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The ravages of age have hit me and I have trouble grasping the slide on my PM-9. The new H&K VP9 has little extensions on the back of the slide to help with the grasp. Also, Springer Precision offers similar retrofits for Glocks and Springfields. Has anyone seen or know of something similar for a PM-9? Has anyone had something made by a gunsmith that does the same thing?
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It wasn't made by a gunsmith, but I just bought the wife one..........................it's called a revolver
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I'm having the same problem with my CT380 - it's still pretty tough to rack that little slide.A man can never have too much red wine, too many books, or too much ammunition
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I've seen posts where somebody added friction tape to the serrations. Looked like a pretty good fix.Rest in peace Muggsy
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That does work well on my CW45. Harrylee had a post showing it a while back.Originally posted by SlowBurn View PostThe only thing better than having all the guns and ammo you'd ever need would be being able to shoot it all off the back porch.
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Had a similar problem a few years back and solved it by using the overhand slide rack instead of the pinch and pull style. Place your free hand over the slide facing your shoulder with thumb and fingers on each side, grip with hand and push toward shoulder. I keep the push going till my hand is forced off the slide to prevent hanging on.
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Same here. Old age and arthritis are taking their toll. I use the same approach as OldLincoln and it works pretty well. Have a terrible time sliding the slide back and locking it. I tried holding the slide with a terrycloth wash rag the other day and it seemed to help. Might try it.Originally posted by OldLincoln View PostComment
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Originally posted by deadeye View Post
The easiest way to lock the slide back, is to install an empty mag and rack the slide like you would to chamber a round. It will lock back, no muss no fuss.
A loss of fine motor skills helped me to learn this, and lots of other things.
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The pinch and pull technique is only used by those who limp wrist when shooting. A real man uses the heal of his hand and all four fingers. (We are still talking racking the slide aren't we?)
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Kahrtalk really is a geezer board, ain't it?A man can never have too much red wine, too many books, or too much ammunition
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Seems to have it's geezer days for sure. Nice warm day today I can type wicked fast without joint freeze up. Nice!http://bawanna45.wix.com/bawannas-grip-emporium#!
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This may help or not I played around with this some time ago and still have the same tape on the slide, just be careful when cleaning the slide. Have sent a few fellows on the forum precut slide tape. does make a big difference. Here is the old link
http://www.kahrtalk.com/showthread.p...lee+slide+tapeRest in peace old sailor Mike
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The ones you sent me are still holding up fine and dandy. They are a definite plus even with the overhand rack.http://bawanna45.wix.com/bawannas-grip-emporium#!
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Dad: Say something nice to your cousin Shirley
Dietrich: For a fat girl you sure don't sweat much.
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Oldlincoln, deadeye, and leftysixty have it right.Comment
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ding, ding, ding, we have a winner!Originally posted by berettabone View PostIt wasn't made by a gunsmith, but I just bought the wife one..........................it's called a revolver
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this is the S&W Model 60, 3" barrel, similar dimensions and weight. do not start out with .357, buy a box of target load .38spl and practice with that.
try a box of this for carry ammo-- https://www.buffalobore.com/index.ph...t_detail&p=110 short barrel, low flash recipe, 158gr. semi wadcutter, hollow point, soft lead- makes a nice big "Splat!". the old hands are going to love opening the cylinder and putting in the 38spl. cartridges, you can actually get hold of them. if you want to get fancy or expecting being in a long shoot out, buy some speedloaders. hehehehe, 5 shots should handle most of your social problems.
good luck, have fun. keep the HK for a house gun.Comment
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