Having Trouble Racking the Shield??

[TimmyRay]

It was hard for me at first, but after the first 300 rounds it got easier. However its also the technique that you use that makes a difference. The sling shot method is conciderbly harder, Hence why I use the palm of my left hand while pushing the firearm forward with my right in a simultaneous motion.

 

[Raisin]

I have never used the sling shot method, always the palm of my left hand and push with right and still had a very difficult time with it. I have tried everything mentioned above and the grip tape on the slide is the best for me TimmyRay.

 

[Bud33]

There seems to be quite a few complaints about how hard the Shield is to rack.

I have not tried this, so I don't know if this is the greatest thing since slide bread, or just a gimmick, but for those of you who have a real struggle with the Shield's Super tight RSA, you may want to consider this:
TacRack for M&P Shield [2161] - $29.99 : Welcome to Speed Shooter Specialties

Alternate (mother) site: https://www.wrightshooting.com/tacrack-.html
You can even get it with logos engraved (if you're into that)

Yup... about the cost of a mag, but if it works...
I may get one, simply because it would work for easier 1-handed racking.

Hope it works, I hate throwing away 30 bucks

 

[RobzGuns]

Hope it works, I hate throwing away 30 bucks

LOL... That's how I feel about it too. I've wasted more than that on 'gun stuff', but some people seem to even balk at possibility of wasting $20 on Talon grips.