blaster113 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Tried the search function but couldnt find what I was looking for. Currently have a Sidewinder XL slide racker on my Open gun, along with a Quinn 90 degree mount and a thumbrest bolted to the scope mount. Been having problems with my thumb getting hit by the racker when I dont have a good grip (I know, need to dryfire more). Also with the addition of the thumb rest I now have a lot of stuff hanging off the left side of the gun. I like the thumbrest so I'm going to keep that for now. I'm looking to replace the sidewinder with something short that hangs off the right side. I looked at a couple but haven't found any information on dovetail sizes so I dont know what will fit and what wont. Specifically looking at the ones from Predator Tactical and SVI, but dont know if they will fit without further modifications. The slide is hard chromed so more cutting is out of the question for now. I'm so irritated that I'm thinking of not using a slide racker already but it makes it so much easier to load/unload and clear out the occasional jam from old shitty brass or brass of questionable origin. Plus I need to fill the dovetail with something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruStreet Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Have you tried the Quinn Racker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gng4life Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 My original cut was for a SW XL and I used it for a while. Then I thought about the Cheely and picked up one. I really like that too and put it on my other Open gun. It fit directly into my slide cut. I did pick up a Quinn to try out and it did NOT fit my cut. I will have to trim it down some so that is fine, too big is fine. Too small would be trouble. Those are the only ones I have tried but there are many more out there. Hope this helps... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRUbor9 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 The Predator Tactical racker should fit they have one for each side. www.predatortactical.com or you could just take it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rishii Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 John I got one in my parts bin that should work I'll bring it sunday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaster113 Posted October 14, 2011 Author Share Posted October 14, 2011 thanks Ray, need to put something in that dovetail. thought about the Quinn and Cheely rackers but looking for something low profile that hangs off the right side and angles upwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carburetti Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Hi, I recently swapped from Sidewinder to Predator Tactical. It is not a perfect fit, since the Sidewinder cut is wider at the bottom. I solved this issue in a MacGyver manner by simply putting a couple of layers of duct tape in the bottom of the dovetail cut between the slide and racker... It may sound silly, but it actually works wery well. I have shot about 2000 rnds with this setup, and the racker hasn't moved a bit. The set-screws will mash snugly into the tape and force it to stay put. Also I am very happy with the Predator racker. The reason for me wanting away from the Sidewinder was that may hand had a tendency of slipping off the racker. This is not an issue with the Predator, as it has a very rough sawtooth grip pattern (which is why the left and right side predators are different) which also looks cool. Here is a pic of the racker on the gun. Sorry about the cell-phone-bad-lighting quality, but it gives you an idea of the angle, and such... Hope this was helpful. /Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaster113 Posted October 14, 2011 Author Share Posted October 14, 2011 thanks for the pic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ak47traxx Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Or turn the Sidewinder around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al503 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 SV works great. Slightly oversize so you'll have to file to fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaster113 Posted October 14, 2011 Author Share Posted October 14, 2011 sounds good, leaning toward the SV one right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ano Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 I know this is a necrobump, but.. seems the predator tactical parts and handgun part of the side is down? 2 buddies has the predator tactical racker and I really really like it.. but cant seem to get them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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