Running ambi safety lever upside down

[speedjunkiesracing]

I am a right hand shooter.
Been running my ambi saftey on the right side of my AR upside down.
I really like it. Only down side is when I use the safety shooting left handed.
Anyone else doing this?
Any down side to running safety this way?


Fire position

Safe position

 

[freezer filler]

One downside that comes to mind is if a shooter who is unfamiliar with your setup handles your rifle...they may think it is safe when it is not. Conversely, it may lead to more frequent pulling of the trigger when in the safe position...dooooh!

 

[TDC]

The switch is no longer ergonomic. The direction makes rapid on and off selection difficult and as you mentioned its not very friendly for left hand work.

Tdc

 

[thump_rrr]

Is there a reason for it or just to be different ?

 

[Clobbersauras]

I don't really get why that would be better, faster, etc, or why you would really like it.

I've tried running the ambi safety of my rifle with my right hand trigger finger (turning it to safe only) and I really don't care for it for a few reasons.

I only use my ambi safety when shooting left handed.

 

[foxbat]

I don't really get why that would be better, faster, etc, or why you would really like it.

I've tried running the ambi safety of my rifle with my right hand trigger finger (turning it to safe only) and I really don't care for it for a few reasons.

I only use my ambi safety when shooting left handed.

Just curious why you don't like using your trigger finger for applying the safety. For me, it's a confirmation that my trigger finger is no where near the 'hot button', and I've found it's been easy to transition to. For the sake of continuity, I have this setup on all of my carbines, and find it intuitive, and relatively simple, with a little practice.
I just ran a carbine course last weekend (rolling around in the mud and in the rain!), and the setup allowed for speedy side to side transitions, which was the main skill being practiced. (It also brought forward a lot of issues with my rig and sling setup that need to be 'refined'.)

 

[TDC]

Just curious why you don't like using your trigger finger for applying the safety. For me, it's a confirmation that my trigger finger is no where near the 'hot button', and I've found it's been easy to transition to. For the sake of continuity, I have this setup on all of my carbines, and find it intuitive, and relatively simple, with a little practice.
I just ran a carbine course last weekend (rolling around in the mud and in the rain!), and the setup allowed for speedy side to side transitions, which was the main skill being practiced. (It also brought forward a lot of issues with my rig and sling setup that need to be 'refined'.)

It definitely makes life easier for off side control manipulations, however its not the standard on all rifles. I don't understand your concern with your trigger finger. If you're worried about where it is, you shouldn't be handling firearms. Aside from finger discipline, the rifle should be pointed at something you're comfortable with shooting should an ND occur anyway.

TDC

 

[foxbat]

Thanks for your vote of confidence in my skills level, but I'm pretty satisfied that my trigger, and muzzle, control are up to snuff.
It was merely mentioned as something a less experience shooter might find helpful, as even people with years of experience under their belts can get a little sloppy when training to consolidate, and upgrade, their skills.
When coaching less experienced shooters on the AR platform, I find the ambi setup helps to reinforce safe trigger, and muzzle, discipline.

It definitely makes life easier for off side control manipulations, however its not the standard on all rifles. I don't understand your concern with your trigger finger. If you're worried about where it is, you shouldn't be handling firearms. Aside from finger discipline, the rifle should be pointed at something you're comfortable with shooting should an ND occur anyway.

TDC

 

[TDC]

Thanks for your vote of confidence in my skills level, but I'm pretty satisfied that my trigger, and muzzle, control are up to snuff.
It was merely mentioned as something a less experience shooter might find helpful, as even people with years of experience under their belts can get a little sloppy when training to consolidate, and upgrade, their skills.
When coaching less experienced shooters on the AR platform, I find the ambi setup helps to reinforce safe trigger, and muzzle, discipline.

What do you do for with new shooters and non AR firearms? Finger discipline has nothing to do with the firearm being used, its about mental discipline and repetitious movements.

TDC

 

[Clobbersauras]

Just curious why you don't like using your trigger finger for applying the safety. For me, it's a confirmation that my trigger finger is no where near the 'hot button', and I've found it's been easy to transition to. For the sake of continuity, I have this setup on all of my carbines, and find it intuitive, and relatively simple, with a little practice.
I just ran a carbine course last weekend (rolling around in the mud and in the rain!), and the setup allowed for speedy side to side transitions, which was the main skill being practiced. (It also brought forward a lot of issues with my rig and sling setup that need to be 'refined'.)

To be honest, I am concerned with a possible ND by using my trigger finger to manipulate the ambi safety. I know the positioning of the safety is up and back from the trigger, but it's the exact same movement as pressing the trigger and in very close proximity. The possibility of messing it up under stress is much higher.

I also find it uncomfortable and awkward, which is a far less concern to me than than the previous issue. Basically, operating the ambi safety with your thumb gives you much less opportunity to #### up...

 

[foxbat]

Agreed that if you used your trigger finger tip to manipulate the safety it might not 'feel' right.
However, the suggested method is to use the side of the finger, held straight out, using your whole hand as a unit to flip the lever up.
An noted, it requires your trigger finger to be straight, outside the trigger guard.