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Creepy-Ass Cracker
Welcome. Thats one issue I have with my CZ-USA 22lr conversion for my CZ-75, the 22lr slide is a pain in the anus. You really need to cock the hammer then take your fingers and pull back the 22lr slide.
I believe you have the one I used to have
I had no problem cocking it, but it was tricky. I had to pinch the slide with just my index finger and thumb to cock it. No one else could do it like I could. When I took my ex to the range I just shot first, and left the slide locked open so she could just hit the slide release and be good to go. No malfunctions but I told her if she had one to just hand the pistol to me and I'd clear it.
Looks like the Beretta slide is more like a traditional slide and would be easier to manipulate.