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briang2ad · 12-20-2007, 04:42 PM

I'm 200 LBS and lift 3-4 days a week. This slide is HARD to rack, and the serrations on the slide aren't the greatest. Does the recoil spring 'break in'?

Ishpeck · 12-20-2007, 04:57 PM

Put a few 100 rounds through it. You'll find it much easier.

rogerxd45 · 12-20-2007, 04:59 PM

it will lighten up. im 160 havent been to a gym in about 3 years and when i was lifting in high school my bench press was 180lbs i think i cant remember.
and my girlfriend had some trouble at first but she can do it just fine now.

also it might have to do with how your doing it. i find that one quick motion is A TON EASIER then if you do it slow. also it seems to be easier if you do it with your arms out in front of you away from your body then if you do it close to your body with your arms bent.

just take the mag out and while watching tv pull the slide pack and forth and it shouldnt be a problem

**TMP** · 12-20-2007, 05:27 PM

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Put a few 100 rounds through it. You'll find it much easier.

+1 and you will love it that much more when it does!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tard · 12-20-2007, 06:17 PM

And leave the mags fully loaded when not in use, to free-up that stiff spring.

**Old School** · 12-20-2007, 06:19 PM

Remember that when you rack the slide, it is as much as a push as it is a pull. As an example, if you are right handed, push the frame forward with your right hand as you pull the slide back with your left. It will be much easier for you.

To help with gripping the slide, you can degrease small areas and add pieces of grip tape to those areas, giving your hand a non-slick positive surface.

OS

spamlovr · 12-20-2007, 07:42 PM

It's all in the wrist.

Curl your hand over the back of the slide just behind the ejection port, base of your hand on one side, fingers firmly planted on the other. Push away with your shooting hand while pulling with your off hand. If you want to lock the slide open, push up on the slide lock before releasing. If you simply want to load a round, let your off hand slip off the back of the slide when it is fully to the rear, and let the recoil spring do it's job.

azerious85 · 12-21-2007, 11:08 AM

lol reminds me of the small guys that work in cabelas that have to "check in" your gun and cannot even lock the slide. by the way they only check my gun cuz i was fitting it for a holster, there a gun free zone so that means concelaed carry

eyesopened · 12-21-2007, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by briang2ad

I'm 200 LBS and lift 3-4 days a week. This slide is HARD to rack, and the serrations on the slide aren't the greatest. Does the recoil spring 'break in'?

Sorry, you're not doing it right then. It's all about technique like Old School says. I'm 150lb and can rack the slide easily.

HTOWN stunna · 12-21-2007, 12:36 PM

sigh

12-20-2007, 04:42 PM	#1
briang2ad XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 236	Racking the slide - HARD! I'm 200 LBS and lift 3-4 days a week. This slide is HARD to rack, and the serrations on the slide aren't the greatest. Does the recoil spring 'break in'?

12-20-2007, 04:57 PM	#2
Ishpeck XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 4,232	Put a few 100 rounds through it. You'll find it much easier. __________________ When given a chance to issue letters of marque and reprisal against Bin Laden, Congress voted against it and instead, voted the Patriot Act into law. Tells you who they think their real enemies are. http://www.ishpeck.net/

12-20-2007, 06:17 PM	#5
Tard XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Machias, WA Posts: 3,958	And leave the mags fully loaded when not in use, to free-up that stiff spring. __________________ If you aren't part of the solution you are part of the precipitate.

12-20-2007, 06:19 PM	#6
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,697	Remember that when you rack the slide, it is as much as a push as it is a pull. As an example, if you are right handed, push the frame forward with your right hand as you pull the slide back with your left. It will be much easier for you. To help with gripping the slide, you can degrease small areas and add pieces of grip tape to those areas, giving your hand a non-slick positive surface. OS __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

12-20-2007, 07:42 PM	#7
spamlovr XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Washougal, WA كافر Posts: 505	It's all in the wrist. Curl your hand over the back of the slide just behind the ejection port, base of your hand on one side, fingers firmly planted on the other. Push away with your shooting hand while pulling with your off hand. If you want to lock the slide open, push up on the slide lock before releasing. If you simply want to load a round, let your off hand slip off the back of the slide when it is fully to the rear, and let the recoil spring do it's job. __________________ Memento Mori (Remember, you are mortal) When seconds count, the police are only minutes away! People who are pissed at the government have generally underestimated their neighbors. Ziltoid The Omniscient for Supreme World Ruler 2008: "I am so omniscient, if there were 2 omniscient beings in the omniverse, I would be both of them! Bring me your planet's finest cup of coffee!"

12-20-2007, 04:59 PM	#3
rogerxd45 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: boise ID (its boy-see, not boy-z) Posts: 3,592	it will lighten up. im 160 havent been to a gym in about 3 years and when i was lifting in high school my bench press was 180lbs i think i cant remember. and my girlfriend had some trouble at first but she can do it just fine now. also it might have to do with how your doing it. i find that one quick motion is A TON EASIER then if you do it slow. also it seems to be easier if you do it with your arms out in front of you away from your body then if you do it close to your body with your arms bent. just take the mag out and while watching tv pull the slide pack and forth and it shouldnt be a problem

12-21-2007, 11:08 AM	#8
azerious85 XDTalk Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Idaho Posts: 76	lol reminds me of the small guys that work in cabelas that have to "check in" your gun and cannot even lock the slide. by the way they only check my gun cuz i was fitting it for a holster, there a gun free zone so that means concelaed carry __________________ Escaped From Kalifornia May, 2006 God grant me the serenity to accept the things I can not shoot, The courage to shoot the things i can, and the wisdom to hide the bodies XD .45acp Compact Steyr M9-A1 9mm Marlin 336A 30-30 Lever Action Rock River Arms Elite Car-A4 Taurus 605 .357Mag Remington 870 HD 12Ga Old .22lr Revolver

12-21-2007, 12:36 PM	#10
HTOWN stunna XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alpine Texas Posts: 1,571	sigh __________________ The world is populated in the main by people who should not exist. - George Bernard Shaw Last edited by HTOWN stunna; 12-21-2007 at 07:29 PM.

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