Originally Posted by gruntdeputy

Look at it this way; if you had to fight off an assailant with one hand and drawing your weapon with the other, how would you rack the slide to chamber a round?

Carry a round in the chamber and practice with it until you are confident and comfortable. If need be practice (safely) with snap caps. If you cannot get over it, than consider transitioning to a revolver.

Good luck, stay safe.
Frank