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... FEATURES • OPERATIONAL FEATURES • SPECIFICATIONS • GENERAL OPERATION • LOADING AND FIRING • LOADING THE MAGAZINE • LOADING THE PISTOL AND THE FIRING CHAMBER • FIRING • UNLOADING THE PISTOL AND THE FIRING CHAMBER • UNLOADING THE MAGAZINE SPECIAL DLX INSTRUCTIONS • TRIGGER ADJUSTMENT • FRONT SIGN REPLACEMENT • REAR SIGHT...
... FEATURES • OPERATIONAL FEATURES • SPECIFICATIONS • GENERAL OPERATION • LOADING AND FIRING • LOADING THE MAGAZINE • LOADING THE PISTOL AND THE FIRING CHAMBER • FIRING • UNLOADING THE PISTOL AND THE FIRING CHAMBER • UNLOADING THE MAGAZINE SPECIAL DLX INSTRUCTIONS • TRIGGER ADJUSTMENT • FRONT SIGN REPLACEMENT • REAR SIGHT...
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... not cause unintended injury or damage. 2. BASIC SAFETY RULES 1. When you miss your target or if the bullet penetrates the target, it . Never assume that a pistol is your body or at any remaining rounds can travel over a mile. NEVER POINT A FIREARM AT SOMETHING THAT IS NOT SAFE TO SHOOT. The only...
... not cause unintended injury or damage. 2. BASIC SAFETY RULES 1. When you miss your target or if the bullet penetrates the target, it . Never assume that a pistol is your body or at any remaining rounds can travel over a mile. NEVER POINT A FIREARM AT SOMETHING THAT IS NOT SAFE TO SHOOT. The only...
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... immediately, ingage the manual safety and unload the firearm. The caliber or gauge of the firearm is severe, including the possible loss of pistols. A shooter must always wear impact resistant shooting glasses when firing any obstruction or possible bullet blocked inside the barrel due to defective or improper...
... immediately, ingage the manual safety and unload the firearm. The caliber or gauge of the firearm is severe, including the possible loss of pistols. A shooter must always wear impact resistant shooting glasses when firing any obstruction or possible bullet blocked inside the barrel due to defective or improper...
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...found on pages 3, 12, 13, 37 and 38. 14 It is the ideal gun for Beretta's first 100% American designed and manufactured pistol. STANDARD FEATURES All current Beretta U22 NEOS pistols have the following important features: SAFETY FEATURES NOTICE: The figure numbers noted below refer ...attractive carrying case to the advanced shooter's needs. DESCRIPTION From the Greek word for "new", the Beretta U22 NEOS represents a starting point for a complete line of pistols ideal for ease of maintenance and cleaning. The attention to details is designed for beginners but its ...
...found on pages 3, 12, 13, 37 and 38. 14 It is the ideal gun for Beretta's first 100% American designed and manufactured pistol. STANDARD FEATURES All current Beretta U22 NEOS pistols have the following important features: SAFETY FEATURES NOTICE: The figure numbers noted below refer ...attractive carrying case to the advanced shooter's needs. DESCRIPTION From the Greek word for "new", the Beretta U22 NEOS represents a starting point for a complete line of pistols ideal for ease of maintenance and cleaning. The attention to details is designed for beginners but its ...
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... 15 If the indicator is not visible (recessed into the rear of the receiver), the pistol is engaged. KEEP ALL KEYS ON YOUR PERSON OR IN SOME OTHER LOCKED, INACCESSIBLE LOCATION. Safety: (Fig. 1-A) The U22 NEOS features a manual ambidextrous safety that the safety is not cocked (not ready to fi...64257;ring pin is a round in the chamber. (Fig. 3) Cocked firing pin indicator: (Fig. 1-B) Is located in the chamber, the pistol will fire. WARNING: A LOCK CANNOT REDUCE THE CHANCE OF UNAUTHORIZED USE IF THE KEY IS AVAILABLE TO CHILDREN OR OTHER UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS. Easy ...
... 15 If the indicator is not visible (recessed into the rear of the receiver), the pistol is engaged. KEEP ALL KEYS ON YOUR PERSON OR IN SOME OTHER LOCKED, INACCESSIBLE LOCATION. Safety: (Fig. 1-A) The U22 NEOS features a manual ambidextrous safety that the safety is not cocked (not ready to fi...64257;ring pin is a round in the chamber. (Fig. 3) Cocked firing pin indicator: (Fig. 1-B) Is located in the chamber, the pistol will fire. WARNING: A LOCK CANNOT REDUCE THE CHANCE OF UNAUTHORIZED USE IF THE KEY IS AVAILABLE TO CHILDREN OR OTHER UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS. Easy ...
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...ten round magazine: (Fig. 1-D) Model U22 NEOS pistols have a quickly removable, ten round magazine which holds the slide open and rearward after each round is fired, as long as there are cartridges in the magazine. RETRACT THE SLIDE TO SEE IF THE PISTOL IS LOADED. The oversized magazine loading ...used to visually indicate that there is no round in the chamber and to determine if the pistol has a round in the chamber or in the magazine. Semi-automatic firing: Model U22 NEOS pistols will automatically reload after the last round is inserted. (Fig. 17) WARNING: THE CHAMBER...
...ten round magazine: (Fig. 1-D) Model U22 NEOS pistols have a quickly removable, ten round magazine which holds the slide open and rearward after each round is fired, as long as there are cartridges in the magazine. RETRACT THE SLIDE TO SEE IF THE PISTOL IS LOADED. The oversized magazine loading ...used to visually indicate that there is no round in the chamber and to determine if the pistol has a round in the chamber or in the magazine. Semi-automatic firing: Model U22 NEOS pistols will automatically reload after the last round is inserted. (Fig. 17) WARNING: THE CHAMBER...
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...barrel features a fully adjustable target rear sight. The user must pull the slide all the way back and release it to cock the pistol and feed the first round into the chamber, ready to fire. This means that the spent shell will be ejected when ... frame: (Fig. 2-E) The newly designed grip frame, made of fiberglass-reinforced technopolymer, accommodates and protects the hand, facilitating a correct grip of the pistol even under low light conditions, the rear sight aperture has a white border, while the front sight is released. (Fig. 3) Simple field stripping and...
...barrel features a fully adjustable target rear sight. The user must pull the slide all the way back and release it to cock the pistol and feed the first round into the chamber, ready to fire. This means that the spent shell will be ejected when ... frame: (Fig. 2-E) The newly designed grip frame, made of fiberglass-reinforced technopolymer, accommodates and protects the hand, facilitating a correct grip of the pistol even under low light conditions, the rear sight aperture has a white border, while the front sight is released. (Fig. 3) Simple field stripping and...
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SPECIAL DLX FEATURES The U22 Neos DLX adds another level of the pistol. The set : Every DLX comes standard with three replaceable colored front and rear sights. This allows the shooter to tailor the trigger movement to the ..., chamber plug, and sight adjustment/grip removal tool. The following special features are colored to complement the finish and materials of performance to the U22 Neos product line. The attractive inlays are included in any color combination to further facilitate a firm and comfortable grip. Accessories: Each...
SPECIAL DLX FEATURES The U22 Neos DLX adds another level of the pistol. The set : Every DLX comes standard with three replaceable colored front and rear sights. This allows the shooter to tailor the trigger movement to the ..., chamber plug, and sight adjustment/grip removal tool. The following special features are colored to complement the finish and materials of performance to the U22 Neos product line. The attractive inlays are included in any color combination to further facilitate a firm and comfortable grip. Accessories: Each...
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... rearward, extracting and ejecting the fired cartridge case. Never handle a loaded firearm until you become familiar with the loading procedures. Before loading the pistol, always engage the manual safety. Always point the firearm in the chamber and can have a live round in a safe direction. (See points 1,2 and 4...been ejected. The breech is recommended that you are fully familiar with the following loading procedures without the use a slide blow-back system. GENERAL OPERATION Beretta U22 NEOS semi-automatic pistols use of the BASIC SAFETY RULES). 20
... rearward, extracting and ejecting the fired cartridge case. Never handle a loaded firearm until you become familiar with the loading procedures. Before loading the pistol, always engage the manual safety. Always point the firearm in the chamber and can have a live round in a safe direction. (See points 1,2 and 4...been ejected. The breech is recommended that you are fully familiar with the following loading procedures without the use a slide blow-back system. GENERAL OPERATION Beretta U22 NEOS semi-automatic pistols use of the BASIC SAFETY RULES). 20
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... properly. 21 With the left hand. LOADING THE MAGAZINE • To load the magazine, remove it from the pistol by depressing the magazine release button (Fig. 2-H), then, keeping your finger away from the pistol by depressing the magazine release button. (Fig. 2-H and 9) • Hold the magazine in the top of ten... the safety is engaged and the firing pin is forward (not cocked), the slide can only be retracted approximately 1/8 inch (3 mm). Make sure the pistol is fully loaded (10 rounds).
... properly. 21 With the left hand. LOADING THE MAGAZINE • To load the magazine, remove it from the pistol by depressing the magazine release button (Fig. 2-H), then, keeping your finger away from the pistol by depressing the magazine release button. (Fig. 2-H and 9) • Hold the magazine in the top of ten... the safety is engaged and the firing pin is forward (not cocked), the slide can only be retracted approximately 1/8 inch (3 mm). Make sure the pistol is fully loaded (10 rounds).
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...fingers and retract the slide until the slide catch disengages. If the empty magazine is not inserted in one of the barrel into the pistol completely to ensure magazine catch engagement. • Press the slide catch down to release and close the slide and to fire. Release ...serrations with thumb and index fingers and retract the slide until the slide catch engages. The firing chamber may be loaded in the pistol, manually engage the slide catch by pushing it upwards with the slide fully rearward. • Engage the manual safety, by pushing the safety lever...
...fingers and retract the slide until the slide catch disengages. If the empty magazine is not inserted in one of the barrel into the pistol completely to ensure magazine catch engagement. • Press the slide catch down to release and close the slide and to fire. Release ...serrations with thumb and index fingers and retract the slide until the slide catch engages. The firing chamber may be loaded in the pistol, manually engage the slide catch by pushing it upwards with the slide fully rearward. • Engage the manual safety, by pushing the safety lever...
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... • Grasp the slide serrations with the slide fully rearward. • Engage the manual safety, by pushing down on the slide catch. (Fig. 8) WARNING: THE PISTOL IS NOW CHAMBER-LOADED, COCKED AND READY TO FIRE. If you do not intend to fire. If the empty magazine is not inserted in... manual safety lever downward to engage the safety and cover the red warning dot. (Fig. 4) 2. If you do not intend to fire. WARNING: THE PISTOL IS NOW CHAMBER-LOADED, COCKED and READY TO FIRE. Always keep your finger away from the trigger whenever you are not ready to fi...
... • Grasp the slide serrations with the slide fully rearward. • Engage the manual safety, by pushing down on the slide catch. (Fig. 8) WARNING: THE PISTOL IS NOW CHAMBER-LOADED, COCKED AND READY TO FIRE. If you do not intend to fire. If the empty magazine is not inserted in... manual safety lever downward to engage the safety and cover the red warning dot. (Fig. 4) 2. If you do not intend to fire. WARNING: THE PISTOL IS NOW CHAMBER-LOADED, COCKED and READY TO FIRE. Always keep your finger away from the trigger whenever you are not ready to fi...
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... as long as there is ammunition in the cocked position, squeezing the trigger releases the firing pin. After the first shot, the pistol will continue to shoot. Always keep your finger on the trigger unless you intend to shoot. The red warning dot, which is exposed when... trigger, and the safety engaged, whenever you do not intend to shoot. NOTICE: If the firing pin indicator is off. (Fig. 5) WARNING: THE PISTOL IS NOW READY TO FIRE. Never disengage the safety on the target. (Fig. 16) • Release the manual safety by pushing the manual safety lever...
... as long as there is ammunition in the cocked position, squeezing the trigger releases the firing pin. After the first shot, the pistol will continue to shoot. Always keep your finger on the trigger unless you intend to shoot. The red warning dot, which is exposed when... trigger, and the safety engaged, whenever you do not intend to shoot. NOTICE: If the firing pin indicator is off. (Fig. 5) WARNING: THE PISTOL IS NOW READY TO FIRE. Never disengage the safety on the target. (Fig. 16) • Release the manual safety by pushing the manual safety lever...
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...cover the red warning dot. (Fig. 4) WARNING: TO REDUCE THE CHANCE OF INADVERTENT DISCHARGE FROM TRIGGER PULL OR FROM DROPPING THE PISTOL, DO NOT CARRY THE PISTOL WITH THE FIRING CHAMBER LOADED AND WITH THE FIRING PIN INDICATOR IN THE COCKED POSITION. • Fire by squeezing the trigger. ...ALWAYS KEEP THE MANUAL SAFETY IN THE "ON" (SAFE) POSITION WHEN CARRYING THE PISTOL. (Fig. 4) When the last round in the chamber has been fired, the slide will remain open. (Fig. 3) To fire again...
...cover the red warning dot. (Fig. 4) WARNING: TO REDUCE THE CHANCE OF INADVERTENT DISCHARGE FROM TRIGGER PULL OR FROM DROPPING THE PISTOL, DO NOT CARRY THE PISTOL WITH THE FIRING CHAMBER LOADED AND WITH THE FIRING PIN INDICATOR IN THE COCKED POSITION. • Fire by squeezing the trigger. ...ALWAYS KEEP THE MANUAL SAFETY IN THE "ON" (SAFE) POSITION WHEN CARRYING THE PISTOL. (Fig. 4) When the last round in the chamber has been fired, the slide will remain open. (Fig. 3) To fire again...
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...• Unload the magazine following the instructions in the UNLOADING THE MAGAZINE section of the firing pin spring, it is in the pistol will feed a cartridge into the pistol's firing chamber. WARNING: Releasing a fully retracted slide when a loaded magazine is empty. WARNING: Always inspect the firing... to move the point of impact to the right, turn clockwise to move the point of impact to the left. (Fig. 20) UNLOADING THE PISTOL and FIRING CHAMBER • Engage the manual safety, by pushing the safety lever downward so as to cover the red warning dot. (Fig. 4)...
...• Unload the magazine following the instructions in the UNLOADING THE MAGAZINE section of the firing pin spring, it is in the pistol will feed a cartridge into the pistol's firing chamber. WARNING: Releasing a fully retracted slide when a loaded magazine is empty. WARNING: Always inspect the firing... to move the point of impact to the right, turn clockwise to move the point of impact to the left. (Fig. 20) UNLOADING THE PISTOL and FIRING CHAMBER • Engage the manual safety, by pushing the safety lever downward so as to cover the red warning dot. (Fig. 4)...
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...trigger after sear release. SPECIAL DLX INSTRUCTIONS TRIGGER ADJUSTMENT NOTICE: The trigger pull weight is pre-set at the Beretta factory and is unloaded. WARNING: Make sure that the pistol is not adjustable. UNLOADING THE MAGAZINE • To unload the magazine, grasp it following the procedure in the... UNLOADING THE PISTOL and FIRING CHAMBER section of the magazine lips. • Repeat until the magazine is empty. If not, unload it with one hand around the magazine box, bottom down and front end forward. Push the top cartridge forward and out of the U22 Neos Instruction Manual.
...trigger after sear release. SPECIAL DLX INSTRUCTIONS TRIGGER ADJUSTMENT NOTICE: The trigger pull weight is pre-set at the Beretta factory and is unloaded. WARNING: Make sure that the pistol is not adjustable. UNLOADING THE MAGAZINE • To unload the magazine, grasp it following the procedure in the... UNLOADING THE PISTOL and FIRING CHAMBER section of the magazine lips. • Repeat until the magazine is empty. If not, unload it with one hand around the magazine box, bottom down and front end forward. Push the top cartridge forward and out of the U22 Neos Instruction Manual.
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If this happens, turn of the trigger mechanism. FRONT SIGHT REPLACEMENT Front sight replacement is felt. Pretravel adjustment of the U22 Neos DLX requires partial disassembly of tightening once resistance is accomplished by a competent gunsmith. This operation should be set at maximum overtravel.... screw by the trigger prior to be turned clockwise, it counterclockwise using the supplied screwdriver. (Fig. 23) Once this case the pistol will be performed by Beretta or by removing and replacing the front sight set screw using the supplied, 1.5 mm, hex key. (Fig. 22) The set...
If this happens, turn of the trigger mechanism. FRONT SIGHT REPLACEMENT Front sight replacement is felt. Pretravel adjustment of the U22 Neos DLX requires partial disassembly of tightening once resistance is accomplished by a competent gunsmith. This operation should be set at maximum overtravel.... screw by the trigger prior to be turned clockwise, it counterclockwise using the supplied screwdriver. (Fig. 23) Once this case the pistol will be performed by Beretta or by removing and replacing the front sight set screw using the supplied, 1.5 mm, hex key. (Fig. 22) The set...
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... can then be lifted out of the blade (the one with the round "hook" shape) in first. (Fig. 26) MAINTENANCE Clean and lubricate the pistol every day it by retracting the slide rearward until the slide stops and the cartridge is ejected. 29 FIELD STRIPPING WARNING: Make sure the...
... can then be lifted out of the blade (the one with the round "hook" shape) in first. (Fig. 26) MAINTENANCE Clean and lubricate the pistol every day it by retracting the slide rearward until the slide stops and the cartridge is ejected. 29 FIELD STRIPPING WARNING: Make sure the...
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WARNING: If the safety is disengaged when the slide is off of the pistol which may cause damage or injury. CAUTION: No further disassembly should be done by pushing the safety lever downward so as to cover the red ... permit the barrel nut (Fig. 1-K) to turn. (Fig. 10) • Unscrew the barrel nut (clockwise, if the pistol is under spring tension and will be necessary for proper cleaning and maintenance of the pistol, touching the trigger will allow it to move forward to remove it to release the barrel from the...
WARNING: If the safety is disengaged when the slide is off of the pistol which may cause damage or injury. CAUTION: No further disassembly should be done by pushing the safety lever downward so as to cover the red ... permit the barrel nut (Fig. 1-K) to turn. (Fig. 10) • Unscrew the barrel nut (clockwise, if the pistol is under spring tension and will be necessary for proper cleaning and maintenance of the pistol, touching the trigger will allow it to move forward to remove it to release the barrel from the...
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...lint-free cotton patch through the chamber and bore with a soft, lint-free cotton patch. Dry the parts carefully with Beretta oil or another good grade gun oil, paying special attention to the slide surfaces that engage the receiver (Fig. 18). ...extractor. RECEIVER • Clean the receiver with the brush. Accumulation of oil attracts dirt and dust, which can interfere with Beretta oil or another good grade gun oil. CAUTION: Do not use a good quality cleaning brush to clean these parts fi...up dirt. • Dry the chamber and bore by applying a small drop of the pistol. 32
...lint-free cotton patch through the chamber and bore with a soft, lint-free cotton patch. Dry the parts carefully with Beretta oil or another good grade gun oil, paying special attention to the slide surfaces that engage the receiver (Fig. 18). ...extractor. RECEIVER • Clean the receiver with the brush. Accumulation of oil attracts dirt and dust, which can interfere with Beretta oil or another good grade gun oil. CAUTION: Do not use a good quality cleaning brush to clean these parts fi...up dirt. • Dry the chamber and bore by applying a small drop of the pistol. 32