Help with drawing back slide

ArtN · March 25, 2013, 08:28 PM

Hi, I do not really know how to explain this, but here goes, I have a problem pulling back the slide and would like to install/mount a winged bar at the rear of the slide (end) so I can pull slide back with two fingers.......Sorry if this is not clear.

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==========O Attach bar pull with two fingers...........
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Will I need to send my CZ 85 Combat back to CZ or can a local Gunsmith handle this?

**Aguila Blanca** · March 25, 2013, 08:37 PM

There are rear sights that incorporate an extension (wing) to facilitate cocking. I know they are available for 1911s with the original GI rear sight dovetail -- I don't know if they are available for the CZ 85.

Cesure · March 25, 2013, 08:52 PM

This might help

http://www.corneredcat.com/article/r...ack-the-slide/

there are also a number of articles and youtubes showing techniques. There is a tool made by Brass Stacker but it doesn't seem to be available for the CZ.

**Aguila Blanca** · March 25, 2013, 09:11 PM

Here's one type. This one seems to be specific to the 1911 dovetail.

http://www.brownells.com/handgun-par...-prod6821.aspx

Here's one made to fit a Bomar dovetail:

http://www.egwguns.com/slide-rackers...-slide-racker/

chris in va · March 25, 2013, 11:11 PM

You might give Dave at Cajun Gun Works a call. He works wonders on various CZ models and might be able to fabricate something.

Is this disability related where it requires you to only use two fingers? If not, thumbing back the hammer first and then doing the overhand method will make it much easier. The 75/85 has a fairly light recoil spring and is much easier to rack than say...a Kahr.

ArtN · March 26, 2013, 01:17 AM

Thanks to all for the helpful hints, to get me to understand that something can be done.......Thanks again

Mrgunsngear · March 26, 2013, 08:29 AM

Art---do you have a physical disability that prevents you from charging the slide as it's designed?

Iron Man · March 26, 2013, 08:43 AM

Instead of pulling back the slide, try a different tactic. Grasp the slide firmly and "push" the frame away from you (with your finger off the trigger, of course). You will be surprised how much easier that is than pulling the slide.

cvc944 · March 26, 2013, 09:30 AM

I have seen a variant of the push method used, mostly by women who don't have enough strength to rack a slide. They hold the gun close and sideways to the torso while pushing the slide toward the pistol. This gives lots of leverage advantage and allows the whole off hand to clamp onto the slide and it works like a charm. Although it's nothing I like seeing, some people must do what they must do if they are weak or have a disability.

zincwarrior · March 26, 2013, 09:40 AM

Another youtuber. My wife also has problems, but not now.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Q8ZRlkdWVc

March 25, 2013, 08:28 PM	#1
ArtN Member Join Date: March 19, 2010 Posts: 41	Help with drawing back slide Hi, I do not really know how to explain this, but here goes, I have a problem pulling back the slide and would like to install/mount a winged bar at the rear of the slide (end) so I can pull slide back with two fingers.......Sorry if this is not clear. ==========\ ==========O Attach bar pull with two fingers........... ==========/ Will I need to send my CZ 85 Combat back to CZ or can a local Gunsmith handle this? Last edited by ArtN; March 25, 2013 at 08:30 PM. Reason: when placing the Post, changed pic

March 26, 2013, 01:17 AM	#6
ArtN Member Join Date: March 19, 2010 Posts: 41	Racking Slide modification Thanks to all for the helpful hints, to get me to understand that something can be done.......Thanks again

March 26, 2013, 08:29 AM	#7
Mrgunsngear Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2011 Location: Carolina Posts: 3,415	Art---do you have a physical disability that prevents you from charging the slide as it's designed? __________________ Mrgunsngear Youtube Channel

March 25, 2013, 08:37 PM	#2
Aguila Blanca Staff Join Date: September 25, 2008 Location: CONUS Posts: 18,473	There are rear sights that incorporate an extension (wing) to facilitate cocking. I know they are available for 1911s with the original GI rear sight dovetail -- I don't know if they are available for the CZ 85.

March 25, 2013, 08:52 PM	#3
Cesure Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2013 Posts: 132	This might help http://www.corneredcat.com/article/r...ack-the-slide/ there are also a number of articles and youtubes showing techniques. There is a tool made by Brass Stacker but it doesn't seem to be available for the CZ.

March 25, 2013, 09:11 PM	#4
Aguila Blanca Staff Join Date: September 25, 2008 Location: CONUS Posts: 18,473	Here's one type. This one seems to be specific to the 1911 dovetail. http://www.brownells.com/handgun-par...-prod6821.aspx Here's one made to fit a Bomar dovetail: http://www.egwguns.com/slide-rackers...-slide-racker/

March 25, 2013, 11:11 PM	#5
chris in va Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 13,806	You might give Dave at Cajun Gun Works a call. He works wonders on various CZ models and might be able to fabricate something. Is this disability related where it requires you to only use two fingers? If not, thumbing back the hammer first and then doing the overhand method will make it much easier. The 75/85 has a fairly light recoil spring and is much easier to rack than say...a Kahr.

March 26, 2013, 08:43 AM	#8
Iron Man Senior Member Join Date: December 12, 2010 Location: Kentucky Posts: 346	Instead of pulling back the slide, try a different tactic. Grasp the slide firmly and "push" the frame away from you (with your finger off the trigger, of course). You will be surprised how much easier that is than pulling the slide.

March 26, 2013, 09:30 AM	#9
cvc944 Senior Member Join Date: March 17, 2013 Location: Lenhartsville, PA Posts: 164	I have seen a variant of the push method used, mostly by women who don't have enough strength to rack a slide. They hold the gun close and sideways to the torso while pushing the slide toward the pistol. This gives lots of leverage advantage and allows the whole off hand to clamp onto the slide and it works like a charm. Although it's nothing I like seeing, some people must do what they must do if they are weak or have a disability.

March 26, 2013, 09:40 AM	#10
zincwarrior Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2011 Location: Texas, land of Tex-Mex Posts: 2,259	Another youtuber. My wife also has problems, but not now. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Q8ZRlkdWVc