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BARREL (MUZZLE END)

INTEGRAL FRONT AND REAR SIGHTS EXTRACTOR

TRIGGER GUARD

EJECTION PORT

RECOIL SPRING GUIDE

SLIDE

ASSEMBLY PIN

MAGAZINE

Functioning

When the P-32's handguns trigger is pulled, the trigger axis is rotated forward together with the trigger bar which engages the hammer and then the hammer block. After about 85 degrees rotation, the trigger bar disengages, holding the hammer block forward of the hammer, which then rotates forward to strike the firing pin.

The ignited powder gas drives the bullet forward through the barrel and simultaneously drives the slide and barrel backwards. After about 1/4" (6 mm) the barrel is unlocked by the assembly pin and releases the slide to travel back extracting the case. On it's way back, the slide is gradually slowed down by the recoil springs.

Close to the rear position, the empty case hits the ejector, and is thrown out of the gun. The recoil springs drive the slide forward again. The top cartridge in the magazine is picked up by the breech face and pushed into the barrel. Close to battery the barrel is cammed up, positively locking into the slide.

During the rear recoil motion, the hammer is disengaged and follows the slide acting like an extra recoil spring. As the slide moves forward, the hammer rotates with it until the hammer block reengages the hammer holding it away from the firing pin. When the trigger of the hand gun is released the trigger bar moves backwards and behind the hammer catch. The P-32 is then ready for the next shot.

P32 HANDGUN PARTS DRAWING
PART #210 - EXCHANGE ONLY

INSTRUCTION FOR USE Loading

To load, fill the magazine by pressing a cartridge downward on the forward portion of the magazine follower (or downward on the case of the previously loaded cartridge) and sliding the cartridge fully under the lips of the magazine until the cartridge is all the way back in the magazine.

Repeat the steps above for the number of cartridges you wish to load, up to the magazine capacity. Do not attempt to load your magazine with more than the specified number of rounds because doing so can cause a feeding malfunction.

As the .32 ACP is semi-rimmed, take special care not to push the rim behind the previous round or tilt down the front of the cartridge. A firm tap on the back of the magazine to align the rounds is a good habit with any magazine.

Hold the Kel-tec handgun in one hand with the muzzle pointing in a safe direction and with your finger off the trigger and outside the trigger guard. Insert the loaded magazine into the grip until it is locked in place. Check to assure magazine is secure. Pull the slide back and release. This strips a round from the magazine and seats it in the barrel chamber. At all times keep your hands away from the muzzle.

If you wish to restore the magazine in your pistol to full capacity, press the magazine catch and remove the magazine to load the missing round. Never load rounds directly into the chamber. Remember to keep your pistol pointed in a safe direction under all conditions and always keep your finger off the trigger and outside the trigger guard.