I don't see how anybody could not do this... I don't use this technique but i sure as hell don't consider it impossible. I can do it with all my guns and all my friends guns (no I do not want a cookie). My 1911 and SR9, my friends PT92AFS, XD, Px4 Storm. If you can't rack the slide, get a revolver.
Thank you very much for making this video, as a wiry male laborer I never knew the 25lbs spring in my P7 was heavy until I was told so. I have since been looking for a way to assist the women in my life who have trouble with such matters. For me this technique makes an easy task effortless, I think it will be of use to them. Thank you.
Lastly, it is unsafe to operate a gun while pointing it sideways. Always point it downrange and assume that it will malfunction and discharge. If west is downrange... and you want to point the pistol west, fine... turn and face westward before operating. You're not going to shoot the gun sideways so you shouldn't operate it sideways... If you are training for self defense, the proper way to use the overhand method is explained here: watch?v=DTt_rq7ikZ4 - note: how he puts his fingers at an angle
And when I say "My Method" I mean the standard method: You hold the gun sideways (like gang bangers in movies) so that the slide is facing your other hand. You grip the slide as you would grip a rifle... curl your fingers and twist your palm so that the sides of your fingers (not the fingerprint) is what grabs the slide. Then push your shooting hand forward while pulling the slide back and let it go.
The reason this methodmay seem like a good method to you is because you don't have a gun with a hard-to-rack slide. Try doing this on a Beretta 950 Jetfire. I'm 6'3" and 230 lbs with HUGE hands and rough skin... After a week of owning my Beretta I'm left with a permanant scar on my hands. LoL. Using your method (of course with less fingers since the gun has a tiny slide) -- I literally CANNOT cock the gun... it's not hard it's impossible... My method hurts but works...
Not all humans have the same body and some people have acceptionally strong fingers. Regardless, the method you're using simply makes it more difficult for 99% of humans. What you're doing requires you to focus your strength on your pectoral muscles... not most women's favorite. Try using the bow-n-arrow method and reversing your rifle-grip on the slide. This way you're using your whole body. This is not personal preference... This fact is recognized by martial arts, weight lifting and more
I feel comfortable by gripping the slide IN FRONT of the ejection port, is this good? I noticed that some handguns have serrations on the front of the slide as well, is this why?
@tacticalkimchi Im glad you watched the safety check video, I didnt see it. I was simply saying the video could have been started with the slide locked back.
@CaptainAPBT Who cares? Not saying you don't, but if you don't know to safety check your weapon without being told, you have no business handling a firearm.
Interesting method. I couldnt help but worry that there could be a round in the chamber the whole time, even with no magazine in the weapon. I know you are experienced but many of the viewers are not and should be taught to check everytime until it becomes natural. Thumbs down for safety.
I knew of this method for some time now, but never had to use it until today. This morning I went to the shop and bought 1911PD rail - there is no way I could even budge a slide using slingshot method. However, doing as displayed in the video I am able to rack the slide without much trouble.
@reeding Piss off, she is showing a technique. You do not need strong hands to fire a 1911, my mom can after this still rack a slide. My P10 has a 18lb spring, my wife has weak hands compared to me. So you're saying weak handed people shouldn't be allowed to fire a .45. I say to you bullshit. Get your head out of your ass and get it into the gamel. You can clear a jam weak side with nothing more than a belt or clothing.
I prefer a slightly modified hand position: Instead of the thumb (strongest finger) hanging off the back of the slide doing nothing, I use the thumb on the left side of the slide, instead of using the palm of my hand there. In other words, gripping the slide between my thumb and first couple fingers.
I feel that this gives a much more solid grip than using the palm. This can be demonstrated very easily, if you try to squeeze or crush an object with one hand. Adding the thumb adds more strength.
Good video. This is good for people with not much strength. Especially on hipowers and 1911's due to the heavy recoil springs. I was surprised by the force it took to charge a hipower until learning to push and pull at the same time.
racking the slide gets easier as a gun gets "broken in" that being said i tell people to use this same technique, the push pull method, when new to shooting. As you progress your "shooting muscles" will get stronger and this action will become easier. great video
Look at your video - your left elbow is up and away from your body - not touching your body. If you put the palm on top of the rack thumb on the side of the ejection port, the elbow is now lying close to and touching your body. You are using a larger gun so your grip is better, but this does not work with the smaller Walther PP. Thanks again for making these great vids.
I tried this method and even though I'm a 190lb guy, I could not do it with my gf's Walther PP, because my hand slips off. Putting the palm on the slide throws your elbow up. I put the palm on top of the rack, thumb on the side of the ejection port, allowing elbow to be down next to the body, then push pull works fine. My 140lb gf also had trouble with palm on side, but could easily rack with palm on top, thumb on port side. Thanks for making the vid, though.
Thank you for this instructional video. My fiance has had trouble one of my more difficult to rack pistols; the Kahr MK9; The heavy double springs and limited slide real estate do make it awkward to rack.
I guess I didn't even realize that I naturally use push/pull... This will definitely help her out!
Great video! I'm totally sending a link to my wife! I think she'll take more of an interest if a woman is the one offering firearms advise and instruction. Girls with guns! Love'em love'em love'em!!!
@fil35pal Yes. You can rotate the hand holding the grip of the firearm so that the thumb is resting on the slide lock and as you push forward with that hand, push up on the slide lock.... OR move the hand that is on top of the gun forward of the ejection port (be VERY careful to leave a little space between the top of the ejection port and your palm so that your palm does not catch in the port) and pull up on the slide lock with your thumb as you pull the slide. I recommend the first method.
Thanks for this video Limalife! I had my wife watch it and we practiced using a G23. Took her to the range today and she shot very well. She has weak hands and wrist but was able to rack the slide just fine. Thanks.
decent instructions. Just as a side note too: In the film Valkayrie, Cruse plays a one armed Nazi officer and is seen using the edge of a table to push down on and rack the slide back with ease. Obviously you can't take a table with you where ever you go but it is interesting point none the less.
Great Video Lima, this is overlooked by a lot of people. Just like you said each semi-auto pistol has a different spring in it. I've seen girls rack one pistol with ease, then pick up the next - and can't budge it at all !
Thanks!! Have you thought about dabbling in 3D video, where all that's needed is a cheap pair of red cyan anaglyph, cardboard glasses to see the effects? This vid would have been a great candidate for such.
Hey Lima, I have a table cloth exactly like that shirt!
That's not me being rude by the way, I love the table cloth, it was given to me by my late nan because she noticed a HUGE scratch in my kitchen table which to her was just not acceptable.
Another great option when in some cases the serrations don't give you enough grip is to make small patches out of the grip tape to place on the slide. Seen it done by a female CHL instructor I know and it works very well.
@tacticaltrigger I think it's just the 21 Short Frame model with a 1913 rail instead of the Glock proprietary "Universal" rail, although that's also an option.
Wow! This whole time I've been using a "pinch" method with just my thumb and curled forefinger. I'd be embarrassed when I was shown a gun, and I tried to rack the slide to inspect it but my hands were sweaty. :P What a practical approach! Thanks! I learned a lot from just this one video! :D. By the way, I'm normally rather neutrally-opinioned on Glocks, but that G21 of yours was quite pretty, being kinda hefty and having the tac-rails installed and all :). Keep up the awesomeness! ^_^
I saw ZombieTactics demonstrate this method with his 13 year old daughter. She could do it with about 5 or so guns without any problem. Certainly effective.
This is a good and often overlooked subject. Being able to prepare and use your weapon with your weak hand is extremely important. Additionally, keeping it closer to your body leaves you less exposed. Thanks again for a great video and have a nice Christmas.
This is a good technique for weak hands but carries two potential risks. First is that folks lose track of direction. Remember the first rule of gun safety is "Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction". You think that's a simple thing that you always do, but next time you're at the range step back from the line and watch a while. It's not just the newbies forgetting to turn their bodies around the gun to keep it pointed downrange...
The other risk I was thinking of isn't a problem with the way demonstrated but with the way a couple posters have suggested placing the hand forward of the ejection port. It's a very low risk thing, but there have been cases of ejector springs moving in and hitting primers. So really unlikely to happen, but if it does, the gases coming out that ejection port would be enough to really damage your hand.
This is great! My wife has MS and sometimes has trouble racking the slide on her G26 because her motor skills are affected. I've tried to show her different methods of slide racking, but coming from a woman's perspective, instead of her husbands meaty hands, will definitely help her see the light. Thanks again!
Is that 21 the SF? I always thought I'd be neat to have a regular 21 with the picatinny style rail, but as far as I know, they were a limited run for the SF only.
Watched a firearms instructor try this method while showing us not to follow the slide forward. I have to say it was funny seeing that slide drop on his pinky. Gave whole new meaning to glock bite. Glad to hear you tell people to place hand behind ejection port. Thanks for video
I was teaching my sister how to safety check my Sig P226 (9mm) and she had some issues racking the slide. She had even more issues trying to lock the slide back. Any tips I can pass along for locking it back after racking it?
Keep up the good work. I always look forward to your videos.
As a die hard revolver person (with the exception of the 1911) I am not familiar with the frame on that G21, what was up with that? It almost looked like a flared grip and a bigger rail.
as a left partial hand amputee I use a system much like yours (very little grip strength) but I also practice one handed racking of the slide (using a boot or other object) you just never know if your going to have an injured hand and not able to use both to load and chamber a pistol
hi limalife can you tell me what brand 1911 and what the size is i am looking to get one. i have a full size kimber tactical 2 that i carry every day and its way to heavy now but i don't want to go away from the 1911. thank you
@EDCO34 Exactly. Most gun schools teach this method for even the big, burly men because when your hands get wet and slippery you can still get a really good, sure grip on your firearm this way. It's by-far the best way I have ever learned and I've really never found anyone who couldn't rack a slide using this method.
@limalife Yep. that pinch happened to my fiance when she tried to rack the slide on her friend's gun. I'll teach her this and see what she can do when we go shopping for her handgun. Might end up with a revolver anyway but this technique should help.
Good information there. I've added grip tape to the rear portions of the slides on many of my semi-autos. It really helps to get a grip if your hands are sweaty.
great video lima i was wondering what muscles are worked out when racking a slide is there anyway to get better at it anway thanks for the video MERRY CHRISTMAS
Very well explained, thanks!
ollibygolli 1 week ago
I don't see how anybody could not do this... I don't use this technique but i sure as hell don't consider it impossible. I can do it with all my guns and all my friends guns (no I do not want a cookie). My 1911 and SR9, my friends PT92AFS, XD, Px4 Storm. If you can't rack the slide, get a revolver.
erik42355 1 month ago
Thank you very much for making this video, as a wiry male laborer I never knew the 25lbs spring in my P7 was heavy until I was told so. I have since been looking for a way to assist the women in my life who have trouble with such matters. For me this technique makes an easy task effortless, I think it will be of use to them. Thank you.
lot487 1 month ago
wow. that cdp's rails seem like its riding on BUTTER. nice. smooth
centr0 1 month ago
Lastly, it is unsafe to operate a gun while pointing it sideways. Always point it downrange and assume that it will malfunction and discharge. If west is downrange... and you want to point the pistol west, fine... turn and face westward before operating. You're not going to shoot the gun sideways so you shouldn't operate it sideways... If you are training for self defense, the proper way to use the overhand method is explained here: watch?v=DTt_rq7ikZ4 - note: how he puts his fingers at an angle
GlockWiseSB 2 months ago
And when I say "My Method" I mean the standard method: You hold the gun sideways (like gang bangers in movies) so that the slide is facing your other hand. You grip the slide as you would grip a rifle... curl your fingers and twist your palm so that the sides of your fingers (not the fingerprint) is what grabs the slide. Then push your shooting hand forward while pulling the slide back and let it go.
GlockWiseSB 2 months ago
The reason this methodmay seem like a good method to you is because you don't have a gun with a hard-to-rack slide. Try doing this on a Beretta 950 Jetfire. I'm 6'3" and 230 lbs with HUGE hands and rough skin... After a week of owning my Beretta I'm left with a permanant scar on my hands. LoL. Using your method (of course with less fingers since the gun has a tiny slide) -- I literally CANNOT cock the gun... it's not hard it's impossible... My method hurts but works...
GlockWiseSB 2 months ago
Not all humans have the same body and some people have acceptionally strong fingers. Regardless, the method you're using simply makes it more difficult for 99% of humans. What you're doing requires you to focus your strength on your pectoral muscles... not most women's favorite. Try using the bow-n-arrow method and reversing your rifle-grip on the slide. This way you're using your whole body. This is not personal preference... This fact is recognized by martial arts, weight lifting and more
GlockWiseSB 2 months ago
Ha ha, this is funny. I just did what she spoke of and come to find out I've racked a slide like a girl for decades. Merry Christmas to you all.
XGCScrappy 2 months ago
Great tip, I'll have to show my wife this technique too. She struggles with racking the slide at times. And thumbs up!
UrbanArmed 2 months ago
I feel comfortable by gripping the slide IN FRONT of the ejection port, is this good? I noticed that some handguns have serrations on the front of the slide as well, is this why?
YayOrNay 2 months ago
@YayOrNay yes... some guns like the Ruger SR9 have front serrations so you can place your hand in front of the ejection port to rack the slide.
erik42355 1 month ago
CaptainAPBT: Take a chill pill. Her finger was off the trigger and did a safety check prior to the video.
tacticalkimchi 3 months ago
@tacticalkimchi Im glad you watched the safety check video, I didnt see it. I was simply saying the video could have been started with the slide locked back.
CaptainAPBT 3 months ago
@CaptainAPBT Who cares? Not saying you don't, but if you don't know to safety check your weapon without being told, you have no business handling a firearm.
erik42355 1 month ago
Interesting method. I couldnt help but worry that there could be a round in the chamber the whole time, even with no magazine in the weapon. I know you are experienced but many of the viewers are not and should be taught to check everytime until it becomes natural. Thumbs down for safety.
CaptainAPBT 3 months ago
My girlfriend has a muscular disorder which affects her hands, she is unable to use ANY method to rack my 1911. She simply can't do it. :\
VideoGameBandit 5 months ago
Great Video please make more pistol instructional videos for teaching women how to use modern firearms. Thanks your methods are useful.
Wild1Banana 6 months ago
Pla-ple-p- PUH! Place..
xAEMxBlankAngels 6 months ago
It works, that's for sure.
I knew of this method for some time now, but never had to use it until today. This morning I went to the shop and bought 1911PD rail - there is no way I could even budge a slide using slingshot method. However, doing as displayed in the video I am able to rack the slide without much trouble.
Iskvaldir 8 months ago
if you have weak hands you shouldnt have a 1911
reeding 9 months ago
@reeding Piss off, she is showing a technique. You do not need strong hands to fire a 1911, my mom can after this still rack a slide. My P10 has a 18lb spring, my wife has weak hands compared to me. So you're saying weak handed people shouldn't be allowed to fire a .45. I say to you bullshit. Get your head out of your ass and get it into the gamel. You can clear a jam weak side with nothing more than a belt or clothing.
XGCScrappy 9 months ago
I prefer a slightly modified hand position: Instead of the thumb (strongest finger) hanging off the back of the slide doing nothing, I use the thumb on the left side of the slide, instead of using the palm of my hand there. In other words, gripping the slide between my thumb and first couple fingers.
I feel that this gives a much more solid grip than using the palm. This can be demonstrated very easily, if you try to squeeze or crush an object with one hand. Adding the thumb adds more strength.
meiowalot 9 months ago
or oil your gun and quit being a fucking pussy(not intended to all handicaps)
rey1933 9 months ago
Dunno if this has been mentioned in here, but years ago my father had a stroke and taught me a new way of racking a slide single handedly.
Take said gun in main hand, swap mags and hook the rear sight on your belt then force the gun downward to load the gun.
This can also be done on a countertop.
This i would not use as a main technique but if one arm is out of the question it will work.
themightyparthos 10 months ago
Good video. This is good for people with not much strength. Especially on hipowers and 1911's due to the heavy recoil springs. I was surprised by the force it took to charge a hipower until learning to push and pull at the same time.
bsdmon 11 months ago
racking the slide gets easier as a gun gets "broken in" that being said i tell people to use this same technique, the push pull method, when new to shooting. As you progress your "shooting muscles" will get stronger and this action will become easier. great video
MrKeeper06 11 months ago
Thank you. I have arthritis and the method makes a lot of sense and uses more muscle groups. No need to strain my hand anymore.
phollero 11 months ago
I never knew that
KonahaKilla69 1 year ago
Sweet Pistols Lima Life. As in Lima OH?
richal2574 1 year ago
Look at your video - your left elbow is up and away from your body - not touching your body. If you put the palm on top of the rack thumb on the side of the ejection port, the elbow is now lying close to and touching your body. You are using a larger gun so your grip is better, but this does not work with the smaller Walther PP. Thanks again for making these great vids.
Badge01Kenobi 1 year ago
I tried this method and even though I'm a 190lb guy, I could not do it with my gf's Walther PP, because my hand slips off. Putting the palm on the slide throws your elbow up. I put the palm on top of the rack, thumb on the side of the ejection port, allowing elbow to be down next to the body, then push pull works fine. My 140lb gf also had trouble with palm on side, but could easily rack with palm on top, thumb on port side. Thanks for making the vid, though.
Badge01Kenobi 1 year ago
@Badge01Kenobi I'm having a hard time envisioning why your elbow would have to go up... hmm.. hey.. whatever works for you guys though! :D
limalife 1 year ago
Thank you for this instructional video. My fiance has had trouble one of my more difficult to rack pistols; the Kahr MK9; The heavy double springs and limited slide real estate do make it awkward to rack.
I guess I didn't even realize that I naturally use push/pull... This will definitely help her out!
FideoDt 1 year ago
I taught my brother this trick to show his girlfriend. He told me she was having a tough time racking the slide.
frankgon4 1 year ago
Great video! I'm totally sending a link to my wife! I think she'll take more of an interest if a woman is the one offering firearms advise and instruction. Girls with guns! Love'em love'em love'em!!!
beekmann 1 year ago 3
Is that SpongeBob there on the floor?
lostburro 1 year ago
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lazy2k4 1 year ago
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lazy2k4 1 year ago
great looking pistol.
elmajiko420 1 year ago
Ok, so I can rack the slide, but cannot engage the slide lock at the same time. Any suggestions for doing so?
fil35pal 1 year ago
@fil35pal Yes. You can rotate the hand holding the grip of the firearm so that the thumb is resting on the slide lock and as you push forward with that hand, push up on the slide lock.... OR move the hand that is on top of the gun forward of the ejection port (be VERY careful to leave a little space between the top of the ejection port and your palm so that your palm does not catch in the port) and pull up on the slide lock with your thumb as you pull the slide. I recommend the first method.
limalife 1 year ago
that glock looks gigantic in your hands lol.
BaylinerCapri32 1 year ago
Thanks for this video Limalife! I had my wife watch it and we practiced using a G23. Took her to the range today and she shot very well. She has weak hands and wrist but was able to rack the slide just fine. Thanks.
baketown83 1 year ago
Wow. Still slamming the slide on the empty chamber I see. Makes me flinch every time I hear that whack.
snowlothar 1 year ago
decent instructions. Just as a side note too: In the film Valkayrie, Cruse plays a one armed Nazi officer and is seen using the edge of a table to push down on and rack the slide back with ease. Obviously you can't take a table with you where ever you go but it is interesting point none the less.
Great Tut though!
clodester 1 year ago
2:23 that barrel is ridiculous! haha
rjthegolfer93 1 year ago
do I see Warren Tactical sights on that Glock? how do you like them? I've been thinking of getting them for my M&P.
kcpwnsgman 1 year ago
A plus, tactical super star
windflags 1 year ago
YOU HAVE A BEAUTIFUL VOICE.....NICE VID, LIKE ALWAYS,,,,!!!!!!
757vcchy 1 year ago
Magpul calls this technique "power-stroke."
IMFDB 1 year ago
Great Video Lima, this is overlooked by a lot of people. Just like you said each semi-auto pistol has a different spring in it. I've seen girls rack one pistol with ease, then pick up the next - and can't budge it at all !
Bulwark1911 1 year ago
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Thanks!! Have you thought about dabbling in 3D video, where all that's needed is a cheap pair of red cyan anaglyph, cardboard glasses to see the effects? This vid would have been a great candidate for such.
madmartee 1 year ago
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madmartee 1 year ago
Nice video very informative.
masterchief3737 1 year ago
That Glock looks gigantic in your hands, I guess that's why you prefer the slim 1911.
sohmdaddy 1 year ago
Nice rack...;)
GRdeveny 1 year ago
Good vid lima.
Love that Wilson Combat
ret13yrs 1 year ago
Hey Lima, I have a table cloth exactly like that shirt!
That's not me being rude by the way, I love the table cloth, it was given to me by my late nan because she noticed a HUGE scratch in my kitchen table which to her was just not acceptable.
cuntbollockswank 1 year ago
Thank You. My wife will enjoy that. She says racking the slide of a full size gun is a nightmare.
lhusby 1 year ago
good vid, watch fer port pinch lol
delta2131 1 year ago
Another great option when in some cases the serrations don't give you enough grip is to make small patches out of the grip tape to place on the slide. Seen it done by a female CHL instructor I know and it works very well.
Farside26 1 year ago
whats up with the rail on your Glock? is that custom work? very cool
tacticaltrigger 1 year ago
@tacticaltrigger I think it's just the 21 Short Frame model with a 1913 rail instead of the Glock proprietary "Universal" rail, although that's also an option.
kobuksonhwacha 1 year ago
Wow! This whole time I've been using a "pinch" method with just my thumb and curled forefinger. I'd be embarrassed when I was shown a gun, and I tried to rack the slide to inspect it but my hands were sweaty. :P What a practical approach! Thanks! I learned a lot from just this one video! :D. By the way, I'm normally rather neutrally-opinioned on Glocks, but that G21 of yours was quite pretty, being kinda hefty and having the tac-rails installed and all :). Keep up the awesomeness! ^_^
ArcangelZero7 1 year ago
This method is not just for "weak" hands it just the right way to do it.
JohnBruski 1 year ago
I saw ZombieTactics demonstrate this method with his 13 year old daughter. She could do it with about 5 or so guns without any problem. Certainly effective.
fidgetingfinch 1 year ago
This is a good and often overlooked subject. Being able to prepare and use your weapon with your weak hand is extremely important. Additionally, keeping it closer to your body leaves you less exposed. Thanks again for a great video and have a nice Christmas.
Guru1ofatl 1 year ago
I'm curious of your view fir safety checking... Thanks!
B17MIKE 1 year ago
Thank you for making this video. I'll share it with my wife, who struggles a bit with her XD 45.
Oh, and Merry Christmas.
taigakirdape 1 year ago
Good video. Nice technique. I think pete from armorychannel will like this.
DSMtsi23 1 year ago
Thanks Lima
tyhouston5 1 year ago
my question is...why can't you live around here so we can shoot together?
clap5 1 year ago
well that wont work for me cause i was born with only 8 fingers
brian6265 1 year ago
Any issues with that G21's ambi mag release?
AKMoffat 1 year ago
@LynchYT
-Absolutely-! Please hear this guys comment!
This is a good technique for weak hands but carries two potential risks. First is that folks lose track of direction. Remember the first rule of gun safety is "Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction". You think that's a simple thing that you always do, but next time you're at the range step back from the line and watch a while. It's not just the newbies forgetting to turn their bodies around the gun to keep it pointed downrange...
Galt425 1 year ago 5
@Galt425
The other risk I was thinking of isn't a problem with the way demonstrated but with the way a couple posters have suggested placing the hand forward of the ejection port. It's a very low risk thing, but there have been cases of ejector springs moving in and hitting primers. So really unlikely to happen, but if it does, the gases coming out that ejection port would be enough to really damage your hand.
Galt425 1 year ago
How many guns do you have? Almost looks like you own a shop
lildude8210 1 year ago
you dont look very weak to me
BALJIT147 1 year ago
This is great! My wife has MS and sometimes has trouble racking the slide on her G26 because her motor skills are affected. I've tried to show her different methods of slide racking, but coming from a woman's perspective, instead of her husbands meaty hands, will definitely help her see the light. Thanks again!
thebudgetarmory1 1 year ago
thanks for uploading
phoeniximperator 1 year ago
Cool!
numba1stunna4269 1 year ago
good infor limalife. ive never seen racking like that before. im not making a joke here. good info. ill show the wife.
PavlovSandor 1 year ago
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Nice... good information for people who have that problem.
pullingfabio 1 year ago
I spy sponge bob
SPYK3O 1 year ago
That glock needs oil on the recoil spring. it'll make that squeaky noise go away.
OhshitPositive 1 year ago
I like the angled mainspring housing on your 1911!
And thanks for sharing the information.
waddleg 1 year ago
Nice to have you back.
Good gun handling suggestions
Nice to see you guys picked up a Glock 21, I love them.
It was my first firearm and I'm proud to say I still have it.
I say its like a Timex. Takes a lick'n and Keeps on tick'n!
satchboogyfan 1 year ago
Makes sense nice info thanx
MrCker 1 year ago
Great video Lima
humans4targets2 1 year ago
Is that 21 the SF? I always thought I'd be neat to have a regular 21 with the picatinny style rail, but as far as I know, they were a limited run for the SF only.
12345AaronS 1 year ago
Thank you for the tip, and congrats on your new HD camera. GB
noquie1 1 year ago
Great pointers. Very good video idea too.
jasonsg4111 1 year ago
Could you review that Glock 21 and how would you recommend to conceal carry it?
Crimsonterminator100 1 year ago
omggg gun saftey omg rant rant rant omg didnt show the camera that its safe rant rant im gay rant
nuclearthreat545 1 year ago
i'm liking that kimber.. good video lima thanks again
Wheelin98 1 year ago
wasn't racking the slide without a round (non smoothly) in a 1911 a bad thing?
I think you said that in a video some time before xD
fportales90 1 year ago
great vid....
Benalr 1 year ago
You have such cute, little, but deadly hands. Great Vid, keep up the good work.
AriesSoprano 1 year ago
You forgot to safety check lol great video I learnt something new today.
blondbassist 1 year ago
Nice Kimber
Thanks for the video .
jmm1714 1 year ago
That commander size looks huge in your hands!
dirtyminded604 1 year ago
Watched a firearms instructor try this method while showing us not to follow the slide forward. I have to say it was funny seeing that slide drop on his pinky. Gave whole new meaning to glock bite. Glad to hear you tell people to place hand behind ejection port. Thanks for video
jcfreer 1 year ago
Thanks for the response to my question.
beerbrewer737 1 year ago
you make that 1911 look like a desert eagle!
filo4life11 1 year ago
Thanks for the valuable instruction. Anthony.
biblesnbarbells 1 year ago
Another great video, thanks
Have a Merry X-Mas !!
GunWebsites 1 year ago
Excellent tutorial! My mom has a lot of trouble with auto pistols, I've been meaning to show her this technique.
As always, thank you, Lima!
guns4good 1 year ago
Hey, lima. Great vid as usual!!!
I was teaching my sister how to safety check my Sig P226 (9mm) and she had some issues racking the slide. She had even more issues trying to lock the slide back. Any tips I can pass along for locking it back after racking it?
Keep up the good work. I always look forward to your videos.
viridius 1 year ago
As a die hard revolver person (with the exception of the 1911) I am not familiar with the frame on that G21, what was up with that? It almost looked like a flared grip and a bigger rail.
SuperR3volver 1 year ago
THat's a well made piece
Ralastar 1 year ago
Good as usual!
+++++
Snicke22 1 year ago
as a left partial hand amputee I use a system much like yours (very little grip strength) but I also practice one handed racking of the slide (using a boot or other object) you just never know if your going to have an injured hand and not able to use both to load and chamber a pistol
weaponeer 1 year ago 7
@weaponeer
Hey, man, love your vids
XlovesXtoXspoogeX 1 year ago
hi limalife can you tell me what brand 1911 and what the size is i am looking to get one. i have a full size kimber tactical 2 that i carry every day and its way to heavy now but i don't want to go away from the 1911. thank you
glenndavis06 1 year ago
Very nice. I'll show this to my wife. By the way, my favorite part of this video is Spongebob.
razgriz76 1 year ago
do you have weak poor body strength? you always seem to rack the slide much easier than i can.
humanentropy 1 year ago
Good info!
ristin59 1 year ago
great vid!! i am a female and sometimes it's hard for me to rack my gun. i was able to figure this out on my own but its suchhh a big help. thanks!!
fridaynightfashions 1 year ago 2
Nice grips. VZ's?
RobbyKreiger 1 year ago
@RobbyKreiger Yep! We have lots of VZs in this household..lol
limalife 1 year ago
Great demo! Thank you!
AppalachianFreedom 1 year ago
Thanks...yeah!!! sometimes it would slip off....and now, no way!
EDCO34 1 year ago
@EDCO34 Exactly. Most gun schools teach this method for even the big, burly men because when your hands get wet and slippery you can still get a really good, sure grip on your firearm this way. It's by-far the best way I have ever learned and I've really never found anyone who couldn't rack a slide using this method.
limalife 1 year ago 3
you have small hands >.<
MyT01 1 year ago
Good video:)
MyHollowpoint 1 year ago
I'm definitely going to have to show my mother who has very bad arthritis this video ..... thanks again Lima.
purkjason 1 year ago
It is also easier if you put your hand in front of the ejection port (but not in front of the barrel of course).
fbs9494 1 year ago
@fbs9494 It can be but you have to be careful not to get any of your palm flesh in the ejection port and therefore pinched (OUCH!).
limalife 1 year ago 11
@limalife Yep. that pinch happened to my fiance when she tried to rack the slide on her friend's gun. I'll teach her this and see what she can do when we go shopping for her handgun. Might end up with a revolver anyway but this technique should help.
aikidokamks 1 year ago
@fbs9494 Unfortunately that method develops problems when you begin to do malfunction drills. As such, is inadvisable.
Korruptor 1 year ago
Great tip and video! Merry Christmas!
UTubeMartyr 1 year ago
Great Video.. Short and to the point! Pull & Push!!
Now you might want to look out for SpongeBob there behind you! I think he was checking out your Butt!
SouthernSaltine 1 year ago
Nice video and great information you have. Happy Holidays to you and your family.
gabeus2010 1 year ago
Good information there. I've added grip tape to the rear portions of the slides on many of my semi-autos. It really helps to get a grip if your hands are sweaty.
KimberTrace 1 year ago
Magpul style :)
Piret223 1 year ago
great video!! im strong enough to rack anything with no problem, but great for those who cant!
AirsoftVeteran96 1 year ago
One of my criteria for a wife is that she can rack the slide on a 1911. Too bad you're already hitched! ;) JK
trottheblackdog 1 year ago
A lot of instructors fail to teach that. Great tip.
ketel1 1 year ago
@ketel1 especially the push with the shooting grip hand.
ketel1 1 year ago
great video lima i was wondering what muscles are worked out when racking a slide is there anyway to get better at it anway thanks for the video MERRY CHRISTMAS
360steven 1 year ago
Nice Vid
and
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
xxSchuterxx 1 year ago
Awesome, I never get to be the first to post a comment, I love your videos, thanks for posting.
cazablocki 1 year ago