Arthritis is getting the best of me. Thinking about selling

[Philbee]

my SR1911. My insur. co. took away my Celebrex and the pain is such that I can't hardly rack the slide on it anymore. It only has 35 rounds through it and looks like new. Can you boys help me in figuring what I should ask for it? Thanks guys....

 

[Cholo]

Sorry to hear your ins. co. now refuses to cover one of your much needed meds. Mine did the same thing. I'd rather bring better news about the SR1911, but it might be difficult to move at much more than $625 shipped. $650 shipped if someone still can't find one locally. Good luck!

 

[cfolsom]

First of all, sorry the insurance companies are putting the screws to you.

I bought mine "used" when they were not in stock anywhere. Bought it face to face, claimed only one box of ammo through it. Looked brand new to me, got everything that came in the original box, paperwork, fired round, gun rug, etc. Paid 600 for it. Then got 5 colt stainless 8 round magazines, still in their Brownell's packaging for $10 each. Best $650 spent, EVER.

I would see if there are any available locally, and see what they are selling for. If they are $749 new in the local shop, $650 seems reasonable. If you are in one of those areas that has the legendary $575 price, you will be looking $450-475.

I guess I am saying $100 less then the new price in your area should get the job done.

You might want to consider trading for a nice wheelgun.

 

[1911Tuner]

Install a lighter action spring and cock the hammer before working the slide and use the opposing hand push method to cycle it.

 

[Harvey]

If you haven't already done so, try Ibuprofen, 1000 mg at a time. It helps me quite a bit. Be careful..read the directions..there is a maximum per day suggestion. I have taken the maximum only once. Other than that, I have been relatively ok., and able to handle the piece.

 

[Philbee]

Thanks guys. Bottom line is it just freaking sucks to get old and broken down! But I guess sooner or later we all do.

 

[Cholo]

Philbee, is it worth trying what 1911Tuner recommended? Once in battery, you should be good to go.

 

[schloss]

Has anyone developed a contraption to hook onto the slide to chamber that first round? Something that would be a handle running roughly 90 degrees from the slide, completely the opposite direction from the grip.

Is something like that even feasible? I personally think we stand in debt to the older generations, and should do all we can to keep them shooting.

 

[DenverGT]

Haven't tried either of these links, but i've used similar deals where the pham companies provide programs for people who are having to pay for the drugs themselves:

http://www.internetdrugcoupons.com/celebrex-Coupon

https://www.celebrex.com/offers.aspx

 

[cfolsom]

Brass Stacker makes a "slide pull charging handle". I did not see one made for a 1911. They make it for Springfield XD and Glocks, but it might be worth a call to see if they make it for a 1911. It is basically a loop that you can put a finger through to pull the slide back. It looks like it clips on the rear cocking serrations on the slide. My initial thought is they only make it for pistols without an external hammer(striker fired).

 

[1gunsnotenough]

Guys in open class in IPSC used to have a slide racker attached to rear of slide. Makes it easier to rack. Just do a search 1911 slide racker. Lot of info out there.

 

[DA_TriggR4Ruger]

For plinking, a .22 conversion kit.

 

[eveled]

Maybe just a different sight, one that could hook onto the edge of the bench or the pocket of your jeans to work the slide?

 

[Brian48]

my SR1911. My insur. co. took away my Celebrex and the pain is such that I can't hardly rack the slide on it anymore. It only has 35 rounds through it and looks like new. Can you boys help me in figuring what I should ask for it? Thanks guys....

I hear ya. Age is creeping up on me as well. I know I'll eventually get to the point where I can't rack the slide any more, especially my 10mm with an even heavier slide than any of my .45s. I guess that's why I have so many .22s. I hope when the day comes, I can pass my guns onto my kids who can enjoy them. I'll have plenty of plinkers to play with in my retirement.

 

[dakota1911]

Sort of thankfully, my problem is my one knee so far. Naproxen Sodium works great. Beyond that what Tuner said. I will swear my SR1911s have about 18lb springs in them, and that is comparing them next to a new SS Colt Series 70 I bought which should have a 16lb spring in it.

On the other hand, go to the Ruger website and the replacement springs are 16 lb.

If you reload or have a source for light target loads you could go to say a 14lb spring with the light loads.

Since the Ruger does not have a full length guide rod, you could also shove it up against something and chamber a new round. My father was in the Army Air Corp. in WWII and they showed them how to do this as they carried with an empty chamber, and if they bailed out and broke an arm, they could still chamber a round. Of course now I could see getting kicked off some ranges for doing it.

 

[dlidster]

. . . I will swear my SR1911s have about 18lb springs in them, and that is comparing them next to a new SS Colt Series 70 I bought which should have a 16lb spring in it.

On the other hand, go to the Ruger website and the replacement springs are 16 lb . . .

When I purchased my SR1911, they were equipped with 18½-pound springs. I checked my own gun and checked again after 5K or so rounds and it still measured more than 18.

I had no issues with that spring shooting 200 gr SWCs, but I have since come to use a 14-pound spring. It feels better and the sights don't rise as much during recoil.

As for being 70 and having arthritis, I too have found naproxin sodium to help me cheaply live in a state of denial regarding my age.

 

[Deadeye]

I have arthritis and know the kind of pain you're talking about. First I use a "Uncle Mike's" shooting glove and second when you rack the slide use one hand on top of the slide to pull rearward and the other on the grip pushing forward. That way it puts less strain on you hand and wrist. I found the glove helps with the recoil that can cause inflammation in the joints of your hand and wrist.