Difficulty racking M&P Shield slide

[Bonkers4Bacon]

It will get easier. Mine was extremely difficult when I first bought it. Shoot a couple hundred rounds and you'll love it.

After a little use it loosens up a lot! Take it out and shoot it!!

What these guys said. I have a M&P 9c that was very difficult to rack. After my range day (100 rounds) yesterday its a lot better.It gives you an excuse to shoot some more

 

[strokin7.3]

Thanks again to everyone for your help. I'm kind of surprised so many people have had this problem.
I have about 300 rounds thru it now and not noticing it being any easier to rack.
I've been looking for a better skateboard tape, which I really don't much like, and I found something better - at Amazon of all places.
It's called GT5000 Grip Tape and it a rubber-like tape which is smooth feeling, but very tacky when you grip it hard.
I have a piece on each side of the slide covering the milled serations on he rear of the slide. It conforms very well to the serations, and makes racking almost easy!
I have no idea how long it will last, but it appears to be durable. We'll see about that. For $4.99+$2.50 s&h I got 3 strips 2" x 8.5", so I have enough to replace it many times if necessary.
I really recommend this product. I think it is made by "Hi-Tec Industries", and is available on Amazon. Look under skateboard tape.

Have you tried leaving the slide locked back for a couple weeks? Did that with my girlfriends shield along with putting a couple hundred rounds through it and she is able to rack the slide now.

 

[drop45]

I'm being totally serious with you, look at Python Super Tack. It's a glove I have used for playing racquetball. It has a rubberized finish on the palms and fingers. If you are right handed buy the left hand glove. If you buy both you can scale tall buildings like spider man -- haha. There are other brands as well, just make sure they are the rubberized kind. any sporting goods store should carry them. Best of luck.

 

[Roadie]

INDYFAN - I'm serious about helping you to learn to rack your slide more efficiently.

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Thanks again to everyone for your help. I'm kind of surprised so many people have had this problem.
I have about 300 rounds thru it now and not noticing it being any easier to rack.
I've been looking for a better skateboard tape, which I really don't much like, and I found something better - at Amazon of all places.
It's called GT5000 Grip Tape and it a rubber-like tape which is smooth feeling, but very tacky when you grip it hard.
I have a piece on each side of the slide covering the milled serations on he rear of the slide. It conforms very well to the serations, and makes racking almost easy!
I have no idea how long it will last, but it appears to be durable. We'll see about that. For $4.99+$2.50 s&h I got 3 strips 2" x 8.5", so I have enough to replace it many times if necessary.
I really recommend this product. I think it is made by "Hi-Tec Industries", and is available on Amazon. Look under skateboard tape.

 

[briankelly63]

The Walther CCP has low recoil and because of its design is extremely easy to rack:

CCP - Concealed Carry Pistol - Walther Arms

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zd6yiyYm63o

 

[Redtbird]

I had the same problem, but a friend told me to pull the hammer back first. That way you are pulling only against the recoil spring. I also wear golf gloves when shooting and these give me a better grip.