I have a new S&W Bodyguard 2. You 'all know what it looks like. I'm 81 and I guess have limited strength because I cannot rack the slide. I can move it about 3/4". I sent it to S&W and they sent it back with a note "cannot duplicate problem". I had them send me another spring (assembly) and it works the same way. I took the original spring and cut about 3/4" and I could barely rack the slide, however when I took it to the armory it would not shoot or work at all, so I guess it needs that strong spring to function correctly. The replacement spring is in the gun now. I would like to either sell the gun or trade it for one of equal value. I have purchased it from Gun Broker and I have all the parts that were included in the box. I paid $450 for it 3 months ago. If anyone is interested let me know. I have to use a "Easy-Racker" to rack the slide.