Slide too heavy to rack

davsco · Jan 19, 2022

if racking by pushing front of slide back, or by using rear sight against something stationary (belt, wall, table etc), please instruct to make sure he doesn't muzzle himself or anyone else, keep finger outside triggerguard, etc.

hillbilly grandpa · Jan 19, 2022

squaregrouper said:
Have him try holding the slide and racking the frame. It sounds stupid, but a lot of our "weak" customers find it much easier that way.
Grab the slide and push the grip forward.

This

Biggfoot44 · Jan 19, 2022

Back at the tip up .380 Beretta , once upon a time , I tried one for my aging , multiple physical issue Mother ( who Was an experienced shooter and hunter.) .

The problem was the the actual Tip Up Latch was too stiff for arthritic fingers .

What ultimately turned out to be the solution was an alloy frame .22WMR Single Action Revolver . Yes , with a SA , cocking the hammer uses most of the muscles of the hand , not just the thumb per se .

Striknine · Jan 20, 2022

Thanks everyone, all great replies and points. We’ll refrain from replacing the spring and see if he’s interested in another pistol. He tried the method where you push the frame and hold the slide however that was a no go. Problem is two fold, weak pinch of slide and not sting enough to physically pull the slide back even if the pinch was fine. I also order a slide racker to see if that helps.
The loss of strength happened quickly over the last few months and he recently bought the glock shortly before it happened. If we’re able to figure it out I’ll report back with the solution.
Thanks everyone.

Virgil Co.C · Jan 21, 2022

Wif has same issue as far pulling back slide . Went with S&W ez 380

gwchem · Jan 21, 2022

Try the slide racker before spending another $500+.

It really does eliminate the pinching grip strength. You hold the pistol grip, put your other hand in front of the racker, and push.

DanGuy48 · Jan 21, 2022

BrianS said:
This palming technique seems to work well. I showed my wife and it made a huge difference racking heavy (to her) actions.

Yes I know... can't get enough racks...

outrider58 · Jan 21, 2022

DanGuy48 said:

Subscribed... :innocent0

BartExp · Jan 21, 2022

Virgil Co.C said:
Wif has same issue as far pulling back slide . Went with S&W ez 380

My wife has the same issue. Bad wrists cause her pain when gripping the slide. Have often wondered about attachments to lessen the pain of grasping the slide.

Any thoughts on using a red dot to help rack the slide. The other thing that came to mind is the little attachment used in shooting competitions, but that would cause issues with CC.

Would it damage the red dot to use it to assist in racking the slide?

Stoveman · Jan 21, 2022

BrianS said:
This palming technique seems to work well. I showed my wife and it made a huge difference racking heavy (to her) actions.

Yes I know... can't get enough racks...

I'm a little slow, might have to watch that video three or four times.

outrider58 · Jan 21, 2022

Stoveman said:
I'm a little slow, might have to watch that video three or four times.

All this talk of slides and racks... :whack:

Blacksmith101 · Jan 24, 2022

Stoveman said:
I'm a little slow, might have to watch that video three or four times.

Yes there are a couple of things to pay attention to.

deathracer · Jan 24, 2022

REVOLVER. Really cannot understand why not? Ease of use 110%. Too many individuals really believe they are going to war needing high capacity. Name one news story where someone protecting their home ever reported firing more than a couple rounds? Unless you are a city cop that misses 14 of the 15 shots then only makes a flesh wound, who fires that much?

XCheckR · Jan 24, 2022

squaregrouper said:
Have him try holding the slide and racking the frame. It sounds stupid, but a lot of our "weak" customers find it much easier that way.
Grab the slide and push the grip forward.

Taught my wife this.

Pinecone · Jan 24, 2022

squaregrouper said:
Have him try holding the slide and racking the frame. It sounds stupid, but a lot of our "weak" customers find it much easier that way.
Grab the slide and push the grip forward.

When I taught, that is what I taught smaller students.

Grab the slide with all the fingers and thumb, and then PUSH the two hands together.

Worked for most everyone.

SCARCQB · Jan 25, 2022

A slide mounted rmr or similar optic makes a nice charging handle.

krb · Jan 26, 2022

My wife got two 9mm S&W EZ's. One for upstairs, one down. The grip safety takes a little getting used to for some folks.

huesmann · Jan 26, 2022

Rubber glove on racking hand?

Occam · Jan 26, 2022

deathracer said:
Name one news story where someone protecting their home ever reported firing more than a couple

There’s more than just anecdotes, these days there’s video.

Just off the top of my head I’m reminded of this lady and her multiple, armed, unwanted house guests:

wilcam47 · Jan 26, 2022

Striknine said:
Thanks everyone, all great replies and points. We’ll refrain from replacing the spring and see if he’s interested in another pistol. He tried the method where you push the frame and hold the slide however that was a no go. Problem is two fold, weak pinch of slide and not sting enough to physically pull the slide back even if the pinch was fine. I also order a slide racker to see if that helps.
The loss of strength happened quickly over the last few months and he recently bought the glock shortly before it happened. If we’re able to figure it out I’ll report back with the solution.
Thanks everyone.

theres been many times im in a gunshop and see the workers trying to sell old people a Glock...

BartExp said:
My wife has the same issue. Bad wrists cause her pain when gripping the slide. Have often wondered about attachments to lessen the pain of grasping the slide.

Any thoughts on using a red dot to help rack the slide. The other thing that came to mind is the little attachment used in shooting competitions, but that would cause issues with CC.

Would it damage the red dot to use it to assist in racking the slide?

I would say no, not a good idea..

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