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the pocket and inserted ; the magazine withdrawn from the 

 pistol is then inserted in the magazine pocl^et. 



Whenever the magazine catcli is released, the right hand 

 sliould be so placed as to limit the motion of the magazine 

 and prevent its falling out. 



(b) When no magazine is in the pistol: Lower the pistol 

 into the left hand and grasp it as before; insert the desig- 

 nated magazine and resume raise pistol. 



A loaded magazine will never be inserted without specific 

 command. 



151. Being at raise pistol with a loaded magazine in the 

 pistol, to load: LOAD: Tush down the safety lock and lower 

 the pistol to the bridle hand as prescribed 

 for inspection pistol when a magazine is in 

 the pistol (par. 148 (a)) ; operate the slider, 

 engage the safety lock with the right thumb, 

 and raise pistol. (Fig. 35.) 



To simulate loading for instruction, first 

 withdraw the empty magazine. 



The command load may be given in connec- 

 tion with the insertion of the magazine, for 

 example: 1. Insert, 2. LOADED MAGAZINE; 

 3. LOAD. 



After inserting magazine, reverse the pistol 

 •prr ^r^ n«r 1 '^i ^ud load as above prescribed. 

 i<iG. do, par. iDi. ^gg j^^.j^g .^ .^^y position, to eject the car- 

 tridge from the receiver: UNLOAD. 



Pass the pistol into the left hand as in Insert magazine; 

 release the magazine catch with the middle finger of the left 

 hand, slightly disengaging the magazine ; push down the safety 

 lock with the right thumb; operate the slide to eject the 

 cartridge; engage the magazine; raise and lock the pistol. 



153. Being in any position, to withdraw the magazine from 

 the pistol : WITHDRAW MAGAZINE. 



Handle the pistol as in insert magazine; release the maga- 

 zine catch; withdraw the magazine and execute raise pistol. 



Recruits are taught the motions of loading and firing with- 

 out cartridges, and preferably without a magazine in the pistol, 

 to avoid wear on the magazine lips. Loading and pointing 

 practice should be had at all gaits. 



