firebug8

I currently own a Taurus .38 5 shot revolver. However, I would like to get a 9mm for carry. My problem is I have a disabled right hand, with limited grip so I need a 9mm that is easy to rack. Most I have tried are very difficult, although I have found a Hi Point compact 9mm which I can easily rack. The drawbacks to this gun: 1) cannot mount a laser sight 2) cartridges only hold 8 bullets.

I am a female with average size hands. Can anyone suggest any other 9mm for me to try?

Thanks.

pcon

I would tend to stay away from CZs...I've owned one and have fondled several. The slides seem to be VERY tight.

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CopperKnight

The Ruger P-series have large-ish grips, but have always been easy to work. That is if you don't mind carrying a full size.

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nedrgr21

Have you considered changing the way you rack the slide?
Really, you only have to rack the slide when you first load your gun and if you have a malfunction. When you first load it, hook the rear sight or front corner of the slide on something like a countertop or table (or fashion a specific block of some hard material for the purpose) and push forward using your good hand or good hand + hip. If you have to do this away from a suitable hard surface you can hook the rear sight on your belt, shoe sole, etc. The annual Glock magazine from a couple of years ago showed a police officer with only one arm and how he could fully manipulate his Glock. Course, your situation also brings up the fastest reload is a second gun - luckily you've got one.

firebug8

Thanks pcon, Copperknight and nedrgr21,

I'll try your suggestions and see how they work!

Blackeagle

Are you trying to rack the slide slingshot style (by pinching the rear of the slide between your thumb and index finger and pulling back)? You may have better luck grabbing the slide from the top using your whole hand (palm down just behind the ejection port, thumb pointing towards you). Instead of just pulling back on the slide, pull back with the support hand and shove the gun forward with the primary hand. This technique makes it much easier to rack the slide than the slingshot method.

Faitmaker

@Ned - I had never heard of that way to rack but I will definitely remember it if I should have a problem with my offhand or for that matter my good hand. What an interesting suggestion.

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varob

This way defiantly works. You just have to be careful how much you push down, you could break your sights.

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Rcher

My wife searched long and hard for a pistol that she could function. She finally decided on the Taurus PT-111 Millenium Pro 9mm. She has fired 500-600 rds flawlessly and the gun shoots real well. I was a skeptic but I have shot it and it shoots fine with decent accuracy. This was one of the few that my wife could easily operate the slide and under duress. Check it out.

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DaveInTexas

this from a newbie: do you think a gunsmith could work with you to make some "slide handle" ie weld something on, that you could rack? or to reduce the spring force? Good luck.