One more thing, do all of this in your "workspace".flowrie wrote:I would recommend teaching proper technique.
Just did this morning at the range with the wife and one of her friends.
Both women having trouble racking M&P Shields in 9mm (my recommendation).
This was taught to me and I taught them, assuming a right hand shooter:
Fleshy or butt of left hand on left side of slide.
Pinky, ring and middle finger of left hand on right side of slide, these fingers can apply much more force than the index finger and thumb.
Pull back and release. Can also assist by pushing frame forward with right hand.
Be sure to turn body enough to keep muzzle down range and trigger finger straight (not on trigger).
After a few minutes they were good to go, just requires proper technique and practice.
Can probably search you tube if needed.
Close to your chest and under your chin.
When a jar of pickles won't open, you don't try to open at arms length, you pull it up close in your "workspace" so you can apply more force.