jmcmanis Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Im debating on slide rackers. Do I want the factory one? Do I want the Ambi one? Or, Do I want the sidewinder? Or, Does anyone know of any others that are available for the tanfoglios? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Brammall Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 I use the Sidewinder and find it is great, I started with the factory one but felt it was too small, and the factory one broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcmanis Posted May 19, 2010 Author Share Posted May 19, 2010 My first choice was the sidewinder. Then I decided that it may be too big. Then I realized.. Theres no such thing when it comes to guns. So I started looking at the factory. I too though it may be too small. I have rather large hands.. and don't know how well it will work. The Ambi I kinda though may be small too. Can you post pictures of your sidewinder? Thanks James McManis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff686 Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 (edited) I had a factory racker, and did not like it. It seemed too close to my thumb. I had my gunsmith fit a sidewinder (before Henning had them 'off the shelf'). Even better, I had him install a ball-plunger and drill a detent on the racker. It holds the sidewinder in place, but a quick pull and it comes right off!! Best of both worlds!! Edited May 19, 2010 by Jeff686 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcmanis Posted May 19, 2010 Author Share Posted May 19, 2010 It looks like there is nobody that has had luck with the factory slide racker. What about the Ambi Slide Racker? Has anyone used it and liked it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcmanis Posted May 19, 2010 Author Share Posted May 19, 2010 I had a factory racker, and did not like it. It seemed too close to my thumb. I had my gunsmith fit a sidewinder (before Henning had them 'off the shelf'). Even better, I had him install a ball-plunger and drill a detent on the racker. It holds the sidewinder in place, but a quick pull and it comes right off!! Best of both worlds!! Where did you get those Pretty mount screws on the side of your gun.. the ones opposite the mount? Thanks, James McManis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff686 Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 That's my bling! I bought them at a local fastner store. I just took one of the existing screws in, figured out the size, then rummaged around in the bolts and screws looking for something interesting. I think it is called 'button head' in stainless steel. The important part is to get a few matching nuts. If you have to cut the screws (cause they are too long), use a pre-installed nut to fix the threads after the cut. Sadly, my Aimpoint broke. I had to install my spare C-more (two sided mount) and remove the bling. Fortunately, the Aimpoint has a lifetime warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
askomiko Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 I use the factory slide racker, on the right side. It's fast too when you think about it - rack the slide with your thumb, not index finger -> your hand is already almost on the grip after racking the slide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcmanis Posted May 19, 2010 Author Share Posted May 19, 2010 I use the factory slide racker, on the right side. It's fast too when you think about it - rack the slide with your thumb, not index finger -> your hand is already almost on the grip after racking the slide. How do you rack the slide with your thumb? Do you use your shooting hand, just reach up with your thump and rack it? You put the racker on the right side.. are You right or left handed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
askomiko Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 (edited) Yes, right handed. Use the left hand thumb to rack the lever on the right side. Rest of the fingers stay on the left side of the grip, thus, they are only a short distance away from forming the shooting grip. Cant the gun a bit to left if you want to. Like this: Stage video Edited May 20, 2010 by askomiko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Spiess Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 I bought them at a local fastner store. I just took one of the existing screws in, figured out the size, then rummaged around in the bolts and screws looking for something interesting. They are metric - M4-0.7mm. Another option is socket head set screws, install from the inside of the frame and dress to be flush with the outside of the frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floydian Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 HeHe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
askomiko Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Oh my, I'd be too scared to use that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skydiver Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 How much slight lightening did you have to do to compensate for the additional mass of the slide racker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Spiess Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 (edited) Oh my, I'd be too scared to use that. Yipe! Me too. It certainly looks sweet, but I would lose the top of my thumb for sure! How much slight lightening did you have to do to compensate for the additional mass of the slide racker? There's not enough mass to worry about. Edited May 26, 2010 by Chris Spiess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooterbenedetto Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 Dang that's KNARLY!! get it? I would have used a smaller knarling tool. but I kinda like it! it looks bigfoot truck racker on TANS! nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooterbenedetto Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 (edited) Got big hands anyway and that will definitely hit my right thumb. Edited May 26, 2010 by shooterbenedetto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dartvidar Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Is it possible to buy a sidwinder that fits on the Gold custom without any modification? where can I buy the sidewinder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nealio Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 That is quite possibly the awesomest racker I've ever seen. It even beats the custom billet racker my dad built for my carbine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Hepworth Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 has anyone used the factory unit and just bent it upwards...outof the way of the thumbs? I just had a homemade job break...and ordered a factory unit in haste. I plan on get the sidewinder at a later time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Workingspy Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 (edited) Yes, right handed. Use the left hand thumb to rack the lever on the right side. Rest of the fingers stay on the left side of the grip, thus, they are only a short distance away from forming the shooting grip. Cant the gun a bit to left if you want to. Like this: Stage videoThat's the way I have mine also, I'm running a Cmore Slideride on a 90 degree Cheely mount. With this setup I have the racker on the right side, when it's on the left I cant grab it because the sight sits right on top of it. I have been using my left hand to rack it but with my pinky and ring finger. I just tried your way with the thumb and it work surprisingly well, I will definatly be giving that a bit of practice.Oh and my racker looks to be a custom strait one. Cheers, Evan Edited October 22, 2013 by Workingspy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmcclain Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 I do realize that this is an old thread but, does Henning still make the sidewinder slide racker for the Tanfoglio guns? I am looking for one.... Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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