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thebird00 · 06-07-2008, 05:27 PM

I had this same issue, but after a few hundred rounds it has really lightened up. I prefer the push/pull method anyway over the slingshot method. It works better especially when your hands may be a little sweaty.

DoubleUp · 06-07-2008, 05:51 PM

I am glad I am not the only one that prefers the 'push/pull'... by that I assume the overhand method like on this page:
Cornered Cat - Rack the Slide

Although I do move my hand further up then shown there, but still being careful about the ejection port.

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Originally Posted by thebird00

I had this same issue, but after a few hundred rounds it has really lightened up. I prefer the push/pull method anyway over the slingshot method. It works better especially when your hands may be a little sweaty.

rickett · 06-07-2008, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by DoubleUp

I just purchased my first XD (XD-9 sub) and also JUST joined this forum. This is only my second pistol, and i picked it after test firing a rental for its small size and the 1911-ish feel. (My first pistol is a 1911). A couple of observations during dry firing / practicing with snap caps:

- The slide is a bit stiff, and can be difficult to rack. I have started using an overhand grip on the back rather then the "slingshop" grip when I rack it. It can be tricky to get the slide to lock (without a mag in place). I guess I need more practice with this. (I think my left hand is a bit too weak, I have the same problem with my 1911 Gov model). I suspect it will loosen up a bit after a few hundred rounds... (But not too much!)

- I had a few cases where the larger (15 round) magazine would not release very easily from the left (but would from the right) release.

- Also, when testing the action using snap caps, sometimes the snap cap will not eject when it is the last round. I may not be racking the slide vigorously enough, I hope it will eject better at the range with real ammo. The extractor looks fine to my untrained eye

- The larger mag is tough to load! I needed to use the loader that came with the pistol.... what a wimp

Anyway, first trip to the range is tomorrow...

Cheers!

Try putting your purse down first so you have a better grip

! I kid! I kid! Seriously though I had the same problems with my new XD-45. After a couple drops of oil on the slide rails and working it quite a bit it loosened up a bit. As for the mag release, mine's really stiff when there's no round in the chamber. Didn't notice it at the range, just at home when dropping the mag for dry-practice. Try pushing up on the base of the magazine while you push the button (mag doesn't sit as tight with no round in the chamber/slide not locked back.) I think after a few hundred rounds you'll find it functions better overall.

**AZXD** · 06-07-2008, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by WilliamWallace

are you holding the gun with a stiff right arm and trying to do it all with the left? sometimes weaker people (no offense) have a hard time doing it this way. try a push-pull where you are using the muscles of both arms to move the gun. i've personally seen this work for someone who thought they couldn't rack the slide of my XDs.

it was a girl hehehehehe

i'm just messin' with ya. but give it a try, you might find it works. i am a big guy and i use this method because it is just plain easier.

I'm weak

I always do it that way. It just seems to make sense. If I want to workout ... There are better ways. Like you said "it is just plain easier"

**AZXD** · 06-07-2008, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by WilliamWallace

yeah, there's always one per thread (at least) that will give you a hard time, but it's always out of love. i have tried many other boards and this is my favorite.

+1,000,00

DoubleUp · 06-08-2008, 07:09 PM

Just got back from my first range trip with my new XD-9 SC. I must say that all in all I am quite pleased! Very comfortable/ easy to fire. My shots where a little to the lower right, but that could be me and not the pistol, I will have to wait until I get back again before I think about sight adjustments. (I also fired my 1911 and those shots were right on). No FTE or FTF's or other issues.... but i only fired FMJ.

(PS: I know this should probably go into the range reports, but this is more of a follow-on to my OP on this thread.. When I get more brass though my XD-9 I will post a proper range report.)

tialloydragon · 06-08-2008, 07:53 PM

Everyone covered most of your comments except the last one, for which I recommend you invest in one of these:

maglula Ltd. - The world's #1 magazine loaders and unloaders !

Bud33 · 06-08-2008, 08:45 PM

I am getting old and have arthritis in my hands so I also have trouble racking the slide on my 9sc. I find the push pull to be the best even though the slide is short and there isn't a lot to grip.
One thing I have found is that if the grip safety is not fully depressed, the slide will not move!!!
I find that the magazine loader that comes with the gun makes it MUCH easier to load

DoubleUp · 06-08-2008, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tialloydragon

Everyone covered most of your comments except the last one, for which I recommend you invest in one of these:

maglula Ltd. - The world's #1 magazine loaders and unloaders !

Thanks for the pointer!

06-08-2008, 08:45 PM	#18
Bud33 XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Central Fl Posts: 43	I am getting old and have arthritis in my hands so I also have trouble racking the slide on my 9sc. I find the push pull to be the best even though the slide is short and there isn't a lot to grip. One thing I have found is that if the grip safety is not fully depressed, the slide will not move!!! I find that the magazine loader that comes with the gun makes it MUCH easier to load __________________ Bud "The surest sign that intelligent life exists elsewhere in the universe is that it has never tried to contact us."

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06-07-2008, 05:27 PM	#11
thebird00 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 13	I had this same issue, but after a few hundred rounds it has really lightened up. I prefer the push/pull method anyway over the slingshot method. It works better especially when your hands may be a little sweaty.

06-08-2008, 07:09 PM	#16
DoubleUp XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 14	Just got back from my first range trip with my new XD-9 SC. I must say that all in all I am quite pleased! Very comfortable/ easy to fire. My shots where a little to the lower right, but that could be me and not the pistol, I will have to wait until I get back again before I think about sight adjustments. (I also fired my 1911 and those shots were right on). No FTE or FTF's or other issues.... but i only fired FMJ. (PS: I know this should probably go into the range reports, but this is more of a follow-on to my OP on this thread.. When I get more brass though my XD-9 I will post a proper range report.)

06-08-2008, 07:53 PM	#17
tialloydragon XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Levittown Pa Posts: 188	Everyone covered most of your comments except the last one, for which I recommend you invest in one of these: maglula Ltd. - The world's #1 magazine loaders and unloaders !