Need input for new carry gun

[matodd]

At this time a Kahar CM9 is my carry gun, but I am starting to develop arthritis in the joints of my thumbs. Due to the pain it takes me 3 or 4 attempts to rack the slide, I believe that it is becoming a safety issue when I need to unload the gun. I am looking for input on a different carry gun, that is close to or the same as my CM9 ( in size and function) but with a lighter slide spring. Any help?

 

[Whip_McCord]

A S&W J-frame revolver.

 

[chezuki]

At this time a Kahar CM9 is my carry gun, but I am starting to develop arthritis in the joints of my thumbs. Due to the pain it takes me 3 or 4 attempts to rack the slide, I believe that it is becoming a safety issue when I need to unload the gun. I am looking for input on a different carry gun, that is close to or the same as my CM9 ( in size and function) but with a lighter slide spring. Any help?

What is your method of racking the slide? You can probably get by just fine by adjusting your technique. An "over the top" style slide grip puts little-to-no pressure on the thumbs.

 

[wtfd661]

Buddy of mine has a Ruger LC380 and he said its the easiest slide he has ever manipulated, it shoots a .380 though so not sure if thats what your looking for and is a little bigger than your Kahr. I have never shot it so I have no first hand expierence with it but I do have a Ruger LC9 and its a pretty easy gun to shoot and carry (I carry it in a pocket holster). The Ruger's do have a safety on them but you don't have to use it if that bothers you.

Good luck on your search!!

 

[venenoindy]

Glock 42 would be a great option for you.

 

[dhw9am]

I would stay away from the J Frame revolvers, because your joint pain is not going to be helped by the recoil.
Pocket 380's in my experience, kick like a mule. The Glock 42 is in my opinion, a possible exception to this rule. The 42 I fired, was easy to rack.
Good luck.

 

[Dean C.]

How about a Sig P938 or P238 (9MM or .380) They are very very easy to manipulate the slide, very small and I just took my P938 (9MM) out shooting today and shot about 100-130 rounds out of it with no hand fatigue/pain at all. I cannot recommend that series of pistols enough. Plus for a carry piece the triggers are pretty sweet.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

Sig P238. Bought it for my wife specifically because it was the easiest for her to chamber a round compared to any other gun of comparable size.

 

[IndyGlockMan]

Check out the new Walter CCP when it comes out in a month.
very easy to rack, 9mm, and great trigger.. Much better then the Kahr trigger

 

[M67]

Sig P290 in .380. Extremely easy to rack.

 

[cosermann]

Something with a larger slide will generally be easier to rack (all else being equal).

 

[M67]

Could also recommend the Remington R51....if you could find one.....and find one that worked......



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[jjtroy912]

+1 for the sig p238. I shot my buddies a few weeks ago and I recall it being easy to operate and light on recoil. Plus it's just a nice gun, I'd like one but I have issues carrying nice guns. I mean I'd cry a little if I scratched it. I want a G42 but haven't shot one yet, it felt nice handling it though and who cares if you rough it up it's a glock Good luck.

 

[NHT3]

My suggestion would also be a Glock 42. Easy to cycle the slide and very soft recoil for a pistol that small. First I would try the above suggested slide cycling technique.

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[MPD742]

Some good thoughts previously posted but with your arthritis and a semi-auto you could also be developing a limp wrist recycle issue. A small caliber wheel gun might be a good option.

 

[Coumtryflyer]

Just held a shield in 9mm, and it's very easy to rack the slide compared to the kahr cm9