Easiest way for a female to rack a pistol

[@kpasa111]

Hey, that kid already knows more than some grown ups I have seen. I'm so happy to see people teaching their kids about gun use and gun safety. Thumbs up to both of you.

[@justanotherinternetexpert7743]

Hey, I just taught this technique to my 66 year old mother, she has always had issues racking her slide on her glock 43, but I am happy to say, that is no longer a issue!!! Thank you and your daughter VERY MUCH for making this video!!!

[@XRING]

My pleasure E.L. you made our day. If it only helps one person then it was worth making the video. Thanks for watching and letting us know. Thank you!

[@travisfisher9827]

Very helpful. My wife was having this issue. Thank you!

[@FreedomNetwork99]

Wow! This newbi 61 year old is having trouble. Your daughter and you technique gives me more confidence. Thank you for the great video!

[@fzovko]

I've been a gun owner for years and never had this problem till my wife got her permit 🙂. A great video and now the wife can rack the slide. Thank you brother.

[@disco4535]

We need more dads like X-Ring. And Ella did an excellent job!

[@XRING]

Thanks Disco! Ella wanted to be the demonstrator.

[@HarrysHolsters]

I swear she looked like “dad I got this why are you slowing me down!” This is honestly great advice for a lot of males. I’ve had 250 pound D1 college players have issues because these are muscles they aren’t used to using and their grip is horrible.

[@XRING]

Thanks Harry! She did give me "the look"! Great point.

[@steelpunisher6944]

Very cool! This will help a lot of people. Having your daughter do everything you talked about was a great idea. You can tell she has a good teacher. She did a great job. Cool video sir!

[@XRING]

Thank you Steel Punisher 69 and thanks for watching! We appreciate it.

[@WARRIORSAYSTHEWIND]

Well done sir! Your daughter has better weapons handling skills than the majority of individuals I have seen with over twenty years in the military.

[@fumasterchu12]

You can easily tell your daughter is no stranger to guns. I taught my daughters both to shoot at 8 years old. They were very good shots, and they were also mature enough to follow instructions. My son is still a good shooter and he was also taught from a young age. I think I still have him in some of my earlier videos. Great video, and great job by your daughter. All the best brother!!

[@XRING]

Thank you fumasterchu12. She has been shooting for a long time and was doing indoor matches at 9. The problem was that once she became proficient, she started trying to mimic those that were shooting faster than they could shoot accurately. Had to get her away from that atmosphere for a bit.

[@fumasterchu12]

@@XRINGWow, shooting matches at 9yo!! I guess I shouldn't really be surprised since she has you for a teacher/mentor. God bless brother, you're a good man.

[@shelbyhurd]

Hi. My husband loves firearms and we keep a Glock in our home for protection. I am absolutely terrified of guns but I admit that I feel much safer knowing that we have added security in our home. I am not the best at racking the slide. From what I understand, all Glocks have a 17lb recoil spring, which seems heavy to me. I’m also on the Autism Spectrum, and the grip on the slide for a Glock is especially painful on my sensitive skin. (In a threatening situation, I doubt this will matter much to me, but as of now, practice racking the slide is quite uncomfortable and rough on my skin.) Thank you kindly for your explanations, especially being geared toward women. I don’t think there’s any shame in admitting that women and men are different and that we each have our own strengths and weaknesses. I am very grateful you made this video centered on women. Your video is respectful, helpful, and your young daughter being proficient in firearms is truly inspirational and gives me confidence to continue as a 30-year-old woman. Thank you for all of your time in helping me better learn to defend myself from threats.

[@catanasi]

When I saw your daughter, I said I gotta get better. I thought that I just had weak upper body strength , but I know I’m stronger than a 12 year old😂. For me, racking has been the hardest part of managing my EDC. I now love my p365 more bc of you both! Seeing your daughter sealed it for me. After viewing this, I got up and immediately went out and bought some snap caps and I’ve been practicing for about 45 minutes now and I want to thank y’all bc ‘I GOT IT !! I’m sharing with all my friends. Thanks for taking the time to make this great video, you’re helping so any people, even if they don’t tell you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!😊

[@walterminer4990]

Ella did great! One of my dearest Aunts had the same name! (Not that it has to do with anything)! I just got sedimemtal! Lol! This IS a much needed video for the gals! You and your helper did great! One side note! Gun salespeople should quit pushing/insisting revolvers and small semi autos for ladies! Great job X-Ring! Best to you and your family!

[@XRING]

Thank you Walter! I agree with you completely about the sales of smaller framed pistols to women. Have a great week Walter.

[@kevmac1230]

Good job Dad, the girl is a natural!

[@TB-ys8pj]

XRING it looks like she is going to be able to beat you at a shooting contest LOL .... glad to see you taking the time to explain every detail so people can do it correctly

[@XRING]

Thanks TB! She is already one heck of a shooter. Thanks for watching.

[@MarcheSmith-c7g]

I’m a new firearm owner, and this video was soooo helpful!! And motivational, especially seeing your daughter do it like a pro! Thanks!!!

[@seanburke997]

Thanks man, going to try this with the wife. She's 5'1", tiny hands, and has some arthritis issues, going to try this with her as she has some issues racking the few of guns that actually fit her hands.

[@mfmayes]

thank you for the4 great video, I am 70 and my grip is not what it use to be,, your video made it easier for me to rack the slide

[@XRING]

My pleasure Marshall!

[@samuils]

Thanks mate, your daughter is such a darling. Im glad you are teaching her self protection, very important!

[@martinmaddox5315]

This big, strong armed 74 year old man with arthritis in his hands thanks you for this video. I can lift heavy barbells but it’s still hard to rack until I tried this.

[@mildredlackey1938]

Excellent video, I am still having problems with my 38 special ,but hope to change a couple ways I have been doing things, thanks,

[@NosActivated420]

Great video... It's awesome that your daughter is well trained. I did the same with my kids when they were young. Keep them coming

[@graeme3023]

Wow, she looks so much like her dad!! You can really see the family resemblance. Great video!!

[@kenbetterman7910]

Thank you. My girlfriend couldn’t rack a slide but thanks to your video it’s nothing for her to do it now.

[@MrNiceKnife]

Very good technique. Definitely teaching my daughter this was when she’s a bit older (5 years old atm). Even my 12 boy has difficulty racking some pistols. Good vid.

[@XRING]

Mr NiceKnife Thank you Mr. Nice Knife. I am sure it will work well. Definitely a tried and true method. Thanks for watching.

[@hesa3656]

Thank You Sir! These are excellent techniques for all of us.

[@XRING]

Thanks He Sa and thanks for watching.

[@callisto32]

Mini X-ring did a great job!

[@XRING]

Thanks Wart Hog. I will let her know.

[@tomyen187]

This video is incredibly useful for (especially to a lot of ladies) sure, thanks~!

[@rjinnh3933]

X-Ring is one of the best presenters on UTOOB. Each of his vids are worthy of praise.....

[@XRING]

Thanks RJ! I appreciate it.

[@IY6C]

Great job girl. Great video Ray

[@XRING]

Thanks Rick! I hope you are having a great time down there!

[@CatsEyeBeauty]

I haven't stepped up to a 9 MM yet, but my 22 is easy to rack. Love you, Ella! 😘❤😘

[@XRING]

Ella said thank you Cat's Eye. She is excited to see you tomorrow.

[@artificemdeomnibus9059]

racking slides has ALWAYS been a problem for me (5'5" MAN). I just can't seem to get the leverage. I've been looking at female techniques in the hopes of learning some good ways to do it.

[@C4RL1NN]

Nuttin' wrong with that man, as long as you're learning and as long as you find something safe and effective!! Would you say you have it down now??? Able to rack every time with little to no trouble???

[@artificemdeomnibus9059]

@@C4RL1NN Absolutely! I tend to bring the weapon in close to my body, and push out with my primary while pulling back with my off hand. Racks perfectly every time!

[@rjrulz327]

Great video this helped give my wife some more confidence chambering a round thanks!

[@AlaskanBallistics]

At church now, putting this in my watch later and dropping a like. Hopefully i'll remember the "watch later list"

[@scottf.3808]

Alaskan...Right on....Good stuff...

[@Nebula_Ultra]

QUIT LOOKING AT YOUR PHONE IN CHURCH, SINNER!

[@alfiefelix7968]

Excellent video (is all I can say)! Thank you, Ella's Dad & Ella.

[@Leverguns50]

That’s a really good video, A lot of good information there

[@XRING]

Thanks Leverguns 50 -110. We appreciate that.

[@kathyhurrle2966]

Thank you for this video.

[@jeffburnham6611]

It's good that you correctly pointed out it's much harder to rack the slide with the hammer forward. There are other videos of this type, hosted by women, that demonstrate the ease of manipulating the slide but the hammer is already cooked. Your daughter demonstrates the difficulty perfectly, but under a stressful situation it may be more difficult.

[@dianereeves8632]

That was awesome!!! Thank you both!!!

[@ravendon]

Great job parenting and teaching the next generation!

[@ethanwild3301]

The way she racked it so fast was the cutest thing😂

[@GoldenTV3]

One important tip is - To get angry at the gun. It's built out of steel, it isn't going to break. Just get mad and put that anger into driving the gun forward and the slide back

[@richardsiegler8456]

Love the father and daughter interaction and training….setting a great example.

[@McGuireJJ]

Ella did a great job!

[@XRING]

Thanks JJ!

[@t.t.6214]

Thank you for this video! BTW...your daughter is such a lucky girl to have a dad like you that is not afraid to show his baby girl how to hold and shoot a gun.

[@MRPosserLivestreams]

I need to get ma wife to watch this video. Great job Dad and Daughter.

[@Tex_I_Can]

Awesome video! I had this discussion with my older sister a couple of years ago. I tried to convince her to let me work with her for a few minutes before she decided to buy a snubby. Nope, she bought a 2.5 inch 357. She shoots 38's out of it, and will practice, but does admit it's a bit snappy and loud.

[@XRING]

Thanks New Texican. That seems to be the route that a lot of women gravitate towards. Not a bad option as long as they practice their proficiency with them.

[@nddickens1630]

Made a believer of my 79 year young wife. Thanks,,,, esp to your daughter, good luck and God bleaa yall.

[@LittleLadyThompso]

These techniques helped me rack with ease.

[@XRING]

SAMANTHA THOMPSON Thanks Samantha and thank you for watching!

[@lisaj775]

Thank you for this! I was thinking of giving up my 9 mil, for a .380. (Obviously not as good of an idea as I thought it would be) I have that same 38 I keep beside the bed, simply because it’s easier for me to handle. So glad I don’t have to give up my 9 mil. Thanks again!

[@XRING]

My pleasure Lisa!

[@lisaj775]

OK so I have to give you the feedback. I have a 29 year old son who is a gun enthusiast and he tried to help me figure out different ways to rack my 9. I mean, I’m 55 years old now and don’t have the strength I did as a young woman. So I told him about your video. He came over yesterday, and ask if I had tried it yet. I replied not yet, so he takes his 45 off his hip and hands it to me. I tried it, and it worked! I was so happy! He then went to the car and got his Canak 9 mil. It’s smaller than mine. I was able to handle it too. You just don’t know how happy I am. I also feel a little stupid for not figuring it out for myself. But thank you again… 💪😊

[@XRING]

@@lisaj775 My pleasure Lisa! Thank you for watching the channel .

[@PatriotPaulUSA]

The easiest slide I have ever found to pull is the 7lb slide spring in the RIA 22TCM pistols. (The USA version of a 5.7 that is 223 Rem based and 2100 FPS) I found a commander size RIA 1911, 17 round model for a relative that was elderly, and had his wrist fused. (He had worn his wrist joint out from damage being a union carpenter until right before nail guns came about.) It was the easiest slide to rack we could find. Its 7Lb slide spring was incredible! I couldn't believe how soft it is! Its super smooth, the near full length slides were like butter too :) The ammo was super inexpensive compared to 5.7 by a ton. Like 1200 rounds shipped for $399.99! It can be reloaded easily too for pennies. Like less than 15cents IFIRC. The steel frame gun helps with recoil quite a bit as well! A commander length (4.25") was the one for him. I need to have him compare it to the new "Lite Rack" Poly striker fired pistols, but I doubt they are easier.

[@ConcealedSteel]

I don't know where I learned this but I've had the women in my life doing this exact same thing. Great video.

[@marykennedysherin3330]

Thank you for such an educational video, blessed Dad and Daughter 🙏❤

[@chaoticcaninejb]

I think I remember one your comments on a live chat when you were stuck at around 1200subs or so, just werent growing quick...now look 10K!! That was quick and just a matter of time. Congrads!

[@XRING]

Thanks RAZORJB! How quickly time flies. It has been a really fun endeavor.

[@RussXnimbusX42]

Great job young lady!

[@XRING]

Ella said "Thank you"!

[@scottf.3808]

Nice vid and your daughter is very well disciplined as I will give credit to her teacher/Dad.....Good techniques as that is the way I tell folks to rack the slide if they struggle so good to know that I am in the ball park too....Good stuff....

[@XRING]

Thanks Scott F. Now if she could only handle a 12ga. Maybe too soon.

[@scottf.3808]

@@XRING True...LOL...They have some light loads as you know that but maybe with the 20 ga and move her up as she will do fine knowing the blood line....Good genes to have....Good stuff....

[@XRING]

@@scottf.3808 It isn't so much the recoil as it is the sheer weight of a shotgun. It took forever to find the right combo on an AR that she can hold offhand. She really, really wants to shoot a 3-gun, but I keep telling her not quite yet.

[@scottf.3808]

@@XRING You know that is awesome that she has the itch to go out and compete as when she is capable they better watch out...

[@rchopp]

Great info, and a big thanks to your helper..

[@XRING]

Thanks rchopp and thanks for watching.

[@channelcatchaser9426]

Great video as always

[@XRING]

Thanks Channel Cat Chaser

[@MsCo777]

Miss X - me again... wanted to ask if you have compared the Sig P365 vs the Glock 43? I wanted to know which has less recoil. or any other suggestions of one thats not so tough on recoil. thanks

[@melindasmale4303]

Came across your channel. Could you give advice on best 9mm for women and or seniors? I subbed too.

[@XRING]

Thank you and thanks for watching. I would highly recommend the HKVP9 full size. Less felt recoil in the full size and configurable grips for smaller hands. It’s not inexpensive but the quality is definitely there.

[@eatsleepplayrepeat]

My sister has a really hard time pulling the slide back on my gun, thanks for the vid.

[@CrookedCreekShooting]

Thanks for sharing that technique. My wife has always had trouble pulling the slide.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@NosActivated420]

My wife is left handed and I have tried every technique known to man and she still has problems.

[@stevenicks7117]

Great! I was looking for another revolver for my daughter. She is very strong and works out daily, but she couldn't cycle an automatic. Problem solved, thank you, Sir, and Ella.

[@philmonat9352]

Good Job. I had surgery on my right hand (r-handed) and @ 68 ease of loading and unloading is always usefull to know.

[@MasterNin]

Thank you, this was very helpful.

[@XRING]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching.

[@krischu3718]

Great video and demo!

[@thoughtsofanoldSoldier]

Well laid out and sound technique.

[@XRING]

Thanks Thoughts of an old soldier.

[@HiDave0016]

Pretty freaking cool!! Thank you!!

[@wsgeo]

Great technique and example using a 10yr old. I'm so glad to see a younger generation learning to use and respect firearms.

[@sevany6581]

thanks for demonstration from the great daddy & daughter team.

[@XRING]

Thanks Sevan

[@xtremearmor]

Excellent job racking those slides... the first two she did so fast ...

[@Matt-ze3oo]

she did awesome! great video !

[@alaska1andy959]

You taught your daughter well.

[@XRING]

Thank you Alaska1Andy. Something she wanted to learn on her own for sure.

[@StealthyNomadica]

She’s a show stealer, for sure. So glad to see a dad guiding his daughter into responsible gun-ownership. I’m sure she is quite proficient with the firearms. That said, at school, or in any gun-free zone where she can’t pack heat, I sincerely hope you’ve “armed” her with other skills. I have spent thousands of dollars and thousands of hours learning hand-to-hand combat conditioning with many tactical tools. Take it from me, a tactical whip, available for $26 on Amazon, combined with comprehensive Krav Maga training makes a girl very hard to kill. God bless.

[@tomasbisciak7323]

Man racking a slide with my non dominant hand is so hard ... i dont know my brain doesn't function that way :D... will try this.

[@MrZachzippo]

The trick, if you would call it that is not to pull the slide to you, but to push the frame away. This applies to seniors as well. Good job

[@TheCFN007]

Awesome Video, Trained females are happy females .

[@kaisersoza7937]

Very informative, thank you

[@lovesammyjr131]

I'd like to thank you for showing safe handling at the same time you showed racking a slide. There are a lot of newbies out here with their very first handgun. Some only took a course to just get a permit to carry, and some states don't require shooting. I'd also like to give a friendly warning, there are some creeps out here also, be careful about putting your daughter on camera, If I were you I wouldn't make it a habit.😷🇺🇸

[@joejeans7913]

How do you like that Nighthawk? seriously thinking about getting a nighthawk Firehawk double stack. Big investment though.

[@CHIBA280CRV]

👍 up to the helper and thanks for showing me a thing or two as well , not only females lol.🤣

[@JA-wd9yx]

Thank you! Great job!

[@sigvardc]

Great Video !! Ella I can see you out shooting Dad before you get your drivers licence !! Hope you pass your knowledge on to other young shooters !! Thanks

[@XRING]

Thanks Carl. She is getting there quickly, but she literally grew up on a range.

[@sigvardc]

@@XRING hope she can pass on the her knowledge to others before they take away our Firearms. Great video the best hunt I ever had was taking a youth Turkey hunting.

[@WTFSoCal]

really well done and even better with the deployment of the "x-ringlet" Love that kid! cheers man... now call me back !

[@XRING]

Done! Thanks John.

[@WTFSoCal]

@@XRING your youngest is a perfect kid, please tell her she did awesome for me !

[@XRING]

@@WTFSoCal Will do John! Thanks.

[@elkciptish]

So I just have weak grip strength for a man seeing how easy this dude does this. Came here to help my mom and realized I'm weak lmao.

[@mtnshow1]

I'm always trying to redesign firearms. I would like to try to add a thin collapsible slide handle for a pistol. Much like a SMG or Rifle.

[@MrSpinteractive]

I have difficulty racking my 1911 - impressive!

[@shuumai]

On the 1911, the thumb was on the hammer. Probably made it slightly harder?

[@MichaelGarcia-jn8te]

A bigger problem is a skinny profile lithe the Keltek 32. Very thin. Hard to grip the slide.

[@notmyrealname3462]

no shield?

[@maryannenizio5074]

we need more daughters like this ......as well as dads w testosterone ..good job dad

[@XRING]

Thanks Mary! We appreciate it.

[@jneric12]

This is extremely helpful. What age did you start with her with firearms? I want to get my daughter into firearms too.

[@candoak47]

Excellent father 👏

[@jamesj590]

You're a definite role model for firearm ownership

[@robavis4906]

Great tips. Ella did a really good job. Im sure since shes your daughter that she shoots better than me.

[@XRING]

Thanks Rob. She defines has fun with them.

[@RMSVA]

Just took some new shooters to the range and wish I had seen this video earlier! Super helpful and I’ll use this technique for new shooters from now on. And outstanding job to Ella as always!

[@badbilly429]

Great Video Guys! some things I can show my wife

[@XRING]

Thanks badbilly429. Let me know what she thinks when she tries it.

[@EEST-Militia]

Good job young lady! defend yourself at all times! also good parenting right there!!

[@shuumai]

She inserted the mag and gave it the pull test. Nice.

[@marilynwright9577]

have 9mm louger. always has been to pull slide back to load. im 80 and dont have enough strength to open slide to load

[@enzomadonia8674]

little out of the ordinary having a kid do this but in any case .....the best guns to buy easy to rack are ruger security 380 and smith and wesson shield ez 380.. you might want to mention that in your videos rather than go to this long list of guns not suitable for some folks for example elderly people ................