I used to have a Remington 552 Speedmaster that I sold ot a southpaw buddy. The charging handle is on the left side and very easy for him to opperate. Also if the stock is too long it takes the same one as a 20ga 870/1100.
22 semi for southpaw
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I don't understand how anyone would choose to plant their face and eyes right behind an ejection port where gasses and debris exit... and if a case fails particles of brass travel with enough force to "kill" an eye.
If one shoots long enough they will experience a .22 LR case failure where the faulty case ruptures. In a bolt action it isn't a big deal... It is messier in a semi and much worse if that right hand semi is being used by a left handed shooter.
I am right handed and I have cleaned 'debris' off my glasses many times while using right handed rifles. I always wear glasses.
Be aware guys, eyes do not regenerate. You get two and they have to last your lifetime.
If one shoots long enough they will experience a .22 LR case failure where the faulty case ruptures. In a bolt action it isn't a big deal... It is messier in a semi and much worse if that right hand semi is being used by a left handed shooter.
I am right handed and I have cleaned 'debris' off my glasses many times while using right handed rifles. I always wear glasses.
Be aware guys, eyes do not regenerate. You get two and they have to last your lifetime.
Do you mean you prefer it to a left handed model? Please explain.
Because they don't make anywhere near enough options in left hand rifles, especially semi auto 22s. And if you're not wearing eye pro then thats on you, not the gun.
I've been shooting the same 10/22 for over 35 years and have never had a case failure or rupture. Likewise, I've been shooting ARs civ and military for over 35 years and same thing - I've never had a case rupture or failure that would endanger me any more or less than if my cheek was on the left side of the stock v. the right side. I always wear eye pro.
I've never fired a left handed model of 10/22. Nearest I've been is handling one at the local gun counter and thought it a gimmick.
I had a good laugh when the salesman stated I'd need left handed mags thinking he was giving me a ribbing, and later found out that was <I think?> true.
I can understand if a lefty wanting to treat themselves to a left handed bolt action rifle, but a lefty semi? My advice is to adapt and make use of the many advantages a lefty has in operating most if not all semi-autos out there.
Lucky. My buddies 10/22 has had a few OOB discharges.
There is certainly a higher risk to using a RH gun LH, but that's why we wear eye protection. And long sleeves if you don't enjoy the sting of still-burning powder and hot brass on your forearm lol
