XD Slide Pull
My wife has a similar problem with her XD 3' subcompact chambered in 9mm. She picked the gun out and is able to pull the slide back enough to release it to chamber a round from the magazine, but not enough to engage the slide stop for full magazine +1 carry or to strip it for cleaning/maintenance.
I came across this product today which seems like a possible option. With the slide pull, you use whole arm strength and don't have to put pressure on your wrists and fingers at atypical angles. This may or may not be the answer. We haven't tried it yet, but it seems feasible.
My wife has a similar problem with her XD 3' subcompact chambered in 9mm. She picked the gun out and is able to pull the slide back enough to release it to chamber a round from the magazine, but not enough to engage the slide stop for full magazine +1 carry or to strip it for cleaning/maintenance.
I came across this product today which seems like a possible option. With the slide pull, you use whole arm strength and don't have to put pressure on your wrists and fingers at atypical angles. This may or may not be the answer. We haven't tried it yet, but it seems feasible.