Since Sarah got the nod, I’ve joined the NRA and got my Beretta .380 from the ‘80’s out of storage. Only problem is, I can’t pull back the slide (am I using the correct term?) Also applied for a FOID. Now I need to trade in the Beretta for something more user friendly. Any suggestions??
Try one of the “Airweight” Smith&Wessons. They’re revolvers,
so no slide to pull back. Also, internal hammer for additional
safety.
I like my Beretta Model 70 - they do have a fairly stiff spring... Keep the Beretta, and buy one of those nice SIG 225/P6 police trade-ins, should be well broken in, and you can’t get a better weapon for the money. SIG is probably the best weapon on the market...
I just love how these reporters nowdays just open their mouths and spout off on everything from Hemorrhoids to Hurricanes... Kinda reminds of that Jon Lovitz SNL sketch with the pathological liar...
>Any suggestions??<
That’s not a question anyone can answer until they know what your physical health condition is.
Is the slide rusted closed? Buy some break free.
It depends on how you want to carry. I Like my Sig .45 for home use and I have a little Kel Tec 9mm that can be concealed in the palm of your hand but it doesn’t have the best quality although it’s never misfired. Here’s a few cool links to peruse:
http://www.mouseguns.com/pocksize.htm
http://www.outdoors.net/site/features/feature.aspx+Forum+Firearms+ArticleCode+1698+V+N+SearchTerm++curpage+1698
I don’t know much about guns, but more than Newsweek, anyway. I’m starting to think about getting one, though. It would be worth it just to drive the liberals around here in MA crazy.
Unless the slide is stuck (jammed or rusted) or you have a limiting physical condition, almost any adult should be able to work the slide on a .380.
I've heard an instructor suggest holding the slide while pushing the frame forward, rather than holding the frame while pulling the slide backwards. While I can't say why it works, doing this allowed a very petite woman in my class to easily work the slide on a .45, which she hadn't been able to do initially.