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John, The slide will loosen up with use, cleaning, and proper lubrication. After you clean and lube, remove ammo and rack slide over and over to loosen up. Smith & Wesson has a 380 ACP firearm called the Shield E-Z that is supposedly very easy to rack for those with arthritis, carpel tunnel, or very week. BUDs item number 415005134 or 415003490. Check them out.

John, a great choice for your situation is the Smith & Wesson M&P 380 Shield EZ 380. You won't find a better EZ racking slide and magazine loading Compact Pistol. A functional review is here with one finger racking to demonstrate : youtube.com/watch?v=DKSYWNVCKs8&t=628s ------ The ammunition I recommend for self defense are - budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/656_2081_10000716/products_id/56780/Hornady%20380%20Auto%20Critical%20Defense%2090%20Grain%20Critical%20Defense/ ------ budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/656_2081_10000716/products_id/85361/Remington%20Ammunition%20HD380BN%20Ultimate%20380%20ACP%20Brass%20Brass%2012/ ------ budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/656_2081_10000716/products_id/85380/Remington%20Ammunition%20RTP380A1%20High%20Terminal%20Performance%20380%20/

Yes it will ease in. Just add a little more oil when cleaning.