OK, shot the video.
I did make a couple of “thumbs” moves, but fixed them on camera. Sorry about that, but this is a gun that is new to me and I’m still learning about it - and haven’t perfected thumbless drill with it.
Here’s the script:
First, I have a partially loaded magazine sitting on the table, and I place the magazine loading device (comes with every XD) over the magazine with my fingers, then press down with my palm. I then pick up a round (accidentally using my thumb, but I show that it can be positioned using just finger tips - I am sure you are more adept at that than I by this point) and insert it into the magazine, then use my right palm to seat the round in the mag, albeit a little clumsily. I then remove the mag loader.
Next, I put the mag loader back on using my thumb (because I’ve already proven you don’t need one to put it on the magazine) and insert another round using my fingers and palm, somewhat more adeptly than previously.
Finally, I demonstrate how to grip and load a magazine into the weapon without the use of your thumbs. Again, DO NOT RIDE THE SLIDE WITH YOUR HAND LIKE IT SHOWS IN THE VIDEO. I only did that because I didn’t have room to properly slingshot the slide with my camera and screen in the way.
The video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBx9R4Anhtc
Any questions? {grin} You are *not* limited to revolvers if you can’t use your thumbs!
Thank you very much. You are right, I am not limited. Someone posted a link to a disability site. I bet they would love a link to your videos here. You are very kind.