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WinoVeritas wrote:I have several sizes of the Handi-Racker's - I most use on bench when checking pistol operation after cleaning, field tear down. However, it does give more to grab when doing the across chest hold/push racking. Also, the wall, post or table as shown in their video works, too. I believe it would be helpful for your wife. You might check Amazon or Cabela's - I think they sell them for less than direct from Handi-Racker.

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AndyC wrote:I showed these to TAM at the recent E Dallas shoot at Armadillo Range and he bought a couple. I'm helpful in lightening his wallet :)

Jusme wrote:Doesn't seem too practical for clearing a stovepipe in a stressful situation unless you attach it to a glove you wear constantly

It's not designed for that.

I like them, but I didn't buy them for use in a tactical situation....where basically having to carry an extra piece of equipment and deploying it just to rack the slide during a gunfight seems pretty useless to me. I bought mine because I thought they might be useful for students with weak grips during when teaching my basic pistol class.

In terms of home defense, they might be useful if it makes the difference for someone with a weak grip between having a loaded pistol ready to go, and not having one ready to go. But in terms of a dynamic situation, they're not really useful....I think.

zimmerdesignz wrote:

WinoVeritas wrote:I have several sizes of the Handi-Racker's - I most use on bench when checking pistol operation after cleaning, field tear down. However, it does give more to grab when doing the across chest hold/push racking. Also, the wall, post or table as shown in their video works, too. I believe it would be helpful for your wife. You might check Amazon or Cabela's - I think they sell them for less than direct from Handi-Racker.

Thanks

I paid $19.99 apiece for mine (I have the medium and the large), and MSRP is $29.99, so my price wasn't bad.

The Annoyed Man wrote:

AndyC wrote:I showed these to TAM at the recent E Dallas shoot at Armadillo Range and he bought a couple. I'm helpful in lightening his wallet :)

Jusme wrote:Doesn't seem too practical for clearing a stovepipe in a stressful situation unless you attach it to a glove you wear constantly

It's not designed for that.

I like them, but I didn't buy them for use in a tactical situation....where basically having to carry an extra piece of equipment and deploying it just to rack the slide during a gunfight seems pretty useless to me. I bought mine because I thought they might be useful for students with weak grips during when teaching my basic pistol class.

In terms of home defense, they might be useful if it makes the difference for someone with a weak grip between having a loaded pistol ready to go, and not having one ready to go. But in terms of a dynamic situation, they're not really useful....I think.

zimmerdesignz wrote:

WinoVeritas wrote:I have several sizes of the Handi-Racker's - I most use on bench when checking pistol operation after cleaning, field tear down. However, it does give more to grab when doing the across chest hold/push racking. Also, the wall, post or table as shown in their video works, too. I believe it would be helpful for your wife. You might check Amazon or Cabela's - I think they sell them for less than direct from Handi-Racker.

Thanks

I paid $19.99 apiece for mine (I have the medium and the large), and MSRP is $29.99, so my price wasn't bad.

My wife can rack the slide, it is just an unpleasant thing for here. So I thought this might make it easier and shooting for enjoyment better. This would not be for a bad situation use. Thanks for the input. I think I am going to get here one.

The Annoyed Man wrote: I like them, but I didn't buy them for use in a tactical situation....where basically having to carry an extra piece of equipment and deploying it just to rack the slide during a gunfight seems pretty useless to me. I bought mine because I thought they might be useful for students with weak grips during when teaching my basic pistol class.

TAM, I disagree... when teaching basic pistol, I would not deviate at all from the proper technique to rack a slide. I wouldn't want to start them out with bad habits. Teach the basic handgun course with a .22lr pistol with a lighter spring if need be, but I would stay with the proper technique. Just my opinion (that you didn't ask for).

zimmerdesignz wrote: My wife can rack the slide, it is just an unpleasant thing for here. So I thought this might make it easier and shooting for enjoyment better. This would not be for a bad situation use. Thanks for the input. I think I am going to get here one.

One thing to consider... if she does not have the dexterity to rack the slide using the proper technique, does she have the dexterity to balance that thing on the pistol?

Also, check with your Range Safety Officer to see if they will even allow one of these to be used at their range, since you will not be keeping the gun pointed down range at all times if you are using this thing on the bench to rack the slide.

cyphertext wrote:

The Annoyed Man wrote: I like them, but I didn't buy them for use in a tactical situation....where basically having to carry an extra piece of equipment and deploying it just to rack the slide during a gunfight seems pretty useless to me. I bought mine because I thought they might be useful for students with weak grips during when teaching my basic pistol class.

TAM, I disagree... when teaching basic pistol, I would not deviate at all from the proper technique to rack a slide. I wouldn't want to start them out with bad habits. Teach the basic handgun course with a .22lr pistol with a lighter spring if need be, but I would stay with the proper technique. Just my opinion (that you didn't ask for).

I don't deviate from the proper technique for racking the slide. But if I get a person who insists on owning a tiny gun with a stiff spring, and SHE is not going to practice at home what I teach her at the range, then I will suggest one of these. But I will also tell her that they are useless in a self defense situation.

BTW, not trying to be sexist here. It is simply that none of my male students have ever had difficulty with this, and my students are mostly female. Also, my goal is to make shooting enjoyable for someone who is not a shooter. If this little device helps, I see no harm in it. But, I will always continue to stress good technique..........AND safety, as I am also a certified RSO.

I could have used this thing yesterday.

I was attempting to clear a gun before putting it in the safe. After my knife mishap, my left pinkie was giving me intense pain every time I tried to rack the slide. Finally got it done, but it wasn't easy. This thing might be helpful if one was to injure a hand.