OPERATOR’S MANUAL

PHOENIX REDBACKREDBACK | LIGHT | ULTRA LIGHT

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CONTENTS Page Page

About this operator's manual 4

Signs and symbols 4

Exclusion of liability and warranty 4

Basic safety instructions 5

Operator's manual 5Safety instructions for the handling of pistols 5Safety features 6Safety instructions for drop safety 6Malfunctions 6Unusual stresses 7Safety instructions for firing 7Handing over the weapon 7Storage, transport and disposal 7Technical safety instructions 8Use of accessories 8

Preliminary notes 8

Scope of delivery 9

Technical data 10

Operating controls, designations, variants 11

Components of the pistol 12

Checking the pistol 13Checking before use 13Checking after use 13Functional test of slide and frame 13Functional test of trigger and manual safety 13Functional test of the smooth operation of the firing pin 14Disassembly of the firing pin 14Cleaning of the firing pin 15Reassembly of the firing pin 14

Handling and operation 16Principles of handling and operation 16Preparation for shooting 17Filling and emptying the magazine 17 Loading the pistol 17

Loaded chamber indicator 17Firing in single action mode 18Firing in double action mode 18Reloading when magazine is empty 19Unloading the pistol when magazine is NOT empty 19Unloading the pistol when magazine is empty 19

Disassembly of the pistol 20

Reassembly of the pistol 20

Cleaning and Maintenance 22Cleaning materials 22Normal cleaning 22Major cleaning 22

Magazines and Grips 23Magazine 23Disassembly / Reassembly of the magazine 23Changing the grips 23

Adjustment of sighting/optics 24

Maintenance 25Checking the buffer 25Replacing the buffer 25

Malfunctions and errors; Cause and elimination 26

Trouble shooting and how to solve malfunctions 26

List of parts 28PHOENIX REDBACK 28Variant «SA only» with manual safety 28Variant «REDBACK LIGHT» 28Variant «REDBACK ULTRA LIGHT» 28Drawing of REDBACK 29Necessary information to order spare parts 29Order address 29

Fired rounds log 30

Notes 31

Self loading pistol «PHOENIX REDBACK»

Cal. 9 x 19 mm (9 mm Para / 9 mm Luger) or Cal. 9 x 21 mm

WARNINGThis manual does not consider warnings in respect to US-product liability!

For use in the USA please order a User Manual from:

PHX Phoenix AG Gsteigstrasse 12, CH-3800 Matten b. Interlaken E-Mail: info@phx.swiss Internet: www.phx.swiss

FIND MORE INFORMATION ON WWW.PHX.SWISS

You can download the current edition of this operator's manual as a PDF at any time on our website www.phx.swiss

Additionally our website offers relevant supplements and amend-ments to this operator's manual as well as useful tips and tricks, technical data sheets, answers to the most frequently asked questions (FAQ) and video tutorials.

Read and follow the safety instructions before handling the pistol! (pages 5–8)!WARNING

● Observe and respect at all times all notes and safety instructions regarding handling and operation. Disregarding can cause danger to life and limb.

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BASIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

PHOENIX REDBACK pistols have been designed, manufactured and inspected according to the latest technical knowledge and the recognised safety-related technical rules and regulations. Nevertheless, the use of the pistols may result in injury or death of the user and third parties, or damage to the weapon and/or other material property.

● Follow all the instructions in this operator'smanual.Non-compliancemay result ininjury or death.

● Neverhandletheweaponifyouaretired,feelingunwell,orwhenyouhavepreviouslyconsumed alcohol, drugs or any type of medicine.

● Alwaysfollowtheinstructionsprovidedbytheirrespectivemanufacturerswhenusingaccessories and ammunition.

● Alwaysfollowallvalidprovisionsforhandlingweapons,accessoriesandammunition.

Operator's manual (OM)

● TheOMisanintegralcomponentoftheweapon.KeeptheOMfortheentireservicelifeof the weapon and pass the OM to any subsequent operator or owner.

● DonotusetheweaponuntilyouhavereadandunderstoodthisOMcompletely.

Safety instructions for the handling of pistols

● Specialcaremustbetakenwhenhandlingpistols,becausethepositionanddirectionof the weapon can be changed very easily.

● Usetheweapononlyforitsintendedpurpose.Donotusetheweaponasaclub,ham-mer, pry bar, etc. Using the weapon for other than its intended purpose may result in accidental discharge of weapon or damage to the weapon.

● Alwaystreattheweaponasifitisloadedandreadytofireuntilyouhaveperformedapersonal safety check.

● Before handling, in case of trouble and before cleaning, ascertain - whether the pistol is unloaded (cartridge chamber free), - whether the barrel is free of obstructions and - whether the magazine is empty.

ABOUT THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL

This operator's manual is dedicated to persons who are authorized to use the described weapon. This operator's manual describes the construction, the function and the handling of the pistol. To understand this operator's manual basic knowledge about the technical rules of shooting and firearms is indispensable. WARNING: This operator's manual cannot replace proper shooting instruction and training!

SIGNS AND SYMBOLS

Important information and technical notes are marked as follows:

Symbol Meaning

Imminent danger! Hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury!

Potential danger! Hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury!

Dangerous situation! Hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury!

Situation which, if not avoided, could result in dam-age of the weapon and/or other material.

EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY AND WARRANTY

The PHX PHOENIX AG does not assume any liability and provides no warranty for incidents due to:●disregarding this operator'smanual or non-compliancewith this operator's

manual and / or wrong / incorrect handling of the pistol.●negligence,impropertreatmentorimproperorillegaluseofthepistol.●anymodifications,attachmentstoorconversionoftheweaponand/orthe

use of accessories or spare parts from other manufacturers without the express written consent of PHX PHOENIX AG.

●theuseofnonfactory loaded(self loaded)cartridges,damagedcartridges,cartridges of wrong calibre or of +P+ ammunition.

●inadequatecare,maintenanceandcleaningaswellasallinfluencesthatcan-not be controlled directly or immediately by PHX PHOENIX AG.

WARNING

DANGER

CAUTION

ATTENTION !

Always follow the subsequent safety instructions!WARNING

● Observe at all time all safety instructions and notes regarding handling and operation. Disregarding can cause danger to life and limb.

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● Usetheweapononlyifitisinperfecttechnicalcondition.● Donot«play»withthepistol.Aweaponisnotatoy!● Neverpointtheweaponatpeople,animalsoranythingelseyoudonotwanttodestroy.

Always point the weapon in a safe direction.● Makesurethattheweaponisalwaysunloadedwhenitishandledforpurposesother

than loading or firing.● Keepyourfinger(s)offthetriggerwhenloading,unloading,aiming,drawingorhand-

ling the weapon in any other way.● Alwaysplaceyourtriggerfingerontheoutsideofthetriggerguard.● Never use force when handling, disassembling, cleaning and reassembling the weapon.

Safety features

● Neverrelyonsafetyfeatures.Safetyfeaturesarenosubstituteforcareful,correctandsafe handling of the pistol.

● Forpistolswithsafetylever(manualsafety),makesurethatthesafetyleverisalwaysclicked to the «Safe»-position.

Safety instructions for drop safety

● Dropsafetyisaffectedbymanyfactors,suchas:fallheight/angle,ground,type/fre-quency of impact, handling and treatment of the weapon, loading and safety status of the weapon, accessories and equipment configuration of the weapon and the ammu-nition used. Regardless of a weapon’s manufacturer or model, absolute drop safety is not possible and can only be checked based on defined test parameters.

● Makesurethattheweaponisalwaysunloadedwhenitishandledforpurposesotherthan loading or firing.

● Alwaysensureforweaponswithasafetyleverthatthesafetyleverisnotputtothe«Fire» position earlier than immediately before firing.

● Setthesafetylevertothe«Safe»positionduringeverypauseinfiring.

Malfunctions

● Usersarestrictlyprohibitedfromtroubleshootingfaultsthatgobeyondthescopeofthisoperator'smanual!Onlyauthorisedspecialistsmayrectifymechanicalfaultsintheweapon.

● Alwaystreattheweaponasifitwereloadedintheeventofamalfunction.● Immediately rectify any faults/malfunctions that compromise safety. If rectification is

impossible, stop handling the weapon until a specialist has been able to repair the weapon.● Disassemblethepistolonlyasfarasdescribedinthismanual.● In caseof faults/errors/malfunctions that youcannot solveby yourownor that go

beyond the scope of this operator's manual hand over the weapon to the manufacturer or to authorised specialists/trained firearms personnel for inspection/repair.

Unusual stresses

● Exposure to unusual/exceptional stresses such aswhen theweapon is banged ordropped canhavea negative effect on safety. After exceptional stresses, have theweapon inspected by the manufacturer or trained firearms personnel.

Safety instructions for firing

● Alwayswearhearingprotectionwhenfiringthepistol.● Alwaysweareyeprotectionwhenusingorfiringthepistol.● Donotgraspoverthemuzzleandalwayskeepthemuzzleareaclearwhenfiring.● Afterfiringwearprotectivegloveswhentouchingthebarrelorotherpartsofthepistol

which heat up during firing.● Onlyuseproperly loaded,undamagedcartridgesof thecorrectcalibre (refer to the

additional instructions given on page 16).● Do not shoot at doors, panes of glass, walls, concrete, stone, or smooth surfaces

(includingwater).Abulletcanpenetratetheseobjectsorcanbedeflectedinanunsafedirection.

● Pullthetriggeronlyiftheweaponsightsarepointingattheintendedtargetandifyouare sure that the areas between you and the target, beside the target and behind the targetisnotendangered.Observetherule«Besureofyourtarget»(bullettrap,checkenvironment,etc.).

● Thetriggermustbepulledbackcompletelywhenfiringthepistol.Mindthatwhenfiringin rapid succession, the trigger must be released completely and return to the fully forward position after every shot.

● Alwayskeepyourfingersofftheslideandbehindthemuzzleareawhenfiringthepistol.

Handing over the weapon

● Donothandover/entrustthepistoltoanypersonwhoisnotentitledtopossesstheweapon. Observe all applicable regulations.

● Donotentrustthepistoltoanypersonwhohasnotcomprehensivelyreadandcom-pletely understood this operator's manual.

● Neverhandoverorreceivethepistolunlessitisunloadedandtheslideislockedback(slideopened).

Storage, transport and disposal

● Alwaysstorethepistolandammunitionseparately.● Alwaysbesuretopreventaccesstothepistolandammunitionbyunauthorisedper-

sons, especially children.● Alwaysfollowtheapplicableprovisionsforthetransport,theshipping,thedestroying

and the disposal of weapons and ammunition.

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Technical safety instructions

● Alwaysusesnapcaps(dummycartridges)fordryfiringexercisesinordertopreventexcessivewearofthefiringpinorthemagazinelips.

Use of accessories

● Atregular intervals inspectanyaccessoriesmountedontheweapon(e.g.silencers,lightsoroptics)forsecureattachment.

● Alwaysfollowthedetailsandtheoperator'smanualfromtherespectivemanufacturersof any accessories mounted on the weapon.

PRELIMINARY NOTES

The PHOENIX REDBACK pistols are self loading pistols with a locked and buffered breech system. They work with a semi automatic recharge, according to the principle of the mechanically locked recoil loader.

The PHOENIX REDBACK pistols are available in different calibres(markedonthebarrel)and versions (Light, Ultra Light, Open, Carry Optic etc.)aswellas indifferent variants (SA/DA,SAonly,big/smallsafetylevers,straighttriggeretc.)anddifferentcolourschemes.

A perfect function and long life of the pistol PHOENIX REDBACK can only be ensured by a correct handling, operation and maintenance subject to the instructions of this operator's manual.

The indications «right», «left», «at the front» and «at the back» are related to the shooter’s point of view when he holds the pistol in his hands and looks at it as when firing.

Each description of pistol parts, each function and each manipulation is only specified once. Therefore, there will be a reference to already covered descriptions of pistol parts, functions and manipulations in other sections.

SCOPE OF DELIVERY

1 Pistol,includingfrontandrearsightsorOptic(CarryOptic-Models)2 Magazines(4pieces)3 PHOENIX Pistol bag made from Cordura4 Cleaning kit (see also page 22)5 Operator's manual (not shown)

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Only use original spare parts manufactured by PHOENIX!WARNING

● Use only original spare parts from PHOENIX. Otherwise the manufacturer lia-bility and the warranty will be void.

● When ordering spare parts please mention the identification numbers as well as the designation (see also page 28). For ordering spare parts for a variant of the PHOENIX REDBACK pistol you will find the corresponding parts listed on page 28.

TECHNICAL DATA

PHOENIX REDBACK pistol with open sights

Model REDBACK REDBACK LIGHT REDBACK ULTRA LIGHTCalibre 9x19mm(9mmPara),9x21mmSlide SteelUpper frame Steel Steel AluminiumLower frame Steel Aluminium AluminiumTrigger system «SA/DA» or «SA only»; manual safety 1

Threaded barrel Optional: M13,5x1leftMounting Picatinny 1913Barrel length 115.5 mmMagazine capacity* 17+1Total length 211 mmTotal width 35 mmTotal height 137 mmWeight(g) 1324 g 1183 g 916 g

Colours

Duotone(slideblack/frame stainless) Optional: Mono-tone black; Mono-tone stainless; Duotone(slidestainless/frame black)

Monotone black Optional: Duotone(slidestainless/frame black)

Monotone black Optional: Duotone(slidestain-less/frameblack)

Front sight Opensight,steel,withopticfibre(greenorred)Rear sight Bo-Mar-Style, adjustable

1 Optional there are different grips, different safety levers (big/small), a «leverless» slide release pin instead of the slide release lever, and a straight trigger (standard for the «SA only»-variant) available. For detailed information please refer to www.phx.swiss.

2 For some countries all variants are also available with 10-round-magazines

PHOENIX REDBACK pistol «Carry Optic»

Model REDBACK REDBACK LIGHT REDBACK ULTRA LIGHTOptic Differentreddotssightsavailable(www.phx.swiss)Total length 211 mmTotal width 35 mmTotal height Ca. 154 mm, depending on mounted red dot sight

OPERATING CONTROLS, DESIGNATIONS, VARIANTS

PHOENIX REDBACK (Standardvariant)

1 Front sight 2 Rear sight 3 Barrel 4 Slide 5 Hammer 6 Frame (Upperandlower)

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8 Safety lever small 9 Mounting rail 10 Trigger guard 11 Trigger 12 Magazine release 13 Grip panel right 14 Magazine

1 Front sight 2 Rear sight 3 Barrel 4 Slide 5 Hammer 6 Frame (Upperandlower) 7 Slide release

8 Safety lever big 9 Mounting rail 10 Trigger guard 11 Trigger 12 Magazine release 13 Grip panel left 14 Magazine

COMPONENTS OF THE PISTOL CHECKING THE PISTOL

Checking before use

● Makesurethatthepistolisunloaded(cartridgechamberfree;magazineremoved).● Makesurethatthebarrelisfreeofobstructions.● Checkthepistolforproperconditionandtroublefreefunctioning(seebelow).

Checking after use

● Makesurethatthepistolisunloaded(cartridgechamberfree;magazineremoved).● Makesurethatthebarrelisfreeofobstructions.● Makesurethatthehammerisreleased.● Makesurethatthemagazineisempty.

Functional test of slide and frame

● Makesurethatthepistolisunloaded(cartridgechamberfree;magazineremoved).● Set safety lever to «Fire»bypushing it downward.Retract the slideuntil stop.After

releasing the slide should be returned to its fully forward position by the recoil spring.● Insertanemptymagazineandretracttheslideuntilstop.Theslideshouldbekeptin

the rear position by the slide release.● Removethemagazineandslightlyretracttheslide.Afterreleasingtheslideshouldbe

returned to its fully forward position by the recoil spring.● Insertanemptymagazineandretracttheslideuntilstop.Theslideshouldbekeptin

the rear position by the slide release.● Pushslidereleaseleverdownward,thenpullbacktheslidesomemillimetres.After

releasing the slide should be returned to its fully forward position by the recoil spring.

Functional test of trigger and manual safety

● Makesurethatthepistolisunloaded(cartridgechamberfree;magazineremoved).● Set safety lever to «Fire»bypushing it downward.Retract the slideuntil stop.After

releasing the slide should be returned to its fully forward position by the recoil spring.● Setthesafetyleverto«Safe»bypushingitupward.● Pullthetrigger.Itmustnotbepossibletoentirelypullthetriggerandthehammerhas

to remain cocked.● Setsafetyleverto«Fire»bypushingitdownward.● Pullthetrigger–andholditinitsbackwardposition.Thehammerhastoreleaseand

snap forward.● Retracttheslideuntilstop.Afterreleasingtheslideshouldbereturnedtoitsfullyfor-

ward position by the recoil spring. The hammer must stay in its cocked position. ● Slowlyreleasethetrigger.Aclear«CLICK»mustbeheard,butthehammermuststayin

its cocked position.● Pullthetrigger.Thehammerhastoreleaseandsnapforward.

1 Slide; complete including sights 2 Barrel 3 Buffer (refer to page 25) 4 Recoil spring

5 Recoil spring guide rod 6 Frame;complete(upperandlower) 7 Slide release lever 8 Magazine

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Functional test of the smooth operation of the firing pin

● Afterwardsthefiringpinmustsmoothlymovebackintoitsinitialposition.Ifthefiringpin is sluggish or its protrusion is too small, the firing pin and the firing pin hole in the slide must be cleaned.

Disassembly of the firing pin

● Remove theslide, then remove the re-coil spring and the barrel (see page 20).

● Push the firing pin entirely forward by means of the cleaning bar (photo 1).

● Thefiringpinmustbevisibleonthefaceof the slide and its protrusion should be approximately2,0mm(photo 2).

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Cleaning of the firing pin

● Takeoutthefiringpin(see page 14) and remove the spring from the firing pin.● Thoroughlyclean the firingpin, the retainingplateand thespringbymeansofgun

cleaner and a brush. ATTENTION: Do not use aggressive agents or cloths with abrasive orscratchingproperties!

● Thoroughlycleanthefiringpinholeintheslidebymeansofguncleanerandabrush.● Slightlylubricatethefiringpin,thefiringpinspringandthefiringpinholeintheslide.

Reassembly of the firing pin

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Dangerous spring tension! Wear eye protection! CAUTION

● The firing pin is under spring tension! Press and hold the firing pin securely down with the mandrel! Wear eye protection!

● Pressdownthefiringpinbymeansofafinemandrel.Thenpushtheretainingplateofthefiringpinapprox.1millimetreoutoftheslide(photo 1). Hold it in its position and securely press down the firing pin by means of the mandrel. Now you can completely remove the retaining plate and take out the firing pin (photo 2).

● Installthespringonthefiringpinaninsertbothtogether(conicaltipahead)intothefiring pin hole in the slide. Then press down the firing pin by means of a fine mandrel (photo 1).

● Insertthefiringpinretainingplate–widepartforwardandL-shapedcut-outontheleft–intoitsguidegroovesintheslide(photo 2). Make sure that the firing pin locks in place and engages fully into the hole of the retaining plate.

Dangerous spring tension! Wear eye protection! CAUTION

● The firing pin is under spring tension! Press and hold the firing pin securely down with the mandrel! Wear eye protection!

Loaded chamber indicator

●If a cartridge is loaded into the cartridge chamber (photo to the right) the loaded cham-ber indicator of the pistol is engaged (slightly raised) and can be felt with the fingertip. Additionally the base of the cartridge is visible between the slide and the breech.

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HANDLING AND OPERATION

Principles of handling and operation

● Always treat the pistol as if it is loaded and ready to fire!● Never point the pistol at anyone or anything that you don't want to destroy. Always

point the pistol at a safe direction!● Keep your finger off the trigger and hold it outside the trigger guard until you have

aligned the sights of the pistol toward the intended target! Never touch or pull the trigger while loading, unloading, drawing or otherwise handling the pistol. The trigger may only be pulled if the sights of the pistol are aligned toward the intended target.

● Always be sure that the weapon is pointing at the intended target and that the areas between you and the target, beside the target and behind the target are not endangered BEFORE you put your finger on the trigger! Observe the rule «Be sure of your target» (bullet trap, check environment, etc.)!

● Never use force when handling, disassembling, cleaning and assembling the pistol. Disassemble the pistol only as far as described in this manual.

● Afterextraordinary stresses (bumps,dropsetc.),thegunmustbecheckedbyagun-smith or by the manufacturer.

● Always wear hearing protection and eye protection when using the pistol. When fir-ing, your eyes are endangered by ejected cartridge cases or flying target fragments.

Preparing for shooting

● Makesurethatthepistolisunloaded(cartridgechamberfree;magazineremoved).● Removetheoilfromthebarrelbyusingadrycleaningrod(commercialcleaningmate-

rial)andcheckthatthebarrelisfreeofobstructions.● Checkthepistolforproperconditionandfunctioning(see pages 13 and 14).● Insertanemptymagazineandcheckforcorrectengagementofthemagazine.● Inspectanyaccessoriesmountedontheweaponforsecurepositioning.

Filling and emptying the magazine

Filling the magazine● Insert thecartridges (bullet toward the

front)underneaththemagazinelips.

Emptying the magazine● Pushthecartridgeswithyourfingers(do

notuseanytool!)tothefront,takethemout and collect them.

Loading of the pistol

● Insertthefilledmagazineintothegripuntilthemagazinereleaseisengaged.Ensurethatitproperlylocksintoplace(«tapandpull»).Thepistolis«partiallyloaded».

● Retracttheslideuntilstop(thehammergetscocked)andreleasetheslide.● Byslidingbackintoitsfrontpositiontheslidechambersthefirstcartridgefromthe

magazine into the cartridge chamber. The pistol is now «loaded and cocked».● Setthesafetyleverto«Safe»bypushingitupward.● Thepistolisnow«loaded,cockedandsafe».

Only use proper loaded ammu-nition of the correct caliber!WARNING

● All models and variants of the PHOENIX REDBACK pistols in the calibers 9 x 19 mm or 9 x 21 mm have been approved for all ammunition types accord-ing to SAAMI and C.I.P., including US +P ammunition.

● Use only properly loaded ammunition of well known manufacturers, delivered in original packing and of the correct caliber (imprinted on the barrel).

● Use only clean, dry and undamaged new ammunition which corresponds to the specifications of the C.I.P. or SAAMI standardisation organisations.

● Never use dirty, wet, rusty, damaged, oiled, recycled, non factory loaded or self loaded cartridges or ammunition about the quality and / or origin of which you are not sure.

● Always follow all valid provisions for handling weapons and ammunition.

NOTICE

Firing in single action mode

● Loadthepistol(see page 17). The pistol is «loaded, cocked and safe».● Firmlyholdthepistolintheshooting

position● Alignthefrontandrearsightsofthe

pistol at your intended target.● Setthesafetyleverto«Fire»bypushing

it downward (photo to the right).● Slowlypullthetrigger.Thecockedham-

mer is released and the chambered cartridge is ignited by the firing pin.

WARNING: After firing a shot the pistol is immediately ready for the next shot (self loading pistol with semi-automatic recharge)!

Firing in double action mode

NOTICE: Firing the pistol in double action mode means that the pistol is loaded (cham-bered cartridge), but the hammer is uncocked before firing.

● Loadthepistol(see page 17). The pistol is «loaded, cocked and safe».● Firmlyholdthepistolintheshootingposition● Alignthefrontandrearsightsofthepistoltowardyourintendedtarget.● Setthesafetyleverto«Fire»bypushingitdownward(photo above).● Holdthehammerwithyourthumbandslowlypullthetrigger.Thehammerwillre-

lease. Use your thumb to prevent the hammer from snapping forward and let it move forward slowly and smoothly, so that it cannot hit the firing pin.

● Thepistolnowis«loaded,readytofire(unsafe),butnotcocked».● Alignthefrontandrearsightsofthepistoltowardsyourintendedtarget.● Slowlypullthetrigger.Thehammermustbegintomovebackward.Whenreaching

its fully cocked position it will release, snap forward and hit the firing pin, which will ignite the chambered cartridge.

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Reloading when magazine is empty

NOTICE: After firing the last round from the inserted magazine, the slide release catches the slide and holds it open in its rear position.

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● Pressthemagazinerelease(«1», see photo) and remove the empty maga-zine.

● Insert the filledmagazine into thegripuntil the magazine release is engaged. Ensure that the magazine properly locks intoplace(«tapandpull»).

● Push theslide release («2», see photo) downward OR slightly retract the slide and release it. By this the first cartridge from the new magazine is transported into the cartridge chamber.

● Thepistolnowis«loadedandcocked».

Unloading the pistol when magazine is NOT empty

● Pressthemagazinerelease(«1», see photo above) and remove the empty magazine.● Retracttheslideuntilstop.● Catchandcollecttheejectedcartridgeandpushthesliderelease(«2», see photo

above) upward to hold the slide open in its rear position.● Makesurethatthereisnocartridgeleftinthechamber(«Seeandfeel»).● Releasetheslidebypushingthesliderelease(«1», see photo above) downward OR

slightly retract the slide and release it. ● Keeptheweaponpointedinasafedirection.● Disengagethemanualsafety(see page 18 top) and pull the trigger. The hammer will

release. The pistol is «unloaded and disengaged».

Unloading the pistol when magazine is empty

NOTICE: After firing the last round from the inserted magazine, the slide release catches the slide and holds it open in its rear position.

● Pressthemagazinerelease(«1», see photo above) and remove the empty magazine.● Makesurethatthereisnocartridgeleftinthechamber(«Seeandfeel»).● Releasetheslidebypushingthesliderelease(«1», see photo above) downward OR

slightly retract the slide and release it. ● Keeptheweaponpointedinasafedirection.● Disengagethemanualsafety(see page 18 top) and pull the trigger. The hammer will

release. The pistol is «unloaded and disengaged».

Danger of negligent discharge (unintended firing)!WARNING

● After firing a shot in the double action mode, the pistol is automatically reloaded and the hammer is automatically cocked! The trigger then reacts much more sensitively and the pistol shoots in single action mode!

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DISASSEMBLY OF THE PISTOL

Do NOT use any tools!Do NOT use any force!

● The pistol is disassembled and assembled WITHOUT ANY TOOLS.● Do not use any force at any time.● The pistol MUST NOT be disassembled further than described below.

● Unloadthepistol(see page 19) and empty the magazine (see page 17).● Retracttheslideuntilstopandpushtheslidereleaseupwardtoholdtheslideopen.● Makesurethatthereisnocartridgeleftinthechamber(«Seeandfeel»).● Release the slide by pushing the slide release downward, decock the pistol (see

page 18) or disengage the manual safety (see page 18 top) and pull the trigger.● Pulltheslidetotherearuntiltheindexlinesoftheslideandtheframemeet(photo①).● Withtheotherhandpressintheaxleoftheslidereleasefromtheright(photo②)and

pullouttheslidereleasetotheleft(photo③).● Pullthetriggerandremovetheslidebyslidingitforwardofftheframe(photo④).● Removetherecoilbuffer/springguiderodagainstthespringtension(photo⑤).● Slightlyliftthebarrelupattheback,pushitforwardandremoveitbackward(photo⑥).

REASSEMBLY OF THE PISTOL

● Insertthebarrelintotheslide.Pressbackwarduntilitlockswiththeslide(photo⑦).● Inserttherecoilspringwithitsguiderodintotheslidebelowthebarrel.Pressthefront

end of the recoil spring guide against the pressure of the recoil spring through the hole provided in the front of the slide. Support the recoil spring retainer at the front of the shelfofthebarrel(photo⑧).

● Inserttheframefromtherearintotheguidinggroovesoftheslideuntiltheindexlinesoftheslideandtheframemeet(photo⑨).

● Puttheslidereleaseintoitsplacefromtheleftsideoftheframeanddepressituntilitengagesproperly(photo⑩).Lettheslideglideintoitsfullyforwardpositionforcedbythe pressure of the recoil spring.

ATTENTION

Check the pistol! Work through all functional tests before use!WARNING

● After dis- and reassembly the pistol MUST be checked for proper assembly and trouble free functioning (see «Checking the pistol», pages 13 and 14).

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CLEANING AND CARE

Regular checking, cleaning and maintenance keeps the pistol functioning safety and in-creases the service life.

Cleaning materials and tools

For cleaning and maintenance of the pistol the following materials and tools are necessary:● PHOENIXREDBACKcleaningkit(comeswiththepistol).● Cleaningrodsandrags,cleaningsolventandconserv-

ing agents without chlorine or acids.

Do NOT clean the pistol or parts of it with:● Objectsmadeofmetal● Plastics,e.g.Nylon,Perlonorsimilar● Water● Aggressivechemicals,acidsorsimilar.

Normal cleaning

The normal cleaning should be performed after each shooting session● Makesurethatthepistolisunloaded(cartridgechamberfree;magazineremoved).● Disassemblethepistol(see page 20).● Clean fouledpartsandsurfaceson the frameand theslidewithacleaningbrush,

cleaning solvent and rags and then lubricate them lightly.● Moistenacleaningbrushwithoil.Repeatedlypass it throughthebarrel.Thenpass

purecleaningrodsthrough.Finallylubricatetheexteriorandinteriorofthebarrel.● Cleanthemagazinelipsandfollower.● Reassemble thepistol (see page 20) and subsequently check the pistol for proper

assembly and trouble free functioning (see pages 13 and 14).

Major cleaning

The major cleaning should be performed after approx. 1000 rounds or once per year.● Performthenormalcleaning.Additionally:● Disassemblethemagazine(see page 23) and clean the inside of the magazine hous-

ingandtheexternalsurfaceofthefollower.● Checkthefiringpinforsmoothoperationandcleanthefiringpinholeinsidetheslide

(see pages 14 and 15).● Reassemblethepistolandthemagazines(see pages 20, 23) and subsequently check

the pistol for proper assembly and trouble free functioning (see pages 13 and 14).

MAGAZINES AND GRIPS

Changing the grip plates

PHOENIX REDBACK pistols are equipped with interchangeable side plates on the frame. Different side plates allow to customize the scope and shape of the grip to your individual preference.

Notice: For more information about the grip plates please refer to www.phx.swiss.

Disassembly of the magazine

● Press magazine locking plate downthrough the hole of the magazine floor plate. Push magazine floor plate for-ward. Remove magazine components.

Reassembly of the magazine

● Insert the follower and the magazinespring into the housing. Depress the magazine spring. Push the magazine floor backward until it engages with the locking plate.

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1 Magazine complete Magazine disassembled 2 Magazine floor plate 3 Magazine housing 4 Follower 5 Magazine spring

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Springloaded parts! Wear eye protection!

● The magazine spring is loaded when mounted in the magazine housing! Watch out! Compress the magazine spring properly! Wear eye protection!

CAUTION

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ADJUSTMENT OF THE SIGHTS / OPTIC

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● Thesightsconsistsoftherearsight(1)andthefrontsight(2).Bothpartsareavailablein different versions and variants (see page 10).

● Theadjustmenttotheside(horizontal)takesplacebyadjustmentoftherearsightbymeansoftheadjustingscrewattachedlaterallytotherearsight(a).

● Theadjustmenttotheheight(vertically)takesplaceeitherbychangingthefrontsight(therearedifferentheightsavailable)orbyadjustmentoftherearsightbymeansoftheadjustingscrewlocatedatthetopofthesight(b).

● The«Carry-Optic»-ModelsofthePHOENIXREDBACKpistolareequippedwithreddotsights. For adjustment instructions please refer to the instructions of the optics manu-facturer.

MAINTENANCE AND REGULAR CHECKING

● Alwayskeepyourpistolincleanandinproperworkingcondition.● Performthenormalcleaningaftereveryshootingsession(see page 22).● Neverchange,modifyorrepairpartsofthepistolbyyourself.● HaveyourguncheckedONCEAYEARbyaqualifiedgunsmith.● Foranyrepairorservice,thegunshouldbesenttothemanufacturer,asallnecessary

special tools and spare parts are available there at all time.● Ifyouordersparepartswithoutreturningthepistolforinspection,serviceandrepair,

orderingthecorrectsparepart(s)isyourownresponsibility.Inthiscaseyouarealsoresponsible for having the parts properly installed by a qualified gunsmith.

● Themanufactureranditsimportersarenotliableforanytrouble,malfunctions,dam-ages or incidents if third parties made any changes, modifications, repairs, attach-ments to or conversion of the weapon and / or its parts and / or if accessories or spare parts from other manufacturers have been used.

Checking the buffer

PHOENIX REDBACK pistols are equipped with a special recoil buffer, which is mounted into the upper frame. The buffer dampens the impact of the barrel and slide on the frame during unlocking and when the slide reaches its furthest rearward position. The results arereduced(felt)recoilforces,morecomfortandlessstrainonthepistolparts.

NOTICE: The polymer buffer (1) is subject to regular wear and tear. It should be checked regularly and replaced if necessary. It MUST be replaced after max. 10'000 fired rounds.

Replacing the buffer

● Unloadthepistol(see page 19) and dis-assemble the pistol (see page 20).

● Useasmallbluntscrewdriverandpushthebuffertowarditscenter(1)andthentiltitforward(2)untilitjumpsoutofitsretaining grooves.

● Insert new buffer from above into theframe and press it down until it properly «clicks» into place.

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● Potentiallynecessarycorrectionsoftheinstallationoftheoriginalfrontandrear sights (e. q. changing of the front sight, drifting of the rear sight) should be done by a specialist (gunsmith, weapons technician) or by the manufactur-er because of the special tools required for this work.

● Fortheadjustmentofafactory-mountedreddotsightonaPHOENIXRED-BACK «Carry Optic»-Model please refer to the operator's manual of the optics manufacturer. Normally you will find it in the package, as it is part of the scope of delivery for all PHOENIX REDBACK «Carry Optic»-Models.

ATTENTION

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MALFUNCTIONS AND ERRORS, CAUSE AND ELIMINATION

By means of regular maintenance (see page 25) and regular cleaning and care (see page 22) the functional safety and reliability of the pistol is kept on its highest level and the service life is increased. In case of malfunctions work through this trouble shooting chart:

● Removethemagazine.● Retracttheslideuntilstopandpushtheslidereleaseupwardstoholdtheslideopen.● Makesurethatthereisnocartridgeleftinthechamber.● Inspect(visualorbytheaidofatool),thatthecartridgechamberandthebarrelare

both free of any cartridge, bullet or any other obstructions. CAUTION: If there are any obstructions in the barrel (bullet lodged in the barrel) disassemble the pistol (see page 20) and return it to the manufacturer for repair.

● Take out the obstacle. Disassemble the pistol (see page 20), clean it, lubricate it, (see page 22) and reassemble it (see page 20). Check the pistol (see pages 13 and 14).

● Ifnecessaryreturnthepistoltothemanufacturerforinspection/repair.

Possible troubles and how to solve them

Danger of negligent discharge (unintended firing)!WARNING

● If trouble occurs stop shooting and point the pistol in a safe direction. Unload the pistol. Observe all safety instructions. Follow the trouble shooting chart.

Malfunction Cause(s) What to do

Misfire

Pistol is «safe» Set safety lever on «Fire» (see page 18)

Ammunition malfunction(Failure)

For safety reasons point the pistol at the safe target for at least 30 sec. Then unload the pistol. Make sure that no cartridge is left inside the cartridge chamber. Return the defective car-tridge(s)tothedealer/manu-facturer

Sluggish firing pin Check/clean the firing pin (see pages 14 and 15)

Damaged or broken firing pin Replace the firing pinDefective hammer or hammer spring

Return the pistol to the manufacturer for repair

Defective trigger or trigger system

Return the pistol to the manufacturer for repair

Malfunction Cause(s) What to do

Cartridge not fed into chamber

Defective magazine spring Replace the magazine springDamaged magazine or magazine lips Replace the magazine

Cartridge not proper-ly chambered

Battered cartridge; wrong calibre

Use proper ammunition of the correct calibre

Fouled cartridge chamber Unload pistol, clean chamber if necessary

Defective recoil spring Replace the recoil spring

Slide did not open after the shot.

Cartridge jams in the cham-ber because it is deformed or the chamber is fouled.

Unload the pistol. Pull back the slide and hold it open. If cartridge is not ejected take it out by hand. Disassemble pistol, clean chamber. Inspect extractor.Ifnecessaryreturnpistol for repair

Badly loaded ammunitionUnload the pistol. Check bar-rel on lodged bullet. Return pistol for repair if necessary

Cartridge not ejected after the shot

Badly loaded ammunition

Unload the pistol. Check bar-rel on lodged bullet. Return pistol for repair if necessaryUse proper ammunition

Insufficient slide recoil

Unload the pistol. Pull back the slide and remove the cartridge. Check for smooth operation and clean the car-tridge chamber if necessary

Damagedextractor,extractorspring or ejector Return the pistol for repair

Slide does not stay open when magazine is shot empty

Magazine or magazine spring is defective

Replace the magazine or the magazine spring

Insufficient slide recoilCheck for smooth operation and clean the cartridge cham-ber if necessary

Damaged slide release lever or slide release spring

Replace the slide release. Return pistol for repair if necessary

Badly loaded ammunition

Unload the pistol. Check bar-rel on lodged bullet. Return pistol for repair if necessaryUse other ammunition

Point of impact pat-tern moves laterally Displaced front or rear sight Check and readjust the sights

Point of impact pat-tern moves vertically

Damaged front or rear sight Check and readjust the sightsChange of type of ammuni-tion.

Use same type of ammunition as before.

LIST OF PARTS

Model PHOENIX REDBACK

1 Upper frame 2 Lower frame 3 Framescrews(setof3pieces) 4.1 Grip plate left 4.2 Grip plate right 5 Buffer 6 Slide 7 Barrel 8 Recoil spring guide 9 Recoil spring 11 Front sight 12 Rear sight 13 Firing pin 14 Firing pin spring 16 Extractor 17 Extractorplunger 18 Extractorspring 21 Ejector 22 Sear 24 Sear spring 26 Sear pin 27 Trigger 28 Trigger bar 29 Trigger spring 30 Trigger pin 31 Trigger bar pin 32 Magazine release 33 Magazine release spring 34 Magazine release plunger 35 Magazine release screw 36 Trigger bar spring 37 Slide release 38 Slide release spring 39 Slide release spring pin 40 Safety lever left big 41 Safety lever right small 43 Hammer 44 Hammer pin 45 Disconnecter 46 Hammer strut 47 Hammer spring

50 Hammer strut pin 52 Hammer pin retainer 53 Front sight screw 61 Safety lever spring 62 Safety lever plunger 63 Mainspring housing 64 Mainspring locking pin 65 Upper mainspring plunger upper 66 Lower mainspring plunger 67 Mainspring housing locking pin 68 Firing pin retaining plate 69 Gripscrews(setof2pieces) 70 Magazine release locking screw 71 Trigger stop screw 500 Magazine(complete) 600 Cleaning kit700 PHOENIXPistolbag(Cordura) 800 Operator's manual

Slide release variant

137 Slide release pin

Safety lever variants

140 Safety lever left small 141 Safety lever right big

Variant «SA only»

127 SAtrigger(straight)

Drawing PHOENIX REDBACK

Necessary information to order spare parts● Exacttypeofpistol(Calibre,type,trigger-system,variant)● Serialnumber● NumberANDdesignationofsparepart

Order address PHXPhoenixAG,Gsteigstrasse12,CH-3800Mattenb.Interlaken E-Mail:info@phx.swiss|Internet:www.phx.swiss

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