2.3 Malfunctions & Failure to Fire (EP9 MDB)Updated 6 minutes ago

2.3.1  If an audible “pop” or reduced recoil is experienced during firing, immediately CEASE FIRE, remove the magazine, lock the bolt to the rear and place the selector lever to the safe position. Visually inspect and/or insert a cleaning rod into the bore to ensure that a projectile is not lodged in the bore.

2.3.2  Failure to fire: always hold the firearm, keeping it pointed in a safe direction and wait 30 seconds when it fails to fire. If a hang fire (slow ignition) has occurred the round should fire within 30 seconds. If the round does not fire, open the breech, eject the round and examine the primer. If the firing pin indent is slight, off center or non-existent, have the firearm examined by a competent gunsmith before firing again. If firing pin indent appears normal in comparison with previously fired cases, you can assume faulty ammunition. Properly discard and resume firing. Note: it is normal for a light firing pin indent to appear on the primer of cartridges which have been fed into the chamber of the pistol but not fired.

2.3.3  Never use your pistol if it fails to function properly and never attempt to force a jammed action into battery.

2.3.4  Never alter any of your pistol’s components, as the level of safety could be reduced.

2.3.5  If your pistol is in need of repair or replacement parts, please contact Extar for instructions and prior approval before shipping a firearm to our facility.

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