No handgun for old men

Gene L

At least this old man.  A wonderful pistol, H&K P7 with the strongest recoil spring I've ever encountered.  I can rack the slide with effort, but can't move it past lock to the disassembly position, back and lift.  I used to be able to do this.

Getting old is not for the weak of hand.

Zee

I’ll take it off your hands for you. Hate to see you in frustration. 

Tugar

Zee said:

I’ll take it off your hands for you. Hate to see you in frustration. 

I'll do one better. I will buy trade a new S&W EZ380 so you can rack the slide and have protection. 

Tugar

Don't feel bad Gene. About 20 some of years ago when the 50 Deagle came out, I tried to pull the slide back on that monster and nearly failed. I was young then.

Rafterman

My friend, hunting and shooting buddy passed this year. I witnessed his slow decline over the years to where he couldn't hit the broad side of a barn with any firearm due to diminishing hand strength. The arthritis sure didn't help. Couldn't pull the trigger without jerking it. I miss him and the great times we used to have. 

ojr

Jeez Rafterman, I'm not sure that was the intention of Gene' post
Well I could be wrong though, I often am.

Gene L

Thanks, Rafterman....you made my day better. )  I ordered a lesser-power recoil spriing, will see if that works.  The original spring is supposed to be 20#, but it sure feels a lot stronger than that.

Rafterman

ojr said:

Jeez Rafterman, I'm not sure that was the intention of Gene' post
Well I could be wrong though, I often am.

ojr, I'm sure that wasn't the intention of Genes post. Unfortunately it put me an emotional moment. I would delete it if I could. Gene, Thanks for understanding. I usually wait to post something so I don't get diarrhea of the mouth.

Gene L

Well, I found out I was doing it wrong. I thought you had to pull all the way back, then up and away.  Actually, you only have to pull it about a half an inch back pushing the takedown button. Quite easy. I feel somewhat akin to a fool, but at least I can clean my damn gun.