Ensure the firearm is unloaded
Point the muzzle in a safe direction
Remove the magazine
Lock the slide open
Visually and physically inspect the chamber, magazine well, and breech face to confirm no ammunition is present
Release the slide and let it go forward on the empty chamber
Pull the trigger in a safe direction
Hold the pistol firmly
Pull the slide slightly to the rear
Pull down both slide lock tabs
Push the slide assembly forward off the frame
Remove the recoil spring assembly from the slide
Remove the barrel from the slide
Reassemble in reverse order
Perform a final safety check before handling or storing the firearm