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Mikul · September 11, 2001, 02:16 PM

Have her push with her right hand on the grip and pull with her left hand on the slide. That way she uses the strengh of both arms instead of one.

Have her try different grips on the slide (two-finger pinch, back handed, etc) in case the problem is gripping the slide securely.

Beretta has three models with tip-up loading.

12-16 pounds requires a lot of upper body strength for woman. This is a difference between us and them that many of us forget.

September 11, 2001, 02:16 PM	#12
Mikul Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2000 Posts: 1,396	Have her push with her right hand on the grip and pull with her left hand on the slide. That way she uses the strengh of both arms instead of one. Have her try different grips on the slide (two-finger pinch, back handed, etc) in case the problem is gripping the slide securely. Beretta has three models with tip-up loading. 12-16 pounds requires a lot of upper body strength for woman. This is a difference between us and them that many of us forget. __________________ There are two types of men: those with guns, and those at their mercy.