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by stvanme
Wed Dec 31, 2008 7:38 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: Semi-Auto for wife
Replies: 21
Views: 2774

Re: Semi-Auto for wife

Welcome to the forum. Some recoil springs are harder than others and I haven't shot the CZ you mentioned so I can't give you a good comparison. However, I have taught a lot of women how to shoot and the vast majority of time, being able to rack the slide is a matter of technique, rather than brute ...
by stvanme
Wed Dec 31, 2008 7:36 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: Semi-Auto for wife
Replies: 21
Views: 2774

Re: Semi-Auto for wife

:iagree: Also, you should note that a compact version of a standard-sized gun is going to have stiffer springs, due to the shorter travel available to the slide. She may not have a problem with a standard-length 75B. Like posted above, technique has something to do with it, and I've read about seve...
by stvanme
Wed Dec 31, 2008 7:04 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: Semi-Auto for wife
Replies: 21
Views: 2774

Re: Semi-Auto for wife

It's not a matter of weak hands or a spring that is too strong. It's all in the technique. Read this page: http://corneredcat.com/RunGun/rack.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Your wife will then certainly be able to rack the slide of any semi-auto pistol. Thank you for ...
by stvanme
Wed Dec 31, 2008 2:56 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: Semi-Auto for wife
Replies: 21
Views: 2774

Semi-Auto for wife

My wife and I are planning on getting a CHL together along with a taking a basic handgun course before we go for the CHL. I have a CZ 75 Compact 9mm that my wife likes but she has a hard time pulling the slide back, the spring is just too strong. Are there any 9mm semi-autos she would have an easier...

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