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Old 12-18-2005, 08:21 PM   #11
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My XD40 Subcompact was pretty difficult to rack the slide at first - much more so than my SW99 and 1911A1. It was also difficult to release the slide lock at first. However 500 rounds or so later - it has become much easier - even to my female friend who barely shoots. I think that just practice at the range and use will help. Just my 2 cents.
Yup. I think with use it will loosen up.

PS, I just watched that movie (Collateral) not too long ago and I liked that scene... so much so that I want a USP now. :P
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My wife has the same problem. I rack the slide with my hand on the front serrations and push my hands together. She has to hold the back serrations and push the grip away from her.
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Old 12-18-2005, 10:59 PM   #13
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Lazarus - I know exactly what you mean - I too wanted one when I saw that movie.
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Old 12-19-2005, 03:34 AM   #14
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Lazarus - I know exactly what you mean - I too wanted one when I saw that movie.
It's not the gun, it's the man!!
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Lazarus - I know exactly what you mean - I too wanted one when I saw that movie.
It's not the gun, it's the man!!
Sure we know that but it just wouldnt have looked as good if he was using say a Ruger. (Not bashing Rugers I want a P89)
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You can drill and tap the slide to accept a lug if all else fails!!!
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Lazarus - I know exactly what you mean - I too wanted one when I saw that movie.
It's not the gun, it's the man!!
So you really think you could do that with say an 1873 single action revolver?
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Lazarus - I know exactly what you mean - I too wanted one when I saw that movie.
It's not the gun, it's the man!!
So you really think you could do that with say an 1873 single action revolver?
Did you never watch John Wayne?
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Lazarus - I know exactly what you mean - I too wanted one when I saw that movie.
It's not the gun, it's the man!!
So you really think you could do that with say an 1873 single action revolver?
Did you never watch John Wayne?
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A big problem for her with any centerfire auto she tries (with the exception of a target-set 1911) is that with limited hand strength, she has trouble racking the slide.
Technique (such as pushing the frame (grip) with one hand while pulling the slide with the other and relying more on arms and shoulders than hands and wrists) can help, as well as practice.

On the other hand, I would not rule out desire as a key factor. For example, while my wife has no difficulty with my Ruger Mk II Target, she has a hard time with all of my bigger bore semi-autos. In her case, she has no desire to learn since she can work the cylinder on her J frame Lady Smith just fine...
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