Auto Taurus Slim

[jamsit]

I have an Auto 9mm Taurus Slim...and not as agile as I once was, is there any way to 'easily arm/cock' the auto gun? Should I just keep exercising /pulling the slide? will it eventually become easier? tx

 

[tmountjr]

You mean the 709 Slim? Is it new? They usually loosen up pretty quick. Think of it as a good excuse to get out to the range more often.

 

[kerb]

How do you rack the slide? Are you grabbing it between thumb and forefinger (using jus tthe thumb and forefinger)?
Or grabbing the whole thing using an overhand grip?
(thumb/forefinger toward the rear of slide, pinky finger toward the muzzle end of the slide)

 

[kelcarry]

Check me if I am wrong about the workings of this auto and the fact that you have a holster but just have a cartridge in the chamber. Many, if not most, do exactly that. As the saying goes--"time is of the essence" and when we are talking seconds, if not one second, cocking an auto means a problem for a CC defender and, in your case, a real problem.

 

[LWC9]

I have 709 Slim it started out hard rack, but has gotten easier. I carry 8 rounds so I don't need to rack if I need it. Only rack at the range.

 

[Sh00tn Butt]

jamsit ..
i am 70 yrs old so i too am not as agile as i once was .. i use the "push pull" method .. i use my strong hand to push with, while pulling with my weak hand .. i use my whole hand to pull with, not just using 2 fingers .. the slide will wear in and it will become easier and you will be come stronger using this method ..

SB

 

[jamsit]

Tx for the quick responses...
1) auto is relatively new... ~1yr real time.. ~3mos actual use time...
2) when I try to rack w/left thumb & forefinger, only get to ~3" back...
3) when I rack w/ 'left hand pull to rear' method, it's fine..
Guess I just have to keep exercising the auto & me... Tx again..

 

[dracer]

hold the slide with your whole hand and push the grip with your strong hand , it is easier to push than it is to pull