071-004-0004 (SL1) - Unload an M9 Pistol

WARNING:
The M9 pistol
will fire single- or double-action
mode. With the safety in the FIRE
position, squeezing the trigger
automatically cocks and fires the
pistol. This is the double-action
mode of firing the pistol. Keep your
finger away from the trigger unless
you intend to fire.

1.   Remove the magazine and the ammunition from the
pistol.

a.
Place the safety lever in
the SAFE position.

b.
Depress the magazine
release button, and remove the
magazine from the pistol.

c.
Point the pistol in a safe
direction (usually at the target or
skyward).

d.
Retract the slide fully to
remove the chambered cartridge.

e.
Lock the slide to the rear
using the slide stop. Visually inspect
the chamber to make sure it is empty.

f. 
Release the slide. Ensure
the safety lever is in the SAFE
position.

2.   Remove the ammunition from the magazine.

a.
With one hand, hold the
magazine upright, front end forward.
With your thumb, firmly press down on
the cartridge rim, and push forward.
As the cartridge moves forward, tip
the forward end of it up and out with
your index finger.

b.
Repeat the above steps
until the magazine is empty.