Looking for an easy "racking" 9mm

[JDay]

[Hugga Nugga]

She's making it harder than it should be. Hold the slide static and move the strong hand with the frame out, not the slide inward.

[JDay]

HK USP Compact and the P2000 series are easy to rack.

[JohnCCW]

First, a snubbie .38 is the go-to gun for women. Pull trigger- bang.

I would look at bigger guns with a lot of surface area to grip the slide- like an Hk USP9, etc.

Smaller guns will probably have stronger springs to make up for less slide mass, and less gripping surface. That goes for .380's too.

[dozer wright]

92fs

She must be a big girl. I shoot my Beretta well but it is HUGE

Big ehh 5'8 155 ish. Not all skin and bones like alot of guys like. So she is taller than Alot of men I guess. Im wondering how you say the 92fs is huge? Compared to a revolver or sub compact maybe but to a G17 I dont see a huge difference.

[Rizzo]

From OP

Thank you all for your input and suggestions.

I wrote down all of the models mentioned and will check them out with her.
Given the dozens of 9mm semi autos out there it sure will reduce the time to make a decision.

I will also check out some 380s as well.

That Walther CCP sure does sound like a viable candidate...if it becomes legal in California that is.

I appreciate all of your replies.
Thanks again

[Powder_Keg]

There are two recently introduced semi-auto pistols that are perfect for your wife. The Walther CCP and ...

Hey OP, Steve in 29 recommended the Walther CCP and if it becomes available before the end of the year, it might be worth waiting for.

I checked out a couple reviews and it seems like a great shooter that will fit your wife's needs. The review below has a video that's worth watching. The highlights are, great ergonomics, slim/compact, low recoil and easy/light slide manipulation. It's not on the CA Roster, so you will have to go thru the SSE process before the end of 2014.

http://www.gunsandammo.com/handguns/range-walther-ccp-9mm/

[Dano3467]

If you must have a 9mm, see if you can't find the Ruger LC9s...don't for get the ssssssssssssssss, as the straight LC9 is crap IMO, but S is aweSome...

Just Sayin...

[unusedusername]

Assuming you don't want to switch to a revolver, then a gun with a slide that had more weight to it will require a lighter weight spring to resist the recoil from any given load. Additionally, longer barrels and lower pressure cartridges will lower the recoil spring weight.

Look for a steel gun with long barrel. You could go for something with less pressure then a 9mm also. A common caliber for this would be a 45, which while larger in diameter operates with significantly less pressure then a 9mm resulting in a lighter spring. Some folks consider a .380 to be acceptable as well.

You could also try practicing with a revolvers speed loader or get a revolver cut for moon clips. Moon clips are just as fast as as magazine for reloading, although they typically hold a little less 6-7 vs 8-10+.

[Bullitt01]

I've met some males who have a hard time racking the slide.

.............hmmmmmmmm

[MXRider]

I have messed with civilian versions and am still not impressed. The pistol is larger then it needs to be for the caliber and capacity.



The 92 was in development by Beretta for over 15 years before we got it in the military (due to it being shoved down our throats by politicians) and yet we still had MAJOR issues like slides cracking and departing the weapon into the shooters face to deal with.



To make up for the 9mm round we were taught to double and later triple tap the bad guy. So that 15 rounds of 9mm doesn't go as far as people think.



Now as far as shooting paper goes I will admit the 92F was much easier to score Expert with due to the 9mm round having little recoil. Though I had previously qual'ed Expert with those even more worn out and harder kicking 1911's EVERY time as well.

You also realize you guys are running FMJ and not hollow points. Might want to read up on the FBI's recent findings on 9mm duty loads.

The slides cracking was an early version and had been addressed. As has the locking block issues.

If you don't like it that's fine, but they have been proven in combat when properly maintained and they have been issued to many LE agencies for years. Most of the problems are not user based and are either maintenance, magazine, or ammunition related.

Many of us are running them without issue over long periods.

[Steve_In_29]

Imagine you buy a car made in 1980, that never had an oil change, never had a tire rotation, never had a service done in it's life. Now imagine driving that car in the year 2014. That basically sums up the vast majority of military M9 pistols.

Check out a new manufacture gun and then keep with the manufacturers service recommendations. It will be an entirely new experience. The 92 series has proven to be an incredibly reliable and accurate platform.

I have messed with civilian versions and am still not impressed. The pistol is larger then it needs to be for the caliber and capacity.

The 92 was in development by Beretta for over 15 years before we got it in the military (due to it being shoved down our throats by politicians) and yet we still had MAJOR issues like slides cracking and departing the weapon into the shooters face to deal with.

To make up for the 9mm round we were taught to double and later triple tap the bad guy. So that 15 rounds of 9mm doesn't go as far as people think.

Now as far as shooting paper goes I will admit the 92F was much easier to score Expert with due to the 9mm round having little recoil. Though I had previously qual'ed Expert with those even more worn out and harder kicking 1911's EVERY time as well.

[Caseless]

Dual recoil spring types. HK USP for sure. Glock gen 4, maybe. Full size pistols are much easier to rack than compacts, which is easier than subcompacts.

[choprzrul]

Beretta 92 + lighter spring + hook index and middle fingers over the safety/decocker. very easy to rack a slide like this, and also very easy to do chamber checks.

I knowx non-conventional, but functional.

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[MXRider]

!7+ years in the Marines and "great pistol" was never something I ever heard in regards the 92F.

Imagine you buy a car made in 1980, that never had an oil change, never had a tire rotation, never had a service done in it's life. Now imagine driving that car in the year 2014. That basically sums up the vast majority of military M9 pistols.

Check out a new manufacture gun and then keep with the manufacturers service recommendations. It will be an entirely new experience. The 92 series has proven to be an incredibly reliable and accurate platform.