Sig Sauer SP2022 Nitron Carry Pistol Operators Manual
Sig Sauer SP2022 Nitron Carry Pistol Operators Manual
Sig Sauer SP2022 Nitron Carry Pistol Operators Manual
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS
FIREARM. DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL.
THIS MANUAL SHOULD ALWAYS ACCOMPANY THIS FIREARM AND BE TRANSFERRED WITH IT
UPON CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP, OR WHEN THE FIREARM IS PRESENTED TO ANOTHER PERSON.
WARNINGS
1.0 SAFETY WARNINGS
READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND CAREFULLY PRIOR TO USING THIS
FIREARM.
The warnings in this operators manual are extremely important. By understanding the dangers
inherent in the use of any firearm, and by taking the precautions described in this manual, you can
experience a high level of safety in the use of your firearm. Failure to heed any of these warnings
may result in serious injury or death to you or others, as well as severe damage to the firearm or
other property.
WARNINGS in this manual identify a clear danger to the person performing that procedure. Warnings
are identified by a red banner with the word WARNING in white, bold, uppercase letters and a
WARNING icon. Failure to comply with a WARNING can result in serious injury or death to you or a
bystander.
WARNING
CAUTIONS in this manual identify a risk of damage to the firearm being maintained. CAUTIONS are
identified by a black banner with the word CAUTION in white, bold, uppercase letters.
CAUTION
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As a valued SIG SAUER customer, we encourage you to visit sigsauer.com. There you will find links
to product information and updates, merchandise promotions, and educational videos that will be of
interest to you as an owner of SIG SAUER products.
SIG SAUER firearms are designed to function reliably with proper care and knowledgeable use. You
must understand the safe operation and use of your SIG SAUER firearm. Read and follow these
instructions carefully. Do not use the firearm unless you fully understand these instructions and the
safe operation of your firearm. Failure to heed any of these instructions may result in serious injury or
death to you or others, as well as severe damage to the firearm or other property.
Your firearm comes equipped with effective, well-designed safety features. However, never rely
completely on any safety mechanism. Safety mechanisms are designed to augment, not replace
safe handling practices. Careless and improper handling of any firearm can result in an unintentional
discharge.
Only your safe firearm handling habits will ensure the safe use of your firearm. Like all mechanical
devices, the safety mechanisms are subject to breakage or malfunction and can be negatively
affected by wear, abuse, dirt, corrosion, incorrect assembly, improper adjustment or repair, or lack of
maintenance. Moreover, there is no such thing as a safety mechanism that is “childproof” or that can
completely prevent accidental discharge from improper usage, carelessness, “horseplay”, or abusive
handling.
The best safety is proper and applied training in safe firearm handling. Always handle your firearm as
though you expect the safeties not to work.
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1.0 SAFETY WARNINGS - CONTINUED
Do not load a cartridge into the chamber until you are ready to use the firearm. If your firearm is
equipped with a manual safety lever, keep the safety ON until you are actually ready to use the
firearm. Always move the safety fully to its engaged position and visually check it. The safety is not
ON unless it is completely ON.
ABUSIVE HANDLING
SIG SAUER firearms incorporate effective mechanical safeties. However, like any mechanical device,
exposure to abusive conditions may have a negative effect on these safety mechanisms and cause
them to fail to work as designed. Do not subject your SIG SAUER firearm to any type of abusive
handling. This includes the firearm being dropped, impact to the firearm, or the firearm being struck
by another object. Make sure you always maintain control of your firearm at all times. If your firearm
does suffer an abusive event such as previously described, do not attempt to use the firearm. Keep
the firearm pointed in a safe direction, unload and clear the firearm of all ammunition immediately,
and have it inspected by a certified SIG SAUER armorer prior to using the firearm.
A safe direction is defined as an area in which, if the firearm were to discharge, no property damage
would occur and no personal injury would result.
As previously noted, if your SIG SAUER firearm does suffer an abusive event, unload it immediately
and have it inspected by a certified SIG SAUER Armorer prior to using the firearm.
Intentional or repetitive abusive handling of any SIG SAUER firearm will void the manufacturer’s
warranty and could render the firearm unsafe.
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REPLACEMENT PARTS
Do not attempt to disassemble your SIG SAUER firearm beyond the point explained in this manual.
Disassembly beyond the instructions in this manual is restricted to a certified SIG SAUER armorer.
Failure to comply with these restrictions will void your warranty.
Warnings and instructions about the use of some SIG SAUER replacement parts, assemblies, and
accessories may be described in literature accompanying the specific products. Read and carefully
follow those instructions. Such warnings and instructions are provided to assure the safe functioning
of the firearm. Failure to heed them may result in improper functioning, damage to the firearm, and
serious injury or death to you or others.
ALTERATIONS
This SIG SAUER firearm was designed to function properly in its original condition. Unauthorized
alterations can make it unsafe. Do not alter any part or add or substitute any parts or accessories not
manufactured by SIG SAUER for this pistol. The addition of any parts or accessories beyond the user
level of maintenance described in this manual is not authorized.
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1.0 SAFETY WARNINGS - CONTINUED
ACCESSORIES
It is your responsibility to ensure that all accessories, such as holsters and firearm-mounted lights, are
compatible with this firearm and that the accessories do not interfere with the safe operation and handling of
the firearm. If you are lawfully carrying the firearm concealed, you must ensure that the holster you choose
is made for your particular firearm and designed for the type of carry in which you intend to engage.
TRANSPORTING
When transporting your firearm, be sure the firearm is unloaded and cleared of all ammunition. It is your
responsibility to familiarize yourself with the laws of any state you will be traveling through with your firearm.
STORAGE
The only safe way to store your firearm is unloaded, cleared of all ammunition, and secure. Safe and secure
storage is one of your most important responsibilities. Store your unloaded firearm separate from your
ammunition and in places inaccessible to children or unauthorized persons.
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LIABILITY
PISTOLS are classified as FIREARMS and are sold by SIG SAUER with the specific understanding
that we shall not be responsible in any manner whatsoever for malfunctioning of the firearm, physical
injury, or property damage resulting in whole or in part from:
• Criminal or negligent discharge
• Improper, careless, or abusive handling
• Unauthorized modifications or parts replacement
• Defective, improper, hand-loaded, or reloaded ammunition
• Corrosion
• Neglect
• Other influences beyond our direct and immediate control
This limitation applies regardless of whether liability is asserted on the basis of contract, negligence,
or strict liability (including any failure to warn). Under no circumstance shall SIG SAUER, Inc. be liable
for incidental or consequential damages such as loss of use of property, commercial loss, and loss of
earnings or profits.
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BASIC RULES OF SAFE FIREARMS HANDLING
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WARNINGS
1.1 EYE AND EAR PROTECTION
Always wear safety glasses that meet the requirements of American National
Standards Institute (ANSI) z87.1 and ear plugs and “earmuff”-type protectors
whenever you are shooting. Always make certain that persons close to you
are similarly protected. Unprotected eyes may be injured by powder, gas,
carbon residue, lubricant, metallic particles, or similar debris that may emanate
occasionally from any firearm in normal use. Without ear protection, repeated
exposure to shooting noise may lead to cumulative, permanent hearing loss.
1.2 AMMUNITION
Use only high-quality, original, factory-manufactured ammunition. Do not use cartridges that are
dirty, wet, corroded, bent, or damaged. Do not oil cartridges. Do not spray aerosol-type lubricants,
preservative, or cleaners directly onto cartridges or where excess spray may flow into contact
with cartridges. Lubricant or other foreign matter on cartridges can cause potentially dangerous
ammunition malfunctions. Use only ammunition of the caliber for which your firearm is chambered.
The proper caliber is permanently engraved on your firearm; never attempt to use ammunition of any
other caliber.
The use of reloaded, “re-manufactured” hand-loaded, or other nonstandard ammunition voids all
warranties. Reloading is a science and improperly loaded ammunition can be extremely dangerous.
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WARNINGS
1.2 AMMUNITION - CONTINUED
Severe damage to the firearm and serious injury or death to the shooter or to others may result. Always
use ammunition that complies with the industry performance standards established by the Sporting Arms
and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute, Inc. (SAAMI) or ammunition manufactured to U.S. military
specifications.
SIG SAUER, Inc. specifically disclaims responsibility for any damage or injury whatsoever occurring
in connection with, or as a result of, the use in any SIG SAUER firearm of faulty, nonstandard, “re-
manufactured” hand-loaded (reloaded) ammunition, or cartridges other than those for which the firearm was
originally chambered.
Firearms may be severely damaged and serious injury or death to the shooter or to others may result from
any condition causing excessive pressure inside the chamber or barrel during firing. Excessive pressure
can be caused by obstructions in the barrel, propellant powder overloads, the use of incorrect cartridges, 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.
OBSTRUCTED BORE
Immediately stop shooting, keep the pistol pointed in a safe direction whenever:
• You have difficulty in, or feel unusual resistance in, chambering a cartridge;
• A 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;
• A shot sounds weak or abnormal. It is possible that a bullet is lodged part way down the barrel.
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WARNINGS
• Firing a subsequent bullet into the obstructed barrel can damage the firearm and cause serious injury
to the shooter or to bystanders.
If there is any reason to suspect that a bullet is obstructing the barrel, immediately unload and clear the
firearm. Field strip the pistol and look through the bore of the barrel. 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 a cartridge from which the bullet has been removed. Such techniques can generate excessive
pressure, damage the firearm, and cause serious personal injury or death.
If the bullet can be removed by tapping it with a cleaning rod, 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 certified SIG SAUER Armorer.
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WARNINGS
1.2 AMMUNITION - CONTINUED
Dirt, corrosion, or other foreign matter on a cartridge can impede chambering and may cause the
cartridge case to burst upon firing. A damaged or deformed cartridge may also impede chambering or
cause the cartridge case to burst upon firing.
Do not lubricate cartridges, and be sure to wipe the chamber clean of any oil or preservative before
shooting. Oil interferes with the friction between cartridge case and chamber wall that is necessary for
safe functioning, and subjects the firearm to stress similar to that imposed by excessive pressure.
Use lubricants sparingly on the moving parts of your firearm. Avoid excessive spraying of any aerosol
gun care product, especially where it might 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 might not ignite. If only the primer ignites, there is danger that the bullet may
become lodged in the barrel.
Death, serious injury, and damage to the firearm can result from the use of wrong ammunition, bore
obstructions, powder overloads, or incorrect cartridge components. Always wear shooting glasses
and hearing protectors.
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WARNINGS
WARNING: CANCER AND REPRODUCTIVE HARM—www.P65warnings.ca.gov
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WARNINGS
1.3 STATE-BY-STATE WARNINGS
Certain states require, by law, that their own specified warning notices, in larger than-normal type be conspicuously included by the
manufacturer, distributor, or retail dealer with firearms sold in that state. SIG SAUER sells its products in compliance with applicable
laws and regulations. Because our products may be sold in these states, we include the following:
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WARNINGS
CONNECTICUT:
“UNLAWFUL STORAGE OF A LOADED FIREARM MAY RESULT IN IMPRISONMENT OR FINE.”
FLORIDA:
“IT IS UNLAWFUL, AND PUNISHABLE BY IMPRISONMENT AND FINE, FOR ANY ADULT TO STORE OR LEAVE A
FIREARM IN ANY PLACE WITHIN THE REACH OR EASY ACCESS OF A MINOR UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE OR TO
KNOWINGLY SELL OR OTHERWISE TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OR POSSESSION OF A FIREARM TO A MINOR OR A
PERSON OF UNSOUND MIND.”
MAINE:
“ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A CHILD IS A CRIME. IF YOU LEAVE A FIREARM AND AMMUNITION WITHIN
EASY ACCESS OF A CHILD, YOU MAY BE SUBJECT TO FINE, IMPRISONMENT OR BOTH. KEEP FIREARMS AND
AMMUNITION SEPARATE. KEEP
FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION LOCKED UP. USE TRIGGER LOCKS.”
MARYLAND:
“WARNING: CHILDREN CAN OPERATE FIREARMS WHICH MAY CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. IT IS A
CRIME TO STORE OR LEAVE A LOADED FIREARM IN ANY LOCATION WHERE AN INDIVIDUAL KNEW OR SHOULD
HAVE KNOWN THAT AN UNSUPERVISED MINOR WOULD GAIN ACCESS TO THE FIREARM.
STORE YOUR FIREARM RESPONSIBLY!”
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WARNINGS
MASSACHUSETTS:
“WARNING FROM THE MASSACHUSETTS ATTORNEY
GENERAL: This handgun is not equipped with a device that fully
blocks use by unauthorized users. More than 200,000 firearms
like this one are stolen from their owners every year in the United
States. In addition, there are more than a thousand suicides
each year by younger children and teenagers who get access to
firearms. Hundreds more die from accidental discharge. It is likely
that many more children sustain serious wounds, or inflict such
wounds accidentally on others. In order to limit the chance of such
misuse, it is imperative that you keep this weapon locked in a
secure place and take other steps necessary to limit the possibility
of theft or accident. Failure to take reasonable preventative steps
may result in innocent lives being lost, and in some circumstances
may result in your liability for these deaths.”
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WARNINGS
MASSACHUSETTS: - Continued
“IT IS UNLAWFUL TO STORE OR KEEP A FIREARM,
PISTOL, SHOTGUN OR MACHINE GUN IN ANY PLACE
UNLESS THAT WEAPON IS EQUIPPED WITH A TAMPER
RESISTANT SAFETY DEVICE OR IS STORED OR KEPT
IN A SECURELY LOCKED CONTAINER.”
NEW JERSEY:
“IT IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE TO LEAVE A LOADED FIREARM WITHIN EASY ACCESS OF A MINOR.”
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WARNINGS
NORTH CAROLINA:
Any person who resides in the same premises as a minor, owns or possesses a firearm, and stores or leaves the firearm
(i) in a condition that the firearm can be discharged and (ii) in a manner that the person knew or should have known that
an unsupervised minor would be able to gain access to the firearm, is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor if a minor gains
access to the firearm without the lawful permission of the minor’s parents or a person having charge of the minor and the
minor:
(1) Possesses it in violation of G.S. 14-269.2(b)
(2) Exhibits it in a public place in a careless, angry, or threatening manner;
(3) Causes personal injury or death with it not in self defense; or
(4) Uses it in the commission of a crime.
TEXAS:
“IT IS UNLAWFUL TO STORE, TRANSPORT, OR ABANDON AN UNSECURED FIREARM IN A PLACE WHERE CHIL-
DREN ARE LIKELY TO BE AND CAN OBTAIN ACCESS TO THE FIREARM.”
WISCONSIN:
“IF YOU LEAVE A LOADED FIREARM WITHIN THE REACH OR EASY ACCESS OF A CHILD YOU MAY BE FINED OR
IMPRISONED OR BOTH IF THE CHILD IMPROPERLY DISCHARGES, POSSESSES, OR EXHIBITS THE FIREARM.”
Please check with your licensed retailer, state police, or local police for additional warnings, which may be required by
local law or regulation. Such regulations change constantly, and local authorities are in the best position to advise you on
such legal matters.
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1.4 LOCKING DEVICES
All firearms are originally shipped with a key-operated locking device, except for
Custom Works firearms that are shipped with a lockable case.
Although it can help provide secure storage for your unloaded firearm, any
locking device can fail.
All firearms are designed to fire if they are loaded and the trigger is pressed.
Therefore, never install the locking device inside the trigger guard or in any way
that makes it possible to press the trigger! Do not leave the keys in the lock.
The ultimate responsibility for secure storage of any firearm must depend upon its owner and his or
her individual circumstances.
Firearms should be stored unloaded, in a secure location, separate from their ammunition.
To maximize effectiveness and reduce the chances of malfunction or damage to a firearm, ALWAYS
refer to the locking device’s manufacturer directions for installation and removal of the device.
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1.5 SAFETY INFORMATION
This operator’s manual is designed to assist you in learning how to use and care for your SIG SAUER®
firearm properly.
Only when you are certain that you fully understand this manual and can properly carry out its instructions,
should you practice loading and firing your firearm with live ammunition. Having a firearm in your possession
is a full-time job; you cannot guess and you cannot forget. You must know how to use your firearm safely.
If you have any doubts about your ability to handle or use this firearm safely, you should seek supervised
instruction.
The SIG SAUER Academy provides all levels of firearms safety and skill training, from beginner to expert.
For more information contact:
SAFETY MUST BE THE FIRST AND CONSTANT CONSIDERATION OF EVERY PERSON WHO HANDLES FIREARMS AND
AMMUNITION.
For more information about safety, responsible firearms ownership, and shooting sports, contact:
National Rifle Association (NRA) of America
11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA 22030-7400 • 1-800-672-3888
nra.com
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Contents
1.0 SAFETY WARNINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.1 EYE AND EAR PROTECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.2 AMMUNITION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.3 STATE-BY-STATE WARNINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
1.4 LOCKING DEVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
1.5 SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2.0 MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND THEORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
2.1 DESCRIPTION OF FIREARM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
2.2 MAJOR COMPONENTS AND CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3.0 HANDLING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
3.1 PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
3.2 MANUAL SAFETY EQUIPPED PISTOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
3.3 LOADING THE MAGAZINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3.4 LOADING THE PISTOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
3.5 RELOADING THE PISTOL DURING SHOOTING, (MAGAZINE DEPLETED) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
3.6 RELOADING THE PISTOL DURING SHOOTING, (PARTIAL MAGAZINE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
4.0 FIRING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
4.1 STOPPAGES AND MALFUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
4.2 MINIMIZING STOPPAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
4.3 FIRING THE PISTOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
5.0 UNLOADING THE PISTOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
5.1 UNLOADING THE PISTOL, (MAGAZINE NOT EMPTY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
5.2 UNLOADING THE PISTOL, (MAGAZINE EMPTY, SLIDE OPEN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
6.0 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
7.0 MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
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7.1 PISTOL DISASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
7.2 MAGAZINE DISASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
7.3 CLEANING AND LUBRICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
8.0 PISTOL ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
8.1 MAGAZINE ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
8.2 FUNCTION CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
9.0 GRIP REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
10.0 MAGAZINE CATCH REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
11.0 SIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
11.1 WINDAGE (LEFT/RIGHT) ADJUSTMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
11.2 ELEVATION (UP/DOWN) ADJUSTMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
12.0 STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
13.0 PARTS AND SERVICE POLICY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
14.0 SHIPPING FIREARMS FOR REPAIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
15.0 PARTS DIAGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
15.1 SLIDE PARTS DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
15.2 FRAME PARTS DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
16.0 SPECIFICATIONS BY MODEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
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2.0 MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND THEORY
2.1 DESCRIPTION OF FIREARM
2.1.1 GENERAL
SIG SAUER pistols are modern handguns complying with the latest technical advances in firearm
design for military, police and sporting use. They operate on the principle of the mechanically locked,
recoil-operated pistol with semi-automatic reloading.
2.1.2 PRINCIPAL FEATURES
The distinctive contrast sights in conjunction with the ergonomically favorable grip design permit
rapid, precision target acquisition and firing.
Exchangeable grip plates of different sizes allow for an optimum adaptation of the firearm to the hand
of the user.
The magazine catch can simply be repositioned from left-hand to right-hand operation.
An accessory rail is integrated into the frame such that tactical additional equipment can be attached.
The enclosed design prevents the penetration of dirt inside the firearm.
The SP2022 pistol is available as double action/single action (DA/SA).
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2.2 MAJOR COMPONENTS AND CONTROLS
1 2 3 4 5
7
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13 14
10 9
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COMPONENTS AND CONTROLS
# Item Name Description
2 Slide Houses extractor, firing pin safety lock, firing pin and sights.
4 Decocking Lever Allows the operator to manually release the sear allowing a cocked hammer to reset into the
safety intercept notch on a DA/SA pistol without having to press the trigger.
7 Slide Catch/Takedown Lever Locks slide to rear upon firing of last cartridge. Can be used to manually lock slide to rear.
9 Magazine Catch Locks magazine into frame. Releases magazine when pressed.
10 Trigger When pressed actuates the internal components to cock and/or release the hammer
13 Manual Safety Lever Prevents the firing pin from forward movement.
14 Loaded Chamber Indicator Provides a tactile indication that there is a live round in the chamber.
15 Extractor Pulls spent casings or cartridges out of the chamber of the barrel.
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3.0 HANDLING
3.1 PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
BEFORE LOADING, ALWAYS CLEAN ALL GREASE AND OIL FROM THE BORE AND
CHAMBER, AND VERIFY THAT NO OBSTRUCTION IS IN THE BARREL. ANY FOREIGN
MATTER IN THE BARREL COULD RESULT IN A BULGED OR BURST BARREL OR OTHER
DAMAGE TO THE FIREARM, AND COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY TO THE SHOOTER
OR TO OTHERS.
Prior to firing the pistol for the first time, we strongly suggest that you perform an initial cleaning and
lubrication of the pistol after you unpack it. Any fouling present will have been from final range firing
at the factory prior to shipping, (see section “7.3 CLEANING and Lubrication” on page 58), for
instructions on cleaning and lubricating the pistol.
If you have the pistol and ammunition, and have read and understood all of the safety instructions,
you are now ready to use the pistol.
3.2 MANUAL SAFETY EQUIPPED PISTOLS
The ambidextrous manual safety lever works irrespective of whether the hammer is cocked or at rest.
The function of the decocking lever is not affected by the position of the manual safety lever. The slide
can also be operated for loading or ejecting cartridges.
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The ambidextrous manual safety lever mechanically prevents the firing pin from striking a chambered
round.
To engage push the manual safety lever down until it stops. This will prevent the firing pin from
forward movement. The red dot will not be visible. The pistol cannot be fired in this condition.
To disengage push the manual safety lever all the way up to unlock the firing pin. The red dot is
visible. The pistol is ready to fire in this condition.
ENGAGED DISENGAGED
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3.3 LOADING THE MAGAZINE
NOTE
Ensure that the magazine is the proper type and caliber for the pistol.
1. Press down on magazine follower with the cartridge case rim. Ensure that the bullet is facing
the front of the magazine.
2. Push cartridge to the rear and under the magazine lips.
3. Repeat until magazine holds the desired number of cartridges or reaches maximum designed
capacity.
CAPACITY
INDICATOR
WINDOW
SLIDE CATCH/
TAKEDOWN
LEVER
STEP 3 STEP 4
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3.4 LOADING THE PISTOL – CONTINUED
5. Insert a loaded magazine, pushing it up into frame until it locks in place. You should hear an
audible click.
STEP 5
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NOTE
DO NOT RIDE THE SLIDE FORWARD. FAILURE TO PROPERLY COMPLETE STEP 6B MAY
INDUCE A STOPPAGE.
6. To chamber a cartridge release the slide by either:
a. Pressing down on slide catch/takedown lever.
b. Pulling back on slide until slide catch/takedown lever drops clear of slide then, release slide.
NOTE
The loaded chamber indicator provides a tactile indication that there is a live round in the chamber.
In limited visibility situations the non-firing hand can be used to determine if the loaded chamber
indicator is in the elevated position indicating a live round in the chamber.
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7. Push down on decocking lever to decock hammer.
STEP 7
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3.5 RELOADING THE PISTOL DURING SHOOTING, (MAGAZINE DEPLETED)
NOTE
When the last round in the magazine is expended, the slide will be locked to the rear by the slide
catch/takedown lever.
1. Engage manual safety lever if so equipped.
2. Press magazine catch to release empty magazine.
3. Insert a loaded magazine, pushing it up into magazine well until it locks in place. You should
hear an audible click.
STEP 2 STEP 3
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CAUTION
DO NOT RIDE THE SLIDE FORWARD. FAILURE TO PROPERLY COMPLETE STEP 4B MAY
INDUCE A STOPPAGE.
4. To chamber a cartridge release slide by either:
a. Pressing down on slide catch/takedown lever.
b. Pulling back on the slide until slide catch/takedown lever drops clear of slide then, release
slide.
5. Push down on decocking lever to decock hammer.
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3.6 RELOADING THE PISTOL DURING SHOOTING, (PARTIAL MAGAZINE)
STEP 4
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WARNING LOADED PISTOL
THE PISTOL IS STILL LOADED AND READY TO FIRE.
5. Insert a loaded magazine, pushing it up into magazine well until it locks in place. You should
hear an audible click.
STEP 5
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4.0 FIRING
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4.1 STOPPAGES AND MALFUNCTIONS
WARNING STOPPAGE
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4.1 STOPPAGES AND MALFUNCTIONS – CONTINUED
WARNING COOK-OFF
IF YOUR PISTOL STOPS FIRING WITH A LIVE ROUND IN THE CHAMBER OF A HOT
BARREL (A MISFIRE OR STOPPAGE), REMOVE THE ROUND IMMEDIATELY. IF YOU
CANNOT REMOVE THE ROUND WITHIN 10 SECONDS, REMOVE THE MAGAZINE AND
WAIT AT LEAST 15 MINUTES WITH THE PISTOL POINTING IN A SAFE DIRECTION. THIS
WAY, NEITHER THE USER NOR ANY OTHER PERSON WOULD BE INJURED BY THE
POSSIBILITY OF A ROUND “COOKING-OFF” (A ROUND DETONATING DUE TO THE
HEAT OF THE BARREL). KEEP YOUR FACE AWAY FROM THE EJECTION PORT WHILE
CLEARING A HOT CHAMBER.
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4.2 MINIMIZING STOPPAGES
• You can help minimize most stoppages by cleaning and lubricating the pistol, (see section, “7.3
CLEANING and Lubrication” on page 58).
• Cleaning and lubricating your pistol after each range session will reduce the chances of a
stoppage due to dirt and residue buildup.
• Perform maintenance if the firearm is exposed to extreme environmental conditions (rain, snow,
freezing temperatures, etc.).
• Periodically inspect the pistol if it is to be stored for extended periods of time without use.
• Most stoppages are directly related to the magazine. Perform maintenance of your magazines as
well as the firearm, (see section, “7.0 MAINTENANCE” on page 52).
• A good practice is to mark the magazines so you can identify a magazine that is related to a
stoppage.
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4.3 FIRING THE PISTOL
WARNING EJECTION
THE SLIDE OPENS AND SHUTS QUICKLY WHILE FIRING. KEEP FACE AND
HANDS AWAY FROM IT. HOT BRASS AND POWDER GAS IS EJECTED
QUICKLY AND CAN BURN YOU. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES AND
HEARING PROTECTORS
STEP 3
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5.0 UNLOADING THE PISTOL
When there is a cartridge in the chamber, the cartridge will discharge if the trigger is pressed. It is
absolutely essential for you to know how to completely unload the pistol. “Completely” means
removing the magazine and ejecting the chambered cartridge.
WARNING UNLOAD/CLEAR
REMOVING THE MAGAZINE FROM THE PISTOL DOES NOT PREVENT IT FROM BEING
FIRED. PISTOL WILL FIRE A CHAMBERED CARTRIDGE EVEN WITH MAGAZINE
REMOVED.
1. Always make sure that the muzzle is pointed in a safe direction. Remember to clear the
chamber after you have removed the magazine.
2. Never assume that any firearm is unloaded until you have personally checked it, visually and
physically.
3. After every range session, make a final check to be certain that the firearm is unloaded before
leaving the range.
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5.1 UNLOADING THE PISTOL, (MAGAZINE NOT EMPTY)
STEP 4 STEP 5
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6. Visually and physically check the chamber, breech face, and magazine well to ensure that the
pistol is completely free of ammunition..
7. Press slide catch/takedown lever, to close slide
8. Keep muzzle pointed in a safe direction.
9. Push down on decocking lever to decock hammer.
10. Unload magazine.
STEP 6 STEP 9
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5.2 UNLOADING THE PISTOL, (MAGAZINE EMPTY, SLIDE OPEN)
1. Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and engage the manual safety lever if so equipped.
2. Engage manual safety lever if so equipped.
3. Press magazine catch and remove magazine.
4. Visually and physically check chamber, breech face, and magazine well to ensure that the
pistol is completely free of ammunition.
STEP 3 STEP 4
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5. Release the slide by either.
a. Pressing down on slide catch/takedown lever.
b. Pulling back on slide until slide catch/takedown lever drops clear of slide then, release slide
6. Push down on the decocking lever to decock hammer
STEP 6
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6.0 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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Stoppage Cause Correction
Failure to Fire
Hammer drops but round does Faulty ammunition Manually cycle in next round
not fire
Firing pin obstructed Inspect, clean and lubricate
the pistol
Pistol requires service Return to SIG SAUER
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7.0 MAINTENANCE
WARNING UNLOAD/CLEAR
VERIFY THAT THE MAGAZINE IS REMOVED, VISUALLY AND PHYSICALLY CONFIRM
THAT THE PISTOL IS UNLOADED AND CLEARED BEFORE ATTEMPTING DISASSEMBLY
OR PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE STEPS. FAILURE TO ENSURE THAT THE
FIREARM IS UNLOADED AND CLEARED COULD RESULT IN UNINTENTIONAL
DISCHARGE, CAUSING SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. VERIFY
THAT THE FIREARM IS UNLOADED AND CLEARED.
7.1 PISTOL DISASSEMBLY
1. Unload and clear the pistol, (see section, “5.0 UNLOADING THE PISTOL” on page 45).
2. Lock slide to the rear by pulling slide rearward and pushing up on slide catch/takedown lever.
STEP 2
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WARNING PARTS UNDER SPRING TENSION
SLIDE IS UNDER SPRING TENSION. MAINTAIN POSITIVE CONTROL DURING SLIDE
REMOVAL TO PREVENT DAMAGE OR INJURY. WEAR EYE PROTECTION
3. Retract the slide and allow it to move forward slightly until the takedown notch in the frame is
aligned with the tab on the slide catch/takedown lever.
STEP 3
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7.1 PISTOL DISASSEMBLY – CONTINUED
4. Push out the slide catch/takedown lever and allow the slide to move forward in a controlled
fashion.
5. Remove the slide assembly from the frame.
STEPS 4 & 5
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WARNING PARTS UNDER SPRING TENSION
THE RECOIL SPRING AND GUIDE ARE UNDER SPRING TENSION. MAINTAIN POSITIVE
CONTROL DURING SLIDE REMOVAL TO PREVENT DAMAGE OR INJURY. WEAR EYE
PROTECTION
6. Push recoil guide and spring forward slightly and remove them from the slide.
STEP 6
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7.1 PISTOL DISASSEMBLY – CONTINUED
7. Remove barrel from slide by pulling upward and to the rear.
STEP 7
NOTE
This level of disassembly is sufficient to allow a thorough cleaning after firing
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7.2 MAGAZINE DISASSEMBLY
WARNING CLEANING
READ AND FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER’S WARNINGS BEFORE USING SOLVENTS OR
CLEANERS. WEAR EYE PROTECTION
CAUTION
NEVER CLEAN THE BARREL FROM THE MUZZLE END, CLEANING FROM THE MUZZLE
END COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE CROWN OR THE RIFLING OF THE BARREL; DO
NOT USE A STEEL WIRE BRUSH AS IT CAN DAMAGE THE SMOOTH SURFACE OF THE
BARREL. USE A SUITABLE CLEANING ROD AND BRONZE BRUSH OF THE CORRECT
CALIBER. SOLVENTS CAN BE HARMFUL TO THE SURFACE FINISH OF THE PISTOL. AVOID
OVER-LUBRICATION OF COMPONENTS.
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NOTE
DO NOT LUBRICATE THE FIRING PIN OR FIRING PIN SAFETY LOCK. DO NOT ALLOW
LUBRICANT TO FLOW INTO THE FIRING PIN OR FIRING PIN SAFETY LOCK CHANNEL
OF THE SLIDE. THIS MAY CAUSE A LIGHT STRIKE TO THE CARTRIDGE RESULTING IN A
FAILURE TO FIRE
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7.3 CLEANING AND LUBRICATION – CONTINUED
MATERIALS REQUIRED
• Cleaning patches
• Rag, wiping
• Bore brush of the proper caliber
• Cleaning rod
• CLP (Cleaning, Lubricant, Protective)
• TW-25B (Lubricating grease)
• Lubricant, Low Temperature when applicable
• Brush, cleaning
The following instructions are for normal environmental conditions. Clean and lube before or after
every day the pistol is fired or at a minimum of every 500 rounds
NOTE
TW-25B or similar lubricant designed for stainless steel is recommended for “All Stainless” models.
CLP is recommended for general lubrication but, any lubricant designed specifically for firearms may
be used.
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Slide Assembly
1. Remove all of the old lubricant before you reapply.
2. Clean the slide assembly with a cloth. You can use a soft brush and CLP to clean excessive
dirt and carbon buildup. Ensure that the extractor, rail slots, and breech face are free of dirt and
residue.
3. Apply a light coat of CLP to the frame rail slots of the slide.
4. Lightly lubricate all external parts.
5. Do not lubricate the firing pin or allow lubricant to flow into the firing pin slot.
Barrel
1. Soak a patch with CLP and push it through the bore from the chamber end and out past the
muzzle.
2. Allow the CLP to soak in for a while to loosen residue and soften carbon deposits.
3. Wipe the exterior of the barrel with a cloth soaked in CLP.
4. Repeat step 1.
5. Use the bore brush and a cleaning rod to scrub heavy deposits from the bore.
6. Repeat step 1.
7. Push dry patches through the bore until they come out clean.
8. Clean residue from feed ramp with a soft brush and CLP.
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7.3 CLEANING AND LUBRICATION – CONTINUED
9. If the pistol is to be stored for a period of time, lightly lubricate the bore and chamber.
10. Always remove any lubricant from the bore and chamber prior to firing the pistol.
Recoil Spring and Guide
1. Clean the recoil spring guide with CLP and a soft brush.
2. After cleaning, apply a light coat of CLP.
Frame Assembly
1. Wipe the frame with a soft cloth.
2. Use cotton swabs to clean hard to reach areas. Pay special attention to the frame rails, slide
catch/takedown lever.
3. Lubricate the frame rails with a light coat of CLP.
4. Apply CLP to accessible functioning parts.
5. Clean the magazine well of any dirt, dust or residue with a soft cloth.
Magazine
1. Wipe the magazine tube and follower with a cloth. Clean the magazine tube and follower with a
soft brush and CLP.
2. Use a cloth to clean the magazine spring, floor plate, and base plate.
3. Apply a light coat of CLP to the spring and magazine tube.
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8.0 PISTOL ASSEMBLY
1. Check function of manual safety lever
a. From field strip, engage manual safety.
b. Place slide assembly sights down on workspace.
c. Push in on rear of firing pin. Firing pin should not move or protrude from breech face of slide.
d. Push firing pin lock. Firing pin lock should not move.
e. Push and hold firing pin lock as you push in and hold rear of firing pin. Firing pin should not move
or protrude from breech face of slide.
f. Disengage manual safety.
g. Push firing pin lock. Firing pin lock should move.
h. Push and hold firing pin lock as you a push in and hold rear of firing pin. Firing pin should move until
firing pin tip protrudes from breech face of slide.
i. Release firing pin lock then release firing pin.
j. Push in on rear of firing pin. Firing pin should not move or protrude from breech face of slide.
FIRING PIN
BREECH FACE LOCK
REAR OF
FIRING
PIN
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8.0 PISTOL ASSEMBLY– CONTINUED
2. Verify that the each part is clear of all foreign matter.
3. Insert barrel into the slide assembly.
STEP 3 STEP 4
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6. Guide slide onto frame rails from the front.
7. Insert slide catch/takedown lever into frame until it stops on slide.
8. Retract slide until the tab on the slide catch/takedown lever aligns with takedown notch on
slide.
9. Push slide catch/takedown lever in the remaining distance and allow slide to move forward in a
controlled fashion
10. Push down on decocking lever to decock hammer.
STEP 7 STEP 8
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8.1 MAGAZINE ASSEMBLY
STEP 1 STEP 2
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WARNING PARTS UNDER SPRING TENSION
THE MAGAZINE SPRING IS BEING COMPRESSED DURING ASSEMBLY. GUARD THE
MAGAZINE INSERT AND MAGAZINE SPRING. UNCONTROLLED RELEASE CAN CAUSE
INJURY. WEAR EYE PROTECTION.
3. Push magazine spring fully into magazine tube until magazine insert is flush with magazine
tube bottom.
4. Holding magazine insert in place, slide magazine floor plate onto magazine tube lips until
magazine floor plate is locked in place by magazine insert.
STEP 3 STEP 4
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8.2 FUNCTION CHECK
The function check is performed on the assembled pistol to verify functionality. It should be performed
after the completion of repairs and after each cleaning and assembly of the pistol.
WARNING UNLOAD/CLEAR
WARNING UNLOAD/CLEAR VERIFY THE MAGAZINE IS REMOVED. VISUALLY AND
PHYSICALLY CONFIRM THE PISTOL IS UNLOADED AND CLEARED BEFORE THE
BEGINNING OF THE FUNCTION CHECK. FAILURE TO ENSURE THE FIREARM IS
UNLOADED AND CLEARED COULD RESULT IN UNINTENTIONAL DISCHARGE, CAUSING
SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. VERIFY THE FIREARM IS
UNLOADED AND CLEARED.
1. Ensure that the magazine is removed and the pistol is unloaded, (see section, “5.0
UNLOADING THE PISTOL” on page 45).
2. Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.
3. Check recoil spring function/slide travel.
a. Retract the slide completely to the rear and release it a minimum of two times.
b. Verify the slide is consistently closing and fully locking into position.
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4. Check the trigger mechanism:
a. Press decocking lever to decock hammer.
b. Press trigger to rear and hold. Hammer should cock and release.
c. Pull back slide and release. Release trigger. Hammer should be in single action position.
d. Press trigger. Hammer should release from single action position.
e. Release trigger and push forward on hammer spur. Hammer must not contact firing pin.
5. Check slide catch/takedown lever.
a. Insert an empty magazine.
b. Retract the slide fully and release.
c. Verify the slide is locked to the rear by the slide catch/takedown lever.
d. Press the slide catch/takedown lever.
e. Verify the slide is released and closes in the fully locked position.
f. Remove the magazine.
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8.2 FUNCTION CHECK – CONTINUED
6. Inspect the magazine.
a. Check the condition of the magazine tube.
b. Verify the magazine floor plate is secure.
c. Press down on the follower to check for free movement of the magazine follower and spring.
d. Insert the magazine into the pistol, verify smooth insertion.
e. Press the magazine catch and check for proper engagement and smooth release.
7. Inspect the pistol exterior.
a. Inspect the general condition of the pistol.
b. Check the sights, body, slide, and slide catch/takedown lever for damage.
c. Verify the front and rear sights are secure.
CAUTION
NEVER USE A FIREARM OR MAGAZINE THAT SHOWS SIGNS OF DAMAGE OR FAILS A
FUNCTION CHECK. VERIFY THE MAGAZINE IS THE CORRECT MODEL AND CALIBER
FOR THE PISTOL. IF THE CONDITION OR FUNCTION OF THE PISTOL OR MAGAZINE
IS SUSPECT, RETURN THE PISTOL OR MAGAZINE TO SIG SAUER FOR EVALUATION.
VERIFY THE CONDITION AND FUNCTION.
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9.0 GRIP REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
9.1 GRIP REMOVAL
WARNING UNLOAD/CLEAR
NOTE
You can perform this procedure with or without the slide removed from the pistol.
1. Ensure that the magazine is removed and the pistol is unloaded and cleared, (see section, “5.0
UNLOADING THE PISTOL” on page 45).
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2. Use a flathead screw driver to press the grip retention tab on inside of magazine well.
3. Slide grip downward and of off frame.
STEP 2 STEP 3
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9.2 GRIP INSTALLATION
1. Place grip onto the bottom of frame, ensure the lips on of the grip are aligned with the groves
on frame.
2. Slide grip upward and press the grip retention tab so it can engage the slot in frame.
STEP 1 STEP 2
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10.0 MAGAZINE CATCH REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
10.1 MAGAZINE CATCH REMOVAL
WARNING UNLOAD/CLEAR
NOTE
You can perform this procedure with or without the slide removed from the pistol.
1. Ensure that the magazine is removed and the pistol is unloaded and cleared, (see section, “5.0
UNLOADING THE PISTOL” on page 45).
2. Press the magazine catch until the opposite side of the catch protrudes from the frame. You
should see a small hole in the back of the catch.
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10.1 MAGAZINE CATCH REMOVAL – CONTINUED
3. Press the end of a small round pin such as a paper clip, into the hole of the magazine catch.
This will release magazine catch stop.
4. Work magazine catch stop out of magazine catch with the pin, using a back-and-forth motion.
5. Remove magazine catch stop, magazine catch, and magazine catch spring from frame.
STEP 4 STEP 5
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10.2 MAGAZINE CATCH INSTALLATION
NOTE
Holding the pistol with the muzzle facing downward will aid in keeping the magazine catch and
magazine catch spring in place for ease of installation.
1. Insert magazine catch and spring into the desired side of the frame and press it completely
inward.
2. Insert magazine catch stop into magazine catch until it snaps into place and release magazine
catch.
3. Check function with empty magazine.
STEP 1 STEP 2
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11.0 SIGHTS
SOME SIG SAUER PISTOLS COME EQUIPPED WITH SIGHTS THAT CONTAIN
RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL FOR ILLUMINATION DURING LOW LIGHT CONDITIONS OR
HOURS OF DARKNESS. THE SIGHTS ARE MARKED WITH THE LETTERS “SIG” AND
“H3.” THE RADIATION SOURCE IS HYDROGEN-3 (H3), COMMONLY KNOWN AS TRITIUM.
THE ACTIVITY LEVEL OF TRITIUM IN SIG SAUER NIGHT SIGHTS RANGE FROM 12 MCI
(MILLICURIES) TO 30 MCI. THE OPERATIONAL TEMPERATURE RANGE OF SIG SAUER
TRITIUM SIGHTS IS –30°C/–22°F TO +60°C/+140°F. THE BETA RADIATION EMITTED BY
TRITIUM IS ONLY A HAZARD IF THE TRITIUM VIAL IS BROKEN AND IS INGESTED OR
INHALED BY HUMANS. THE BODY DOES NOT EASILY RETAIN HYDROGEN OR TRITIUM
AS A GAS. HOWEVER, THE OXIDE HTO, WHICH IS FORMED BY THE BURNING OF
TRITIUM IS 10,000 TIMES MORE HAZARDOUS. FOR THIS REASON GREAT CARE SHOULD
BE TAKEN TO AVOID FLAME IN THE PRESENCE OF DAMAGED TRITIUM SIGHTS.
DISPOSAL OF TRITIUM SIGHTS MUST BE PERFORMED IN A CONTROLLED MANNER. IF
YOU SUSPECT THAT THE SIGHT CONTAINING A TRITIUM VIAL HAS BROKEN, DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE SIGHT. FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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DAMAGED SIGHTS ONLY (SIGHTS REMOVED FROM FIREARM):
PLACE DAMAGED SIGHTS IN A SMALL ZIP LOCK BAG AND LABEL IT “DAMAGED
TRITIUM SIGHT DO NOT OPEN,” PLACE THE ZIP LOCK BAG IN A SHIPPING ENVELOPE
MARKED “NIGHT SIGHT FOR DISPOSAL” AND SEND TO:
SIG SAUER, INC.
357 SIG SAUER DRIVE
JACKSONVILLE, AR 72076
SLIDE WITH DAMAGED SIGHTS:
CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE AT (603) 610-3000 EXT.1 FOR INSTRUCTIONS AND RETURN
AUTHORIZATION.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
The SIG SAUER SP2022 pistol is equipped with drift-adjustable fixed sights that have proven their
worth under severe conditions. The sights consist of a rear sight and a front sight blade, designed and
dimensioned to ensure rapid target acquisition even when visibility is poor.
CAUTION
SIG SAUER SUGGESTS THAT FIXED-SIGHT CORRECTIONS SHOULD BE PERFORMED
ONLY BY A CERTIFIED SIG SAUER ARMORER. OTHERWISE THE PISTOL COULD BECOME
DAMAGED.
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Change windage by moving the rear sight either to the left or right in its dovetail. When you do this,
follow the rear sight rule: Move the rear sight in the direction you want the group to go. Moving the
rear sight 0.020” in the dovetail changes the point of impact by approximately 3” at 25 yards.
NOTE
SIG SAUER has a Sight Adjustment Tool available that makes it easier to adjust and change fixed
sights. WARNING SIGHT ADJUSTMENT
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11.2 ELEVATION (UP/DOWN) ADJUSTMENT.
There are different height combinations available for the front and rear sights. The sights are
numbered according to their height. You can change elevation by changing either the rear or front
sight. It’s easier if you change the rear sight first. There are six rear sight heights available. Each rear
sight change will move the impact of the bullet approximately 2” at 25 yards. There are five front sight
heights available. Each front sight change will move the impact of the bullet approximately 1” at 25
yards.
When changing sights, remember this rule: NUMBERS UP, GROUPS UP; NUMBERS DOWN,
GROUPS DOWN. This is true for both front and rear sights.
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12.0 STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION
12.1 STORAGE
WARNING UNLOAD/CLEAR
YOU MUST UNLOAD AND CLEAR THE FIREARM PRIOR TO STORING THE PISTOL, (SEE
SECTION, “5.0 UNLOADING THE PISTOL” ON PAGE 45).
Never place or store any firearm in such a manner that it may be dislodged. Firearms should always
be stored securely and unloaded, away from children and other unauthorized users. Use the locking
device originally supplied with this firearm for storage. The use of a locking device or safety lock is
only one aspect of responsible firearms storage. For increased safety, firearms should be stored
unloaded and locked in a location that is both separate from their ammunition and inaccessible to
children and any other unauthorized person.
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12.1 STORAGE – CONTINUED
SHORT-TERM STORAGE (90 DAYS OR LESS)
1. Ensure that the chamber and magazine do not contain live ammunition.
2. Clean the bore and chamber.
3. Apply a light coat of CLP to the chamber and bore.
4. Apply a light coat of CLP to all other metal surfaces for corrosion protection.
ENVIRONMENTAL STORAGE
Provide humidity control to limit the relative humidity to no greater than 40% RH at 80 degree
Fahrenheit (26.7 degrees Celsius). If personnel will be working in these areas, design to 68 degrees
F (20.0 degrees C) dry bulb and 40% RH for indoor design heating conditions, and 75 degrees F
(23.9 deg C) dry bulb and 40% RH for indoor design cooling conditions.
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12.2 TRANSPORTATION
WARNING UNLOAD/CLEAR
YOU MUST UNLOAD AND CLEAR THE FIREARM PRIOR TO TRANSPORTING THE PISTOL,
(SEE SECTION, “5.0 UNLOADING THE PISTOL” ON PAGE 45).
When transporting your firearm to and from shooting activities, keep it unloaded for your safety
and for the safety of others. When storing your firearm for transportation, keep it separated from
ammunition, under lock and key if possible, and out of the reach of children and other inexperienced
or unauthorized persons.
If transporting the firearm in a vehicle, ensure that it is secured within the confines of the vehicle.
Should the vehicle become involved in an accident, you do not want the firearm to become dislodged
and move about the interior of the vehicle or be ejected from the vehicle.
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13.0 PARTS AND SERVICE POLICY
13.1 PARTS POLICY
WARNING PARTS REPLACEMENT
IMPROPER FITTING OF PARTS MAY RESULT IN A DANGEROUS MALFUNCTION, DAMAGE
TO THE FIREARM, AND SERIOUS INJURY TO THE SHOOTER AND OTHER PERSONS.
Our Service Department maintains a full complement of replacement parts. Even though most gunsmiths
have the knowledge, training, and the ability to make necessary repairs to your firearm, the skill and
workmanship of any particular gunsmith is totally beyond our control.
Should your firearm ever require service, we strongly recommend that you return it to SIG SAUER. A
firearm is a precision instrument and some replacement parts will require individual fitting to ensure correct
operation. A wrong part, improper fitting, or incorrect mechanical adjustment may result in an unsafe
condition or dangerous malfunction, damage to the firearm, or cause possible serious injury to the shooter or
others.
IF ANY PART IS ORDERED WITHOUT RETURNING THE FIREARM TO SIG SAUER INC., the customer
bears full responsibility for ensuring that the part supplied is correct for their particular firearm and is properly
installed and fitted by a qualified gunsmith.
It is the purchaser’s responsibility to be absolutely certain that any parts ordered from the factory are
correctly fitted and installed. Firearms are complicated mechanisms and the purchaser and installer of parts
must accept full responsibility for the correct adjustment and functioning of the firearm after such installation.
SIG SAUER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FUNCTIONING OF ANY FIREARM
IN WHICH REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE INSTALLED BY OTHERS.
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13.2 SERVICE POLICY
If you have questions concerning the performance or servicing of your firearm, please write or call:
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14.0 SHIPPING FIREARMS FOR REPAIR
1. First contact Customer Service at (603) 610-3000 ext. 1 for an RMA number, which will allow
SIG SAUER to track the status of your return from its receipt at SIG SAUER through its return
to you. Please do not send your firearm until you obtain an RMA number.
2. Make sure that the chamber and magazine(s) are unloaded and that no ammunition is included
with your returned firearm.
3. Package the firearm securely to prevent damage. Enclose a letter that includes your name,
street address, daytime phone number, model and serial number, and a detailed description of
the problem you have experienced or the work you want performed. With the exception of extra
magazines, do not include any other accessories such as scopes or mounts.
4. Generally, an individual may ship firearms to the manufacturer for repair or service. Some
states and localities, however, prohibit this. If you live in such an area, the firearms must be
shipped by and returned to a federally licensed firearms dealer.
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5. Federal law prohibits persons who do not possess a Federal Firearms License from shipping
a firearm via the U.S. Postal Service. (Note: any shipment of firearms outside U.S. borders
is subject to the export laws of the United States and to the valid laws of the specific country,
which you must strictly follow; prior to exporting any firearm you should seek legal counsel.)
6. SIG SAUER is not responsible for any firearm until it is received, nor for damage incurred
during shipment.
7. Ship your firearms insured and prepaid (we do not accept collect shipments) to:
A copy of this instruction manual should always accompany this pistol and be transferred with it upon
change of ownership.
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15.0 PARTS DIAGRAMS
2
15.1 SLIDE PARTS DIAGRAM 3
1 4
# Item
1 Manual Safety Slide Assembly 5
7 Recoil Guide
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15.2 FRAME PARTS DIAGRAM
1
2 3 7
6
4 5
Specification tables for each SP2022 model are available on-line at, sigsauer.com.
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1 Specifications are approximate and subject to change without notice.
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SIG SAUER® LIMITED LIFETIME FIREARMS WARRANTY
SIG SAUER warrants that the enclosed firearm was originally manufactured free of defects in
material, workmanship, and mechanical function. For the lifetime of the original purchaser, SIG
SAUER agrees to correct any defect in the firearm for the original purchaser by repair, adjustment,
or replacement, at SIG SAUER’s option, with the same or comparable quality components (or
by replacing the firearm at SIG SAUER’s option); provided however that a Return Merchandise
Authorization (RMA) is first obtained by contacting SIG SAUER Customer Service, and the firearm is
returned unloaded and freight prepaid to:
SIG SAUER
18 Industrial Drive
Exeter, NH 03833.
This limited warranty is null and void if the firearm has been misused, damaged (by accident or
otherwise), fired with handloaded, reloaded, or improper ammunition, fired with an obstruction in the
barrel, damaged through failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance as described
in the manual accompanying the firearm, or if unauthorized repair or any alteration, including of a
cosmetic nature, has been performed on the firearm. This limited warranty does not apply to normal
wear and tear of any parts.
Subject to the foregoing, this limited warranty confers the right to have the covered firearm or its parts
repaired, adjusted, or replaced exclusively upon the original purchaser, which right is not transferable
to any other person. This warranty does not apply to any accessory items attached or appurtenant to
the firearm.
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ANY WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY LAW, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE EXPRESSLY
DISCLAIMED. REPAIR, ALTERATION, OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN IS YOUR
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT. IN NO EVENT SHALL SIG SAUER OR
ANY COMPANY AFFILIATED WITH SIG SAUER BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL,
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING OUT OF THE PURCHASE OR USE OF
THIS PRODUCT, WHETHER BASED UPON CONTRACT, TORT, STATUTE, OR OTHERWISE.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties, or the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so some or all of the above limitations or exclusions
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from State to State.
THIS WARRANTY APPLIES TO U.S. COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS ONLY, AND DOES NOT APPLY
TO GOVERNMENT, MILITARY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, OR NON-US CUSTOMERS. NON-US
CUSTOMERS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR LOCAL DEALER OR DISTRIBUTOR FOR APPLICABLE
WARRANTY COVERAGE.
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