So, racking slides...

[Librarian]

One option, that no one has mentioned is the "Brass Stacker, Slide Pull"

http://brassstacker.com/glock/Glock-Slide-Pull-Charging-Handle-G-SP.html

Brass Stacker also makes it for XD as well. I known that they are working on designs for other pistols.

The slide pull, looks "funky," but it works, does not mar the finish, and can be removed. Most holsters will still function. I also recommend the slide pull for people with arthritis as well.

Now that is interesting. Just ordered one; we'll see how my wife likes it! Thanks.

[Double_tap]

she needs to get in realistic shape. I'm sorry but if you cant rack the slide on a G17 you need to do some basic working out. and I dont mean hours on a treadmill.

[movie zombie]

are two types of 'helpers', IME, the one who wants me to do things 'their way' since they know best, versus the one who listens to what motivates me and points me to making my own informed decision.[/B]
Thanks to the many CalGunners who have posted informational, stable, reference materials for the newcomers.

QFT!!!!!

[Librarian]

she needs to get in realistic shape. I'm sorry but if you cant rack the slide on a G17 you need to do some basic working out. and I dont mean hours on a treadmill.

Please tell that to your wife/SO and get back to us on how well it was received.

"If I had known I was going to live so long, I would have taken better care of myself."

[Double_tap]

Please tell that to your wife/SO and get back to us on how well it was received.

"If I had known I was going to live so long, I would have taken better care of myself."

my wife carries a g19 and has no problem moving the slide.

[Steyrlp10]

Yes OP, I hope your wife finds what is comfortable for her, and I'm glad that she's even of the mindset to go shooting. It's always a bit scary when things are new and adjustments need to be made. I say that's a lot of positive action on her part right there!

Everyone else, have a Happy Thanksgiving

[Librarian]

my wife carries a g19 and has no problem moving the slide.

Neither my wife nor I carry, as Contra Costa doesn't co-operate, and she cannot rack the slide of a glock. Life is.

[Librarian]

Brass Stacker, Slide Pull came yesterday. Quick to install; wife can rack the slide.

Now, if I can get her to stop being gentle with the guns (and car doors - close the darn thing!) ...

[Sunday]

My wife has trouble racking the slide on any 9mm(or 380) that I've had her try. I've heard from numerous people that it is the technique that is wrong, but I've tried to teach her with videos that describe the "correct" way and I cant find what's wrong with her technique.

I'm at a loss. I don't want her carrying anything smaller than a 9mm, and I don't want her carrying a revolver (because of the capacity limitations; 10 rounds is bad enough without cutting it in half) She can shoot my Berretta just fine, and can rack the slide with difficulty, but finds it too heavy and bulky for her taste. The smaller guns are even harder to rack, and come with more recoil.

Any tips? Anyone in Sacramento area want to take her shooting and let her try out some different 9mm's? (I can provide her with ammo if your guns don't mind steel cases)


Thanks for your help!

Why would you need 10 rounds for a matter of conversation?

[Sunday]

The best option is to let her pick out her own pistol. See if she thinks a revolver would be an ok option. My vote is for a .454 revolver though.

Heck no I pick out my wife's panties and bras there is no way I would let her pick out her own gun!!!.

[kentactic]

She can rack 9mm slides just fine assuming she dosent have some kind of physical handicap. Tell her she's lying if she says she can't do it.

[movie zombie]

......... Tell her she's lying if she says she can't do it.

[QUOTE=Librarian;12849041]Please tell that to your wife/SO and get back to us on how well it was received. QUOTE]

I think Librarian's response to another poster above is very apt right here and right now...........

[scarry scarney]

Librarian

Glad to hear the slide pull works for her. Glad to be of assistance. I ought to buy stock in that company!

Stay safe out there

[jeremiah12]

Tell her she's him he'slying if she he says she he can't do it.

Reread the above and imagine it was directed at you about replacing a broken piston in your car's engine (assuming you are not a mechanic and know nothing about engines).

With proper help from the right instructor, you can learn. You will not learn from someone who is yelling and screaming my way or the highway.

Some people, both men and women, find racking slides to be difficult. Given time, instruction by patient, knowledgable instructors, and practice, they can learn if they have the desire to want to learn. They loose the desire when others tell them they have to do because this is the gun I want you to use. They gain the desire when they decide this is the gun I want and I will figure a way to learn to use it properly.

When I purchased my G17, I could not rack the slide due to muscle weakness and nerve damage resulting from a stroke. I still have the stroke related issues but I did work on strengthening the muscles a little more and practiced over and over. I also have arthritis. I can now rack it quickly. Of course, to all the know-it-alls at the range, I do it wrong. These are the same DB that have no problem picking up my firearms without first asking but go nuts if I do the same to their firearms.

[Armando de la Guerra]

Solution: Revolver.

You're welcome.