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INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR ALL WILSON COMBAT PISTOLS

WARNING:

BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM, READ, UNDERSTAND ANDFOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

If there is anything you do not understand, get assistance from a qualifiedpistolsmith in the safe handling of firearms.

This instruction manual should always accompany this firearm and betransferred with it upon change of ownership, or when the firearm isloaned or presented to another person.

Nothing can ever take the place of proper instruction and training, werecommend:

Thunder Ranch at (830) 640-3138; Gunsite Training Center at (928) 636-4565; Lethal Force Institute at (603) 224-6814 and Mid-South Instituteof Self-Defense at (662) 781 -1112

WILSON COMBAT

2234 CR 719

BERRYVILLE, AR 72616-4573

Technical Questions Fax Number(870) 545-3618 (870) 545-3310

Copyright © 2003 Wilson's Gun Shop, Inc.

WARNING: IF THIS FIREARM IS CARELESSLY OR IMPROPERLY HANDLED, UNINTENTIONAL DISCHARGE COULD RESULT ANDCOULD CAUSE INJURY, DEATH, AND/OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.

GENERAL FIREARM SAFETY CAUTIONS:

1. Always keep your pistol pointed in a safe direction. Treat ALLfirearms as if they are loaded!

2. Keep your finger offthe trigger until you're ready to shoot.

3. Keep your pistol unloaded until you are ready to use it.

4. Be sure your pistol is in good working condition.

5. Know how to safely use this pistol BEFORE use.

6. Use only the correct, quality ammunition in this pistol.

7. Know your target AND what is beyond it.

8. ALWAYS wear eye and ear protection.

9. NEVER use alcohol or drugs before or during shooting.

10. When not in use, store this pistol where it is NOT accessible tounauthorized persons.

HELP KEEP OUR SHOOTING SPORTS SAFE

To quote the founder ofPractical Pistolcraft, Jeff Cooper -

• Every gun is ALWAYS loaded!• NEVER let the muzzle cover anything which you are not willing to

destroy!• Keep your finger OFF the trigger till your sights are ON THE

TARGET!

• ALWAYS be sure of your target!

If these simple rules are ALWAYS followed this pistol will provideyou with many years of enjoyable use.

REPLACEMENT OF RECOIL SPRINGS/SHOK-BUFF® ON

CAPTIVE GUIDE RODS

Put on safety glasses. Place the flange end of the guide rod on a flat,strong surface (such as the top of a work bench) with the guide rodpointed straight up. Turn the rod so that the head of the take-down pinis facing your left. Hold the guide rod flange firmly down against thetable with the thumb and forefinger of your left hand. Grasp theflange area of the plug with your right thumb and fore-finger, carefullypush the plug down and compress the recoil spring slightly. Hold theplug steady with your right hand and carefully remove the take-downpin with your left hand. Immediately grasp the base of the guide rodagain and slowly let the plug ease upward to let the recoil spring decompress. Hold both the base of the guide rod and the recoil springplug firmly and keep your face clear of the plug. Re-assemble inreverseorder after replacement of recoil springand SHOK-BUFF®.

PROPER LUBRICATION

After cleaning, we recommend that your pistol be lubricated withULTIMA-LUBE® Universal.

Lube Points:

Slide - 2-3 drops inside top just in front of locking lug cuts.

Barrel - 1 drop on each side of slide stop lug and at each slidestop bearing surface. 2 drops at the muzzleand wherethe barrel contacts the ID of barrel bushing.

Frame - 1-2 drops both front and rear on the frame rails as wellas in the slide rail cut on each side.

Guide Rod- 2-3 drops on the exteriorsurface where contact with theplug is made.

A basic rule of thumb is to apply a thin coat of lube anywhere you seesign of metal to metal contact and don't apply lube anywhere else.Excess lube will only get you dirty and collect firing residue. A pistol

properly lubricated as shown below (FIG. PL1) should not need further lubrication for 300-500 rds. (Refer to accompanying video formore detailed lubricating procedures.) NOTE: Video tape was madebefore the development of ULTIMA-LUBEK Universal.

RECOMMENDED AMMUNITION (in order ofpreference)Federal 230 gr Hydra-Shok (new style with rounded nose)Hornady/Frontier 200 or 230 gr XTP HP (both standard & +P loadings)Black Hills 230 gr JHP (this load uses the Hornady 230 gr XTP bullet)Winchester 185 gr SilvertipFederal 230 gr JHP ClassicRemington 185 or 230 gr Golden SaberFederal American Eagle 230 gr Hardball seems to be the best feedingball due to the shape of the bullet nose & OAL.

NOT RECOMMENDED AMMUNITION

Federal 185 gr JHP ClassicCorBon 185 gr JHPCorBon 230 gr JHPCCISpeer200grJHPCCI Speer 230 gr FMJ BlazerCCI Speer 230 gr FMJ LawmanHornady/Frontier 200 gr SWC CTWinchester 230 gr JHPWinchester 230 gr SXT HP

Basically nothing with a wide nose that has a square edge feeds well(Sierra style JHP bullets).

RECOMMENDED HANDLOADS

IDPA & Practice

5.0 gr VihtaVouri N320, 200 gr L-SWC (H&G #68 style), 1.250"OAL, .469" taper crimp at the case mouth.

IPSC Major Power Factor

5.2 gr VihtaVouri N320, 200 gr L-SWC (H&G #68 style), 1.250"OAL, .469" taper crimp at the case mouth.

Self-Defense

6.3 gr VihtaVouri N320, 200 gr Hornady XTP HP, 1.230" OAL, .469"taper crimp at the case mouth.

DISCLAIMER: Wilson Combaf/ScattergunTechnologies™ is notresponsible for mishaps of any kind which may occur from use ofourrecommended ammunition or recommended handloads.

REPAIR & RETURN POLICY

STATEMENT OF GENERAL POLICY: Wilson's Gun Shop, Inc. caresabout your satisfaction. If you should have a problem withany of our products or services, please feel free to call us (870) 545-3618, or write to us at2234 CR 719, Berryville, Arkansas 72616-4573. Before returning a pistolor product be sure to call one of our customer satisfaction representatives for a return authorization # prior to shipment. In most cases,repairs are completed within two days of our receiving the item. We placeour highest priority on repair work.

NOTE: Anyone other than a Wilson Combat® pistolsmith performing workon your firearm may prevent Wilson's from performing repair work at nocharge.

RETURNS: Any item sold by Wilson's Gun Shop, Inc., but manufacturedby another company should be returned to them, not us. If you need theiraddress, call or write to us and we will provide it. Items manufactured byus should be returned to us by insured prepaid UPS to Wilson Combat®,2234 CR 719, Berryville, AR 72616-4573.

DISCLAIMERS: Wilson's Gun Shop, Inc. expressly disclaims liability forincidental or consequential damages. As provided for below, we do notoffer any written or implied warranty on our products, and expressly disclaim any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for any particularpurpose.

As a condition of sale, any controversy or claim arising outof or relating tothis sale, shall be settled arbitration in accordance with the CommercialArbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association, and judgementupon the award rendered by the arbitrators may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. On any claim related to goods or services sold byWilson's Gun Shop, Inc., jurisdiction for the arbitration shall be exclusivelyin Arkansas, regardless of where the claim may arise. No claim shall beactionable unless commenced within one year from the date of sale.

No parts sold by us are intended for installation except by a trained pistol-smith, and parts and firearms sold by us are only intended for factory specification standard velocity ammunition. Any verbal representations made byus related to installation should beconfirmed with your local pistolsmith toassure safe operation in your particular firearm.

FIELD STRIPPING - Std, Barrel 1911 UN-LOADINGSEQUENCE

FIG. Dl

Remove magazine, retract slide & visually inspect chamber to makesure the pistol is unloaded. Engage thumb safety and put on safetyglasses. Holding pistol as pictured, depress recoil spring plug w/bush-ing wrench. (Fig. Dl)

FIG. D2 FIG. D3

Slowly rotate the bushingclockwise and capture therecoil spring plug withyour left thumb. Slowlyallow the spring plug toease out of the slide.

CAUTION: This plug isunder heavy spring tension, point away fromyour face and cup yourhand over the muzzle.

(Fig. D2, D3 & D4)

Hold the pistol with theleft side facing you, alignthe rear of the slide stopwith the radius take-down

notch on the slide. Press

the slide stop shaft fromthe opposite side of theframe to push the slidestop out from the frameenough to be able to graspit. Remove the slide stopfrom the frame.

(Fig. D5)

Turn the pistol upsidedown (careful, don't letthe slide assembly fall offthe frame) and slide theframe off the slide assem

bly. (Fig. D6)

FIG. D7

Pull the recoil spring forward off the guide rod, rotate the barrel link tothe rear then pull the guide rod up and out. Rotate the barrel bushingone-third turn counter clock-wise and pull the barrel bushing forwardout of the slide. If the bushing is pretty tight in the slide, you can gently use the barrel as a battering ram to tap the bushing forward and out.The pistol is now field stripped for normal cleaning and lubrication.(Fig. D7)

RE-ASSEMBLE IN REVERSE ORDER

FIELD STRIPPING - Compact 1911 with Cone Barrel

FIG. D8

Remove magazine, retract slide and visually inspect the chamber toinsure the pistol is unloaded. We suggest wearing safety glasses foryour protection.

Using the alien wrench supplied with your pistol, unthread and removefront half of the guide rod. Note: This step is not required for pistolswithout a full length two piece guide rod (Fig. D8)

FIG. D9

While holding the pistol with the left side facing you, align the rear ofthe slide stop with the radius take-down notch on the left side of theslide. Press the slide stop shaft from the opposite side of the pistol topush it out from the frame enough to be able to grasp it. Remove theslide stop from the frame by pulling outward. (Fig. D9)

FIG. D10

Turn the pistol upside down. Wrap your left hand around the bottomof the slide to catch the spring and spring guide, as they will be underspring tension. Slide the frame off the slide assembly (keeping yourleft hand wrapped around the bottom of slide). (Fig. D10)

FIG. Dll

Slowly release the guide rod head from the barrel feet (Note: guide rodis under spring tension) slowly remove the guide rod and springtoward the rear of the slide. (Fig. Dll)

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FIG. D12

Remove the reverse plug from the rear of the slide apron. With the barrel link in the forward position, pull the barrel forward out of the slide.(Fig. D12)

Your pistol is now field stripped for normal cleaning and lubrication.

RE-ASSEMBLE IN REVERSE ORDER

FIELD STRIPPING - Tapered cone lock-up(TACTICAL ELITE)

FIG. D13

Remove magazine, retract slide and visually inspect chamber to makesure the pistol is unloaded. Insert the take-down pin (approx. 1/2"long paneling nail) in the small hole in the guide rod just forward ofthe dust cover. (Fig. D13)

FIG. D14

Ease the slide forward till the take-down pin "captures" the recoilspring plug and spring. Line up the take-down notch in the slide withthe slide stop and push the slide stop out. (Fig. D14)

RE-ASSEMBLE IN REVERSE ORDER

Turn the pistol upside down(careful, don't let the slideassembly fall off the frame)and slide the frame off the

slide assembly. (Fig. D15)

Rotate the barrel link com

pletely to the rear. Pull thecaptive guide rod/springassembly to the rear and up toremove. (Fig. D16)

Rotate the barrel link forward,

grasp the muzzle end of thebarrel and pull it forward outof the slide. The pistol is nowfield stripped for normalcleaning and maintenance.(Fig. D 17 & Fig. D18)

CAUTION:

After re-assembly make sure the recoil spring plug is completely flushwith the front of the slide. Should the plug be recessed approximately .070" the pistol is improperly re-assembled and will notfunction properly.

FIELD STRIPPING - STEALTH

Dis-assembly of the STEALTH with its tapered cone lock-up is basically the same as previously discussed. The only difference is theguide rod assembly.

Remove magazine and check to make sure the pistol is unloaded.Lock the slide to the rear with the slide stop. Using a 3/16" alienwrench, unscrew the forward half of the full length guide rod &remove. Close the slide and remove the slide stop. PUT ON SAFETYGLASSES, ease the slide assembly forward and off the frame whilecupping your hand around the recoil spring to contain it. Remove therecoil spring and rear half of the guide rod from the rear. Remove theflange style recoil spring plug from the rear. Rotate the barrel link forward and pull the barrel out of the slide.

RE-ASSEMBLE IN REVERSE ORDER

CAUTION: When re-installing the front half of the two-piece guiderod, DO NOT LOC-TITE or OVER TIGHTEN, over tightening cancause damage to your frame.

Refer to accompanying videofor disassemble andre-assemble ofmodels not listed.

BREAK-IN

The WILSON COMBAT® pistol is a finely tuned piece ofequipment constructed by knowledgeable technicians toextremely close tolerances. It is tightly fitted to assuremaximum accuracy and long service life. We recommendthat you fire a minimum of 300-500 rounds of full chargeammunition thru this pistol prior to initial dis-assembly.This break-in is necessary to allow the contact surface toproperly "seat", thus insuring dependable functioning.

LOADING SEQUENCE #1

FIG. LI

Point the pistol in a SAFE direction and seat a loaded magazine.Grip the pistol firmly with the shooting hand, trigger finger OUT ofthe trigger guard pointed forward. Grasp the rear of the slide as pictured with the left or non-strong hand.

FIG. L2

Maintain a firm grip on the pistol with the right or shooting hand asyou retract the slide completely to the rear with your left or weakhand.

FIG. L3

Release the slide allowing it to chamber a live round. THE PISTOLIS NOW LOADED. Engage the thumb safety with the thumb ofyour right or strong hand.

LOADING SEQUENCE #2

FIG. L4

Remove the magazine. Point the pistol in a SAFE direction and lockthe slide to the rear. Grip the pistol firmly with your right hand, trigger finger OUT of the trigger guard pointed forward. Insert a loadedmagazine.

FIG. L5

Wrap your left hand around your right hand to obtain a two hand hold.You should be able to now position your left thumb above the slidestop. Thumb the slide stop down with your left thumb allowing theslide to close and chamber a round. Then engage the thumb safetywith your right thumb. NOTE: This method of loading is not recommended for left hand shooters.

UN-LOADING SEQUENCE

FIG. Ul

With the pistol pointed in a safe direction and the thumb safetyengaged, remove the magazine. Grip the pistol as pictured with yourright or strong hand, trigger finger OUT of the trigger guard pointedforward. Caution: This pistol can be fired with the magazineremoved and a live round in the chamber. Grasp the cocking serrations of the slide, flip the thumb safety off and SLOWLY retract theslide. When the cartridge rim contacts the ejector nose, the live roundwill either pivot up and out of the ejection port or come loose from theextractor hook and fall thru the empty magazine well. WARNING:Never retract the slide rapidly to unload a live round, the ejector nosecould contact the primer and detonate the cartridge.

PROPER MAINTENANCE

For reliable functioning and long service life it is essential that yourcustom pistol is properly maintained. We recommend that you fieldstrip, clean and lubricate every 500 rounds.

NO WRITTEN WARRANTY: Due to the complexities of complyingwith the Federal warranty law, Wilson's Gun Shop, Inc. does not offer awritten warranty. We continue to stand behind our products and services,and to care for our customers, but we cannotmake guarantees or warrantiesof any kind. This general statement of policies and disclaimers is effectiveJuly 1, 1985, and no prior statements or promises shall be of any effect fortransaction after July 1, 1985.

NOTICEThis pistol has been thoroughly test fired forreliability and accuracy at the factory. In theunlikely event that you have a problem withthe operation of your pistol, we highly recommend that you contact our knowledgeable technical service staff at (870) 545-3618. DO NOTATTEMPT TO ADJUST YOUR PISTOL

YOURSELF

Many times our technical people will be able toresolve your problem over the phone. If yourgun requires in-house service, they will explainour expedited service program, then makearrangements to have our pistolsmiths work onyour gun. Never allow unqualified people towork on your pistol. This could result in anunsafe firearm or do irreparable damage toyour firearm.Mac/Quark and Word/Quark/Instruction Manuals/Pistol/Instruction Manual 2003