JS>>DH>When instructing a newbie to rack a slide, I say "like pulling back a
JS>>DH>rubberband sling shot."  Push forward with the grip hand, while 
ulling
JS>>DH>back with the weak hand.  Then let go.
JS>>Excellent description!  Hope you don't mind me swiping that one?
Go right ahead!  The more of the good guys (and gals) that do it right,
the better.
JS>>DH>It's funny (NOT) how many bad habits newbies pick up from movies and 
TV.
JS>>I swear the first person I see shooting a gun sideways is going to get
JS>>what my Dad used to do to me when I did something foolish and dangerous.
JS>>:-)
OTOH, if the bad guys keep getting their gun training from TV and
movies, it'll make it easier on the good guy who knows what they're
doing.
Stay safe!
David
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