DrLove Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 guys, I want to add a slide racker to my Trubor. Question is, which one out there is the widest? I like a lot of surface area when racking? Also, SVI has this 45 deg version, how different is that? Does it give you more leverage? thanks in advance... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 The sidewinder has plenty of surface area but there are much larger ones that quite frankly look a little "blocky". You don't need leverage on an open gun with a 7-8 pound spring in it. Too much leverage actually seems to twist the slide on the frame. I run a sidewinder and also have a sidewinder XL fitted and that thing is looong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLove Posted May 28, 2014 Author Share Posted May 28, 2014 The sidewinder has plenty of surface area but there are much larger ones that quite frankly look a little "blocky". You don't need leverage on an open gun with a 7-8 pound spring in it. Too much leverage actually seems to twist the slide on the frame. I run a sidewinder and also have a sidewinder XL fitted and that thing is looong. Thanks Sarge, but I've seen those square looking ones which I liked, do you know which ones are those? Can't seem to find them anywhere. I guess I'll have to ask the guys at the range if no one knows about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Probably a limcat? https://www.speedshooter.com/images/LMDLPF.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerBaron Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 yeah probably limcat is the square-ish ones. SVI have a pretty chunky one too if you want extra real estate to hold onto: http://www.speedshooter.com/product_detail.cfm?id=SVISR&svi-slide-racker---40-degree-angled-up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLove Posted May 28, 2014 Author Share Posted May 28, 2014 yeah probably limcat is the square-ish ones. SVI have a pretty chunky one too if you want extra real estate to hold onto: http://www.speedshooter.com/product_detail.cfm?id=SVISR&svi-slide-racker---40-degree-angled-up Yeah I was looking at those too. So what does the 45deg one give you really? Or just go for the standard one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al503 Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 (edited) The 45 gives you a little more room if you keep your right thumb on the safety when racking the slide. The checkering on the SV is aggressive and will give you a good grip. The handle is hollow so it won't add as much weight as the Limcat. Besides you don't want to move the CG of the slide any higher than you have to. It might increase felt recoil. Edited May 28, 2014 by al503 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerBaron Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 yep, exactly. gives more thumb clearance if you are using your safety to ride on with your strong hand thumb. nothing worse than grabbing the slide racker, giving it that massive pull in the heat of a stage like you're starting a lawn mower only to have it slam into your thumb. going point on the centre of gravity and increasing slide inertia. it's something to think about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exmr2sw Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Limcat's is the one with the most surface area that Ive seen (and used) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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