[chieninhouston]

Shooting Kimber Solo carry seems to be harder these days, I know I am getting weaker. Looking for the much easier racking pistol, laying my eyes on the S&W Equalizer. Is there any numbers that I can refer to? Kimber Solo vs Equalizer. Thank you.

 

[Shipwreck]

Even in the advertisements for guns that have slides which are easy to manipulate (like the Shield EZ)... You never see numbers in pounds mentioned.

You will just have to try different guns at the gun store and see what works.

 

[Cypher]

Alternatively you can try doing some strength training exercises

 

[chieninhouston]

Well, I guess I will have to visit local gun store to find out myself. Thank you.

 

[tony pasley]

Have you tried cross body racking of the slide?

 

[Goldwing]

Have you tried cross body racking of the slide?

With a 1911 platform, you really need to rack it once, engage the thumb safety, and go to work. Reloads do not require more than dropping the ss.

 

[Cypher]

This woman used to be one of the owners of defensive carry.

 

[gwpercle]

I know what you're going through . I Started getting old ... My beloved 1911 and Star model PD were getting hard to rack .
Recently turned 73 and noticed hand strength waning ... the semi-auto's got turned in for a S&W J-frame in 38 Special ... which is ironic ... that was my first concealed carry gun in 1967 , blued steel model 60 ... this new one is Air-Weight and stainless ...
and I Like It !
Looks like I've come full circle back to where I started ... but don't feel naked with the 5-shot revolver ... no racking required !
Gary

 

[Fredward]

Strength training is great....until arthritis and age prevent much of it. Kinda hard to grip a slide when your fingers won't fully grip. I'm having trouble with my CZ's right now because of those and a couple of other factors. Oh yeah, I do work out with dumb bells and kettlebells. Pretty much stopped with the heavy stuff, doing a lot of lighter reps and endurance stuff.

 

[DonPepe]

I solved my problem with a S&W M&P Shield EZ 9mm Performance Center, end of my struggling with raking and / or loading mags.

 

[hike1272.mail]

My hands and forearms have weakened over the years. Arthritis has creep in with age. Arthritis gloves and Voltaren help with the arthritis and strength training may help with the hands and forearms. Just continuing to struggle with the slides (as a form of exercise) will also help. Asking instructors is something that I have learned to do; an experienced instructor usually has a wealth of knowledge.

* Another option is to change the recoil spring. *
Most pistols will successfully cycle your favorite ammunition with a simple recoil spring change. I know these lighter springs are available for 1911-style recoil systems and I have them for 1911s, Sigs, and CZs. For captured recoil springs (like Glocks, CZ P10s, etc.) there are customizable captured recoil springs made by DPM Captured Recoil Springs. I have one of these for a Sig P320 XCarry. Other manufacturers make these and they are sold by many online retailers.
HTH

 

[hike1272.mail]

Strength training is great....until arthritis and age prevent much of it. Kinda hard to grip a slide when your fingers won't fully grip. I'm having trouble with my CZ's right now because of those and a couple of other factors. Oh yeah, I do work out with dumb bells and kettlebells. Pretty much stopped with the heavy stuff, doing a lot of lighter reps and endurance stuff.

Young/er guys don't get that YET!
I wear arthritis gloves and used Voltaren twice a day. It has helped immensely with the arthritis.
I have CZs from the 75 series and I changed to lighter recoil springs. Now it's almost back to normal and it's not enough that I don't go shooting when I want to. CajunGunWorks.com sells recoil springs and metal guide rods. I bought a set of springs and their guide rod and installed the 13# spring. Went to the range today and the lighter springs cycled all the ammo that I normally shoot (70, 115, 124, 135/6, 147, 150 grains). For CZ and other pistols with captive springs DPM makes a captured recoil springs that the weight can be changed.
HTH

 

[Hg007]

This woman used to be one of the owners of defensive carry.

Hold anywhere and push it
Simple.. !!

 

[HenryFortune]

I had a Kimber Solo for a short time. It’s not an easy pistol to manipulate. You might try a Glock 43 or a Sig P365. Any number of small semi autos would be easier than the Solo.

 

[pistolpositive]

I went through the quest for an easier to rack semi with my wife.
The Sig p238 and its 9mm cousin the p938 were options. The Walther CCP M2 (380 and 9mm) is easy to rack but lousy trigger. Wife bought one. Was not pleasant for her and much of that had to do with trigger. Reset must be over 5 pounds.
She settled on the M&p shield 380 ez and the gun has an easy to rack slide and the mags are designed to be a little easier to load. Shooting is pleasant. Trigger compares favorably to my Walther PPS or my Glock g22. Relatively easy to hold on target.

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[Higgy Baby]

I agree with the idea of changing guns as we age. A couple of gun manufacturers have come out with something a little easier for some of our advanced seniors (like me). Hey- go shopping!

 

[Shipwreck]

Ruger also has a fullsize 380 with an easy to rack slide. I posted 1 or 2 video reviews of it yesterday in the Ruger section.

 

[berettatoter]

I know what you're going through . I Started getting old ... My beloved 1911 and Star model PD were getting hard to rack .
Recently turned 73 and noticed hand strength waning ... the semi-auto's got turned in for a S&W J-frame in 38 Special ... which is ironic ... that was my first concealed carry gun in 1967 , blued steel model 60 ... this new one is Air-Weight and stainless ...
and I Like It !
Looks like I've come full circle back to where I started ... but don't feel naked with the 5-shot revolver ... no racking required !
Gary

Love carrying snubs too! They do have certain advantages.

 

[Tape]

Looking for the much easier racking pistol

I believe you would be surprised how easy & silky smooth the Staccato P is to rack. Have you tried one?

 

[pic]

Love carrying snubs too! They do have certain advantages.

Reliability # 1
What good is a high capacity without the reliability.
Waiting for those who think semi automatics are just as reliable. 🥱