billy396 Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 I've been trying to track down a slide racker for my open gun (a 9MM STI 2011 with C-more). I've heard stories about a 'smith somewhere who manuractures one that uses no screws and also that this particular slide racker can be removed and replaced very easily by some sort of spring-loaded mechanism. Presently, I have to grab the slide from the rear with my thumb and forefinger and pull back. Since my pistol is set up to never lock the slide back on an empty chamber, this becomes somewhat tiring since I have worsening arthritis. Does anyone know of a place where I could have my pistol modified with such a mechanism, or even any other slide racking assist that would place less stress on my fingers and wrist? And again, I'd like to thank all of the members of this forum and the admins, as well. There are precious few places where one can get technical info and help regarding these open guns, or at least not that I know of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 You are talking about ball detent. Any good smith with a mill can fit a racker to your gun. There are several types and lengths to choose from that have various dovetail sizes so you will have to get the racker and send the slide and racker to him. I always recommend Matt Cheely but he is so busy with custom builds he is not accepting smaller jobs currently. But like I said any good smith can do this quite easily so there is probably somebody local to you that can knock it out pretty quickly. Just go to a match and ask around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amp Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 (edited) My CK Arms open gun has the ball detent type you are looking for. The C is Cheely as Sarge describes. http://www.ckarms.com/ Looking at the website they don't sell them seperate, maybe give them a call or shoot them an email. You may be able to buy it and take it to a smith. Edited May 26, 2015 by amp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoganbillJ Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Brazos Zig Racker is what you are after. http://www.1911store.com/slide-racker-bcg-zigracker.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinginlead Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 When you have your smith do the work, tell him not to cut all the way through your slide. It will leave a curved place at the end of the cut from the turning of the mill. Then take the slide racker and round it off to match then you don't have this ugly looking cut on the right side of your gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangeman711 Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 I agree with LoganbillJ, Brazos Zig Racker is the way to go. I have them on both of my open guns, love'um. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDA Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 +1 more on the Brazos Zigracker. Comes off easily if you need to remove it. Solid when it is in place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gng4life Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Another vote for the Zig! I have switched over most of my guns to it now and love it. I have went through many slide rackers and this is by far the best out there. Remember there are two models (a long and a short), one for vertical mounts and one for horizontal mounts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grantwoodok Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Brazos Zig with ball detent is the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Hello: The Brazos racker and the Shooters Connection are the 2 I like. The Shooters Connection one I put a ball detent in the slide and the Brazos has 2 detents built into the racker. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wacpa Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 The Brazos zigracker is nice and easy to remove. Others have a set screw that must be removed or loosened before the racker can be removed. The Brazos is the best setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nugget Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Another vote for the zig racker. They even sell a special one for the 90 degree mount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctay Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Aircooled6racer built this for me. Ball detent racker from Shooters Connection I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnettcw1 Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Brazos Zig racker on open and limited guns. Once you use one, no way to go back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grantwoodok Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Brazos Zig racker on open and limited guns. Once you use one, no way to go back. THIS^^^^^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc10mm Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 +1 on both zig and brazos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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