This post is the end result of a long term transitioning thought process: how to manipulate a semi auto pistol within my own limitations.
Also known as: How do I pull this off safely with the limited use of one hand.
First step - finding a pistol with a flat back panel on the slide which became the surface for a mounted "slide racker".
(https://b.l3n.co/i/lZEALM.md.jpeg).
Second - rarely is the case where the pistol is 100 percent ready to meet my needs out of the box. Will look for options available to add on since shooting one handed full-time has its own critria.
(https://c.l3n.co/i/lZEWaQ.md.jpeg)
That thought was expanded.(https://a.l3n.co/i/lZEjka.md.jpeg) The two tone pistol (front) was oriented for a right-handed shooter who needed help in that area too.
However... that idea was not very comfortable to wear in a concealed carry (especially in a left-handed inside the waistband) holster. Wound up coping with the slide racker embedded into my torso.
Was looking to buy more rack assisted devices some years later... and found better ideas and options based on budgets.
A new racker came to my attention made available by Recover Tactical who has many options based on different pistol manufacturers.
https://recovertactical.com/product-category/charging-handles/
(https://a.l3n.co/i/lZE2iq.md.jpeg)
This option no longer digs into my side during carry and allows easier grasping points for racking.
(https://c.l3n.co/i/lZEnjD.md.jpeg)
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Simultaneously - Smith and Wesson started to develope a line of sub-compact pistols and started with the Shield "EZ 380". This pistol was a focused attention to shooters who may have a compromised strength factor manipulating the pistol. Another version came out in 9mm. Most recently a new model with additional features and options known as the EZ Equalizer. (Full disclosure - this latest pistol has my attention and earned a spot in my carry rotation.)
Why reinvent the wheel... when someone else has a better idea.
Thanks BBQ_Bandit.