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Decocking/Safety Lever
The safety permits safe operation of the pistol by both right- and left-handed shooters. As the safety pin is moved to the safe (down) position, the firing pin striker moves out of alignment with the firing pin. This movement prevents the pistol from firing as the hammer moves forward.
In the fire (up) position, a red dot is visible, indicating the pistol is ready to fire.
Firing Pin Block
The Firing Pin Block rests in the firing pin notch and prevents movement of the firing pin until the trigger is pulled. As the trigger is pulled, the firing pin block moves up and out of the firing pin notch. This movement allows a round to be fired when the hammer strikes the firing pin.
Half-Cock Safety Notch
The Half-Cock Notch interrupts forward movement of the hammer during a mechanical failure. This feature prevents the hammer from following the slide forward in the event of a mechanical failure or if the trigger finger is stopped or slips of the trigger during squeeze. Should one of these conditions occur, the hammer stops its forward movement of its half-cock notch and prevents the weapon from firing.
The weapon can be fired from the half-cock position by squeezing the trigger.
The pistol should not be carried in the half-cocked position
Disconnector
The disconnector is an internal, additional safety that prevents the weapon from firing fully automatic. If the slide does not return to the full battery position due to a pistol, magazine, or ammunition malfunction, the internal link is not made between the sear and the hammer. After firing the weapon, the trigger must be released to reset the trigger and the link between the sear and hammer.