Left handed options - 12ga

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A number of years ago I used a Stoeger Condor 12ga o/u and it was a good value. Is there anything in the price range of $500-$800 cdn for a left shooter? Upland mostly.
 
Older manufacture of Ithaca M37 or the exact same Ithaca shotgun named the M87.
Should be able to find a used/not abused one, that is lead shot friendly, for a price that is very reasonable.
Most often the more common 12 gauge is slightly lower priced than the 16 & 20 gauge models.
 
Browning BPS but it's on the heavy side. Ithaca 37 Featherlight could be a good options. It's light and bottom eject also. You can buy used for $300-350, new ones are expensive though...

Any side by side will do nicely for upland hunting, with English straight stock in particular (faster handling). I has a Spanish Laurona some time ago and loved it. Great side by side!
 
I second that! Exactly my thoughts!

Mooses said:
Browning BPS Hunter, bottom eject, have had mine for years, great shooter
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Brutus said:
Older manufacture of Ithaca M37 or the exact same Ithaca shotgun named the M87.
Should be able to find a used/not abused one, that is lead shot friendly, for a price that is very reasonable.
Most often the more common 12 gauge is slightly lower priced than the 16 & 20 gauge models.
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Simson SxS from Tradex. Just got mine today and for $600($650 w/ taxes/shipping)....well...it's a 1970 manufacture Q1 shotgun made by Merkel in very good condition(used but not abused). Speaks for itself. They also have an over under simson for $1200 or $1300. Not sure if all of them are Q1 but I'm happier than a pig in s*** that I got one that is. They also have the same shotgun SxS in a variety of conditions from $250-$800.
 
I'm a lefty shooter as well. I shot a Stoeger Condor for over a decade before upgrading to Beretta OUs (hunting, not much clays, so low-ish volume shooting). Nothing wrong with the Stoeger at all, IMO for the money, but keep an eye out for a Savage Milano - very nice for the money. However, I also have right-hand side-eject semi/pump shotguns and the ejecting shell doesn't bother me at all. IMO, if you can ignore the ejecting shell, I'd focus instead on what shotguns fit you off the rack, or can be made to fit you with shims/adjustments.
 
gunrunner100 said:
Mossberg has some of their "Silver Reserve" o/u shotguns with interchangeable chokes for your price range.
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Yes and if you make sure before you buy that the serial numbers for the gauge you are looking at has the new redesigned firing pins they work just fine. If not you will have to change out the soft pins eventually but they are free of charge for parts. They have the numbers or did posted on the web page.
I have one in 28ga and despite all the feedback I got before I bought it that is was junk it is working just fine. Not saying it will handle 30,000 rounds but for hunting and the odd round of clays no problem.
 
i am also a lefty, and have shot a Mossberg Silver Reserve o/u quite often and really like it, very nice gun, however for my first shotgun purchase I just bought a Browning BPS Hunter and imho, shoulder the BPS, and if it fits, that is the way to go. I spent months researching , and the BPS is one of the most highly rated pump shotguns you can buy, never read a bad review on it, and everyone who ownes one swears by them. Good luck in your search :)
 
I'm lefty and have no problems with 1897's, 870's, 500's or anyones semi autos I've tried. That being said, I also own 2 model 37's and they shoot nice also. I don't understand people assuming right handed guns don't work well for lefties. only problem I have is with semi auto .22's because they spit, so if firing quickly I either keep my right eye closed, wear glasses or shoot right hand.
 
Stray03 said:
I'm lefty and have no problems with 1897's, 870's, 500's or anyones semi autos I've tried. That being said, I also own 2 model 37's and they shoot nice also. I don't understand people assuming right handed guns don't work well for lefties. only problem I have is with semi auto .22's because they spit, so if firing quickly I either keep my right eye closed, wear glasses or shoot right hand.
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For what it is worth I switched to a lefty 22 years ago and agree never sold one of my right hand guns and own ZERO left hand.
 
I have a Browning BPS 12ga and it has been a great reliable gun. Good price and you don't really care about it getting roughed up. I use it mainly for waterfowl as its a bit heavy for an upland gun. If your doing primarily upland stick with a 20ga over/under (nice and light) if you can find a CZ there a great over under or the Stevens 512 is ok on a budget
 
Can't speak to all lefties but for me an ambi (top tang) safety is very important. Never had the urge to switch a trigger safety to the left, I'm a little weird that way and worry about safety if ever loaning the gun to a righty.

Most semi shotguns eject the spent shells far enough from the face that it's never been an issue with me, now some 22's and FN C1 that's another story...

Also have to consider the individual shotgun's degree of stock cast, some are barely noticeable while other twist like a banana in the wrong direction...

Have used a Mossberg 500 in the past, it fit me well, stock. I do the majority of shooting with a Browning BPS with a homemade gunstock but last year I got myself a Mossberg 930 which I'm slowly getting the hang of.
 
I agree with the top tang safety...... I would also suggest that if a manufacturer takes the time to make a left handed firearm. It would be wise to take advantage of that and support and purchase that firearm or you may not see others.
 
Remington 870 Wingmaster. Here's one at a pretty decent price...actually less than your budget!

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