Slide Stiffness...

[gerrybates1]

technique plays a big part in racking the slide. Hold the slide still, push the grip forward. Its a lot easier

Go to a uspsa match, you won't know if what you're practicing is working or not until you put it to the test

Thanks man...

Not quite what my issue is. I know how to rack the slide and make ready...my question was really about racking it one handed.

I appreciate all the replies.

I'm thinking this one is sorted.

 

[Supermoto]

Thanks man...

Not quite what my issue is. I know how to rack the slide and make ready...my question was really about racking it one handed.

I appreciate all the replies.

I'm thinking this one is sorted.

I figured the technique might help your wife. as for 1 handed racking...don't be a pincus

 

[Gammon]

I have been shooting for over 30 years and have never attempted a one handed slide rack. I like my various body parts in their present location. Leave this one handed BS for the "combat gurus" and the suicidal.

 

[TY43215]

Good morning all...

Although I have only posted once before...I have been a troll for a couple of months.

The vast knowledge base on NES has kept me entertained and has made me an adult student in a number of areas.

So...I have a question if someone would care to chime in.

I own a Sig P229 in 9mm. I've had it for several years now but t's only been the last couple of months that I have been able to shoot t much.

The issue that I have seems to be that the slide is very stiff. I mean it takes quite the effort to rack it to make it hot and ready to go.

My thinking initially was newness and not being broken in but I have to tell you...now I'm beginning to wonder.

It has probably close to 700 rounds through it .

Is this something that will change the more I shoot it? Or am I just going to have to live with it? If I have to one handed clear a malfunction...I think I may be in for some trouble.

Please weigh I'm some thoughts or solutions if any exist.

Thanks

I shoot a Sig 226 almost exclusively. For a self defense gun, Sig will NOT recommend nor do I recommend a lighter spring. They are engineered for the gun. Each caliber uses a different spring in my 226.

For competition, if you want lighter springs, they are available but you also may suffer in reliability. I use a lighter spring when shooting my heavy bullet practice loads but return to stock when going back to standard loads.

Lube on a Sig does make a difference in my experience (Which is many years with a Sig). I use slide glide on the rails and guide rod.

As for the one hand slide rack, if you really feel it is necessary to have it available, change your rear sight to a Dawson Charger or similar that allows you to hook on a boot heal the charge the firearm. Just make sure you always wear boots with good heals. (Personally I do not recommend this)



If you want to try a few different set ups spring wise on a 226, 225, or 228, let me know. i am on Cape Cod and usually have access to a range. Bring ammo.

 

[gerrybates1]

I'm not trying to be a cowboy or a combat specialist guys so don't get me wrong.

One handed racking of the slide is not something that I intend to do as a Gumby move saying "Hey I'm so tacticool...look what I can do."

My point in the reference was to simply pose the question.

I have seen the vids where it looks like there is no effort for the guy to demonstrate it with his glock. At the same time...it would take so much effort to do that with my sig. It made me think...

What if I needed to clear a malfunction if my weak side was incapacitated. In no way am I advocating wreck less or unsafe practices.

I know how to shoot and make ready my weapon. My wife does as well. Her frame is small so she chooses a .380 over my 9mm due to this impracticality.

Oh...btw...can someone define pincus for me please? My dictionary didn't give me any references other than a couple of people with one of them being the inventor of the oral contraceptive. If that was meant to be a dig or insult...thanks for the help.

This is sorted.

 

[Deleted member 12999]

You need the claw.... the CLAAWWWWWWWW

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bkyyp6eBqUQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player

 

[gerrybates1]

You need the claw.... the CLAAWWWWWWWW

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bkyyp6eBqUQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player

LoL.

 

[bill o]

Oh...btw...can someone define pincus for me please?

A pincus is a follower of Rob Pincus, who is a tactical firearms instructor and expert in counter-ambush techniques (see his home-study DVD course on the topic).

 

[gerrybates1]

I see. Thanks.

 

[Wendell]

...I know how to rack the slide and make ready...my question was really about racking it one handed.

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