Over 50 With Stiff Slides? What You MUST Watch Before You Buy (5 Easy-Operate Guns)

If you can't reliably rack your slide, your gun is a liability. But you are not alone.

Whether it's arthritis, an old injury, or reduced hand strength, you don't have to give up your ability to be your family's protector. In this video, I break down 5 pistols designed for this exact problem.

We’ll cover:
✅ The “gold standard” EZ-rack pistol built for this exact need
✅ A high-capacity option with Lite Rack tech
✅ A gas-powered pistol that reduces BOTH recoil and slide force
✅ A modern duty pistol that’s easier to operate than it looks
✅ A tip-up design that eliminates slide racking altogether
➕ Bonus tips for 1911 fans and revolver users

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What’s one feature you wish more pistols had for easier operation? Drop it in the comments

CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
00:33 5 Handguns for Easy Operation
00:43 Smith & Wesson Shield EZ
01:38 Ruger Security 380
02:30 Walther CCP M2
03:22 Walther PDP F Series
04:07 Beretta Tomcat & Girsan MC-14T
04:49 What about 1911’s?
05:33 What about Revolvers?
06:18 Be Your Family’s Protector!


Some of the links below are affiliate links. If you find these videos helpful and you’re going to buy anyway, using those links is an easy way to support the channel at no extra cost. I only share gear I actually use or would trust for real-world carry.

--SLIDE ASSIST TOOLS --
Handi-Racker slide assist tool (Green): https://amzn.to/3K5Zcty
Handi-Racker slide assist tool (Orange): https://amzn.to/4r5Q9cM

-- MAGAZINE LOADERS --
Maglula UpLULA universal pistol loader (9mm–.45) https://amzn.to/4oHwUob
Caldwell Mag Charger / Universal Pistol Loader: https://amzn.to/3JSxZKS
ETS CAM speed loaders: https://amzn.to/3WX60g1
RAEIND and Speed Beez lever-type loaders: https://amzn.to/4oHadAt

-- GRIP UPGRADES --
Hogue HandALL: https://amzn.to/4r5n0OI

-- SHOOTING GLOVES --
PIG Alpha Full Dexterity Tactical Gloves (Gray): https://amzn.to/48k1RJe
PIG Alpha Full Dexterity Tactical Gloves (Tan): https://amzn.to/3K5ZIYw

-- ARTHRITIS COMPRESSION GLOVES --
Dr. Frederick’s Arthritis Compression Gloves: https://amzn.to/49VxQke

-- ERGONOMIC GRIPS --
General Ergonomic Grips: https://amzn.to/4hLJu3l
1911 Grips https://amzn.to/3LK1Pl5
Wood Grips for 1911: https://amzn.to/47Ea8pR


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