To lower the cocked hammer, draw it back with the thumb until it forces the grip safety in flush with the frame; at the same time pull the trigger, then lower the hammer with thumb.
SAFETY DEVICES
It is impossible for the firing pin to discharge or even touch the primer, except on receiving the full blow of the hammer.
The pistol is provided with two automatic safety devices:
The automatic disconnector which positively prevents the release of the hammer unless the slide and barrel are in the forward position and safely interlocked; this device also controls the firing and prevents more than one shot from following each pull of the trigger.
The automatic grip safety which at all times locks the trigger unless the handle is firmly grasped and the grip safety pressed in.
The pistol is in addition provided with a safety lock by which the closed slide and the cocked hammer may be at will positively locked in position.