Troubleshoot Beretta 21A Pistols
Beretta Model 21A pistols are designed for concealed carry and are available chambered for .22 LR or .25 ACP bullets. The pistols are double action and feature a manual safety located on the left hand side. The Beretta model 21 pistols are unique in that the action is opened by flipping up the back of the barrel. These pistols are generally carried as backup weapons because of their size and the relatively low power of the bullets they use.
Instructions
Jammed Pistol
1. Take your finger off the trigger and keep the weapon pointed in a safe direction.
2. Cock the hammer to the full back position.
3. Use the barrel release, located above the trigger on the left side of the pistol, to bring the barrel to the up position.
4. Remove the jammed bullet or shell casing from the barrel. You should be able to remove it by hand, if not use a barrel cleaning rod -- or the equivalent -- to push the bullet (backend first) out of the barrel.
5. Remove the magazine by pressing the magazine release at the base of the hand grip.
6. Inspect your pistol for damage and check the function of the weapon.
7. Clean your pistol. Jamming often occurs when the weapon is dirty or has extensive carbon buildup. Keeping your pistol clean and using quality ammunition can help prevent further jamming.
Misfire (Bullet Fails to Fire)
8. Keep the weapon pointed in a safe direction for at least 15 seconds in case of a hang-fire (a delayed discharge usually occurring a few seconds after the trigger is pulled).
9. Pull the trigger a second time; if the pistol fails to fire again, keep it pointed in a safe direction for another 15 seconds.
10. Leave the hammer in the down position and flip open the barrel with the barrel release lever located above the trigger.
11. Remove the faulty bullet and inspect the primer for the strike mark from the pistol's firing pin. If the mark is visible, the problem is most likely the ammunition; if not, the firing pin may be faulty, which requires the attention of a qualified gunsmith.
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