Put a metal hook on the slide of the firearm. You could make one and attach it there yourself or have someone else.
A hook that angles forward. U shaped, parrelel to the slide would work. Even just a short rod sticking forward at a 45 degree angle from the slide would work. It need only stick out from the firearm less than an inch.
You could even remove the rear sight and install a hook there if you don't feel comfortable altering the slide. Use a caliber that works with a relatively light recoil spring to make it even easier.
She can grip the firearm and use that hook to rack the slide on objects. A belt, belt loop, waistband or pocket would usualy work.
It can be done with just the sights of some firearms, but a "hook" would enable someone without much hand strength to do it much easier.
A woman with with weak hands should benefit (on a gun with a much weaker spring) because the hook will allow arm strength or even body weight to be used to move the action. She can hold the handle and simply push forward.
The best hook design is one that hooks easily and pulls away easily after.
It should catch things pushed forward, but not get stuck on anything in reverse.
It won't slip like it can with the sights, it would require less hand strength to steady, and should be quite simple.
That addition will open up your choices in the semi-auto pistol department.
I would still be concerned with her proper manipulation of the firearm. If the issue is merely hand strength that should resolve it.
You do not want an accidental discharge.
A hook that angles forward. U shaped, parrelel to the slide would work. Even just a short rod sticking forward at a 45 degree angle from the slide would work. It need only stick out from the firearm less than an inch.
You could even remove the rear sight and install a hook there if you don't feel comfortable altering the slide. Use a caliber that works with a relatively light recoil spring to make it even easier.
She can grip the firearm and use that hook to rack the slide on objects. A belt, belt loop, waistband or pocket would usualy work.
It can be done with just the sights of some firearms, but a "hook" would enable someone without much hand strength to do it much easier.
A woman with with weak hands should benefit (on a gun with a much weaker spring) because the hook will allow arm strength or even body weight to be used to move the action. She can hold the handle and simply push forward.
The best hook design is one that hooks easily and pulls away easily after.
It should catch things pushed forward, but not get stuck on anything in reverse.
It won't slip like it can with the sights, it would require less hand strength to steady, and should be quite simple.
That addition will open up your choices in the semi-auto pistol department.
I would still be concerned with her proper manipulation of the firearm. If the issue is merely hand strength that should resolve it.
You do not want an accidental discharge.
