Pistol for lefties
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IMHO a Glock is the best for use southpaws. No safety to worry about, the mag release just requires us to drop our finger off the trigger, without having to turn the gun in our hand at all. The only issue is the slide release but you should never shoot the gun to the point its empty anyhow....And if you do, its easier to pull the rear of the slide back after a reload instead of fumbling for a release.
An XD should be very similar too.
If you want a steel gun then a CZ85 could be a good call, or any gun that is equipped with an ambi safety.
An XD should be very similar too.
If you want a steel gun then a CZ85 could be a good call, or any gun that is equipped with an ambi safety.
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All pistols are for lefties.....every firearm for that matter is for lefties. I'm a lefty, and own 3 Rem870's which are all "righties".....learn to deal with it...if you gave me a lefty shottie...I'd spit on it.
Every thing on a pistol you can operate just as easily or even betten that a right handed shooter....everything from mag releases with your trigger-finger to cycling the action with your right hand. It becomes second nature...you dont even think about it.
Just like with the AR-15....I see some companies manufacturing lefty version of AR-15 and I shake my head in pitty....I'm so ensynce with my AR-15's controlls if you gave me a "lefty" AR..I wouldnt know what to do with it
Sorry for the rant....bloody Budweizers, get a GLOCK or something, most pistols out there have ambidextouse controls anyway.
Every thing on a pistol you can operate just as easily or even betten that a right handed shooter....everything from mag releases with your trigger-finger to cycling the action with your right hand. It becomes second nature...you dont even think about it.
Just like with the AR-15....I see some companies manufacturing lefty version of AR-15 and I shake my head in pitty....I'm so ensynce with my AR-15's controlls if you gave me a "lefty" AR..I wouldnt know what to do with it
Sorry for the rant....bloody Budweizers, get a GLOCK or something, most pistols out there have ambidextouse controls anyway.
buckshot said:
To say 'best' is a stretch. That slide release is not friendly.
http://www.dlask arms.com/ has a lefty 1911.
Deckard said:
I'm a dominant lefty and I prefer to shoot Glocks and Beretta's.
I find the slide released can be hit with my trigger finger with no problems at all. Same goes for the Beretta 92/96's.
I personally find them the best for me. Being able to swap the magazine release around as well is a huge bonus.
Lefty here as well.
While you may find some guys can operate the slide release on this gun and that gun just fine, you will without question, have to try for yourself.
I find my technique changes from pistol to pistol with certain functions.
as an example, some here find the glock slide release easy to disengage,
its all well and good to be able to release the slide lock, but can you engage it proficiently? I know I can do the former, but not the later.
I would recommend getting used to the right hand mounted button safetys for a couple of reasons.
First, they are very prolific. Second, you should be able release the button with the inside pad of the index or middle finger of your left hand (again this goes back to your dexterity).
While you may find some guys can operate the slide release on this gun and that gun just fine, you will without question, have to try for yourself.
I find my technique changes from pistol to pistol with certain functions.
as an example, some here find the glock slide release easy to disengage,
its all well and good to be able to release the slide lock, but can you engage it proficiently? I know I can do the former, but not the later.
I would recommend getting used to the right hand mounted button safetys for a couple of reasons.
First, they are very prolific. Second, you should be able release the button with the inside pad of the index or middle finger of your left hand (again this goes back to your dexterity).
I'm a lefty and shoot a 1911 with no issues. I find that I like the righty mag release and have no issues with the righty safety. The slide release is a little tricky but definately workable. Extended slide releases are a pain as they get bumped by my trigger finger and will lock the slide back accidentally.
I've also shot glocks, berettas, and sigs and found them all easy to manipulate. Glocks are definately the simplest.
If you can, try to get a feel for a bunch of handguns and see what guns work for you. Being lefty friendly is important, but not as important as how the gun fits and points when you are holding it.
I've also shot glocks, berettas, and sigs and found them all easy to manipulate. Glocks are definately the simplest.
If you can, try to get a feel for a bunch of handguns and see what guns work for you. Being lefty friendly is important, but not as important as how the gun fits and points when you are holding it.
wobbles99 said:
I disagree with this statement. You need to be completely proficent with the firearm you are using. The pistol 'fit' is not limited to putting rounds on target, but clearing different types of stopages, proving safe, changing mags etc., etc.
If someone likes a Glock but can't lock the slide back.....
beltfed said:I disagree with this statement. You need to be completely proficent with the firearm you are using. The pistol 'fit' is not limited to putting rounds on target, but clearing different types of stopages, proving safe, changing mags etc., etc.
If someone likes a Glock but can't lock the slide back.....
Granted.
But if the gun isn't a good fit or isn't comfortable to aim you're going to be fighting to shoot it properly anyway.
lefty
An ambi safety is a must for a lefty and the large slide releases like the HK's, 1911's and Smiths are also useful to have. I know people will say that the slide release is not important because you can use the "slingshot" method but I like to have the option of using my forefinger for the slide release ( hence the large slide release) if I have to use one hand. I think we lefties are used to using the traditional sided mag release with the left forefinger, but a reversible one is again, nice to have. I've used the HK USP's mag release and I find it fast and functional, I really like it. Here are some of the Semis that I think are good for lefties. There may be other good models that I have not mentioned, only because I have not had any personal experience with them.
HK USP variant 2
Smith & Wesson 3rd gen
1911 with ambi
BHP MKIII
Glocks
Beretta 92/96
An ambi safety is a must for a lefty and the large slide releases like the HK's, 1911's and Smiths are also useful to have. I know people will say that the slide release is not important because you can use the "slingshot" method but I like to have the option of using my forefinger for the slide release ( hence the large slide release) if I have to use one hand. I think we lefties are used to using the traditional sided mag release with the left forefinger, but a reversible one is again, nice to have. I've used the HK USP's mag release and I find it fast and functional, I really like it. Here are some of the Semis that I think are good for lefties. There may be other good models that I have not mentioned, only because I have not had any personal experience with them.
HK USP variant 2
Smith & Wesson 3rd gen
1911 with ambi
BHP MKIII
Glocks
Beretta 92/96
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Sw M&p
The smith and wesson M&P is completely over looked in this forum and its a great pistol for right or left hand shooters. I am a left hand shooter and this pistol is completely ambidextrious with slide releases on both sides, interchangeable left or right hand mag release. as well it has a trigger safety good for right or lefties. and the gun shoots and feels great. comes with 3 palmswell grip inserts for any hand size. Check this gun out it is new but I have it and love it. Comes in 9mm or 40. Look up some of the reviews for yourself.
The smith and wesson M&P is completely over looked in this forum and its a great pistol for right or left hand shooters. I am a left hand shooter and this pistol is completely ambidextrious with slide releases on both sides, interchangeable left or right hand mag release. as well it has a trigger safety good for right or lefties. and the gun shoots and feels great. comes with 3 palmswell grip inserts for any hand size. Check this gun out it is new but I have it and love it. Comes in 9mm or 40. Look up some of the reviews for yourself.
