Postal Dude
Plinker
Careful with that... there are a couple of women here who carry 1911s!
The problem is, Im always the one stuck buying all of the ammo we shoot. Those 45's are $$$. LOL
Careful with that... there are a couple of women here who carry 1911s!
For those who think getting a new shooter an airweight j-frame revolver or other pocket gun is a good idea, please them shoot one first. Chances are, they will find it to be an unpleasant experience and will not be willing to practice with it adequately for any reasonable level of proficiency.
For those who think getting a new shooter an airweight j-frame revolver or other pocket gun is a good idea, please them shoot one first. Chances are, they will find it to be an unpleasant experience and will not be willing to practice with it adequately for any reasonable level of proficiency.
My wife thought she wanted a revolver, until she shot one. She likes the feel of the semi-autos I have had, but we have to find one she can rack the slide on.
She has an easier time with my 9mm than she did the 380 actually.
The reason why .380s are harder to rack the slide is because most of them are direct blowback actions with heavier recoil springs than a 9mm will typically have.
As far as being able to rack the slide, unless there is some kind of genuine disability, being able to rack the slide is of more a matter of technique than it is of strength. Grab the slide overhand behind the ejection port with support hand, but instead of trying to pull the slide to the rear, hold the slide stationary with the support hand while you push forward with the firing hand. This allows use of more and bigger muscle groups and pretty much any able bodied person can do it to most guns. It's no problem with Glocks, 1911s, M&Ps, Sigs, whatever as long as you do it right.