pistols for disabled use

[imashooter2]

I suppose you could load magazines and charge a semi auto with the use of some simple fixtures. One hand stoppage clearing is a pretty advanced skill. A revolver might be a better option for short term self defense while you cultivate that skill.

[bogey1]

Get well soon.

[eyecanshoot]

There was a company that made special holsters. Their design allowed you to push your pistol through it to rack the slide with one hand. I remember having a discussion with Ungawa about it in one of his threads. I don't remember the name of the company.

I hope you have a speedy recovery.

[Sparks]

Quite a few of the newest line's have the rear sight cut so you can rack the slide against a table, heel, sometimes even your belt.
I agree a revolver is easier one handed.

[phill]

There was a company that made special holsters. Their design allowed you to push your pistol through it to rack the slide with one hand. I remember having a discussion with Ungawa about it in one of his threads. I don't remember the name of the company.

I hope you have a speedy recovery.

Played with one back in 1960/61. Was in the Air Police (USAF) and we were required to carry with an empty chamber. On a staging we worked with SAC sky cops who had holsters as you describe. They worked very good once you learned to not hold the gun down when you were doing the up stroke for it to chamber the round. If I remember right they were finally done away with because of too many AD's from Airmen playing with them.

[Sgt.K]

Sorry to hear about the stroke, they can alter your life. It would be neat if you could call around and find a rehab center that is willing to work with you on your goals.

the way things are going, if i found one, insurance wouldn't cover it

[Sgt.K]

Sorry to hear that man. I don't know what to tell you for the best way to practice, but I used to shoot a 1911 in bullseye and that's one handed. Not the same as action shooting, but it can be done pretty well with practice. Maybe start with holding a weight with your arm outstretched and try and build muscle that way. That'll probably be the biggest thing in learning some one handed techniques for now.

it's not the bullet launching that concerns me - done plenty of strong hand only. more concerned with re/loading, clearing malfunctions and the like i know there are methods using the belt or holster as a ledge and hooking the rear sight to rack the slide, but my sights are not well suited and my holster is IWB, so equipment changes will be needed

[Daycrawler]

it's not the bullet launching that concerns me - done plenty of strong hand only. more concerned with re/loading, clearing malfunctions and the like i know there are methods using the belt or holster as a ledge and hooking the rear sight to rack the slide, but my sights are not well suited and my holster is IWB, so equipment changes will be needed

Perhaps a learning curve but, what about a wheel gun with a laser? You can use speed loaders, and they work well.

[STBear]

Cant help with your question but can pray for a speedy recovery for you.

[JoshIronshaft]

I'm not aware of an example of someone reloading a semi auto in a self defense shooting in the US. It's probably happened, but it's so rare that I suggest you don't worry about it. You will figure out a way to reload your semi auto that will be awkward and slow, but you will still be able to do it. It won't be speedy or winning any awards, but so what.

I would get a large heavy 9mm semi auto pistol, and get really good at one handed shooting. More size and weight will make it easier to shoot fast.

If you want to stick with something that feels like a 1911 then look at Staccatos.