Taurus Group Pill Reminder Device PT22 25 User Manual

READ CAREFULLY  
BEFORE USING  
YOUR PT22/25  
IMPORTANT: Keep this  
manual with your firearm.  
The information contained in this  
manual is useful, both for beginners  
and experienced shooters. In addition  
to important information about functioning,  
cleaning and care of the gun, the manual  
contains instructions that may be very  
helpful in shooting properly.  
IMPORTANT:  
DO NOT DISCARD  
KEEP THIS MANUAL WITH  
YOUR FIREARM. UPON  
CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP,  
TRANSFER THIS MANUAL  
WITH THE FIREARM.  
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THIS BOOKLET  
The safety warnings in this booklet are important. By understanding the  
dangers inherent in the use of any firearm, and by taking the precautions  
described herein, you can enjoy complete safety in the use of your Taurus  
pistol. Failure to heed any of these warnings may result in serious injury to  
you or others, as well as severe damage to the firearm or other property.  
DANGEROUS WEAPONS  
Pistols are classified as firearms or dangerous weapons and are sold by  
us with the specific understanding that we are not responsible in any  
manner whatsoever for their improper or negligent handling or resale  
under local laws and regulations.  
TAURUS shall not be responsible in any manner whatsoever for malfunc-  
tioning of the firearm, or for physical injury or property damage, resulting in  
whole or in part from (1) criminal or negligent discharge, (2) improper or  
careless handling, (3) unauthorized modifications, (4) defective, improper  
hand-loaded, or reloaded ammunition, (5) neglect, or (6) 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 Taurus  
be liable for incidental or consequential damages, such as loss of use of  
property, commercial loss and loss of earnings or profits.  
WARNING: DISCHARGING FIREARMS IN POORLY VENTILATED  
AREAS, CLEANING FIREARMS, OR HANDLING AMMUNITION MAY  
RESULT IN EXPOSURE TO LEAD AND OTHER SUBSTANCES KNOWN  
TO CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS, REPRODUCTIVE HARM, AND OTHER  
SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY. HAVE ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL  
TIMES. WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER EXPOSURE.  
PT22 - WARNING: THIS PISTOL IS DESIGNED TO SHOOT 22 LONG  
RIFLE STANDARD AND HIGH VELOCITY AMMUNITION ONLY. DO NOT  
USE ANY OTHER AMMUNITION IN THIS PISTOL.  
PT25 - WARNING: THIS PISTOL IS DESIGNED TO SHOOT 25 AUTO-  
MATIC (ACP) STANDARD AND HIGH VELOCITY AMMUNITION ONLY.  
DO NOT USE ANY OTHER AMMUNITION IN THIS PISTOL.  
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SAFETY WARNINGS  
NOT JUST FOR BEGINNERS  
Regardless of your familiarity or experience with firearms, generally don’t  
assume that you have no need to study this manual.  
The safe handling of firearms requires specialized training, discipline and  
caution. Firearms, by their nature and intended function, are deadly instru-  
ments. Accidental death or serious injury can result if they are handled  
improperly or carelessly.  
Firearms rarely cause accidents. Firearms accidents almost always are  
caused by a failure to obey the basic rules of gun safety. Unfortunately,  
experienced shooters are found to violate these rules as frequently as  
beginners. Thus the basics of safe firearms handling cannot be repeated  
too often. Read, re-read and memorize the basic principles of firearms  
safety until they become second nature: habits that you don’t forget.  
If you have any question about your knowledge or ability to use this or  
any other firearm with complete safety you should seek supervised  
instruction. Personalized instruction is often available from gun dealers,  
gun clubs, state hunter safety programs or police departments in the  
United States. If none of these sources is accessible, write to the National  
Rifle Association, Washington, D.C. 20036. THEY WILL ASSIST YOU.  
A person with a gun in his possession has a full-time responsibility. He  
must KNOW how to keep and use his firearm safely, and then must  
always TAKE the precautions necessary — all of them. He cannot guess;  
he cannot forget. This responsibility is his alone. It cannot be passed off  
to someone else.  
Remember: no gun can be made accident-proof. A gun is just a machine,  
with no judgment of its own. It responds to your actions, whether wise or  
foolish. The only truly effective safety device is the mind of a cautious  
shooter who never forgets that a moment’s carelessness can produce  
permanent tragedy.  
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GUNS ARE NOT ALIKE  
Many makes and models of firearms might look nearly the same.  
However, they differ widely in design and operation, and in the location  
and function of various controls.  
Study this manual thoroughly. Educate yourself on the characteristics and  
operation of your particular firearm before attempting to handle it. Do not  
permit others to handle it unless they also have done so.  
You should have an instruction manual for every firearm you own. If you  
do not, write the manufacturer and obtain one. Most manufacturers will  
gladly send you one free. If for any reason a manual is not available, visit  
your public library. Many books have been published which contain  
detailed information on obsolete or discontinued firearms.  
Your knowledge can prevent injuries.  
The Taurus handgun was designed and is made to offer the maxi-  
mum of safety when correctly used. However, as with any other  
weapon, it is not foolproof, and may become very dangerous if the  
following basic recommendations are not rigidly observed:  
WARNING:  
Securing your firearm may inhibit access to it in a defense situation and  
result in injury or death.  
WARNING:  
Failure to properly secure a firearm may result in injury or death.  
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ATTENTION  
1. NEVER, NEVER-EVER point any gun, loaded or unloaded, at anything  
you do not intend to shoot.  
2. ALWAYS treat every gun as if it were loaded.  
3. Get instruction from a competent firearms instructor before using any  
gun.  
4. The safety is only a mechanical device, not a substitute for common  
sense.  
5. Keep your finger off the trigger until you are actually aiming at the  
target ready to shoot.  
6. Be certain the gun is unloaded before cleaning.  
7. ALWAYS empty guns before entering a place where there are people.  
8. NEVER leave a loaded gun unattended.  
9. Store guns and ammunition separately beyond the reach of children.  
10. DONT test the safety by pulling the trigger while the safety is on unless  
you are absolutely sure the gun is empty and you are pointing away  
from everyone.  
11. Be sure of your target and backstop before you shoot.  
12. Guns and alcohol or drugs dont mix.  
13. NEVER pull a gun towards you by the muzzle. Dont climb a tree or  
cross a fence with a loaded gun.  
14. LOAD and UNLOAD with the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.  
15. If a gun fails to fire when the trigger is pulled, keep it pointed at the  
target for at least 30 seconds. Sometimes slow primer ignition will  
cause a hangfire and the cartridge will go off after a short pause.  
16. Never shoot at hard flat surfaces or water...bullet may ricochet.  
17. When receiving a gun ALWAYS check that it is unloaded  
(Pistols:Remove magazine and open slide to check if chamber is empty  
or tip up barrel and check chamber), even if you saw it done previously.  
18. Never put your hand over the muzzle of a gun.  
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19. Check ammunition to be sure it is the right size and caliber, and that  
it is not dented.  
20. Use a proper holster and draw only if you intend to shoot.  
21. NEVER cock the gun until you are ready to shoot.  
22. Dry firing is bad for this gun.  
23. While handling any firearm, never allow it to point at any part of  
your body or at another person. No harm should result if you obey  
this rule, even if an accidental discharge occurs.  
24. Firearms have SIDE BLAST, hot gases and particles escaping at  
high speeds to the sides of the gun. Keep people behind and away  
from you and keep your hands and body clear of the sides of the  
pistol when firing.  
25. If there is any reason to suspect that a bullet is obstructing the  
barrel, immediately unload the firearm and look through the bore. It  
is not sufficient to merely look in the chamber.  
26. Treat this gun as a precision instrument.  
27. Old or reloaded ammunition may be dangerous. We recommend  
against using it.  
28. Never carry any handgun in your pocket, purse or waistband. Use a  
pistol case or proper holster with safety flap or strap.  
29. Dont try to change your guns trigger pull, because alterations of  
trigger pull usually affect sear engagement and may cause  
accidental discharge.  
30. Write to us concerning any items or circumstances which might  
relate to your safety and the operation of our products.  
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WARNING  
Taurus revolvers and pistols were manufactured to perform properly with  
the original parts as designed. It is your duty to make sure any parts you  
buy are installed correctly and that neither replacements nor originals are  
altered or changed. Your gun is a complex tool with many parts that must  
relate correctly to other parts. Putting a gun together wrong or with  
modified parts can result in a damaged gun, danger and injury or death to  
you and others through malfunction.  
Always have a qualified gunsmith work on your gun.  
PROTECT YOUR EYES AND EARS  
ALWAYS wear adequate shooting glasses and ear plugs or ear muff”  
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 which may emanate  
occasionally from any firearm in normal use.  
Without ear prote
to shooting noise
permanent heari
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AMMUNITION  
1. 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, preservatives, 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.  
2. The use of reloaded, remanufactured, hand-loaded, or other nonstandard  
ammunition voids all warranties. Improperly loaded ammunition voids all  
warranties. Improperly loaded ammunition can be extremely dangerous. Severe  
damage to the firearm and serious injury 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.,  
of the United States, (SAAMI) or the equivalent in other countries.  
3. Firearms may be severely damaged and serious injury 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, or by 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 firearms mechanism.  
4. Immediately stop shooting and check the barrel for a possible obstruction  
whenever:  
You have difficulty in, or feel unusual resistance in, chambering a  
cartridge, or  
A cartridge misfires (does not go off), or  
The mechanism fails to extract a fired cartridge case, or  
Unburned grains of propellant powder are discovered spilled in  
mechanism, or  
A shot sounds weak or abnormal.  
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In such cases it is possible that a bullet is lodged part way down the barrel.  
Firing a subsequent bullet into the obstructed barrel can wreck the firearm  
and cause serious injury to the shooter or to bystanders.  
5. Bullets can become lodged in the barrel.  
If the cartridge has been improperly loaded without propellant powder,  
or if the powder fails to ignite (Ignition of the cartridge primer alone will  
push the bullet out the cartridge case, but usually does not generate  
sufficient energy to expel the bullet completely from the barrel).  
If the bullet is not properly seated tightly in the cartridge case. When  
such a cartridge is extracted from the chamber without being fired, the  
bullet may be left behind in the bore at the point where the rifling  
begins. Subsequent chambering of another cartridge may push the first  
bullet further into the bore.  
6. If there is any reason to suspect that a bullet is obstructing the barrel,  
immediately unload the firearm and look through the bore. It is not sufficient  
to merely look in the chamber. A bullet may be lodged some distance down  
the barrel where it can not 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 ONE FROM WHICH THE BULLET HAS BEEN REMOVED. SUCH  
TECHNIQUES CAN GENERATE EXCESSIVE PRESSURE, WRECK THE  
FIREARM AND CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.  
If the bullet can be removed 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 gunsmith.  
7. Dirt, corrosion, or other foreign matter on a cartridge can impede complete  
chambering and may cause the cartridge case to burst upon firing. The same  
is true of cartridges which are damaged or deformed.  
8. Do not oil cartridges, and be sure to wipe the chamber clean of any oil or  
preservative before commencing to shoot. Oil interferes with the friction  
between cartridge case and chamber wall that is necessary for safe func-  
tioning, and subjects the firearm to stress similar to that imposed by  
excessive pressure.  
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WARNING:  
This pistol is equipped with a magazine disconnector. It is intended that  
the pistol will not fire with the magazine removed, however,  
1) The magazine disconnector is not a safety and should not be relied on  
as such to prevent injury or death.  
2) The magazine disconnector can be accidentally bypassed through  
abnormal handling. If so, the pistol will fire and may result in injury or  
death.  
3) The magazine disconnector may break and allow the pistol to fire with  
the magazine removed, resulting in injury or death.  
WARNING:  
To prevent injury or death, it is imperative that you must keep your gun  
unloaded, uncocked and securely locked, with ammunition in a separate  
location. In addition, take any other reasonable steps to limit the  
possibility of theft, accident or suicide.  
WARNING:  
This pistol is not equipped with a loaded chamber indicator and must be  
cleared as follows:  
1) Remove magazine by pressing magazine release button.  
2) Tip up barrel by pushing forward on the barrel catch.  
3) Visually inspect chamber area of barrel.  
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9. Use lubricants sparingly on the moving parts of your firearm. Avoid  
excessive spraying of any aerosol gun care product, especially where it  
may get on ammunition. All lubricants and aerosol spray lubricants in par-  
ticular, 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 may not  
ignite. If only the primer ignites, there is danger that the bullet may  
become lodged in the barrel.  
Taurus pistols were designed to use cartridges loaded to the limits shown  
below. Other cartridges of various types or bullet weights may or may not  
function acceptably; such ammunition should be thoroughly tested by the  
user before relying on it. Because of the widely differing specifications of  
such other ammunition, Taurus cannot be responsible for malfunctions  
resulting from its use.  
BULLET  
WEIGHT  
MUZZLE  
VELOCITY  
CALIBER  
.22LR  
.25 ACP  
40 GR  
50 GR  
1280 FPS  
760 FPS  
GR = grains  
FPS = Feet per second  
Plus-P, Plus-P-Plusor other ultra or high velocity ammunition gener-  
ates pressures significantly in excess of the pressures associated with  
standard ammunition. Such pressures may affect the useful life of the  
firearm or exceed the margin of safety built into many pistols and could  
therefore be DANGEROUS.  
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LOADING  
1. Always make sure the muzzle is pointed in a safe direction.  
2. Never attempt to load or unload any firearm inside a vehicle, building or  
other confined space (except a properly constructed shooting range).  
Enclosed areas frequently do not offer a completely safe direction to point  
the firearm; if an accidental discharge occurs, there is a great risk of injury  
or property damage.  
3. Before loading, always clean all grease and oil from the bore and  
chamber, and check to be certain 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.  
POSITION FOR TARGET SHOOTING  
Take such stance that your body faces the target at a 90 degree angle.  
Keep your feet 1 ft. to 1-1/2 ft. apart. Raise your arm so that it lines up  
naturally with the target. Your head should be turned as needed, so as to  
have a good sight picture. When you are in a correct position, aim the gun  
and squeeze the trigger.  
AIMING  
Align the rear and front sights carefully. The top of the front sight must be  
leveled with the top of the rear sight and set in the middle of the notch.  
The bullseye should rest on the top of the sights.  
SQUEEZE OF THE TRIGGER  
Squeeze the trigger carefully with index-finger, keeping sight aligned with  
the target. If the trigger is jerked, the target will possibly be missed due to  
the movement of the gun. The pressure must be applied between the tip  
and the first joint of the finger. Press slowly and carefully. More speed will  
be gained with practice.  
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FIRING  
1. Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and your finger away from  
the trigger when cocking any firearm.  
2. Never carry, handle or leave unattended any firearm which is cocked  
and ready to fire. When cocked, it will fire from slight pressure on the  
trigger. An accidental discharge could easily result if you fall or drop the  
firearm, or if the firearm is struck or disturbed by someone or something.  
3. Never fire any semi-automatic firearm with your finger, hand, face, or  
other part of your body over or adjacent to the ejection port, or in any  
position where you may be struck by reciprocating movement of the slide  
(or bolt). Both the ejection of empty cartridge cases and the movement of  
the slide (or bolt) are part of the normal operating cycle of semi-automatic  
firearms, and pose no safety hazard to the shooter if the firearm is held in  
a normal grip and fired at arms length (in the case of a handgun) as  
intended by its design.  
4. Never allow other persons to stand beside you where they might by  
struck by an ejected cartridge case. The case is hot, and may be ejected  
with sufficient force to cause a burn or cut or injury to an unprotected eye.  
Make certain there is a clear, unobstructed path for safe ejection of the  
fired case. Remember, the case may bounce off a hard object nearby and  
strike you or someone else.  
5. If while shooting, your firearm develops ANY mechanical malfunction or  
binding, or spitspowder, gas, or if a cartridge primer is punctured or a  
cartridge case is bulged or ruptured, or if the report on firing does not  
sound quite right, STOP SHOOTING IMMEDIATELY. It may be dangerous  
to continue. UNLOAD THE FIREARM. DO NOT try one more shot. Take  
the firearm and ammunition to a gunsmith for examination.  
6. While shooting any semi-automatic firearm, an unfired cartridge case  
may occasionally become jammed between the slide (or bolt) and the  
barrel. Clear the jam as follows, WHILE KEEPING THE MUZZLE  
POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION: pull back the slide (Or bolt) and hold it  
to the rear or push Barrel Release forward and tip up Barrel. The jammed  
cartridge or case now can be removed by shaking it out or by picking it out.  
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE  
A. The gun may be cleaned and lubricated under normal conditions  
without the need of any disassembly.  
B. In special conditions, such as repairs, when disassembling is neces-  
sary, it is recommended the gun be returned to the factory or sent to a  
competent gunsmith or to the importer.  
C. In order to keep a gun in perfect condition it must be kept clean and  
covered with a slight film of good quality oil to prevent corrosion. This is  
specially necessary after use.  
D. For normal cleaning of handgun not used or kept in storage for some  
time, it is necessary to rub it with a lightly oiled cloth. In the same way  
proceed with the bore of the barrel. The excess oil must be removed, but  
a thin protecting film should remain. Also the dust should be removed  
from all crevices with a small, clean brush.  
E. For cleaning after shooting, it is of special importance that all residues  
of powder be removed from barrel and other adjacent areas subject to  
such deposits, using an appropriate brush. If particles of lead are detected  
in barrel they must be scrubbed with a brass brush, drenched with oil.  
Once cleaned, lubrication should be done as above described.  
F. Do not keep handguns in contact with materials that attract moisture or  
possess a certain degree of acidity, or in environments with great variation  
of temperature or of humidity. Avoid the use of holsters of cloth or of any  
other material except natural leather appropriately cured.  
G. If the weapon is to be stored for a long period of time, extreme care  
should be taken with metal surfaces, in order to protect them against  
corrosion.  
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SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOLS  
1. Risk of an accident is greatly increased when any semi-automatic  
pistol, no matter how safely designed is carried with a cartridge in the  
chamber. THIS PRACTICE IS NOT RECOMMENDED AND MAY BE  
JUSTIFIED ONLY IN CIRCUMSTANCE OF CLEAR AND PRESENT  
DANGER, WHEN THE PISTOL MAY IMMEDIATELY HAVE TO BE USED  
IN SELF-DEFENSE. By far the safest procedure when carrying a loaded  
pistol is to leave the chamber empty.  
2. If you must carry a semi-automatic pistol with a cartridge in the  
chamber, ALWAYS place safety in ONposition until you are ready to  
shoot and the firearm is pointed at the target.  
3. ALWAYS point the muzzle in a SAFE DIRECTION when manually  
operating the slide to load the first cartridge from the magazine into the  
chamber. Malfunctions which allow the pistol to fire without the trigger  
being pulled when the slide snaps closed are rare but can happen.  
Always grip the slide so that your fingers, hand, elbow, and other parts of  
your body are BEHIND the pistol.  
4. These pistols are designed as a double action onlygun. This means  
that the pistol can only be fired by pulling the trigger through. This pistol  
cannot be cocked i.e. hammer pulled back into a locked (cocked) position.  
Each shot must be accomplished by pulling the trigger through from its  
forward position all the way to the rear most position in the trigger guard.  
TAURUS PISTOLS OPERATION  
1. TO REMOVE THE MAGAZINE. Press the  
MAGAZINE RELEASE BUTTON located  
near the TRIGGER-GUARD with your thumb.  
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2. TO LOAD THE GUN. Hold the magazine  
with one of your hands and with the other one  
insert the cartridges one at a time, pressing  
them down and to the rear. Insert the  
MAGAZINE into the pistol until it is held by  
the MAGAZINE CATCH.  
3. TO LOAD CHAMBER. Hold the pistol with  
one hand keeping your finger AWAY from the  
TRIGGER. With the other hand pull the  
SLIDE to its limit and release it. The SLIDE  
will go forward under RECOIL SPRING  
pressure and will insert one cartridge in the  
chamber, or tip up barrel by pushing forward  
on the barrel catch located above the trigger  
on the left side of the frame and insert  
cartridge.  
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4. TO FIRE PISTOL. The pistol is fired by  
pulling the TRIGGER. After firing, the SLIDE  
will recoil from gas pressure and will eject the  
empty cartridge case and feed another  
cartridge into the chamber. The pistol will be  
ready to fire again.  
5. If you want to STOP SHOOTING before  
firing the last cartridge of the MAGAZINE,  
PUT SAFETY LEVER IN THE SAFE POSI-  
TION, i.e. manual safety lever fully up (on). To  
start shooting again you only have to take  
safety off and pull the TRIGGER as this  
TAURUS pistol is double action.  
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TO UNLOAD THE GUN. Remove the maga-  
zine and tip up barrel and pick out cartridge  
from chamber.  
ATTENTION: Unload your pistol with the  
muzzle pointing in a safe direction.  
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PARTS LIST  
ITEM  
1 ........Barrel  
NAME  
ITEM  
24 ........Recoil lever  
NAME  
2 ........Slide  
3 ........Firing pin retaining  
spring  
4 ........Firing pin spring  
5 ........Firing pin  
6 ........Barrel spring plunger pin  
7 ........Barrel spring  
8 ........Trigger spring  
9 ........Barrel pivot pin  
10 ........Frame  
11 ........Trigger bar  
12 ........Trigger  
13 ........Trigger pin/barrel  
catch pin  
14 ........Barrel catch spring  
15 ........Ejector  
25 ........Recoil lever pin  
26 ........Recoil spring  
27 ........Recoil spring housing  
28 ........Sear spring  
29 ........Magazine release button  
30 ........Magazine release spring  
31 ........Magazine release  
32 ........Left grip panel  
33 ........Grip screw  
34 ........Right grip panel  
35 ........Safety detent  
36 ........Safety detent spring  
37 ........Safety lever  
38 ........Magazine base  
39 ........Magazine body  
40 ........Follower pin  
16 ........Trigger bar spring  
17 ........Ejector pin  
18 ........Barrel catch  
19 ........Sear  
41 ........Follower  
42 ........Magazine spring  
43 ........Spring base  
44 ........Finger rest screw  
45 ........Finger rest  
20 ........Sear pin  
21 ........Hammer  
22 ........Hammer pin  
23 ........Hammer strut assembly  
46 ........Magazine safety cam  
47 ........Magazine safety spring  
48 ........Magazine safety screw  
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TAURUS MODEL PT-22 & PT-25  
NOTE: Magazine sold as a unit - not in individual parts.  
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SAFETY DEVICES  
Your pistol is manufactured with the following described safety devices.  
REMEMBER! Mechanical safety devices are not a substitute for safe  
gun handling practices.  
1. This pistol is designed so that it can only be fired by pulling the trigger  
through its full range. It cannot be cocked and then discharged by pulling  
the trigger with lighter pressure.  
2. The manual safety is designed to be ON SAFEwhen pushed UP  
FULLY, covering the red dot. In this position, the trigger cannot be pulled  
or the slide pulled back.  
3. This pistol contains a magazine disconnect safety. The pistol can be  
fired and the slide pulled to the rear only when the magazine is inserted in  
the butt of the pistol.  
4. A tip up barrel is part of the design of  
this pistol. This allows the shooter to  
determine if a round is in the chamber or  
to load the chamber. Tipping up the  
barrel  
is accomplished by pushing forward on  
the barrel release lever.  
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FIELD STRIPPING  
1. Remove the magazine by pressing the  
magazine release button located behind  
the trigger guard.  
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2. Tip up the barrel (by pressing forward  
on the barrel release lever) and check  
to make sure the chamber is empty.  
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3. Pull forward end of slide up and forward  
- removing the slide from the frame.  
4. The barrel chamber and slide surfaces  
can now be cleaned and lightly oiled.  
Attention: No further cleaning or  
disassembly is recommended unless  
done by a skilled gunsmith.  
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ASSEMBLY  
In order to reassemble the pistol, proceed by reversing the disassembly  
instructions, while observing the following details.  
1. When replacing the slide on the frame - make certain that the grooves  
at rear of the slide engage the EARSlocated at the top rear of the  
frame, then snap down the front part of the slide onto the frame.  
WARNING  
SAFETY AGAINST ACCIDENTAL FIRING FROM DROPPING  
Like any other precision instrument of small size, this pistol can be damaged  
or broken by unusual abuse, such as by severe impact on a hard surface. If  
dropped from a height at which the pistol is normally used, the manual  
safety provides strong resistance against accidental firing caused by such  
impact. BUT THE MANUAL SAFETY MUST BE ONTO FULFILL ITS  
FUNCTION. A user who neglects to apply the manual safety runs a greater  
risk of accidental firing.  
It is important to recognize that it is impossible to make any small firearm  
absolutely foolproof against drop firing under all circumstances, so long as a  
cartridge is loaded in the chamber. The RISK IS ELIMINATED by the simple  
precaution of leaving the chamber EMPTY until you are ready to shoot.  
In the event of a severe drop, the pistol should be checked by a competent  
gunsmith to ensure that no internal damage has occurred which may impair  
its safety or reliability.  
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USE OF SAFETY  
1. Your firearm comes equipped with an effective, well-designed safety  
device. HOWEVER, NEVER RELY COMPLETELY ON ANY SAFETY  
MECHANISM. The best safety mechanism is your own common sense:  
USE IT! Always handle your firearm as though you expect the safety  
NOT to work.  
2. While handling any firearm, NEVER ALLOW IT TO POINT AT any part  
of your body or at another person. No harm will result if you obey this  
rule, even if an accidental discharge occurs.  
3. Leave the safety ONuntil you are ready to shoot and the firearm is  
pointed at the target.  
4. ALWAYS keep your finger OFF the TRIGGER and point the muzzle in  
a safe direction when turning the safety onor off.  
5. When applying the safety, be certain to move it fully into position. On  
some firearms a red warning dot is located beside the safety; when the  
safety is fully on, the red dot should be completely covered. Always  
remember, HALF-SAFEIS NOT SAFE.  
6. NEVER carry any firearm with a cartridge in the chamber without  
placing the safety on(the only exceptions are double-action revolvers  
and some double-action pistols which have automatic internal safeties  
and which are not equipped with manual safeties).  
7. For maximum safety never carry a firearm with a cartridge in the  
chamber.  
WARNING  
Never rely completely on any safety mechanism. It is Not a substitute for  
cautious gun handling. No safety, however positive or well-designed,  
should be totally trusted. Like all mechanical devices, the safety is subject  
to breakage or malfunction and can be adversely 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 which is  
childproofor which can completely prevent accidental discharge from  
improper usage, carelessness, or horseplay.  
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PARTS  
All firearms require periodic maintenance and inspection which may  
reveal a need for adjustment or repair. Have your firearm checked by a  
competent gunsmith annually, even if it seems to be working well, since  
breakage, improper functioning, undue wear, or corrosion of some  
components may not be apparent from external examination. If you notice  
ANY mechanical malfunction, do NOT continue to use the firearm.  
UNLOAD the firearm and take it to a competent gunsmith immediately.  
Similarly, if water, sand, or other foreign matter enters the internal  
mechanism, the firearm should be dismantled for complete and thorough  
cleaning. Failure to keep your firearm clean and in proper working order  
can lead to a potentially dangerous condition.  
Our Service Department maintains a full complement of replacement parts  
for our firearms of current manufacture. Even though most gunsmiths  
have the knowledge, training and ability to make the necessary repairs to  
your firearm, the skill and workmanship of any particular gunsmith is total-  
ly beyond our control. Should your firearm ever require service, we  
strongly recommend that you return it to Taurus. Follow the instructions  
outlined below. Remember, unauthorized adjustments or parts replace-  
ment can void your warranty.  
It is the responsibility of the purchaser to be absolutely certain that any  
parts ordered from Taurus are of the correct type and are properly fitted  
and installed by a competent person. THIS FIREARM IS A PRECISION  
MECHANISM AND THE IMPROPER FITTING OF PARTS OR IMPROP-  
ER MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT MAY RESULT IN A DANGEROUS  
MALFUNCTION, DAMAGE TO THE FIREARM, AND POSSIBLE SERI-  
OUS INJURY TO THE SHOOTER OR TO OTHERS. Therefore, the pur-  
chaser and/or installer of parts must accept full responsibility for the cor-  
rect adjustment of and function of the firearm after such installation has  
been made or attempted.  
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TAURUS LIMITED WARRANTY  
WHAT DOES THIS WARRANTY COVER?  
This warranty covers any service and repair needed by any product man-  
ufactured by Forjas Taurus S.A. and imported by Taurus International  
Manufacturing, Inc. or manufactured in the United States by Taurus  
International Manufacturing, Inc  
HOW LONG DOES COVERAGE LAST?  
This warranty is of unlimited duration.  
WHAT WILL WE DO?  
Taurus will service and/or repair all covered products free of charge.  
WHAT DOES THIS WARRANTY NOT COVER?  
This warranty does not cover grips, sights, accessories, cosmetic defects  
after one year, or damage caused by customer abuse at any time. This  
express limited warranty is the only warranty on this product. This product is  
sold as isand has no implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a  
particular purpose. There are no warranties which extend beyond the  
description on the face hereof.  
HOW DO I GET SERVICE?  
To simplify repair and service Forjas Taurus and Taurus International products  
are serviced and repaired by Taurus International. Questions regarding the  
products of either company can be directed to Taurus International in Miami,  
Florida at 1-305-624-1115 or in writing to: 16175 N.W. 49th Avenue, Miami,  
Florida 33014 in care of the Consumer Affairs Department.  
In order to obtain warranty service or repair you must first complete and  
return the enclosed warranty registration card within 10 days of the date of  
purchase. Then, if a problem should arise, describe the problem in writing  
and send the gun to Taurus International at the above address, insured and  
pre-paid with the written description of the problem enclosed. Within 4  
business days of when we receive your gun, we will inspect it to determine  
the source of your problem and our Customer Service Department will  
contact you by mail regarding when to expect your gun back.  
We will ship guns serviced because of defect in materials or workmanship  
insured and pre-paid. We will ship guns repaired out of warranty COD. There  
will, of course, be no charge for parts or labor if the repair work performed is  
covered by this express warranty.  
HOW DOES STATE LAW APPLY?  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other  
rights which vary from state to state.  
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TAURUS SERVICE POLICY  
Before shipment your firearm was carefully inspected and test fired in order  
to ensure that it conformed to our specifications and standards. Should your  
firearm require adjustment or repair, we strongly recommend that you return  
it to Taurus for factory service.  
If there is any question regarding the performance of your firearm, please  
write to our Service Department fully describing all circumstances and  
conditions involved. If our Service Department makes the determination that  
your firearm requires factory service, you will be so advised and will be  
given instructions for the most expeditious handling of your shipment.  
Our Service Department will give your firearm a complete inspection, and  
evaluate the problem(s) specified in your letter. If the work required is not  
covered under the terms of our Warranty,(when applicable) you will  
receive an actual cost quotation, not an estimate. Any repair work must be  
authorized by you, and no work will be done without your expressed  
approval.  
Please follow these suggestions to expedite service in the United States of  
America to return any firearm to us for adjustment or repair:  
1. Federal law permits you to return your firearm to the manufacturer for  
service via common carriers such as United Parcel Service (UPS).  
However, state and local firearms laws vary greatly; you should consult your  
local prosecuting attorney regarding any restrictive laws in your jurisdiction  
regarding your shipment or receipt of firearms. With the above in mind, it is  
strongly recommended that any firearm sent to us for repair be sent through  
a Federally licensed dealer.  
2. All firearms must be shipped to us prepaid. WE WILL NOT ACCEPT  
COLLECT SHIPMENTS.  
3. Be sure to enclose a letter stating serial number, caliber and barrel length  
of your firearm. Also state nature of trouble experienced or work required.  
Merely stating defectiveor repair as necessaryis inadequate  
information. Be specific and enclose copies of any previous  
correspondence. Work (other than warranty repair) will bear minimum labor  
charge of $10.00.  
4. FIREARMS MUST BE SHIPPED UNLOADED. Double check the  
chamber of your firearm before shipping. If firearms are sent to Taurus in a  
loaded condition, we are required by law to notify the Federal authorities.  
5. DO NOT include telescopic sights, custom grips, holsters, or other acces-  
sories with any firearm shipped to us.  
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A WORD TO THE WISE  
MOST GUN ACCIDENTS HAPPEN  
BECAUSE THE SHOOTER CARELESSLY  
VIOLATES THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT  
RULE OF SAFE GUN HANDLING:  
ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED  
IN A SAFE DIRECTION!  
This trademark, forged for over 50 years of hard  
and dedicated work, became a symbol of quality in  
handguns for civilian, police and military use.  
This outstanding quality is the result of constant  
technological evolution and from the devoted work of  
expert gunsmiths and highly specialized professionals,  
which makes TAURUS a respected name in more  
than 75 countries all over the world.  
TAURUS INTERNATIONAL MANUFACTURING, INC.  
16175 N.W. 49th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33014  
 
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