Thinking on going down the PCC rabbit hole. Suggestions for a lefty

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The more I read, seems the more confused I get. Being wrong (lefty) handed makes it difficult. There are a few things I can work around but the one I wont sway on is safety. So the safety switch has to be reversable. The mag release i can learn to work with my index finger instead of thumb. The ejection port if not reserveable must eject at a 45 degree. Apparently that rules out the FX9 as it says right on their website not suggested for lefties. One last thing that would be nice in the last round hold open.

I'm leaning towards the JR Carbine as most things are reserveable and the safety can be changed to an AR ambi safety, however, no last round open.

Is there anything out there that I'm missing and can read up on? Surely some other lefty feels my pain? It would also have to be in the non-resricted category.

Secondly, anyone have any information on the purposed Kodiak K9 coming out shortly? Can't find much detail on spec's
 
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While it gets a fair amount of hate, some rightfully and some unjustified, the Jard J68 is fully ambidextrous. I really enjoyed mine. There’s one in the EE right now for a decent price.
 
The JRC is a great rifle, and easy to convert left or right.
The x95 in 223 can be converted as well, but I believe you need to buy a new bolt. I'd have to think the same can be done for the 9mm version.
The TNW aero survival rifle can be had in left handed, but I'm not sure how reliable the new ones are.
 
Just saw on insta that True North has thr 9mm takedown version of rhe JRC on sale for $1k. That's the cheapest I've seen them in a long time
 
Yeah, contacted them the other day about it. He's what turned me on to it with respect to throwing in an AR ambi safety.

Think I'll probably pull the trigger (pun intended) on a JR unless someone comes up with a mircle cure on a different one. Just really like the idea of a last round open idea......
 
Honesty, it is fun shooting a PCC, but as the name says, it is a pistol caliber, so you basically are shooting a fat short bullet with a slow speed downrange. Even a 22 lr can do better. Just saying, still have 2 and they are fun to shoot.
 
Had you asked this question before Trudeau introduced the OIC I would have recommended the Beretta CX4 Storm. With new trigger parts this gun is/was truly ambi and a very popular gun in PCC for IDPA. Alas, Trudeau thinks those who bought one were potential terrorists with murderous hearts as opposed to being regular guys out to enjoy PCC matches which we are and were. Sorry for the rather useless comment but it has to be said when folks are looking for sporting arms.

Take Care

Bob
 
My left handed buddy has a Ruger PC9 (tacticool version). He loves it. I am a righty and have used it also. It is nice, although I find it front heavy.

As a lefty you would hate my Hi-Point 995TS, and probably my Chiappa M1-9 as both as designed and only work well (IMHO) for right handed shooters.
 
wasa said:
My left handed buddy has a Ruger PC9 (tacticool version). He loves it. I am a righty and have used it also. It is nice, although I find it front heavy.

As a lefty you would hate my Hi-Point 995TS, and probably my Chiappa M1-9 as both as designed and only work well (IMHO) for right handed shooters.
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I have both the standard Ruger and the Chiappa. The Ruger is well balanced in the standard version but spitting out brass everywhere. The Chiappa doesn't look like it but it kicks pretty bad. Had to put a butt pad on. Both feed everything but the Glock mags are a better choice overall. I owned a Hi-Point but sold it and never shot it. I cleaned it and was wondering "what is this thing", sorry, lol. Reminded me of the days when I took my dad's radios apart and never been able to put it back together (that was along time ago).
 
alpining said:
TNW ASR has a reversible ejection port, not sure if the controls are reversible though. I think they look and feel and handle nicer than the JR.
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Haven't heard that the safety is reversible, though perhaps it is. I switched to left-side ejection as I prefer that, though I'm right-handed. In part because it was easier to fit a brass catching bag there without getting in the way of the bolt handle. TNW makes a left-handed version in terms of the bolt handle and slot being on the left, but apparently those are rare as hen's teeth even in the USA. Wish I'd been able to get a left-side bolt handle version as keeping the grip/trigger in hand while racking the bolt seems better... but perhaps I'm just weird. If I were a leftie, with my thinking on this, I'd go for the right-handed version for that reason; maintaining hand on grip while running the bolt after popping in a new mag.
 
IMO u cant go wrong with a JRC. Ive had mine for many years and its never let me down. There are better options for substantially more money but if ur on that 1000 dollar budget mark the JRC presents very few cons and offers a lot of pros.

I had a gen1 9mm ASR for a couple years. I will certainly agree that it was superior in the looks department, and arguably had more PCC like handling characteristics amoung other things... BUT mine was ridiculously unreliable and many others have reported the same when it comes to the 9mm models. At the same time there are many who swear that their 9mm models are reliable as well. So its kindov hit and miss when it comes to the ASR IMO... buyer beware haha.

The only cons i can say ive observed with the JRC over all these years is:

-No last round hold open
-Mag release button is easy to bump
-Disassembly arguably sucks if u dont have the quick detach buffer system
-It handles and feels like a full size gun (arguably bad depending on whats drawn u towards getting a PCC)
 
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The more I read, seems the more confused I get. Being wrong (lefty) handed makes it difficult. There are a few things I can work around but the one I wont sway on is safety. So the safety switch has to be reversable. The mag release i can learn to work with my index finger instead of thumb. The ejection port if not reserveable must eject at a 45 degree. Apparently that rules out the FX9 as it says right on their website not suggested for lefties. One last thing that would be nice in the last round hold open.

I'm leaning towards the JR Carbine as most things are reserveable and the safety can be changed to an AR ambi safety, however, no last round open.

Is there anything out there that I'm missing and can read up on? Surely some other lefty feels my pain? It would also have to be in the non-resricted category.

Secondly, anyone have any information on the purposed Kodiak K9 coming out shortly? Can't find much detail on spec's
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APC or GHM9. I've owned almost all pics available and those 2 are the only knew that have stuck around
 
My buddy just bought a GHM9 and id agree that its pretty near perfection! 2700cad just aint feasible for some tho.
 
As a lefty myself, you are going to have no problems adapting to the controls of any of the firearms out there.
Some will have advantageous controls and some not. Some are easy to modify in that regard and some less so.
I've never had any real issues with a right eject firearm throwing brass in my face with the exception of a bullpup or two that were not converted over.
If you are still concerned, you should be wearing eye protection (which is a good idea anyhow).

The real questions you should be asking of yourself is the following:

- Restricted or non-restricted?
- Caliber?
- Price point?

Some others attributes that may come into play are: availability of firearms/parts/accessories and service/warranty, ease of take down /field strip for cleaning, size/weight, and reports on reliability and accuracy.
 
Murray 3-D said:
IMO u cant go wrong with a JRC. Ive had mine for many years and its never let me down. There are better options for substantially more money but if ur on that 1000 dollar budget mark the JRC presents very few cons and offers a lot of pros.

I had a gen1 9mm ASR for a couple years. I will certainly agree that it was superior in the looks department, and arguably had more PCC like handling characteristics amoung other things... BUT mine was ridiculously unreliable and many others have reported the same when it comes to the 9mm models. At the same time there are many who swear that their 9mm models are reliable as well. So its kindov hit and miss when it comes to the ASR IMO... buyer beware haha.

The only cons i can say ive observed with the JRC over all these years is:

-No last round hold open
-Mag release button is easy to bump
-Disassembly arguably sucks if u dont have the quick detach buffer system
-It handles and feels like a full size gun (arguably bad depending on whats drawn u towards getting a PCC)
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Ive got a JR and a Ruger.

JR is more fun to shoot!
(agree with all the cons listed above)

as for Lefty, i can't add any value there.
 
wasa said:
My left handed buddy has a Ruger PC9 (tacticool version). He loves it. I am a righty and have used it also. It is nice, although I find it front heavy.
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Ruger PC Charger is really good, very handy around barricades etc. All Chargers are registered as restricted pistols.
I don’t think there are any differences vs the NR version besides the barrel assembly and the roll marks.
 
Murray 3-D said:
IMO u cant go wrong with a JRC. Ive had mine for many years and its never let me down. There are better options for substantially more money but if ur on that 1000 dollar budget mark the JRC presents very few cons and offers a lot of pros.

I had a gen1 9mm ASR for a couple years. I will certainly agree that it was superior in the looks department, and arguably had more PCC like handling characteristics amoung other things... BUT mine was ridiculously unreliable and many others have reported the same when it comes to the 9mm models. At the same time there are many who swear that their 9mm models are reliable as well. So its kindov hit and miss when it comes to the ASR IMO... buyer beware haha.

The only cons i can say ive observed with the JRC over all these years is:

-No last round hold open
-Mag release button is easy to bump
-Disassembly arguably sucks if u dont have the quick detach buffer system
-It handles and feels like a full size gun (arguably bad depending on whats drawn u towards getting a PCC)
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I have a JR as well, and I agree with the first two on the list. Bought mine as a backyard plinker , so size and a bit extra time for takedown are not an issue for me (though I can see it being so for some ). I did just pull mine out of the safe and tried it left handed. This eliminates the issue of accidentally bumping the mag release, though I found it a bit awkward to reach it with my right hand. Maybe it just takes some practice? It felt too far forward to easily reach with the left hand .

Jim
 
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