ModelCPX UserManual
ModelCPX UserManual
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
CPX-1 CPX-2
CPX-3 CPX-4
MODEL CPX
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
CPX-1 CPX-2
CPX-3 CPX-4
Important Note: Throughout this document, references to a manual safety apply only to
the CPX-1 & CPX-4 models. The CPX-2 & CPX-3 are designed without a manual safety.
IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGE
DO NOT OPERATE THIS FIREARM UNTIL YOU READ THE ENTIRE
INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
INTRODUCTION
This manual is designed to warn you about the dangers and responsibilities associated with handling
firearms. Do not attempt to load, unload or handle this firearm until you have read and understand the
contents of this manual.
The warnings in this manual must be followed for your safety as well as for the safety of bystanders.
If after reading these instructions, you still do not understand the firearm entirely, please consult with a
firearms instructor for further instructions.
DANGER
Never keep the firearm in the loaded condition when not in use.
WARNING
• Always install the child-resistant lock on the firearm when not in use.
• Never store your firearm in the loaded condition.
• Always store ammunition in a separate place from where the firearm
is being stored.
• Always store the firearm and key(s) out of reach of children.
• Always keep your finger(s) out of the trigger area until you are ready
to shoot.
• Never point the firearm at anything you do not intend to shoot at.
• Always be certain of the target you are shooting at and what is behind
it.
• A bullet can travel several miles before stopping.
• Remember, firearm safety is the responsibility of the person handling
the firearm.
SCCY Industries will not be responsible for any defects caused by careless handling, unau-
thorized adjustment, modifications, improper ammunition, corrosion, neglect, abuse, normal
wear and tear or any unreasonable use. In the event your firearm requires service beyond the
warranty due to neglect or improper use, SCCY Industries will contact you and give you an
estimate of charges before any work is performed. Any charges must be paid-in-full before
the firearm is shipped back to you.
Any such defects will be remedied by SCCY Industries, pending SCCY Industries inspection
of the entire firearm. Service due to defects in material and/or workmanship will be free
of charge. Contact the factory at 866-729-7599 and speak with the service department
before shipping your firearm.
ADVERTENCIA
A los niños los atraen las armas de fuego y las pueden hacer funcionar. Ellos pueden
causarse lesions graves y la muerte. Evité que los niños tengan acseso a las armas de
fuego guardandolas siempre con llave y descargadas cuando no las este útilizando. Si
usted tiene una arma de fuego cargada en un hogar en que un niño tiene acseso a ella y
la use indebidamente, le pueden dar una multa o enviarló a la carcel.
WARNING
• Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions and warnings
accompanying this product may lead to serious bodily injury or death.
• INSTALLING AN EMPTY MAGAZINE INTO THE FIREARM AND PULLING
THE TRIGGER WILL DISCHARGE A CARTRIDGE LEFT IN THE CHAMBER.
ALWAYS CHECK AND MAKE SURE THE CHAMBER IS EMPTY WHEN
HANDLING A FIREARM.
• Never carry a firearm in a loaded condition with the safety in the off
position unless you are ready to fire it.
• Always make sure the firearm is unloaded before disassembly can be
performed.
• Never point a firearm at anything you do not intend to shoot. If you do so,
and the firearm discharges, injury, death or property damage may occur.
• Always install the child-resistant lock when the firearm is not in use.
• Never handle any firearm that is loaded or unloaded when alcohol or drugs
have been consumed.
• This firearm will discharge without a magazine installed.
NEVER put your finger(s) on the trigger or in the trigger guard area until you are ready
to shoot.
NEVER continue to discharge your firearm if it fails to operate properly.
NEVER leave a loaded firearm unattended. Someone may discharge the firearm and
cause injury, death and/or property damage.
NEVER take anyone’s word that a firearm is unloaded and/or safety is in the safe
position (ON/UP, CPX-1 & CPX-4 only). Check the firearm’s condition yourself.
Be sure of your target. Be sure the area behind the target is clear before discharging
your firearm. A bullet can travel several miles. IF YOU ARE NOT SURE, DO NOT SHOOT.
Always check the barrel for obstructions or blockages before you shoot your firearm
(make sure firearm is unloaded before doing so). Any obstruction, no matter how
small, could cause serious damage to the firearm and/or injury or death to shooter or
bystanders.
No safety feature can replace proper firearms training, safe gun handling practices and
common sense! When handling this or any firearm, always point the firearm in a safe
direction. And always handle this or any other firearm as
If it were loaded.
LEGAL WARNING
In most jurisdictions, it is illegal for a person under the age of 18 to possess and/or
operate a firearm unless under the direct supervision of an adult. The adult owner of
this firearm must ensure that no minors handle this firearm without his/hers direct
supervision. In some states you may be fined and/or sent to prison.
FEDERAL LAW
It is unlawful to sell a handgun to any person less than 21 years of age. Doing so can
result in fines and/or imprisonment.
SCCY Industries strongly urges you to review the following procedures. Follow them carefully to learn
the basic functions and handling characteristics of your new firearm. It is strongly recommended
that you retain these instructions for future reference. If you transfer ownership of this firearm, this
instruction manual must be included.
Do not load the firearm until you have read all operating instructions at least one time. If the firearm
is loaded, do not attempt to unload the firearm until you have read these instructions (see page 17,
UNLOADING THE FIREARM). Throughout the following procedures, always point your firearm in a safe
direction. Keep your finger(s) off the trigger and out of the trigger guard area. Grasp and hold the
firearm firmly (see page 12, PROPER GRIP CONTROL). Remove the magazine and check the chamber
to make certain the firearm is unloaded.
You or anyone you permit to handle this firearm must review and understand the entire instruction
manual before handling the firearm. After reading the entire instruction manual, read through it
again, this time examining the firearm in an unloaded condition to acquaint yourself with the features
described in this manual. If, after reviewing these instructions and examining the firearm, you are
unsure of how to safely operate the firearm, contact a certified firearm safety instructor for further
instruction. When discharging your firearm, you and bystanders should wear eye and ear
protection at all times.
NOTE
MANUAL SAFETY FEATURE AND ASSOCIATED INFORMATION ARE ONLY APPLICABLE
TO MODEL CPX-1 AND CPX-4.
SERRATIONS
GRIP AREA
MAGAZINE RELEASE
FRAME
MAGAZINE BASE
SERRATIONS
TRIGGER
MAGAZINE BASE
SERRATIONS
GRIP AREA
MAGAZINE RELEASE
FRAME
MAGAZINE BASE
SERRATIONS
TRIGGER
MAGAZINE BASE
This section will describe the basic functions of the model CPX firearm. As shown in Figure 1, the
firearm is in the ready to shoot configuration. The Model CPX utilizes a Double Action Only (DAO)
firing mechanism and will be explained in further detail throughout this section.
FIGURE 1
STEP 1
The first half of the (DAO) double action firing mechanism is when the trigger is pulled and the trigger
bar engages the hammer and pulls it back to the cocked position as shown in Figure 2. The hammer
can not remain in the cocked position, due to its design. It automatically releases, once reaching its
fully cocked position.
FIGURE 2
The primer ignites the gunpowder in the cartridge. The ignited powder is turned into expanding gases,
forcing the bullet out of the barrel. As the bullet moves through the barrel’s bore, it engages the rifling,
thus causing it to spin. The spinning motion of a bullet allows it to travel to the point of impact with a
higher degree of accuracy.
FIGURE 3
As the slide is moved back, the empty cartridge is held and carried back by the extractor. When the
slide reaches its fully recoiled position, the empty cartridge makes contact with the ejector. The
combining forces between the empty cartridge being held by the extractor and being pushed by
the ejector force the empty cartridge out of the slide’s ejection port.
FIGURE 4
As the slide moves forward, it picks up another cartridge from the magazine and feeds it into the
chamber as shown in Figure 5.
Once the slide reaches its fully forward position, the barrel locks up to the slide as shown in Figure
1 on page 9 and the firearm is ready to be discharged again. This cycle can be repeated until the
magazine is emptied.
FIGURE 5
When preparing to shoot the firearm, firmly grasp the “grip area” of the firearm as shown in Figure 6.
To pull the slide back, firmly grasp the firearm’s “grip area” with one hand. With the other hand, firmly
grip the “slide serrations area” and smoothly pull the slide back as shown in Figure 7.
FIGURE 6
DANGER
The finger(s) must remain clear of the trigger guard area until ready to
discharge the firearm.
FIGURE 7
The manual safety (found on the CPX-1 & CPX-4 only) is located on both the right and left side
(ambidextrous) of the grip area and should ALWAYS be placed in the “SAFE” position until ready to fire.
The safety rotates up and down between the “SAFE” and “FIRE” position. See Figure 8, safety shown in
“SAFE” position. See Figure 9, safety shown in “FIRE” position.
FIGURE 8 FIGURE 9
With the safety in the safe position, press the magazine FIGURE 10
release button, as shown in Figure 10, while maintaining
a firm grip on the firearm. The magazine will drop freely
from the magazine well. Do not allow the magazine to
fall on the ground.
REMOVING THE MAGAZINE DOES NOT REMOVE A CARTRIDGE FROM THE CHAMBER.
THIS FIREARM WILL DISCHARGE WITHOUT A MAGAZINE INSTALLED. MANUAL SAFETY
FEATURE AND ASSOCIATED INFORMATION ARE ONLY APPLICABLE TO MODEL CPX-1 &
CPX-4.
*This page contains ITAR-restricted data.
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CHECKING CHAMBER
FOR AMMUNITION
To view inside the chamber, place safety in safe position (ON/UP, CPX-1 & CPX-4 only), remove the
magazine, and then pull back the slide (approximately 1 inch) see Figure 11. While doing so, always
have your finger(s) clear of the trigger area.
Visually inspect inside the chamber and magazine area to see if a cartridge is present. If a cartridge
is present, your firearm is ready to be discharged/fired. If you do not intend to shoot at this time, you
should unload your firearm including the cartridge in the chamber. Refer to page 19, UNLOADING
YOUR FIREARM.
FIGURE 11
CHAMBER AREA
TRIGGER AREA
DANGER
ALWAYS CHECK THE CHAMBER. Never assume a firearm is unloaded when
placing an empty magazine into the firearm. Installing an empty magazine
into the firearm and pulling the trigger will discharge a cartridge in the
chamber. This firearm will discharge without a magazine installed.
After firing the last cartridge, the slide will remain open see Figure 12. This allows the operator to
visually check the chamber and magazine area to make certain the firearm is empty. If you intend to
reload the firearm, replace the empty magazine with a full one. Firmly hold the firearm by the grip
area, press down on the slide hold open lever. This will allow the slide to return to its forward, locked
position while feeding a cartridge into the chamber. The firearm is now ready to be discharged.
FIGURE 13 The models CPX-1 & CPX-2 are designed for 9MM LUGER
ammunition only, seen in Figure 13. The caliber is marked on the
barrel and the cartridge. Make certain 9MM LUGER is used only. The
use of improper size ammunition will cause damage to the firearm
and/or injury or death to shooter and/or bystanders. It is highly
recommended that top quality factory manufactured ammunition be
used only. The use of reloaded or military surplus ammunition can
cause jamming problems and possible serious injury to shooter and
bystanders. Never use ammunition that is wet, corroded, dirty, bent,
crushed, or is otherwise damaged.
CPX-3 / CPX-4
AMMUNITION
FIGURE 14 The models CPX-3 & CPX-4 are designed for 380 AUTO ammunition
only, seen in Figure 14. The caliber is marked on the barrel and the
cartridge. Make certain 380 AUTO is used only. The use of improper
size ammunition will cause damage to the firearm and/or injury or
death to shooter and/or bystanders. It is highly recommended that
top quality factory manufactured ammunition be used only. The
use of reloaded or military surplus ammunition can cause jamming
problems and possible serious injury to shooter and bystanders.
Never use ammunition that is wet, corroded, dirty, bent, crushed, or is
otherwise damaged.
WARNING
+P CARTRIDGES SHOULD ONLY BE USED ON A LIMITED BASIS IN THE
MODEL CPX. This type of ammunition creates much higher chamber
pressures than standard ammunition. Never fire more than 50 rounds of +P
ammunition per session.
Use the proper size ammunition. Insert a cartridge into the feed lip area using light pressure in a
downward fashion as shown in Figure 15. Never force cartridges into the magazine. As the magazine
fills to capacity (10 cartridges), the amount of pressure increases due to spring preload. When
cartridges are visible at the top hole, this indicates there are 5 or more cartridges in the magazine.
When cartridges are visible at the bottom hole this indicates the magazine is full. Never force more
than 10 cartridges into the magazine. Doing so can cause damage to the magazine and its internal
components.
5 ROUNDS
9 ROUNDS
WARNING
+P CARTRIDGES SHOULD ONLY BE USED ON A LIMITED BASIS IN THE
MODEL CPX. This type of ammunition creates much higher chamber
pressures than standard ammunition. Never fire more than 50 rounds of +P
ammunition per session.
Always point the firearm in a safe direction. Any and all firearms are dangerous if not handled properly.
Always wear proper eye and ear protection. Lock slide BEFORE inserting loaded magazine. With the
firearm pointed in a safe direction, insert a loaded magazine into the magazine well until it locks into
place. Pull the slide back and lock it with the slide hold lever. Release the slide hold lever when ready to
feed a cartridge from the magazine into the chamber. When ready to discharge the firearm, rotate the
safety lever to the “FIRE” position.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Since the CPX-2 & CPX-3 lack a manual safety, these models are
ready to fire as soon as a cartridge is fed into the chamber!
If the firearm is in the slide hold position, insert a full magazine. Press the slide hold lever to release
the side. Once you press the lever, let the slide close unassisted; do not grip or touch the slide as it
travels forward. This will feed a cartridge from the magazine into the chamber. The firearm is now
loaded and ready to be discharged.
FIRING
Firmly grasp the firearm, point the firearm at the target and carefully pull the trigger. The firearm will
discharge, and automatically feed the next cartridge from the magazine into the chamber. The firearm
is now ready to be fired again. Each time the trigger is pulled, the firearm will discharge until all car-
tridges in the magazine and chamber have been fired. When the last cartridge has been discharged,
the slide hold lever will cause the slide to remain in its rearward position.
Place the safety in the safe position (ON/UP, CPX-1 & CPX-4 only). Point the firearm in a safe
direction while keeping finger(s) off the trigger and out of the trigger-guard area. First remove the
magazine. Pull and hold the slide rearward, the cartridge in the chamber will eject through the ejection
port. Inspect to make certain no cartridge is present in the chamber.
REMOVING THE MAGAZINE DOES NOT REMOVE A CARTRIDGE FROM THE CHAMBER
THIS FIREARM WILL DISCHARGE WITHOUT A MAGAZINE INSTALLED. MANUAL SAFETY
FEATURE AND ASSOCIATED INFORMATION ARE ONLY APPLICABLE TO MODELS CPX-1
& CPX-4.
Keep the firearm pointed at the target for no less than 30 seconds. This will allow adequate time for
a delayed cartridge to fire. Unload the firearm following the UNLOADING THE FIREARM procedure
on page 19. Remember to remove the magazine from the firearm before ejecting the chambered
cartridge. Occasionally a semi-automatic firearm may fail to feed or eject a cartridge. If this should
happen, perform the following procedures:
• Keep fingers off of the trigger!
• Keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction during this entire procedure!
• Remove the magazine.
• Pull the slide rearward and remove any cartridge that is present in the
chamber area.
• Inspect the cartridge that failed to feed or eject for dent or any other
defects. A defective cartridge should be discarded and not used.
• Inspect the remaining cartridges in the magazine before continuing to
discharge the firearm.
If failure to feed or eject continues, the firearm may require cleaning and oiling (see page 24). If the
problem continues, please contact a local gunsmith or SCCY Industries.
STEP 1
With the firearm unloaded and the safety in the ON/UP position (CPX-1 & CPX-4 only), firmly grip
the firearm with one hand. With the other hand, pull back the slide as shown in Figure 17. If there is an
empty magazine in the magazine well, the slide hold lever will lock the slide in its rear position. If there
is no magazine present, the slide hold lever will need to be pushed up manually to lock into place.
FIGURE 17
DANGER
NEVER DISASSEMBLE A LOADED FIREARM. DOING SO CAN CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO SELF AND/OR BYSTANDERS.
SLOT
DISASSEMBLY PIN
FIGURE 20
FIGURE 21
To ensure proper operation of the firearm, it is necessary to keep the firearm’s internal components
clean and lubricated. After completing the disassembly procedure (steps 1 through 3), the firearm is
now ready for cleaning.
Apply a light coat of gun oil to all internal surfaces, excluding the firing pin hole. This allows a
smoother operation while protecting the firearm from corrosion.
The slide, barrel and recoil spring subassembly can be separated for cleaning.
Clean the gun powder residue from the top of the receiver area and apply a light coat of oil to the
top of the receiver and hammer area. Also, apply a light coat of oil to the inside of the feed lip area
of the magazine, allowing oil to coat the inside of the magazine body. Any further disassembly is not
necessary under normal usage.
STEP 1
Assemble the barrel, slide and recoil subassembly, making certain that the recoil subassembly is
seated properly. Note: the smallest end of the recoil spring subassembly is placed In the hole on the
front of the slide. The large end is seated on the barrel lug.
Point firearm downward and align the slide with rails on the receiver, slide into place as shown in
Figure 22. There should be no magazine present during this process.
STEP 2
Push the slide all the way back while manually applying upward pressure on the slide hold lever until it
engages and holds the slide into place as shown in Figure 23. It is normal to feel pressure; this is due
to compressing the recoil spring subassembly.
FIGURE 23
FIGURE 24 FIGURE 25
STEP 4
Making certain the disassembly pin is FIGURE 26
snapped into location (all the way in)
as shown in Figure 26; pull down on
the slide hold lever, allowing the slide
to move forward to the locked position.
Before loading, you should manually
check the operation of the slide, barrel
and firing system to ensure the firearm
is assembled properly. When the slide is
pulled rearward and released, the barrel
Push all the way in.
should unlock and lock. Test the firing
system by pulling the trigger several
times, ensuring the hammer strikes the
firing pin properly.
The model CPX is supplied with either a child-resistant cable lock (Figure 27) or a child-resistant
trigger guard lock (Figure 28). In addition, the lock is supplied with 2 keys. NEVER ATTEMPT TO
INSTALL THE LOCK ON A LOADED FIREARM.
The lock should always be installed on the firearm when the firearm is not in use. (Also, see STORING
AND TRANSPORTING THE MODEL CPX on page 31.)
Should the lock become damaged or lost, SCCY Industries will replace it for just shipping and handling
charges. Some states require that all firearms be locked when the firearm is not in use.
FIGURE 27 FIGURE 28
WARNING
BEFORE INSTALLING THIS OR ANY GUN LOCK, BE SURE THE FIREARM IS
COMPLETELY UNLOADED AND THE SAFETY IS IN THE ON/UP POSITION
(CPX 1 & CPX 4 ONLY). WHEN INSTALLING THE LOCK, KEEP YOUR FINGER
OFF THE TRIGGER AND ALWAYS HAVE THE FIREARM POINTING IN A SAFE
DIRECTION.
NOTE
If your model CPX was instead supplied with a trigger-guard lock, see page(s) 30-31 for
installation instructions.
WARNING
BEFORE INSTALLING THIS OR ANY GUN LOCK, BE SURE THE FIREARM IS COM-
PLETELY UNLOADED AND THE SAFETY IS IN THE ON/UP POSITION (CPX 1 & CPX
4 ONLY). WHEN INSTALLING THE LOCK, KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF THE TRIGGER
AND ALWAYS HAVE THE FIREARM POINTING IN A SAFE DIRECTION.
FIGURE 30 STEP 1
With the safety in the safe position (ON/UP, CPX-1
& CPX-4 only). Point the firearm in a safe direction
while keeping finger(s) off the trigger and out of the
trigger-guard area. First remove the magazine as
shown in Figure 30. With the magazine removed,
MAGAZINE RELEASE firmly grip the firearm with one hand. With the other
hand, pull back the slide and lock the slide into place
by manually pushing up on the slide hold lever. Any
cartridge present in the chamber will be ejected
through the ejection port. Inspect to ensure no
cartridge is present in the chamber.
STEP 2
FIGURE 31
With the magazine removed and the slide locked
back into place, insert the loose end of the cable
through the ejection port and out the magazine well
as shown in Figure 31.
STEP 3
TO LOCK: With key turned to farthest clockwise
position, insert loose end of cable into padlock. Turn
the key counterclockwise and remove key. Check
that cable is secure.
Should the trigger guard lock become damaged or lost, SCCY Industries will replace it for just
shipping and handling charges. Some states require that all firearms be locked when the firearm is not
in use.
When the lock is in the open position, the key stays with the lock and cannot be removed. The trigger
guard lock can be installed on the firearm with or without the magazine present.
INSTALLING THE
TRIGGER GUARD LOCK
FIGURE 33 STEP 1
With the safety in SAFE
position (model CPX-1 and
CPX-4 only) and the trigger
lock in the open position, place
the back half of the lock on
the trigger guard as shown in
Figure 33. Make certain the
trigger fits between the two
housings.
FIGURE 34
STEP 3
While firmly holding the two lock halves closed with one hand, use the free hand to turn the key
clockwise (right) to the lock position. Now the key can be removed.
Do not discard the box the CPX was purchased in. It is specifically designed to store the firearm with
the lock installed along with the spare magazine. Always store your firearm with the child-resistant
lock installed. Keep the firearm and keys in separate places out of reach of children. Never store your
firearm and spare magazine loaded. Never store ammunition with a firearm. Always store firearms and
ammunition in separate places. Prior to transporting your firearm, make certain it is unloaded (see
page 17, UNLOADING THE FIREARM). Contact your local law enforcement official for approved meth-
ods of firearms transportation. It is unlawful to ship a firearm to anyone other than the manufacturer
or from dealer to dealer. If you require shipping your firearm, make certain to log the firearm’s serial
number.
The model CPX firearm is warranted to be free from defect(s) in material and workmanship for a
lifetime from the date of purchase.
Any such defects will be remedied by SCCY Industries, pending SCCY Industries inspection of the
entire firearm. Service due to defect(s) within the terms of the warranty will be free of charge.
Contact the factory at 866-729-7599 and speak with the service department before shipping your
firearm for service.
SCCY Industries will not be responsible for any defect(s) caused by careless handling, unauthorized
adjustment, modifications, improper ammunition,
corrosion, neglect, abuse, normal wear and tear, or any unreasonable use. In the event that your
firearm requires service beyond the warranty terms, SCCY Industries will contact you and give you
an estimate of charges before any work is performed. Any charges must be paid-in-full before the
firearm is shipped back to you.
To ensure a quick turn-around, enclose a note stating the problem you are experiencing
with your firearm. Be sure to include the firearm’s return address and contact telephone
number. All firearm shipments must be received by and signed by an adult.
To expedite questions regarding the status of your firearm while being serviced,
please record the firearm’s serial number and refer to it while speaking to the service
technician.
Should your model CPX require service or maintenance, contact us by phone and if necessary, mailing
address below.
SCCY Industries
1800 Concept Court
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Before this firearm left the factory, it was test fired with a full magazine, inspected, cleaned
and packaged. SCCY Industries cannot control the subsequent handling when your firearm left
the factory. Therefore, examine your firearm carefully before firing it.
GLOSSARY
GLOSSARY
This glossary is to define terms as used throughout this manual and to help the beginner better
understand firearm terminology.
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