Slide racker Avaialbe for 22A?

[1kdrye]

Slide Racker

Saw a youtube video the other day where a guy made his own slide racker for his 22A out of a 1/2 inch aluminum bar stock. VERY SWEET looking! Gna make one for myself since I cant find one out there for my 22A anywhere. It looks a LOT like one for the ruger MKII or III but WAAAYYYY nicer!!!! Can you say "Custom is ALWAYS better than store bought!" LOL

 

[roadkill45]

saw that same video with the thumb rest on the side also. that polished AL looked good, just a dove tail with a set screw pushing it out a little so that it stayed in place and the racker part looked like a 'trigger'. thing was fast and slick man! i don't know if i have the skill to make one though but there definitely is a market.

 

[bolewine]

Don't waste your time - I sent an email to that address about 2 weeks ago and have heard nothing from them.

Well that’s not what happened to me. In less than one week I received a phone call from a gentleman at republic. We had a very nice conversation. He is getting ready to retire from the New York Times as a repair machinist. He has done a proto type and had it sent to a cnc shop for production. The first batch I think he said was 200. He called me again yesterday to tell me he received his first batch and was going down his list, am I still interested? Well I almost couldn’t contain myself; I have wanted one of these since I bought the gun. He told me one would be in the mail that day, and if I liked it send him a check for $35.00 if not send it back. Good old fashion business! On that note a word to the wise, he called me for a reason. He does not play well with PCs. His kids have to open his e-mail. So CALL HIM!! He is also open to any ideas you may have for custom 22a parts. I’m sending him pictures of the mag. extensions I had made.
Regards
Brett

 

[dentkimterry]

Check out this one on ebay Slide Racker Assist for Smith and Wesson 22A get ready target shooters | eBay

I bought one and should have it this week. He custom fits it to you gun. Included in the price. Looks nice.

 

[lipripper]

sweet .thanks so much I will need some if those

 

[GerSan69]

Same here, Thanks!

 

[bolewine]

this one is held on the slide with a set screw,the guy from e-bay drills the slide. you have to send your slide to him. this racker won't alter your slide.

 

[gamma72]

i thought i was the only one with this issue with the 22A.

 

[dentkimterry]

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Here is mine I just got. Nice product and great workmanship.

 

[dentkimterry]

Another shot.

 

[bolewine]

Here are some pics of the slide racker that I received from republic machine in NJ. I went to a steel fun shoot to put it through its paces. And I can tell you that it worked like a charm. Slipped it in the second grove added some Loctite and let it sit overnight. What a great addition to my speed gun. With the internals polished, mag. extensions installed and the slide racker. I think I might be done. Oh my what to do now? I guess I can work on my shooting-grin. This racker was 35.00 shipped the guy on e-bay; you have to ship your slide to him. Then he has to drill a hole in your slide tap it and ship it back. I like the looks of it but, for 50.00 + shipping and insurance both ways. I’ll stick with this one. And if it breaks OR the threads strip. Call republic and get a new one and I’m still ahead in money. Well that’s my take on it!
Shoot fast, shoot accurate
Brett

 

[dentkimterry]

bolewine: Can you tune me in on those mag extensions? They look very useful! The standard mags are a bitch to get in all the way..................... Thanks.

 

[bolewine]

bolewine: Can you tune me in on those mag extensions? They look very useful! The standard mags are a bitch to get in all the way..................... Thanks.

Dentkimterry,
Made from ½” aluminum bar stock drilled, and taped, and glued. One of the guy’s I shoot with at steel matches made them for me. Cost was $ 15.00 ea. Installed he’s from Pa. Jerry Mesmer. He can just make the bases for $10.00 ea. Then you have to tap the base of your mag. and glue it yourself. If you want me to hook you up shoot me an e-mail @ bolewine@ yahoo.com or you can make them yourself if you have the tools and skill.

Regards,
Brett

 

[rschimme]

Well that’s not what happened to me. In less than one week I received a phone call from a gentleman at republic. We had a very nice conversation. He is getting ready to retire from the New York Times as a repair machinist. He has done a proto type and had it sent to a cnc shop for production. The first batch I think he said was 200. He called me again yesterday to tell me he received his first batch and was going down his list, am I still interested? Well I almost couldn’t contain myself; I have wanted one of these since I bought the gun. He told me one would be in the mail that day, and if I liked it send him a check for $35.00 if not send it back. Good old fashion business! On that note a word to the wise, he called me for a reason. He does not play well with PCs. His kids have to open his e-mail. So CALL HIM!! He is also open to any ideas you may have for custom 22a parts. I’m sending him pictures of the mag. extensions I had made.
Regards
Brett


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I can second all that. I spoke with Mike at Republic Machine today after getting my slide racker in the mail (he may take a day to call you back), and he says he has sold about 170 out of the original run of 200 rackers. He is open to suggestions for the '2nd Gen' if you have any.

I suggested, if possible, less aggressive splines where the racker engages the slide cuts (they are very sharp and will probably cut the paint slightly at the rear end of the slide's second groove). Unfortunately, the current splines are a necessity of the CNC operation at this price point.

I also suggested a second model racker of a symmetric design, like the aft/out tapered serrated bolt ears on a Ruger MKIII 22/45.

Mike can be reached at
Republic Machine Trading, LLC.
Carteret, NJ. 07006-2911
973-943-7215

He plans a website sometime next year when he gets his new storefront established.

The [email protected] email address is still only monitored/managed by his kids, and that's going the long way around to get hold of him. Call him directly, and leave a message if he doesn't answer.

Rich

 

[lhump1961]

This is an excellent post...I don't have arthritis (yet!) at 51 but the 22a does require a firm pinch from a less than ideal angle.

It's OK but definitely room for improvement!

 

[deingy]

I notice there are aftermarket "slide rackers" around for the Ruger Mk II that makes it easier to hook your finger around it and rack the slide. It's a little piece that screws on the back of the slide.


Anything like that for a 22A?

Tried the Republic Machine & Trading slide racker and it is great. Thought I wanted something with wings on both sides for a balanced grip but the design he has is "the cats meow". Looking at Ed Brown Products screw on "magazine bumper pads" for a 1911 for my 22A Mags.

 

[rschimme]

Tried the Republic Machine & Trading slide racker and it is great. Thought I wanted something with wings on both sides for a balanced grip but the design he has is "the cats meow". Looking at Ed Brown Products screw on "magazine bumper pads" for a 1911 for my 22A Mags.

I also have suggested to Mike that, should he desire to expand the product line, that there would be some interest in a symmetricaly taperd, 'winged' racker a la Ruger MK III.

 

[semiretsdj]

Simple call (973-943-7215) to Mike at Republic Machine & Trading, and his slide racker arrived a couple of days later @ $35 ... nice piece, installs in about 15 seconds with an Allen wrench and a bit of thread locker.

 

[sweeede]

Homemade slide racker

I used a turnbuckle. I saw a you tube video about it.

Sweeede

 

[gdnagle]

OK not to be a smart A@@ but do you have problems loading your mags being you have arthritis or is it just because you have to use two fingers to rack the slide? I don't have it in the hands yet. I have a loader for my MK1 that is really great. You load the box, shake it, push the mag in your done.