Her lack of strength may be overcome by modifying her mechanics. Watch her, is she holding the gun in her strong hand then trying to pull the slide back with her weak hand?XDSConcealer wrote: I appreciate the feedback but she just doesn't have the hand strength to rack the slide. I agree with you that I like the feel of the semi-auto's a lot better but if she can't chamber a round then what's the point? I figured starting her off with a 380 revolver so something like that she will gain some confidence. Further, loading, unloading and pulling the hammer back to shoot should be easier for her. I bought a 32 auto for her thinking that would be a great starter gun for her (Kel-Tec) and she can't pull the slide at all.
She's tried my XD-40 and my XDS and she just doesn't have the strength. Aside from starting a workout program that consists of adding semi-auto racking I'm hoping to get some thoughts on firearms to at least get her started.
Thanks!
If she is in fact doing that, have her hold the slide stationary with her weak hand and then push forward on the pistol grip with her strong hand. When she has pushed as far as she can go, then she can let go of the slide. It worked for my wife.
