If not, they can be reversed-like the USP. Even though Im not a strong fan of the Austrian pistol, I acknowledge its popularity and reliability. That covers everything from oil-finished and high-gloss wood stocks all the way over to high-end synthetics in the latest camouflage patterns. Mossberg tang safety. The non-rotating, Mauser-type controlled round feed extractor has a fixed blade-type ejector that ejects empty cases as the bolt is moved backward, so no more dodging casings on your non-dominant side. Wed be remiss not to mention the modularity of Steyrs AUG. The other is a decocker. Pistol As mentioned in the article I LOVE my H&K VP9. I saw someone caught the FN omission already. Completely agree. No iron sights, instead it has a 30 MOA Picatinny rail strip provided. I adapted a long time ago to RH firearms, but I wanted to let fellow lefties know that there are LH-friendly guns out there. Kali Parmley, Editor-in-chief of Bakccountry Hunter speaks with Bret Maffet of Franchi Firearms to discuss the all new Momentum All Terrain Elite. It costs around 50 bucks for a frame. A true LH gun might confuse me for a while until I got used to it, but I think it would be worth the effort. Its most popular guns, the 870, 1100, 11-87, and VersaMax are all configured for lefties in a smattering of different gauges. Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. Thanks! Frustrated lefty here, i opted for a Beretta Arx 100 in 556 for my AR type rifle. For more information, visit winchesterguns.com. It's as light as it is rugged, weighing in at less than 7 pounds without any optics. Third, until very recently, most of us had to adapt to right handed designs when learning to shoot, and people tend to stick with what they're accustomed to, even when there are better choices available. Models are available in either blued steel or polished brass, with caliber choices encompassing classic hunters, big bores, and traditional handgun options, including .223 Rem, .243 Win, .44 Rem Mag, .357 Mag/.38 Special, .308 Win, .350 Legend, .450 Bushmaster, .30-30 Win, and .45-70 Government. Mauser 98 Sporter, 270Win, Left Hand Stock, Universal 3-9. A flash suppressor helps tame the flame, while a long Picatinny rail allows you to mount whatever optic you want on it. Shotguns? A wide selection of CMP surplus ammo will 2023 JNews - Premium WordPress news & magazine theme by Jegtheme. Springfield and even straight 1911's (most of the ones I have tried) are more kind with the backsplash and brass then the Glocks are. Beretta has replaced the APX in their lineup with the APX A1, a full-size poly/striker pistol with a 17/15/10 (depending on magazine) capacity. For more information, visit stagarms.com. It works for you, maybe not others. (especially mag release). First, when I realized my wife was a left-shoulder, left-eye long gun shooter! As we make purchasing decisions, we need to support the manufacturers who support us. Well, heres the Winchester Model 94 to fill that gap. These include the Apex Hunter, Tactical, Tactical Desert, Magpul Hunter, Storm, Timberline, Precision, and Elite Precision. FNX-45 Tactical (ambi safety) I'm a regular reader of several firearm publications, but I didn't learn about Browning's left handed BAR's until two years after they'd been discontinued for "lack of interest." I have found no disadvantage to them at all. MSRP: $889.00. Seller: DENVER GUN ROOM. There are a few really ambidextrous pistols in the market. But you can get the X-Bolt Hunter, a fine walnut-and-blue rifle, with the classic fit and finish we expect from Browning. The takedown lever in front of the trigger guard makes the process painless. Brad, I had to limit my choices. The one thing I would wish for is a cylinder latch on the other side of the gun. Want more lefty-friendly models? Of course, the singles and every other Henry firearm are made in America. This leads to losses, and there have been many during the pandemic: Remington firearms all but disappeared; CZ discontinued their big 550 Mauser action, and Mossberg dropped their mirror-image slide-action shotgun. So, the industry complains of poor sales in this sector while ignoring the fact that they're the ones who've sabotaged those sales. It isnt large but, being both left-eye-dominant and left-handed, I believe that the incidence of left-eye dominance exceeds the number of actual southpaws. Shooting pistols is still do-able, but rifles have been a big challenge the last dozen years. Married for almost 40 years, Mike and his wife teach adult education in their home county and have four sons with their families, totaling 10 grandkids. What about Kel-tec's lineup of bullpups? We have two main actions in this category bolt and semi-auto. Twenty years ago, virtually none. As to shotguns I have had some luck finding left handed Remington 870s, Francis, Beretta, and over and under CZs (Huglus). In fact, most things HK are ambi. Nobody knows the exact percentage of lefties. With 16 configurations, theres something for everyone. If you are looking for a decent revolver in left hand, check this little guy out. Yes the loading gate is on the right side so so the gun is in left hand it is reloaded with ejection and loading with the right hand. I took my AR out to the range this week and finally concluded I was just going to have so be a portside long gun shooter. purchase helps support my work in bringing you more awesome gun and gear articles. For once, southpaws neednt sacrifice features for comfort and ergonomics. Christensen Arms Ridgeline If there's one thing we can say about the Ridgeline from Christensen Arms, it's that it caters to left-handed rifle shooters who need plenty of variety in terms of caliber. Looks like that is the only ammunition we can find these days. Except: The right-eject 10/22 feeds up and right so, for left ejection, the magazine rotation is reversed, thus not compatible. The gas-operated SX4 has a back-bored barrel with Invector Plus interchangeable choke tubes. Thanks for writing! The H&K VP-9 is also a joy to shoot with fully ambidextrous controls. Thats why lefties have long adored Winchesters top-ejecting Model 94. Nearly any Glock can be easily used with either hand. The Weatherby Mark V utilizes either a 6- or 9-lug, push-feed action. Although the selection of guns for left-handed hunters is much better than when I was young, the selection is still not large, and rarely is the cartridge/gauge selection as robust as for the right-handed majority. Most 1911s can be modified with either left handed or ambidextrous thumb safeties fairly easily. Kevin Steele of Petersen's HUNTING is at the Streamlight booth at SHOT Show 2023 to go over the Bear Trap light from Streamlight. Here are seven great left-handed production firearms you should consider! Notice I didnt mention lever-action rifles. Thanks for writing! 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. Maybe someone out there might know of an altered Glock-compatible frame set up this way? Features include an ambidextrous slide stop and reversible mag release. Theres no palm swell to muddy the waters. For my handguns I like my Glocks (G19 gen5 & G45) well enough. OK, this is subjective and not official, but when I see a polished blue rifle with a high-grade walnut stock and rosewood accents, I take notice. Every person i have blessed with letting shoot my Centurion has LOVED it. Smith & Wesson, M&P handgun is available with ambidextrous safety that I as a Lefty find convenient. Thanks for writing! The two big exceptions are bolt action rifles and shotguns. So one was made for a while. Add to Compare. FNS9 AND FNS9C are the best for us lefties, bar none, mossburg 500 and browning are best shotguns ,safeties are on top , and browning ejects at bottom,.any bolt action rifle with safety in front of trigger. No more worries about busted out teeth from the charging handle on other bullpup models. Essentially custom guns, the Weatherby rifle was available in proprietary calibers early on, which are still available today. But the cream of the crop is the Gunsite Scout in .308. Just a quick glance turns up more than a dozen chamberings on left-handed models. Now I learn the FOUNDER allowed this? Modern companies are currently producing plenty of southpaw-specific centerfire rifles. When I tested this gun out, I was able to get decent groups. Fully left handed. There arent too many teaching-type rifles for lefties, but the Rascal is one of the best. Second, they generally don't bother to advertise what little they do make. A few excellent southpaw-friendly firearms include the (counterclockwise from top) Stag Arms Model 3TL-M, Weatherby Mark V Accumark, Ruger Gunsite Scout, Montana Rifle Company AVR-SS, Steyr AUG, Thompson/Center Pro Predator and the Remington 700 CDL. I think a Glock 19 with a charging handle may fill the bill. It would be a lot nice if this article was written by a lefty instead of the once removed stories of what someone else likes. They use a left-side ejection port and charging handle, along with an ambidextrous mag release. A last point and I'll shut up. Rejoice! Springfield EMP4 9mm Champion (ambi safety) One lever is a safety that allows cocked and locked carry. Worth mentioning that the slide rides in the frame, not on it this lowers the bore axis, which can help with recoil and accuracy. And stay in touch with newsletters of our best articles on techniques, guns, & gear. Type your new password and hit button below to confirm it. The HK VP9, or Volkspistole (people's pistol), is a polymer-framed, striker-fired 9mm semi-automatic pistol designed for tactical applications. Best Left-Handed ARs In 2023 Reviews Stag Arms Stag-15 M4 LH - Best Affordable AR-15 for Left-Handed Shooters Stag 15 Tactical LH 5.56 - Most Versatile Left-Handed AR-15 Stag 10 Marksman LH 6.5 Creedmoor - Most Accurate Long-Range AR-10 for Left-Handed Shooters Stag 10 Tactical .308 M-LOK Rifle -Best Close Range AR-10 Rifle For Left-Handed Shooters In any event, as a 50+ year shooter of Remington's* fully Left-Handed long arms (Model 700BDL .30-06; and Model 870 12ga. Lol. First, as the author pointed out, they generally stick to plain vanilla offerings. From my (limited) experience with them, LH shooters are generally OK with them the way they are, as the brass goes mostly to the side and not towards your face with most models. Whether Im a fan or not, 65% of American police agencies use Glock for a reason they tend to work. I think I'm really lucky I was trained to shoot right-handed but I'm a dominant Lefty and I see equally well with both I wish I had the money back I have wasted on left-handed guns because they seem awkward and unorthodox to me. 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In addition, I will say us lefties get a lot more heat and a blow back from ejections ports; although, this has been going on so long I dont even think about it. I owed a 30.06 and loved it. If you go to many pistol competitions, you will see derivatives of that pistol in competitors hands to this day. Top 6 Best Handguns for Left-Handed Shooters in 2023 Reviews IWI Masada - Best Value for Money Handgun for Left-Handed Shooters Walther PDP - Best Daily Carry Handgun for Left-Handed Shooters CZ P-07 - Best Conceal Carry Handgun for Left-Handed Shooters Glock 19 Gen 5 - Most Versatile Handgun for Left-Handed Shooters I love the Springfield Armory XD series pistols. The f%&