It has finally happened to me

[Oldshot]

Lot's of good advice. At 90 I can still "push & pull" rack the slide, but DA on revolvers or DA/SA on autos is another story. My trigger finger looks like a shepherds crook & has minimal strength.So far using the index finger of my support hand to help the rearward trigger press has worked, but takes a white knuckle grip & a lot of training. Good luck.

 

[bananaman]

I take MSM for joint pain relief. Have arthritis also. Another reason was that my hormones were out of whack. Fixed now. Bob

 

[SpikeS]

S&W has a great design in the EZ models insofar as easy slide operation. However they hinged the grip safety at the bottom, and I don't always have the high proper grip to release the safety, It has become a problem since ulnar drift in both hands, a real distortion of joints and fingers. On to the M&P9 2.0 or the Model 638 for carry.

NDZ Performance has saved the day, or rather saved the EZ 9mm. Their replacement grip safety enables me to depress the grip safety with less than optimum high grip by arthritic hands:

NDZ Smith & Wesson Shield EZ Equalizer 9mm Grip Safety

Enhance your Smith & Wesson Shield EZ 9mm with NDZ's grip safety. Improve safety and control with this precision-crafted, flush fitting upgrade designed for optimal firearm performance.

ndzperformance.com

 

[H Richard]

I can still rack my 365 Sig, but the 1911's are getting really difficult. Glad I still have a few revolvers left.

 

[AJ]

As a retired hand surgeon, I can tell you that not all trigger fingers require surgery. Most of the time steroid injection into the tendon sheath can completely alleviate the problem. You should at least ask about that alternative before proceeding with surgery. I personally have had several trigger fingers injected with no recurrence. I've had no surgery for any of them. That's not to say that you might not need surgery if you get a recurrence. Good luck.

My Wife just had her surgeon talk her into injections in her finger. The results have been the same as injections in her back. No good. For all that get relief, consider yourself lucky.

 

[BoulderTroll]

I haven't felt young for a very long time...until I read through this thread. Much appreciated, gents!

 

[Bobbysixkiller]

I’ll add that I carry mostly a 65 3 inch. It carries like a 2 inch. Shoots like a 4. I love it.

 

[greenwellg]

Get A H&K P7, delayed blowback, slide racks super easy. Squeeze cocker, 9MM but even functioned with 380 in spite of head spacing on the case neck (super fast striker) Good enough for West German police. Rapid fire makes it a hand warmer.

 

[greenwellg]

Geezus Christ, checked the prices, almost $3k for one. Last one I bought was practically new at $600.