limited shtr Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Absolutely yes on a open gun . Best table prop for those unloaded starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bkreutz Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Yes on a frame mounted optic, on a slide ride I think it's optional because you can use the sight to rack the slide. I use a 90 degree frame mount and it's very difficult to rack the slide without the racker. (left side for RH shooter) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hankdiesel Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Must have for me...left side of my open gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S&W686 Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Absolutely yes to a slide racker. I am right handed and my slide racker is on the left side on my Open gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robot Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 f*yes!! I documented my experience here : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racegun9 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Another yes with a ball detent. Prop for table starts Unloaded starts Malfunctions. Just don't like a real long one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellyb Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 I now run an rts2 and have removed my slide racker. I do still have my thumb rest which provides advantage on table starts. Now that I have ran the rts2 a few times without the racker....I am all in favor of running a racker and have put mine back on.. There is much slide to grab but the racker I feel is faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgj3 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 I will chime in that I have one on both my 9mm (9mm for 3Gun) and .40 (for USPSA-Lim) M&P's. With unloaded or empty-chamber starts, my process to get ready for first shot is same. I wouldn't go back. I tried the SSS and it works, but the option from Springer is better for me. It's a little smaller, lighter, and only one piece. And, the Springer comes in Red which we all know is faster. So, while absolutely not required in Open or Limited, it can be quite handy. I find that with the racker, I can cycle the slide without bringing the gun down at all. If that doesn't fix the issue, then I can lower it and look. On the starts, I can kindof hook the racker on my way to extension and once extended, the slide is racked, round chambered, and then my weak had joins the grip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trunkmnky Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Does anyone know of a racker that is high and you can get it away from your thumb. I have a bad habit of running my thumbs high and pounding it with the racker ( Not fun at all, by the way!!!!) I would like to keep the racker on the support side if possible. I currently have a detent racker from CK Arms. Also, I have a offset mount on top. I would like to avoid getting the hole top of the slide milled a switch sides. Anys uggestions would be greatly appreciated. But Yes, even as much as I hate banging my thumb I would suggest one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echotango Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Zig racker has plenty of clearance and I have large hands. The regular version, not the one for the 90. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FearsomeCritter Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Slide racker > no slide racker My backup gun is sans racker and that is going to be the first thing I upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theWacoKid Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Does anyone know of a racker that is high and you can get it away from your thumb. I have a bad habit of running my thumbs high and pounding it with the racker ( Not fun at all, by the way!!!!) I would like to keep the racker on the support side if possible. I currently have a detent racker from CK Arms. I found the sidewinder to be higher than the zig racker on the CK and would prefer it for that reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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