[Jim Bremner]

I like a light grease for the slide. Motorex makes a lube for MTB forks that's really like 150 weight oil.

For one arm racking you can hook the sights on a firm object or dig the sights into your thigh or belt and push the pistol. ( DO THIS WITH SNAP CAPS! - KEEP YOUR BUGER HOOK OFF OF THE TRIGGER)

When you rack the slide normaly most people will try to hold the grip with their strong hand and use their weak hand to pull the slide back.

Try holding the slide with your weak hand and pushing the grip forward. My wife is a small woman who has MS and she can do it this way with a 18# spring (2# over stock)