MODERN PRECISION PISTOL OWNERS MANUAL ! IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS ON THIS PAGE BEFORE USING THE .

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CHILDREN ARE ATTRACTED TO AND CAN OPERATE THAT CAN LOS NIÑOS SON ATRAÍDOS POR Y PUEDEN OPERAR ARMAS DE FUEGO CAUSE SEVERE INJURIES OR DEATH. QUE PUEDEN CAUSAR LESIONES GRAVES O LA MUERTE. PREVENT CHILD ACCESS BY ALWAYS KEEPING GUNS LOCKED AWAY AND EVITE EL ACCESO DE NIÑOS MANTENIENDO SIEMPRE LAS ARMAS UNLOADED WHEN NOT IN USE. IF YOU KEEP A LOADED FIREARM WHERE BLOQUEADAS Y DESCARGADAS CUANDO NO ESTÉN EN USO. SI A CHILD OBTAINS AND IMPROPERLY USES IT, YOU MAY BE FINED OR MANTIENE UN ARMA DE FUEGO CARGADA DONDE UN NIÑO OBTIENE Y SENT TO PRISON. LA USA INDEBIDAMENTE, SE LE PUEDE MULTAR O ENVIAR A PRISIÓN. LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY MUZZLE BRAKE RECOMMENDATIONS For the lifetime of the original purchaser, CHRISTENSEN ARMS 1. While cleaning firearm, clean baffles in muzzle brake. agrees to correct any defect in the firearm for the original pur- 2. Use ear protection when discharging your firearm due to the chaser by repair, adjustment or replacement, at CHRISTENSEN increased volume caused by the muzzle brake. ARMS’ sole option, with the same or comparable quality com- ponents (or by replacing the firearm at CHRISTENSEN ARMS’ 3. CAUTION: THE ADJUSTABLE SIDE-BAFFLE BRAKE WILL option). DISCHARGE PROPELLANT GASES BACK TOWARDS THE For more info see Page 21. SHOOTER. KEEP ALL OBJECTS INCLUDING HANDS CLEAR OF THE BRAKE. DISCLAIMER Christensen Arms delivers a firearm free of defects. Our guaran- tee requires that firearm owners safely handle, properly break-in BARREL BREAK-IN PROCEDURES P.11 and properly maintain the firearm. Improper use or owner modifi- cations to the firearm voids the guarantee and warranty. BARREL CLEANING PROCEDURES P.14 For more info see Page 21. CONTENTS

02 RULES OF SAFETY 13 DISASSEMBLY

03 FIREARM STRUCTURE MODEL 14 CLEANING

04 SAFETY FEATURES 15 REASSEMBLY

05 GENERAL INFORMATION 16 PISTOL STABILIZING BRACE

06 AMMUNITION 17 BRACE INSTALLATION

08 ASSEMBLY 18 RECEIVER ASSEMBLY

09 LOADING 19 ASSEMBLY

10 LOADING DETACHABLE MAGAZINE 20 SAFE AND LONG-TERM STORAGE

11 CHAMBERING, FIRING, BARREL BREAK-IN 20 PRODUCT REGISTRATION

12 UNLOADING THE FIREARM 21 WARRANTY, GUARANTEE AND DISCLAIMER THIS IS CHRISTENSEN ARMS

THE PREMISE IS SIMPLE: BETTER 1 MATERIALS, ADVANCED PROCESSES, AND EMPHASIS ON BREAKING WITH TRADITION.

SINCE 1995 can ricochet. Do not disassemble your firearm’s trigger group. Any SAFETY FIRST, IT IS alteration or adjustment to the trigger group could re- Always wear hearing and eye protection when shoot- sult in accidental firing causing serious injury or death. YOUR RESPONSIBILITY ing. Store firearms and ammunition separately, and in a Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, clean- safe place out of reach of children. ing firearms or handling ammunition may result in exposure to lead, a substance known to be associated In case of malfunction, STOP! Review this manual Treat every gun as if it is a loaded gun AT ALL TIMES! with birth defects, reproductive harm, and other seri- to identify and resolve the problem. If you cannot Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. ous injuries. Make sure you have adequate ventilation resolve the problem please contact Christensen Arms at all times. Wash hands after handling firearms or immediately. Never point your firearm at anything that you do not ammunition. intend to shoot. Make sure your barrel is clear of all obstructions Keep your finger off the trigger and out of 2 including (but not limited to) excessive oil, grease, the trigger guard until you are aiming at your target cleaning patches, debris, etc. before shooting. and ready to shoot. CAUTION: THE ADJUSTABLE SIDE-BAFFLE Use only clean, high quality factory loaded ammuni- Always keep and carry your firearm with an empty BRAKE WILL DISCHARGE PROPELLANT GASES tion in good condition. Christensen Arms does not chamber until you intend to shoot. BACK TOWARDS THE SHOOTER. KEEP ALL encourage the use of hand-loaded ammunition; any OBJECTS INCLUDING HANDS CLEAR OF THE Firearms should be unloaded when not in use. such use voids the Christensen Arms warranty. BRAKE. Be sure of your target and backstop before you shoot. Do not alter or modify your firearm. Analyze what your will hit if it misses or goes Do not try to change your firearm’s trigger pull as through the target. alterations of trigger pull can affect sear engagement Never shoot at hard, flat surfaces or water. and can cause accidental firing. BOLT FIREARM STABILIZING ADJUSTABLE STRUCTURE MODEL PISTOL BRACE SIDE BAFFLE BRAKE

Congratulations on your choice of a Chris- OPTICS FOREND tensen Arms firearm. With proper care, your BASE firearm will give you many years of depend- able use. You will find the serial number of the firearm on the left side of the receiver.

Always store your firearm unloaded in a secure, dry place, where it will not be damaged 3 and where only authorized persons can access it. Keep cartridges stored separately and securely.

BARRICADE DISCLAIMER: YOUR FIREARM MAY DIFFER STOP FROM THOSE SHOWN THROUGHOUT THE MANUAL, DEPENDING ON OPTIONS. PISTOL MATCH GRADE GRIP CHASSIS BARREL SAFETY FEATURES

Your safety lever is located to the right of the bolt shroud. The safety mechanism provides some degree of protection from accidental or unintentional discharge SAFE FIRE under normal usage when properly engaged and in POSITION POSITION good working condition.

DO NOT RELY on the safety mechanism exclusively for safety and accident prevention. Always follow prop- er rules of safety and common sense. 4 To engage the safety, move the safety lever all the way back to the “S” position.

Keep the safety in the “S” position at all times. ONLY when you are ready to discharge the firearm, push the safety lever to the “F” position. Do not touch the trigger while moving the safety lever. Keep the area inside the trigger guard clear and finger off the trigger until you are ready to discharge the firearm. Never pull the trigger when the safety lever is in the “S” position. TRIGGER SYSTEM 1 A lightweight barrel with the accuracy of a GENERAL The trigger is factory preset with a pull weight target bull barrel. INFORMATION of ~3 pounds. After-market triggers should be 2 Our carbon-fiber barrel is three times stiffer installed by an experienced . than a steel barrel of equal weight, which re- All Christensen Arms firearms are manufac- duces flex & harmonics, increasing precision. tured to perform at a high degree of accuracy, BARREL LIFE 3 The Christensen Arms patented carbon layup reliability and durability. The Christensen Arms Carbon Fiber Wrapped process produces a barrel shell that has zero Barrel is an elite choice and upgrade to any plat- thermal expansion coefficients, which brings form. The carbon fiber barrel consists of a stain- you shot after shot consistency. WARNING: YOUR CHRISTENSEN ARMS FIRE- less steel, select match grade barrel. The steel 4 Performs well in any climate or temperature, ARM WAS DESIGNED AND TESTED TO FUNC- profile is turned to a proprietary contour and corrosion resistant. TION WITH ITS ORIGINAL COMPONENTS. then wound in carbon fiber utilizing a patented 5 Dissipates heat from the stainless steel liner ALTERATIONS TO THE FIREARM IN ANY WAY process. Chambered to match grade specifica- 300% faster than steel. 5 INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ALTER- tions, your Christensen Arms carbon barrel will 6 Barrel life can be extended by 25%. ING ORIGINAL COMPONENTS OR REPLACING give the accuracy performance enhancements PARTS WITH AFTER-MARKET (NON- CHRIS- that are desired in a high-end firearm. A few APPEARANCE TENSEN ARMS) PARTS OR COMPONENTS CAN of the benefits to our patented carbon barrel Christensen Arms Firearms are an industrial CAUSE MALFUNCTIONS AND WILL VOID YOUR system are listed: product and bears finishes appropriate for its WARRANTY. DO NOT USE SUBSTITUTE PARTS intended purposes. Christensen Arms firearms UNLESS THEY ARE MANUFACTURED OR RECOM- are thoroughly test fired before shipping. New MENDED BY CHRISTENSEN ARMS. firearms will normally show evidence of this firing. If the receiver looks light or uneven in PATENT NO. color, which is typically due to dryness, apply a 5804756, 5692334, 5657568, 8677670 light coat of oil on the metallic surface and this will improve the appearance. 3 Firearms may be severely damaged, and bullet into the obstructed barrel can cause se- AMMUNITION serious injury to the shooter or others may vere damage to the firearm and cause serious result from any condition causing excessive injury to the shooter or bystanders. pressure inside the chamber or barrel during 1 Use only high quality, original factory firing. Excessive pressure can be caused 5 Bullets can become lodged in the barrel: If manufactured ammunition. Use only ammu- by an obstruction in the barrel, propellant the cartridge has been improperly load- nition of the caliber for which your firearm powder overloads or by the use of incorrect or ed with insufficient propellant, or if the is chambered. The proper caliber is perma- defectively assembled cartridges. In addition, propellant fails to ignite. (Ignition of the nently engraved on the barrel of your firearm; the use of a dirty, corroded or damaged cartridge primer alone may push the bullet never attempt to use ammunition of any cartridge can lead to a burst cartridge case out of the cartridge case, but usually does not other caliber. and consequent damage to the firearm and generate sufficient energy to expel the bullet personal injury from the sudden escape of completely from the barrel), or if the bullet 6 2 The use of reloaded, “re-manufactured,” hand high-pressure propellant gas within the fire- is not properly seated in the cartridge case. loaded or other nonstandard ammunition arm’s mechanism. When such a cartridge is extracted from the voids all warranties. Reloading is a science chamber without being fired, the bullet may and improperly loaded ammunition can be 4 Immediately stop shooting and check the be left behind in the bore at the point where extremely dangerous. Severe damage to the barrel for a possible obstruction whenev- the begins. Subsequent chambering firearm and serious injury to the shooter or er: You have difficulty in, or feel unusual of another cartridge may push the first bullet to others may result. Always use ammunition resistance in chambering a cartridge, or A further into the bore. that complies with the industry performance cartridge misfires (does not go off), or The 6 If there is any reason to suspect that a bullet standards established by the Sporting Arms mechanism fails to extract a fired cartridge is obstructing the barrel, immediately unload and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute, case, or Unburned grains of propellant pow- the firearm, remove the bolt and look through Inc. of the United States (SAAMI). der are discovered spilled in the mechanism, the bore. It is not sufficient to merely look in or a shot sounds weak or abnormal. In such cases it is possible that a bullet is lodged part way down the barrel. Firing a subsequent the chamber. A bullet may be lodged some 9 Use lubricants liberally on the moving parts of ANY QUESTIONS, CONTACT CHRISTENSEN ARMS distance down the barrel where it cannot easi- your firearm. Avoid excessive spraying of any BEFORE FIRING. ly be seen. If the bullet can be easily removed aerosol gun care product, especially where it WARNING: DO NOT FIRE SABOT AMMUNITION with a wood or brass dowel, (using hand pres- may get on ammunition. All lubricants, and FROM YOUR FIREARM. THE SABOT COULD LODGE sure only, never “hammer” a bullet lodged in aerosol spray lubricants in particular, can pen- IN YOUR MUZZLE BRAKE CAUSING FIREARM DAM- before resuming shooting. If the bullet cannot etrate cartridge primers and cause misfires. AGE AND POTENTIAL INJURY OR DEATH. be dislodged by tapping it with a cleaning rod, Some highly penetrative lubricants can also take the firearm to a gunsmith. migrate inside cartridge cases and cause de- NOTE: SOME TYPES/BRANDS OF AMMUNITION HAVE terioration of the propellant powder; on firing, UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS (E.G. EXTREMELY LIGHT 7 Dirt, corrosion, or other foreign matter on a the powder may not ignite. If only the primer OR HEAVY PROJECTILES, PARTICULARLY SOFT CAR- cartridge can impede complete chambering ignites, there is a danger that the bullet may TRIDGE CASES, PROPELLANT THAT BURNS UNUSUALLY and may cause the cartridge case to burst become lodged in the barrel. SLOWER OR MORE RAPIDLY), WHICH CAN REDUCE ITS upon firing. The same is true of cartridges RELIABILITY. 7 which are damaged or deformed. WARNING: IF A BULLET IS IN THE BORE, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SHOOT IT OUT BY USING ANOTH- CHRISTENSEN ARMS RECOMMENDS THAT YOU PUR- CHASE AND TEST A SMALL QUANTITY OF ANY TYPE 8 Do not oil cartridges, and be sure to wipe the ER CARTRIDGE, OR BY BLOWING IT OUT WITH OF AMMO IN YOUR FIREARM BEFORE YOU BUY LARGE chamber clean of any oil preservative before A BLANK OR ONE FROM WHICH THE BULLET HAS QUANTITIES. commencing to shoot. Oil interferes with the BEEN REMOVED. SUCH TECHNIQUES CAN GENER- friction between the cartridge case and cham- ATE EXCESSIVE PRESSURE, DAMAGE THE FIREARM IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBTS ABOUT YOUR ABILITY ber wall that is necessary for safe functioning, AND CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. TO HANDLE OR USE THIS FIREARM SAFELY, YOU and subjects the firearm to stress similar to WARNING: USE OF INCORRECT AMMUNITION CAN SHOULD SEEK SUPERVISED INSTRUCTION AND that imposed by excessive pressure. Lubri- CAUSE FIREARM DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR TRAINING. PERSONAL INSTRUCTORS AND GUN cant and other foreign matter on cartridges DEATH. MAKE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THAT YOU ARE SAFETY TRAINING COURSES ARE OFTEN AVAIL- can cause potentially dangerous ammunition USING CARTRIDGES DESIGNED FOR YOUR FIRE- ABLE FROM GUN DEALERS, LAW ENFORCEMENT malfunctions. ARM. DO NOT FIRE OLD, CORRODED, DEFORMED AGENCIES, GUN CLUBS, AND OTHER SIMILAR OR HAND LOADED AMMUNITION. IF YOU HAVE LOCATIONS AND GROUPS conduct a functional check. WARNING: TO ENSURE PROTECTION FROM ASSEMBLY (discussed later in this manual pg. 20) CORROSION, YOUR CHRISTENSEN ARMS FIREARM HAS BEEN SHIPPED WITH PRESERVATIVE OIL IN THE BORE. INITIAL ASSEMBLY FIRING THE FIREARM WITH PRESERVATIVE IN THE BORE Your firearm is shipped completely assembled, except INITIAL CLEANING CAN INCREASE PRESSURES, WITH POSSIBLE FIREARM the bolt has been removed. Simply insert the bolt into Clean the bore of your firearm and lubricate the firearm DAMAGE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. CLEAN AND DRY the action. At the front of the bolt there are two lugs. as described in the Maintenance section hereafter. THE BORE BEFORE FIRING YOUR CHRISTENSEN ARMS One has a groove and one does not. Match up the lugs Christensen Arms firearms are typically made with FIREARM. on the bolt with the grooves in the action. tighter tolerances than other bolt firearm designs. A break-in period of 50 rounds allows machined surfaces TRIGGER (including coated surfaces) to smooth out. Lubricate Your trigger has been adjusted at the factory. the firearm well before firing. 8

WARNING: READ THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY AS YOU INSPECT YOUR NEW CHRISTENSEN ARMS FIREARM. MAKE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND HOW TO ASSEMBLE, OPERATE, DISASSEMBLE, MAINTAIN AND STORE YOUR FIREARM SAFELY BEFORE YOU USE IT.

Any time you disassemble and reassemble a firearm, ENSURE THAT THE FIREARM IS UNLOAD- ED AND MAGAZINE IS REMOVED. Then you should WARNING: HANDLING OF CARTRIDGES AND WARNING: IF THE FIREARM FAILS TO FIRE WHEN LOADING FIRING FIREARMS MAY EXPOSE YOU TO LEAD. THE TRIGGER IS PULLED: ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THERE IS ADEQUATE WARNING: ALWAYS KEEP THE SAFETY IN THE 1 KEEP THE FIREARM POINTED AT THE TARGET. VENTILATION. ALWAYS WASH YOUR HANDS AF- “SAFE” POSITION UNTIL YOU ARE READY TO FIRE TER HANDLING AMMUNITION OR AFTER FIRING 2 WAIT 15 SECONDS TO ALLOW A POSSIBLE THE FIREARM. REMEMBER THAT THE SAFETY IS YOUR FIREARM. “HANG-FIRE” TO GO OFF. SIMPLY A MECHANICAL DEVICE, AND AS SUCH, COULD POSSIBLY FAIL. ALWAYS KEEP THE CHAM- 3 REMOVE THE MAGAZINE OR OPEN THE BOT- WARNING: THIS FIREARM WILL FIRE WITHOUT BER EMPTY AND THE FIREARM POINTED IN A TOM METAL. A MAGAZINE IN IT. ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE SAFE DIRECTION EVEN WHEN SAFETY IS IN THE CHAMBER IS EMPTY. THE FIREARM SHOULD NOT 4 CHECK TO SEE IF THE SAFETY IS ENGAGED SAFE POSITION. BE CONSIDERED TO BE SAFE UNLESS THE MAGA- BY MISTAKE. IF SO, PUSH THE SAFETY TO THE ZINE IS REMOVED, THE SAFETY IS ON, THE BOLT “FIRE” POSITION, AIM AT INTENDED TARGET WARNING: INJURY, DEATH OR FIREARM DAMAGE IS OPEN AND THE CHAMBER IS EMPTY. AND FIRE. CAN RESULT FROM FIRING A FIREARM WITH AN 9 OBSTRUCTION IN THE BORE. BEFORE YOU FIRE 5 IF THE FIREARM STILL DOESN’T FIRE, WARNING: THE FIRED CARTRIDGE CASE MAY BE MAKE SURE THAT THE BORE IS NOT OBSTRUCT- BE CAUTIOUS AND ASSUME THAT THE CAR- HOT WHEN IT IS EJECTED FROM THE FIREARM. ED. NEVER ATTEMPT TO SHOOT OUT A BORE TRIDGE WILL DISCHARGE WHEN THE BOLT OBSTRUCTION. IS OPENED. 6 OPEN THE BOLT QUICKLY (WITH THE EJEC- WARNING: ALWAYS WEAR EYE AND EAR PRO- TION PORT POINTED AWAY FROM YOUR FACE TECTION. MAKE SURE THAT BYSTANDERS ALSO AND BODY)AND UNLOAD THE FIREARM. WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTION. 7 EXAMINE THE FIREARM AND CARTRIDGE CAREFULLY TO IDENTIFY THE CAUSE OF THE MALFUNCTION. 1 Place the safety selector in the “SAFE” CAUTION: KEEP YOUR MAGAZINES CLEAN AND DRY. L OADING DETACHABLE position. NEVER POUND THE MAGAZINE INTO THE Firearm. IN- SERT THE MAGAZINE COMPLETELY INTO THE Firearm MAGAZINE 2 Push the magazine up into the receiver until THEN TUG DOWNWARD TO ENSURE IT IS SECURELY the magazine catch engages and holds the LOCKED INTO PLACE. The detachable magazine can be loaded when magazine. removed from the firearm by pressing the 3 Pull down on the magazine slightly to make CAUTION: DO NOT EXCEED MAGAZINE CAPACITIES. cartridge down into the forward portion of the sure it is locked into place. magazine then sliding back towards the rear. NOTE: The cartridges in a fully loaded magazine can (see images below) be packed tight and require firm upward pressure to ensure that the magazine catch holds the magazine. DUE TO VARIATIONS IN DIAMETERS OF 10 VARIOUS BRANDS OF CARTRIDGES, IT MAY BE POSSIBLE TO FORCE AN ADDITIONAL CARTRIDGE INTO THE MAGAZINE. DOING SO MAY DAMAGE YOUR MAGAZINE AND LEAD TO ELEVATED MALFUNCTION RATES.

SEATING THE DETACHABLE MAGAZINE INTO FIREARM CHAMBERING FIRING BARREL BREAK-IN Christensen Arms recommends the following 1 If bolt is closed, open the bolt by pulling up 1 Aim at the target. procedures to break in your new match grade on the handle. 2 Set the safety selector to “FIRE.” barrel. 2 When the bolt has stopped rotating, pull bolt 3 Grip the firearm firmly, and squeeze the back to rear most position. Go to the link below for complete instructions trigger increasing the pressure until the shot to break in your new Christensen Arms barrel. 3 Smoothly press bolt forward to chamber the fires. first round CHRISTENSENARMS.COM/BARREL-BREAK-IN When firing, pay attention. If you hear a 4 Close the bolt by lowering the handle all the noticeable difference in sound or recoil, STOP WARNING: FOLLOW ALL OF THE RULES OF way down. SAFE GUN HANDLING ANYTIME YOU HANDLE FIRING IMMEDIATELY. Either situation 11 could mean the powder in the round had an YOUR FIREARM. WARNING: KEEP THE SAFETY IN THE incomplete burn or the bullet is stuck in the “SAFE” POSITION UNTIL YOU ARE READY bore. If this occurs, retract the bolt slowly TO SHOOT. and remove the fired case. Keep ejection port pointed away from your face and body. Clear CAUTION: DO NOT REST THE FIREARM ON the firearm and check for unburned powder in ITS MAGAZINE WHEN YOU ARE LOADING the receiver and bore. Check to see that the OR FIRING IT. DOING SO CAN FORCE THE bullet or any other obstruction is not stuck in MAGAZINE UP INTO THE FIREARM, REDUC- the bore. If there is unburned powder, clean ING THE RELIABILITY. it out before resuming operation. If a bullet or other obstruction is lodged in the bore, do not attempt to remove it. Take the firearm to a qualified gunsmith. CAUTION: THE MAGAZINE MAY FALL FREE WHEN THE 1 Always make sure the barrel is free of all obstruc- UNLOADING THE MAGAZINE CATCH LEVER IS PRESSED. DON’T ALLOW THE tions before chambering a cartridge. Firing with an FIREARM MAGAZINE TO FALL ONTO A HARD obstruction will cause damage to your firearm and SURFACE. DOING SO MAY DAMAGE THE MAGAZINE. may cause serious injury. 3 Open the bolt to extract any chambered cartridge. 2 Open the action and remove the Bolt Assembly. WARNING: ALWAYS ASSUME ALL FIREARMS ARE LOAD- ED. ANYTIME YOU HANDLE A FIREARM, YOU SHOULD 3 Check the barrel for any obstructions or debris by IMMEDIATELY INSPECT IT TO ENSURE THAT IT IS COM- visually inspecting the bore. WARNING: IF THE CARTRIDGE IN THE MAGA- PLETELY UNLOADED. ZINE OR MAG BOX ARE NOT REMOVED PRIOR 4 Use a cleaning rod and patch to remove any TO THIS PROCEDURE, ANY ROUNDS LEFT IN IT obstructions. If they are insufficient for the job, take WARNING: YOU MUST KNOW HOW TO UNLOAD AND WILL BE CHAMBERED, WHICH COULD LEAD TO your firearm to a qualified gunsmith. CLEAR YOUR FIREARM. AN UNINTENTIONAL DISCHARGE. THE FIREARM 12 WILL FIRE WITH A ROUND CHAMBERED AND Keep your firearm cleared when not in use. THE MAGAZINE REMOVED. 1 Place safety selector in the “SAFE” position NOTICE: If the firearm is not cocked, the lever cannot be moved to the “SAFE” position. 2 Remove the magazine by depressing the magazine catch lever and pulling the magazine down. CLEARING THE FIREARM REMOVING BARRELED ACTION DISASSEMBLY IMPORTANT: Put the safety selector in the “SAFE” 1. Remove bolt assembly position. Remove the magazine, THEN pull the bolt back and check the chamber. 2. Ensure firearm is not loaded WARNING: ALWAYS UNLOAD YOUR FIREARM BEFORE CLEANING, LUBRICATION, DISASSEMBLY 3. Unbolt and remove the fore end OR REASSEMBLY. REMOVE BOLT ASSEMBLY 1 Point firearm in safe direction. 4. Remove pistol grip from the trigger guard 2 Ensure firearm is not loaded. WARNING: ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES 5. Remove trigger guard screw 3 Lift Bolt Handle and pull all the way back. WHEN DISASSEMBLING, MAINTAINING OR AS- 4 While depressing Bolt Release fully, slide the Bolt 6. Slide the trigger guard forward to release it from the SEMBLING YOUR FIREARM. from the Firearm. front taper mortise joint NOTE: If the trigger guard does not slide free, use a nylon head or similar hammer to tap the trigger 13 guard free by striking the rear of the pistol grip mounting lug. 7. Remove the action screws 8. Remove the barreled action from the chassis assembly

NOTE: If the barreled action does not remove easily, use a nylon head or similar hammer to tap the top of the fore end mounting lug to begin loosening the barreled action from the chassis assembly. 7 Remove the brush from the cleaning rod and CLEANING SOLVENTS AND LUBRI- CLEANING attach the patch tip with a patch. It is advisable to CANTS occasionally remove copper fouling from the barrel. The military generally uses a multipurpose chemical There are various solvents and mechanical cleaners Clean your firearm after use. Badly fouled barrels can called CLP (cleaner, lubricant and preservative) sold for this purpose. shoot inaccurately and will corrode much easier than commercially as “Break Free.” Although it is useful if 8 Repeat several times, using a clean patch each time, carefully cleaned ones. nothing else is available, armament engineers prefer until the patch is not dirty. individual, specialized products. A combination of mil- 9 Push a clean patch saturated with oil through the 1 Remove the Bolt Assembly and magazine. itary RBC (firearm bore cleaner) and LSA (lubricant, barrel. 2 Place the firearm on its side with the ejection port semi-fluid, automatic firearms) is superior. 10 Push a clean dry patch through the barrel to remove facing upward or if a gun vise is available, position We recommend using high quality solvents excess oil. the firearm right side up in the vise. to remove metal fouling from the bore. 3 Select the correct caliber cleaning brush and attach Lubricate your firearm generously with high quality 14 to the cleaning rod. firearms lubricants. 4 Put the cleaning brush into the gun solvent. Under NO condition should any lubricant containing 5 ALWAYS push the cleaning/oiling patch from the graphite be used with your firearm. Graphite can breech end. encourage rapid corrosion in your firearm. 6 Push the cleaning brush through the barrel several times. In addition to cleaning solvents and lubricants, the basic cleaning equipment you will need includes a CAUTION: DO NOT REVERSE THE DIRECTION OF THE cleaning rod, a brass bore brush, chamber brushes, BORE BRUSH WHILE IT IS IN THE BORE. a toothbrush, patches, pipe cleaners and the most important item: a lint-free cloth. NOTE: Do not reverse the direction of the bore brush while it is in the bore. FIREARM MAINTENANCE 7 Inspect the barrel and stock for cracks, bends or breaks. Be sure the barrel has no obstructions. REASSEMBLY 1 Clean chassis with a dampened rag using warm water or mild household cleaner. 8 Lightly lubricate the bore, chamber and outer surface of the barrel. Follow disassembly instructions in reverse order. 2 Use gun oil or WD40 on the barrel and wipe dry to 9 With a lubricated swab, run the rod from the receiv- restore original look. REAPPLY THREAD THREAD-LOCKING COM- er to the muzzle brake (if applicable). Do not over 3 Install the chamber brush on the cleaning rod, dip POUND TO ALL SCREWS lubricate. it in cleaning solvent and insert into the chamber and locking lugs. Clean by pushing and twisting the 10 Lubricate the locking lugs. TORQUE VALUES cleaning rod. Fore end screws = 20 inch lbs. 4 Take the bore brush off the rod and install a swab WARNING: LEAD MAY BE PRESENT IN THE FOULING OF Action screws = 65 inch lbs. holder and swab. Apply cleaning solvent to the A DIRTY FIREARM. AVOID CONTACT WITH IT AND CLEAN 15 swab, and then run it through the chamber and out Trigger guard screw = 20 inch lbs. HANDS AFTERWARD TO AVOID INGESTING LEAD. the muzzle brake (if applicable). Adjustment screws = 20 inch lbs. 5 To remove carbon build up, let the solvent sit then CAUTION: DO NOT REVERSE THE DIRECTION OF THE wipe clean. A nylon bore brush may be used with BORE BRUSH WHILE IT IS IN THE BORE. care to remove heavy carbon buildup. WARNING! DO NOT INTERCHANGE BOLTS BETWEEN 6 Wipe the bore dry by running clean swabs all the FIREARMS. way through from the chamber to the muzzle brake. REMEMBER: DO NOT CHANGE DIRECTION OF THE BRUSH WHILE IN THE BORE. PISTOL STABILIZING BRACE FOLD LEFT PRESS DOWN PULL UP Some models of the Modern Precision Pistol include the FS1913A™ pistol stabilizing brace. The stabilizing brace attaches to the M1913 rail on the rear of the pistol chassis and offers a pull-through design with an adjustable nylon strap.

To fold brace, 16 1 Place your thumb on top of the chassis with your fingers under the brace strut.

2 Press down with your thumb while pulling up with your fingers to release the hinge.

3 With the hinge released, fold brace to the left side of the pistol chassis

The brace may be removed from the pistol chassis by loosening the hex screw and clamp and pulling the brace free of the M1913 slots. BRACE INSTALLATION

1 Physically and visually check that the pistol is unloaded. M1913 RAIL

2 Lay the pistol on a flat surface and position the brace hinge on the desired slot of the M1913 rail.

3 Place the hinge clamp on the right-side of the M1913 rail, aligning the slot in the clamp with the threaded hole in the hinge base.

4 While holding the brace assembly from underneath, 17 thread the clamp bolt through the clamp and into the HEX CLAMP BOLT hinge base.

5 Tighten the hex clamp bolt. RECEIVER ASSEMBLY

18 FIREARM ASSEMBLY

19 SAFE STORAGE LONG TERM STORAGE PRODUCT REGISTRATION Always make sure both the chamber and maga- CLEAN YOUR FIREARM WELL AND APPLY A zine are unloaded before placing the firearm in Thank you for choosing a Christensen Arms GOOD QUALITY PRESERVATIVE. storage. Store your firearm in a securely locked firearm. Years of dedication and innovation have gun safe. If you do not have a gun safe, remove It is at least theoretically possible for some led to this gun, and we hope you’ll enjoy it as the bolt from your firearm and store it separate- springs to take a set during prolonged storage. much as we do. For the most complete service ly from the firearm in a secure location. Store To preclude this possibility, Christensen Arms and to stay up to date with our Christensen your ammunition in a separate location from offers the following recommendations regarding Arms owners program, please take the time to the firearm and separate from the bolt assembly. long term storage of your firearm. register your firearm with us: 20 WARNING: ALWAYS CHECK TO MAKE SURE CLEAR ALL CARTRIDGES FROM YOUR WWW.CHRISTENSENARMS.COM/REGISTER YOUR FIREARM IS UNLOADED. ALWAYS FIREARMS STORE YOUR FIREARM IN A SAFE LOCATION REMOVE THE DETACHABLE MAGAZINE IF SEPARATE FROM THE AMMUNITION. APPLICABLE WARNING: IF YOU HAVE MORE THAN ONE REMOVE THE BOLT AND STORE SEPARATELY SIMILAR FIREARM, MAKE SURE THAT YOU IT IS ALWAYS BEST TO STORE YOUR SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFY THE REMOVED MAGAZINES EMPTY ASSEMBLY WITH ITS ORIGINAL FIREARM AS THE ASSEMBLIES MAY NOT BE INTER- When you’re taking your firearm out of long CHANGEABLE. term storage, remove the preservative and lubri- cate as stated elsewhere in this manual. essary maintenance as described in the manual DISCLAIMER WARRANTY AND accompanying the firearm; or if unauthorized Christensen Arms® delivers a firearm free of de- GUARANTEE repair or any alteration, including of a cosmetic fects. Our guarantee requires that firearm owners nature, has been performed on the firearm by a safely handle, properly break in, and properly INFORMATION party other than CHRISTENSEN ARMS. This maintain the firearm. Improper use or owner limited warranty does not apply to normal wear modifications to the firearm voids the guarantee WARRANTY and tear of any parts. and warranty. CHRISTENSEN ARMS warrants that the enclosed firearm was originally manufactured Subject to the foregoing, this limited warranty free of defects in material, workmanship and confers the right to have the covered firearm or mechanical function. For the lifetime of the its parts repaired, adjusted or replaced exclu- original purchaser, CHRISTENSEN ARMS sively upon the original purchaser, which right agrees to correct any defect in the firearm for is not transferable to any other person. the original purchaser by repair, adjustment or 21 replacement, at CHRISTENSEN ARMS’ sole No implied warranties of any kind are made option, with the same or comparable quality herein and this warranty does not apply to any components (or by replacing the firearms at accessory items attached or appurtenant to the CHRISTENSEN ARMS’ option), subject to the firearm. limitations detailed below. In no event shall CHRISTENSEN ARMS be lia- This limited warranty is null and void if the fire- ble for any incidental or consequential damages arm has been misused; damaged (by accident arising from or in connection with this limited or abuse); fired with improper ammunition; warranty. fired with an obstruction in the barrel; damaged through failure to provide reasonable and nec- 22 23 ADDRESS 550 N CEMETERY RD GUNNISON, UT 84634

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