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Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2006 12:54 am
by KBCraig
GrannyGlock wrote:Thought this was an interesting comment as we have also had a lot of practice on where to place the index finger on the side of slide, not anywhere around the trigger guard or trigger. All this has to be put into muscle memory.
One of the new poly-framed pistols (I don't remember which one) has a "memory dimple" on the frame, above the trigger, where your trigger finger should rest.
Brilliant! It should be a huge boost to keeping the finger where it belongs.
Kevin
Posted: Sat May 20, 2006 4:20 pm
by Venus Pax
The Bersa .380 is fairly easy to slide.
Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2006 11:43 am
by Lady27
I am a Glock fan, so my experience is with Glock slides. I grip the rear of the slide with my weak hand(holding the pistol close to my chest) and push the pistol with the strong hand.(assertively!) Think more about pushing the pistol forward than pulling the slide back and you will find that it isn't so hard. Since you are bringing the gun close to your chest it may be pointed sideways and possibly cover someone next to you unless you remember to turn your body so that the gun is pointed down range. Another thing that can help is a little bit of skateboard tape or some other type of tape that you can put at the rear of the slide just behind the serrations. It gives you something to grab. Sometimes the problem isn't strength, but the fact that your hand is slipping off the slide. Tape helps.
Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2006 4:22 pm
by GrannyGlock
I was not very sympathetic with people who could not cock a Glock until July when I injured my left shoulder. I was unable to push or pull the slide back for several months. DH had to cock it for me before going out.
I finally could do the "Israeli" cocking method which made me feel better, but now am well enough to cock it easily again.
Welcome to the Forum, Lady27