURE 23).

FIGURE 22

FIGURE 21

FIGURE 23

FIGURE 20


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UNLOADINGWARNING: ALWAYS KEEP YOUR PISTOL POINTED IN ASAFE DIRECTION. ALWAYS KEEP YOUR FINGER OFFTHE TRIGGER AND OUTSIDE THE TRIGGER GUARD

WHEN UNLOADING.

• Point the muzzle in a safe direc-tion. Make sure your finger is off the trigger and out of the trig-ger guard. Depress the magazinerelease and remove the magazine(FIGURE 24).

• Keep the muzzle still pointed in asafe direction, and keep your fin-ger off the trigger and outside thetrigger guard, grasp the serratedsides of the slide from the rearwith the thumb and fingers, (FIG-URE 25) and briskly draw theslide fully rearward in order toextract any cartridge from thebarrel chamber and clear it fromthe pistol.

• Lock the slide in the open posi-tion by allowing the slide to moveslightly forward from the rear-most position while pressingupward on the slide stop (FIGURE 26).

NOTE: Do not obstruct the ejectionport because doing so can interferewith ejection of a cartridge.

• Visually check the barrel chamberto make sure that it is empty (FIGURE 27).

• Look into the chamber and downthrough the magazine well. Verify that no ammunitionremains in the pistol (FIGURE 28).

• Unload the magazine by holdingit with the bullet end of the cartridge pointing away from youand pressing each cartridge forward and out of the magazine(FIGURE 29).

FIGURE 25

FIGURE 26

FIGURE 27

FIGURE 29

FIGURE 24

FIGURE 28


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FIELD STRIPPING /DISASSEMBLY

WARNING: ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN ASAFE DIRECTION.

WARNING: ALWAYS FOLLOW THE FIELD STRIPPINGINSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY. NEVER DO ANYTHINGBEYOND WHAT YOU ARE SPECIFICALLY INSTRUCTED

TO DO IN THIS MANUAL. NEVER ALTER OR MODIFY THEPARTS IN YOUR PISTOL.

WARNING: WEAR SAFETY GLASSES EVERY TIME YOUASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE YOUR FIREARM.

• Point the pistol in a safe direction.

• Make sure your finger is off thetrigger and out of the triggerguard.

• Depress the magazine release,and remove the magazine (FIGURE 30).

• With the barrel still pointing ina safe direction, and with yourfinger off the trigger and out-side the trigger guard, graspthe serrated sides of the slidefrom the rear with the thumband fingers (FIGURE 31) whileholding the firearm in anupright position, briskly drawthe slide fully rearward in orderto extract any cartridge fromthe barrel chamber and clear itfrom the pistol.

• Pull the slide fully to the rear,press upward on the slide stopwhile letting the slide moveslightly forward thereby lock-ing the slide open (FIGURE 32).

WARNING: MAKE SURE THE HANDGUN IS UNLOADEDBEFORE PROCEEDING WITH FIELD STRIPPING.

FIGURE 32

FIGURE 30

FIGURE 31


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FIELD STRIPPING / DISASSEMBLY CONTINUED

• Remove the frame tool fromthe bottom of the grip by turn-ing it 90 degrees (in eitherdirection) and pulling it out ofthe frame (FIGURE 33).

• Remove the interchangeablepalmswell backstrap insertfrom the frame by tipping itaway from the frame - bottomfirst to release the tab at thetop that the engages theframe (FIGURE 34).

• Use the frame tool provided (ora similar device) to push thesear deactivation lever downinto the lowered position (FIGURES 35 through 38).

NOTE: The sear deactivationlever is yellow/green in color.

• Rotate the take down leverclockwise (FIGURE 39).

FIGURE 39

FIGURE 33

View From thetop - throughthe ejection

port - with theslide locked

open.

View From thetop - throughthe ejection

port - with theslide locked

open.

FIGURE 34

FIGURE 36

FIGURE 38

Closeup of sear release lever in the “up” position.

Closeup of sear release lever in the “lowered” position.

FIGURE 35

FIGURE 37


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FIELD STRIPPING / DISASSEMBLY CONTINUED

• Grasp theslide from thetop as shownand removethe slide fromthe frame bypulling itslightly rear-ward then for-ward while being careful to retainthe recoil spring and guide rodassembly (FIGURE 40).

• Remove the recoil spring frombelow the barrel (FIGURE 41).

• Remove the barrel from thebottom of the slide (FIGURE 42).

• FIGURE 43 shows the partsthat you will have after fieldstripping the pistol.

WARNING: DO NOT ALTER, MODIFY OR REPLACE ANY OFTHE PARTS OF YOUR FIREARM UNLESS THIS WORK IS PER-FORMED BY A QUALIFIED GUNSMITH USING GENUINE

SMITH & WESSON PARTS. IF YOU DO OTHERWISE, IMPROPERFUNCTIONING MAY OCCUR AND SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT.

WARNING: NEVER DISASSEMBLE YOUR HANDGUN BEYONDTHE FIELD STRIPPING PROCESS OUTLINED IN THIS MANU-AL. NEVER MANIPULATE ANY INTERNAL COMPONENTS

BEYOND WHAT YOU ARE SPECIFICALLY INSTRUCTED TO DO INTHIS MANUAL SINCE THIS MAY AFFECT THE RELIABILITY, FUNC-TIONING AND SAFETY OF YOUR HANDGUN.

FIGURE 40

FIGURE 43

FIGURE 41

FIGURE 42


LUBRICATION• There are eight (8) lubrication points where a single drop of high-

quality firearms lubricant should be applied. This will ensure prop-er lubrication. Care should be taken not to over-lubricate. Excesslubricant can collect quantities of unburned powder and carbonresidue, which could interfere with proper functioning of the pistol(FIGURES 44 and 45).

FIELD STRIPPING / ASSEMBLYWARNING: ALWAYS FOLLOW THE FIELD STRIPPINGINSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY. NEVER DO ANYTHINGBEYOND WHAT YOU ARE SPECIFICALLY INSTRUCTED

TO DO IN THIS MANUAL. NEVER ALTER OR MODIFY THEPARTS IN YOUR PISTOL.

WARNING: WEAR SAFETY GLASSES EVERY TIME YOUASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE YOUR FIREARM.

• Replace the barrel in the slideso the muzzle is flush with theend of the slide and the barrellug is turned up away from theejection port (FIGURE 46).

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FIGURE 46

FIGURE 45

FIGURE 442

3

4

5

7 8

1

6


FIELD STRIPPING / ASSEMBLY CONTINUED

• Insert the protruding button (smaller end) (FIGURE 48) of the recoilspring guide assembly into the slide guide housing (muzzle end)and the rear of the spring into the assembly (FIGURE 47).

• Make sure the recoil springassembly is properly centeredas shown (FIGURES 49 through52).

• Verify that the sear deactivationlever is in the lowered position; it must be protruding into themagazine well as shown (FIGURE 53).

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FIGURE 53

FIGURE 47

SPRING NOT SEATED SPRING CORRECTLY SEATED

FIGURE 50

SPRING MISALIGNED SPRING CORRECTLY ALIGNED

FIGURE 48

End toward muzzle is smaller Barrel Lug end is larger

FIGURE 49

FIGURE 52FIGURE 51


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FIELD STRIPPING / ASSEMBLY CONTINUED

• Verify that the slide stop is in the down position (FIGURE 54). The slide stop can be easily pressed down if it has locked in theup position (FIGURE 55) while the slide was off the frame.

• Holding the slide and recoilspring guide firmly in one hand,with the take down lever down,place the rear of the slide ontothe front frame rails (FIGURE 56).

• Continue pulling the slide ontothe rear frame rails (FIGURE 57)until the slide is fully rearward.

• Press upward on the slide stopwhile letting the slide move slight-ly forward thereby locking theslide open (FIGURE 58).

• Rotate the take down lever fullyupward (FIGURES 59 and 60)before allowing the slide to moveforward to the closed position.

• Replace the frame tool into thebase of the grip.

• Replace the empty magazine intothe pistol - which returns the seardeactivation lever to normal oper-ation mode.

• Check for proper functioning by drawing the slide fully rearward - atwhich point the slide stop should move up and hold the slide open.

FIGURE 57

FIGURE 58

FIGURE 59 FIGURE 60

FIGURE 56

FIGURE 54 FIGURE 55

Slide stop upSlide stop down


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INTERCHANGEABLEPALMSWELL GRIP INSERTS

WARNING: ALWAYS KEEP THE BARREL POINTED IN A

SAFE DIRECTION.

WARNING: MAKE SURE THE HANDGUN IS UNLOADEDBEFORE CHANGING THE INTERCHANGEABLEPALMSWELL GRIP INSERTS.

• If the interchangeable palmswell gripinsert currently on your pistol does not fityour hand comfortably, you can install oneof the four different sizes that come witheach pistol (Small, Medium, Medium-Large and Large).

• Remove the magazine from the pistol togain access to the frame tool.

• Remove the frame tool from the bottom ofthe grip by rotating it 1/4 turn (either direc-tion) and pulling it down and out of theframe (FIGURE 61).

• Take the current interchangeable palm-swell grip insert off the handgun andreplace it with the appropriate inter-changeable palmswell insert (FIGURE 62).

• Replace the frame tool.

• Replace the magazine into the pistol.

CAUTION: Some solvents may cause dam-age to the interchangeable palmswell insertmaterial. See the “Cleaning andMaintenance” section of this manual formore information.

NOTE: The pistol comes with interchange-able palmswell grip inserts in Small,Medium, Medium-Large and Large sizes.The size of each is marked on both theinside surface and the outside of the inter-changeable palmswell grip insert (FIGURES63 and 64).

FIGURE 61

FIGURE 62

FIGURE 63

FIGURE 64


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REVERSIBLEMAGAZINE RELEASE

• The magazine release (FIGURE65) can be installed to operatefrom the right or left side. Toreverse the magazine release,follow these instructions:

• The mechanism that retains themagazine catch is locatedinside the magazine well (FIG-URE 66). Field strip the pistol togain access to the magazinerelease spring.

• Move the magazine releasespring from the magazinerelease notch (FIGURES 67 and68). The frame tool or a smallscrewdriver will work to movethe rod/spring out of its notchand around the raised part ofthe magazine release.

• Slide the magazine release half-way out of the frame and hold itsteady while moving the springaround the raised end of themagazine release (FIGURE 69).

• Slide the magazine release allthe way out of the frame andre-install it in the desired orien-tation. Insert the magazinerelease from the right or leftside of the frame according toyour preference.

NOTE: The textured end of themagazine release should be onthe side that you want it to func-tion from.

FIGURE 67

FIGURE 68

FIGURE 66

Access to Magazine Release Spring

FIGURE 69

FIGURE 65

Magazine release removed from pistol to show

spring retainer notch


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REVERSIBLE MAGAZINE RELEASE CONTINUED

• Insert the magazine releasefrom the right or left side of the frame according to yourpreference (FIGURE 70).

• Move the magazine releasespring into the magazinerelease recess (FIGURE 71).

• Check for proper function.

MAGAZINEWARNING: WEAR SAFETY GLASSES EVERY TIME YOU ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE YOUR MAGAZINE.

WARNING: THE MAGAZINE SPRING IS UNDER PRES-SURE. CONTROL THE SPRING AND FOLLOWER SO

THAT THEY DO NOT FLY OUT AND CAUSE INJURY.

MAGAZINE DISASSEMBLY

1. Using a pointed tool, depress floor platecatch through the hole in the floor plate(FIGURE 72).

2. Slide floor plate forward off of the tubewhile holding floor plate catch in the tube(FIGURE 73) against spring pressure.

3. Remove floor plate catch and spring andfollower out through bottom of tube.

4. Turn the tube right side up and removespring and follower through bottom of thetube.

FIGURE 72

FIGURE 73

FIGURE 70

FIGURE 70


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MAGAZINE CONTINUED

• FIGURE 74 shows the parts of the magazine.

MAGAZINE ASSEMBLY

1. Install magazine spring and follower and floor plate catch front to back into the tube in exactly the same orientation as they were in when they were first removed during disassembly.

2. Holding floor plate catch in the tube, slide the floor plate onto the tube’sbase so that the projection of the floor plate catch engages the floorplate. Verify that the floor plate is locked in place by exerting somepressure on the floor plate - as if trying to slide it off the tube.

SIGHT ADJUSTMENTWARNING: ENSURE YOUR FIREARM IS UNLOADEDBEFORE ADJUSTING YOUR SIGHTS. AT ALL TIMES FOL-LOW THE BASIC FIREARMS SAFETY RULES IN THE SEC-

TION ENTITLED “YOUR SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES”.

• If the rear sight has a set screw, loosenthe set screw prior to moving the rearsight. Tighten the set screw after thesight has been adjusted to the desiredposition (FIGURE 75).

• The rear sight is adjustable for windageonly. To adjust, move the rear sight inthe direction you wish the group tomove on the target. For example, if the group should move to theright, move the rear sight to the right. Use a brass or plastic drift orpunch to prevent marring the rear sight.

Floor plateCatch

Floor plate

Follower

FIGURE 74

TubeSpring

FIGURE 75


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MANUAL THUMB SAFETYFor Those Models So-Equipped

WARNING: NEVER RELY ON MECHANICAL FEATURESALONE. ONLY YOUR SAFE GUN HANDLING WILLENSURE THE SAFE USE OF YOUR FIREARM. THIS IS

YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

WARNING: IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO CONTINU-OUSLY EXAMINE YOUR PERSONAL SITUATION TO PRO-VIDE A SUFFICIENT LEVEL OF SAFETY.

• Your M&P® M2.0™ pistol may beequipped with an ambidextrousmanual thumb safety (FIGURE 76).FIGURE 77 shows the model withno manual thumb safety. If yourpistol has a manual thumb safetylever, follow these instructions:

• The manual thumb safety pre-vents the trigger from movingrearward when the thumb safetylever is up in the “SAFE” posi-tion.

• Push the thumb safety lever fullyupward to put it in “SAFE” posi-tion (FIGURE 78).

• Lower the thumb safety leverfully to put it in “FIRE” positionallowing the pistol to be firedwhen the trigger is pulled (FIGURE 79).

• The slide can still be opened andclosed regardless of the positionof the safety lever.

• The magazine can be removedand installed in the pistol regard-less of the position of the safetylever.

• The pistol can be loaded andunloaded regardless of the posi-tion of the safety lever.

FIGURE 78

Ambidextrous Thumb Safety In SAFE Position

FIGURE 79

Ambidextrous Thumb Safety In FIRE Position

FIGURE 76

FIGURE 77

Ambidextrous Manual Thumb Safety

No Ambidextrous Manual Thumb Safety


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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCEWARNING: ENSURE THAT YOUR FIREARM ISUNLOADED BEFORE BEGINNING TO CLEAN IT. (SEE “INSPECTING YOUR FIREARM” SECTION). ALWAYS

FOLLOW THE RULES OF SAFE GUN HANDLING.

WARNING: WEAR SAFETY GLASSES EVERY TIME YOUASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE YOUR FIREARM ANDATTEMPT CLEANING OR MAINTENANCE.

• Before using your firearm for the first time, it should be cleaned.

• Your firearm was treated at the factory with either a preservative oroil to protect it against corrosion during shipping and storage.

• Preservative and oil should be wiped from the bore, chamber andexposed areas using a clean swab or patch before using thefirearm.

CAUTION: Never disassemble your firearm beyond the instructionsin the Field Stripping and Inspection sections of this manual.

• Purchase cleaning supplies from your firearms dealer that arespecifically designated for your type and caliber of firearm. Manysuppliers offer these in kit form for your convenience.

• Follow the instructions provided with your cleaning supplies.

NOTE: A basic firearm cleaning kit should include: a brass borebrush and a cleaning jag of appropriate size for the bore beingcleaned, high-quality gun cleaning solvent and gun oil/lubricant, cot-ton cleaning patches and a cleaning rod that is long enough to push the brush and jag completely through the barrel.

• Remove excessive firing residue from the bore and chamber usinga properly fitted brass brush dipped in gun cleaning solvent. Finishthe bore cleaning process by running a dry cotton cloth patchthrough the bore to remove residue and solvent.

• Clean the exterior of the firearm using a non-abrasive cleaningcloth.

• After cleaning, lightly coat the metal parts, internal and externalwith a high quality gun oil. Refer to the “Lubrication” section in thismanual for instructions on lubricating the firearm.

• Whenever your firearm has been exposed to sand, dust, extremehumidity, water or other adverse conditions, it must be cleanedand lubricated.


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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE CONTINUED

WARNING: ALWAYS HAVE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.CLEANING FIREARMS IN POORLY VENTILATEDAREAS, DISCHARGING FIREARMS, OR HANDLING

AMMUNITION MAY RESULT IN EXPOSURE TO LEAD ANDOTHER SUBSTANCES KNOWN TO CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS,REPRODUCTIVE HARM, AND OTHER SERIOUS PHYSICALINJURY. WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER EXPOSURE.

CAUTION: Always follow the instructions provided with your guncleaner and gun lubricant.

CAUTION: Some cleaners can cause damage to your firearms. Youshould avoid prolonged solvent immersion and prolonged ultrasoniccleaning of your firearm. Choice of solvent should be restricted tothose products specifically developed for firearms maintenance.Damage to a firearm’s finish may occur if these cautions are ignored.Ammoniated solvents or other strong alkaline solvents, should not beused on any Smith & Wesson firearm.

• Cleaning is essential to ensure the proper functioning of yourfirearm.

• Your firearm is a precision instrument. To ensure reliable function itis necessary to follow a routine maintenance procedure. After firingyour firearm, be sure to unload it following the procedure outlinedin the section entitled “Inspecting Your Firearm” before performingany cleaning or maintenance procedure.

• Remove any gun cleaning solution, oil and fingerprints from theoutside surfaces of the firearm. (Finger moisture, if left, could starta corrosion process).

WARNING: NEVER MANIPULATE, ADJUST OR CHANGEANY OF THE INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF YOURFIREARM UNLESS SPECIFICALLY DIRECTED TO DO

SO IN THIS MANUAL. IMPROPER MANIPULATION OF ANYINTERNAL COMPONENT MAY AFFECT THE SAFETY ANDRELIABILITY OF YOUR FIREARM AND MAY CAUSE SERIOUSINJURY OR DEATH.

WARNING: ANY MAINTENANCE OR SERVICE NOT SPEC-IFIED IN THIS MANUAL MUST BE PERFORMED BY AQUALIFIED GUNSMITH USING GENUINE SMITH & WES-

SON PARTS. IF YOU DO OTHERWISE, IMPROPER FUNCTIONINGOF YOUR FIREARM MAY OCCUR AND SERIOUS INJURY ORDEATH MAY RESULT.

• If your firearm will be used in a cold climate, be sure to use an oil ofan appropriate weight so that it will not congeal in cold temperatures,causing the interaction of important parts to be slowed or halted.


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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE CONTINUED

MAINTENANCE BEFORE STORAGE

• When storing, do not encase your firearm in anything that willattract or hold moisture, for example, leather or heavy cloth. Also,do not store guns with a plug inserted in the barrel for this can bea contributing factor to moisture accumulation. If your firearm is tobe stored for an extended period, the bore, chambers and internalworking mechanism should be oiled with a high quality lubricatingoil or preservative intended for firearms. The external workingmechanisms and barrel should be coated with an anti-rust oil.Before using your firearm again, be sure to clean it. Every time youclean your firearm, check it for signs of wear. If wear is noted, donot use the firearm. Return it to Smith & Wesson for service orhave it checked by a qualified gunsmith.


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LIMITED WARRANTYFor Owners Within The United States.

This warranty is granted by Smith & Wesson Corp. This warrantyis effective from the date of purchase and applies to the originalowner of any firearm. With respect to such firearms, this warran-ty supersedes any and all other warranties.

Smith & Wesson firearms are warranted to be free from defectsin material and workmanship. Any such defects of which Smith& Wesson receives written notice within one year from the dateof purchase by the original owner, will be remedied by Smith &Wesson without charge within a reasonable time after such noti-fication and delivery of the firearm as provided below.

In the event of an emergency (repairs needed by law enforce-ment, an upcoming match or hunting trip), call 1-800-331-0852,ext. 4125 and ask for 911 Priority Repair Service. This allows youto speak with a Smith & Wesson representative. Immediatelyupon receipt, your firearm will be assigned to a gunsmith. Afterthe work is completed, we will return your Smith & Wessonfirearm via overnight delivery.

To submit a warranty claim please see the "Contact and ShippingInformation" below for details. In addition to the requested infor-mation, please include a copy of the bill of sale in the owner'sname, or a copy of the ATF Form 4473 indicating date of purchase.It is always important that the owner comply with all applicablefederal, state and local laws and regulations.

Warranty claims should state the model and serial number of thefirearm concerned and the description of the difficulty experienced. It is recommended that shipments be insured by the owner, sinceSmith & Wesson will accept no responsibility for loss or damage intransit. Transportation and insurance charges for return to owner willbe paid by Smith & Wesson if the claim is covered by the warranty.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL SMITH & WESSON BERESPONSIBLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGESWITH RESPECT TO ECONOMIC LOSS, INJURY, DEATH OR PROP-ERTY DAMAGE, WHETHER AS A RESULT OF BREACH OF THISWARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE.

Some States do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental orconsequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may notapply to you.


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LIMITED WARRANTY CONTINUED

Smith & Wesson will not be responsible for:

• Defects or malfunctions resulting from careless handling, unautho-rized adjustments or modifications made or attempted by anyoneother than a qualified gunsmith following Smith & Wesson autho-rized procedures, or failure to follow the disassembly instructionsin the Smith & Wesson manual.

• Use of defective or improper ammunition, corrosion, neglect,abuse, ordinary wear and tear, or unreasonable use.

• Criminal misuse, negligence or use under the influence of drugs oralcohol.

Smith & Wesson’s Lifetime Service Policy begins after the warrantyperiod has expired. Smith & Wesson will repair, without charge, forthe lifetime of the original owner, any Smith & Wesson handgun pur-chased on or after February 1, 1989, and any M&P series rifle that isfound to have a defect in material or workmanship. Eligibility for thisLifetime Service Policy requires returning the printed ProductRegistration Card within 30 days of purchase or registering the pur-chase online within 30 days of purchase at www.smith-wesson.com. The Lifetime Service Policy covers functional defects; it does notinclude the firearm’s finish, grips, magazines or sights. The Lifetime Service Policy is in addition to and not an extension ofthe Smith & Wesson Warranty.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also haveother rights that vary from State to State.

NOTE: All liability is excluded in the event that the instructions in theSmith & Wesson manual are not observed.


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CONTACT AND SHIPPINGINFORMATION

For Owners Within The United States

NOTE: A Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) is the first stepin the process of returning a product in order to receive a repair,replacement or refund. Please contact Smith & Wesson’s CustomerService Dept. (via e-mail: [email protected] or by phone at800-331-0852 ext. 4125) to obtain authorization to return yourfirearm so we can process it quickly and efficiently. The RMA num-ber that is supplied by Smith & Wesson must be displayed on theoutside of the returned product's packaging; returns without anRMA number will be routed differently which will result in delayedprocessing.

The Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) process allowsSmith & Wesson an opportunity to try to diagnose and correct acustomer's concerns with the product (such as ammunition prob-lems) before it is returned. Accordingly, please contact us beforereturning your Smith & Wesson firearm.

CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE

Tel: 800-331-0852 ext. 4125E-mail: [email protected]

RETURNS - FOR SERVICE

ALL SMITH & WESSON FIREARMS

Smith & Wesson2100 Roosevelt AvenueSpringfield, MA 01104

Should your Smith & Wesson firearm require service, it should

be returned to the Smith & Wesson factory.

• Call or e-mail the Customer Service Dept. for authorization

and shipping instructions.

• Ensure that the firearm is unloaded.

• Do not attempt to ship a firearm via US Postal Service;

only federally licensed dealers may ship a firearm by US

Postal Service.

• DO NOT SHIP ANY AMMUNITION.


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CONTACT AND SHIPPING CONTINUED

• Enclose a letter which includes your full name and address (noP.O. Boxes, please), daytime telephone number, e-mail address,the serial number of the firearm, and details of the problemexperienced (stating the brand and type of ammunition usedwhen the problem occurred) or work desired.

• Record the serial number before shipping, in case you wish tocheck on the repair status of your firearm.

• Please remove all custom parts and accessories, such asstocks, special sights and scopes, or holsters from your firearmbefore returning.

• Place the firearm in its original case or in a similarly secure con-tainer and pack it securely.

• The package must NOT bear any markings which indicate theidentity of the contents.

• It is most important that you comply with federal, state, and locallaws and regulations. The following guidelines are meant to help,but you must seek assistance from the appropriate authorities ifnecessary.

• If your firearm must be replaced, it may be necessary to ship thereplacement to a dealer rather than directly to you. You will berequested to furnish a signed FFL (Federal Firearms License)from your dealer in such an instance.

• Warranty repair work will begin upon receipt and examination ofthe firearm. In the case of repairs or work not covered by thewarranty, a quotation covering the cost of the work plus roundtrip transportation charges will be sent to you. Repairs or modifi-cation will be scheduled upon receipt of payment.

• A parts list can be obtained by contacting Smith & Wesson Customer Service.

WARNING: YOU MAY PURCHASE ACCESSORIES FORYOUR SMITH & WESSON FIREARM. YOU MUST HAVESOME OF THESE PARTS INSTALLED BY A GUNSMITH

QUALIFIED TO PERFORM SERVICE ON SMITH & WESSONFIREARMS. YOU MUST NEVER ATTEMPT TO MODIFY YOURFIREARM OR INSTALL REPLACEMENT PARTS IN YOURFIREARM. ALWAYS USE A QUALIFIED SMITH & WESSONGUNSMITH EVEN IF THE REPAIR SEEMS TO BE SIMPLE.


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CUSTOM SERVICE• We understand that Smith & Wesson gun owners may want to

enhance their guns with custom gunsmithing, refinishing or acces-sories. Our gunsmiths offer specialized services and exclusiveproducts to enhance your shooting experience.

• Accessories for your Smith & Wesson firearm are available fromyour local Smith & Wesson Stocking Dealer, or directly fromSmith & Wesson.

• Contact the Customer Service Department at 1-800-331-0852,ext. 4125 for information about these services.

When ordering directly from the factory, please provide the followinginformation:

• Model Number

• Dash Number (if applicable)

• Serial Number

• Approximate date of purchase

• Your Complete Return Address

• VISA/Discover/MasterCard Number and Expiration Date

• For Foreign Orders Only, Fax Number or E-mail Address


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PATENT INFORMATION• This product may be covered by one or more patents. Visitwww.smith-wesson.com for virtual patent information.

INTERNATIONALWARRANTY CENTERS

For Owners Outside The United States

NOTE: Addresses and contact information for InternationalWarranty Centers is available on the Smith & Wesson website at www.smith-wesson.com or by calling Customer Service toll-free at 1-800-331-0852 ext 4125.


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This handgun is not equipped with adevice that fully blocks use byunauthorized users. More than 200,000firearms like this one are stolen fromtheir owners every year in the UnitedStates. In addition, there are more than athousand suicides each year by youngerchildren and teenagers who get accessto firearms. Hundreds more die fromaccidental discharge. It is likely thatmany more children sustain seriouswounds or inflict such woundsaccidentally on others. In order to limitthe chance of such misuse, it isimperative that you keep this firearmlocked in a secure place and take othersteps necessary to limit the possibility oftheft or accident. Failure to takereasonable preventative steps may resultin innocent lives being lost, and in somecircumstances may result in your liabilityfor these deaths.

The certification below is required only for handguns sold in theUnited States with a barrel length shorter than 3˝.Smith & Wesson Corp. hereby certifies average accuracy test resultsfor all new handguns with a barrel shorter than 3” as follows:

7 yards 14 yards 21 yards 1.7˝ 3.9˝ 6.3˝

This certification is based on tests conducted by Smith & WessonCorp. using a fixed handgun rest and firing ammunition manufactured by a member of the Shooting Arms and AmmunitionManufacturers Institute (SAAMI) as defined in ANSI/SAAMI Z299.3-1993.This certification represents actual tests based on several hand-guns, selected at random. Your particular handgun may have accu-racy better than the results stated in this certification.


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BATTERY WARNINGS WARNING: IF A BATTERY OPERATED ACCESSORY ORATTACHMENT (I.E. LASER, OPTICAL SIGHT OR FLASH-LIGHT, ETC.) IS SUPPLIED OR USED WITH THIS

FIREARM, THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONSMUST BE ADHERED TO.

WARNING: KEEP BATTERIES AWAY FROM CHILDREN.THERE IS A CHEMICAL BURN HAZARD ASSOCIATEDWITH BATTERIES.

WARNING: IF A NEW OR USED LITHIUM BUTTON/COINCELL BATTERY IS SWALLOWED OR ENTERS THE BODY,IT CAN CAUSE SEVERE INTERNAL BURNS AND CAN

LEAD TO DEATH IN AS LITTLE AS 2 HOURS. ALWAYS COM-PLETELY SECURE THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT. IF THE BAT-TERY COMPARTMENT DOES NOT CLOSE SECURELY, STOPUSING THE PRODUCT, REMOVE THE BATTERIES, AND KEEP ITAWAY FROM CHILDREN. IF YOU THINK BATTERIES MIGHTHAVE BEEN SWALLOWED OR PLACED INSIDE ANY PART OFTHE BODY, SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

• When used correctly, batteries provide a safe and dependablesource of portable power. However, misuse or abuse may result inleakage, fire, or explosion.

• Batteries can explode or leak and cause burns if installed back-wards, disassembled, charged, or exposed to water, fire or hightemperature.

• Always take care to install your batteries correctly observing the“+” and “-” marks on the battery and the device.

• Always replace the whole set of batteries at one time, taking carenot to mix old and new batteries, or batteries of different types.

• Store unused batteries in their original packaging and away frommetal objects that may short-circuit them.

• Remove discharged batteries from equipment promptly to avoidpossible damage from leakage.

• Never dispose of batteries in fire. (Failure to observe this precau-tion may result in an explosion.)

• The batteries are supplied in a charged state and are not designedfor recharging. Recharging may cause leakage, fire, or explosion.

• The batteries should be disposed of properly, including keepingthem away from children.

• Dispose of used batteries immediately. Even used batteries maycause injury.

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