T97 for Lefties - simple solution?

[harbl_the_cat]

Will this work? Set gas selector to zero, operate as a single shot, strait pull, bolt action.

 

[mr_nuts31]

I would have to say no because the shell casing would still hit us in the face. I can only see it done if you're shooting from a bench and after every shot before you move your face away from it. As a lefty, I would never touch a T97 because because of the ejection port. that being said, I wouldn't mind shooting a T88 because I would shoot it from a bench. Another method you can try for lefties to use the T97 is what my father told me back in his day in the Korean army (and possibly what the chinese military is using today): beat them senseless till they start shooting right handed properly.

 

[ted_dent]

Will this work? Set gas selector to zero, operate as a single shot, strait pull, bolt action.

Kind of defeats the purpose of having a semi-auto 10 shot bull pup. I'm guessing some sort of deflector will be more palatable to lefties.

 

[daniel_250r]

Duct tape a piece of cardboard over the port. Do not try to fire it left handed i tried it today and i have a huge gash on my lip almost need stitches i can post a pic if wanted

 

[mr_nuts31]

Ouch! Didn't think it would be that bad, anyway show pics please.

 

[garybusey]

learn to shoot right handed

 

[Deckard]

Please take a photo of a natural shooting position, left. I'd like to see how close the face is as part of my research. Thanks.

 

[Gorno]

A shell deflector would have to be big enough to direct the casings downward. Not worth taking hot brass in the face from a gun that is not even remotely left hand friendly.

 

[daniel_250r]

[/IMG] i was basically kissing the ejection port when i fired im lucky it didnt chip my tooth, but it sure did bleed good

 

[Filthy]

Here's my solution to bullpups as a lefthander

 

[Gorno]

Here's my solution to bullpups as a lefthander

Good solution, but it will be awhile till I can afford one of those sweet Tavors.

 

[Stevo]

That is not the solution you were looking for.

Here's my solution to bullpups as a lefthander

 

[nebojsa_o]

For those of you that have a T97, which direction does the casing fly out? I remember reading 12-1 o'clock sort of direction, and was hoping it would be like that. I haven't had a chance to shoot it yet, but with the snap caps in, and just manually pulling back the charging handle very fast, it flies out more like 4-5 o'clock, and about 20 feet. I don't know if that will somehow change when the rifle is actually fired with a live round, or what's the deal. Which way do they fly?

 

[Lexthedestroyer]

That is not the solution you were looking for.

Not only that, but have ever seen an imperial storm trooper actually hit anything? Those helmets must REALLY obstruct your vision...

 

[Stevo]

For those of you that have a T97, which direction does the casing fly out? I remember reading 12-1 o'clock sort of direction, and was hoping it would be like that. I haven't had a chance to shoot it yet, but with the snap caps in, and just manually pulling back the charging handle very fast, it flies out more like 4-5 o'clock, and about 20 feet. I don't know if that will somehow change when the rifle is actually fired with a live round, or what's the deal. Which way do they fly?

Between 1 and 2 o'clock and about 30 ft on mine with steel-cased Wolf.

 

[mildcustom2]

Will this work? Set gas selector to zero, operate as a single shot, strait pull, bolt action.

That suggestion is as useless as tits on a my little pony.

 

[promac]

Simple solutions:

 

[MauserMike]

OUCH that lip looks sore. There was a lefty shooting at the range yesterday and MAN did that thing fling the brass far. It would be hitting your face HARD.

 

[7offsuit2]

That is not the solution you were looking for.

Your mind tricks won't work on me!

 

[Deckard]

All kidding aside, an Airsoft face guard would work.

airsplat.com/Categories/FULL-FACE-MASK.htm