Lefties and the M14

[Detective_Special]

I'm thinking of buying a semi auto rifle in 308. I've decided on the Norinco, I've never shot one so I'm wondering if there are any issues with shooting it left handed. Also who has good prices? Thanks

 

[giwolf]

I shoot left and have had no problems. Buy an accurized shorty off the ee if you want to save money.

 

[fnrob]

Left handed as well and I've never had a problem shooting My Norc M-14S, or any of my semi autos for that matter.

 

[t-star]

i'm a SUPER LEFTIE( left eye, left handed) and have 4 of the things- what does that tell you?- no problems except for the PERCIEVED ones of you seeing the case eject across your line of sight( it happens so fast you don't really see it- you just THINK you do)

 

[Deckard]

FALs occasionally, and SP1s are not great options. M14 are fine.

 

[f55]

No problems at all for a leftie

 

[shawn]

no problems, just be aware that the charging handle reciprocates and not to get your support hand in there.

I actually find is easier to use because my left hand stays on the grip while i do stuff with my support hand.

Shawn

 

[MRCLARK]

I,m lefty as well as retarded still no issues

 

[ptr308]

I am a lefty and have had these in one configuration or another for 25 years. No issues at all, wish I could say the same for the wife!!!!! Good luck, buy a good quality build on a Norc receiver with tier one quality parts. You won't regret it.

 

[Mauser GDog]

Warms my heart to see how many fellow south paws there are here!
I also like that my strong hand stays on the grip while I change mags.

 

[starblanket]

Like the man says,beware of the charging handle.

 

[Hungry]

My 2nd son is a lefty! He reports that the M14 must have (he loves it so much) been designed BY a lefty!

In particular, he just loves how the left hand on the grip allows the 'weak' hand (right) to operate the rifle. The safety is an ambi design and the mag release is perfect for the 'weak' hand (right) to operate! He has never had a concern with the op rod being on the right hand side, he likes it that way.

For many years when he was in the local Cadet Biathlon Team, he had to operate the Anschutz as (they are all right handed) a lefty, he was annoyed. Now he says, he is in heaven with the M14.... well not the cost of the ammo.



Barney