Left handed guns?

Flint · September 5th, 2006, 20:41

I'm looking to buy my first sidearm and wanted to ask left handed players out there what gun or guns work well for left handed people like my self? I've read some reviews on a few models but still not sure and would like input on this.
Thanx!

LUTNIT · September 5th, 2006, 21:03

There are several guns with ambidextrous safeties and at least one I've seen (forgot which one exactly) that had a mag release that could be swapped which side its on. Lefthanded guns in real steel are quite expensive because they are made in such low numbers, if you can find an airsoft lefthanded gun I can imagine it would be a lot more expensive than a normal gun.

It will be hard to find a gun with the slide release or mag release on the proper side of a lefthanded person but Beretta's and Hi-Capa's/1911's often have ambidextrous safeties.

Zeonprime · September 5th, 2006, 21:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by LUTNIT

It will be hard to find a gun with the slide release or mag release on the proper side of a lefthanded person but Beretta's and Hi-Capa's/1911's often have ambidextrous safeties.

The Beretta safety is ambidextrous, and you can swap the mag release on the KJWs to a left hand config. How about glocks?

Silver Wolf · September 5th, 2006, 21:08

TM MP7A1 is a good choice for left handed

my opinion

Silverwolf

Tex · September 5th, 2006, 22:24

well you can't change the mag release or slide release on glocks but they work quite well left handed. My wife shoots lefty she feels the easiest to use is the glock. But if you want the actually pieces on the right side then I would also say Beretta or 1911 maybe a usp not sure on the airsoft ones but real ones can do both.

Flint · September 5th, 2006, 22:38

Thanx for the replys guys!
I was looking at a TM SIG P226, from the reviews I've read they say it works for leftys, any of you own one can tell me how it feels in the left hand? Other wise I'll look at a Beretta or a Hi-Capa.

Thank you!

E-izzle · September 5th, 2006, 23:19

I'm a righty but the TM P226 doesn't feel too bad in the left hand. I don't believe that the mag release, decocker, slide release...can be switched over to the right side of the gun, and it bothers me that i can feel the mag release under my finger when i'm holding the sig w/ my left hand.
The grips are slightly contoured for the right-handed shooter, but like I said before, feels pretty good in the left hand other than the fact that i can feel the mag release under my finger.
I think that the beretta/hi-capa would be a bit better for leftys

Dracheous · September 5th, 2006, 23:41

**is now off to modify his KJW m9 to fit in the left hand...** its DUAL WEILDING TIME!

LUTNIT you already know my plan for my pistols, don't spoil it for everyone

Lakonian · September 5th, 2006, 23:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeonprime

The Beretta safety is ambidextrous, and you can swap the mag release on the KJWs to a left hand config.

Same can be done with the Western Arms M9s.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tex

well you can't change the mag release or slide release on glocks but they work quite well left handed. My wife shoots lefty she feels the easiest to use is the glock. But if you want the actually pieces on the right side then I would also say Beretta or 1911 maybe a usp not sure on the airsoft ones but real ones can do both.

Nope. KSC USPs are NOT ambidexterous(in terms of the safety), nor can they be modified to be. However, the mad release IS ambi.

Lakonian · September 5th, 2006, 23:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tex

well you can't change the mag release or slide release on glocks but they work quite well left handed. My wife shoots lefty she feels the easiest to use is the glock. But if you want the actually pieces on the right side then I would also say Beretta or 1911 maybe a usp not sure on the airsoft ones but real ones can do both.

Nope. KSC USPs are NOT ambidexterous(in terms of the safety), nor can they be modified to be. However, the mad release IS ambi.

SolidifiedPenguin · September 6th, 2006, 04:10

Yah the Desert Eagle is good for lefties in my opinion. Safety is ambidexterous and the mag release and slide lock is easy to press with your index finger. It may actually be easier to press those for a lefty because if you have small hands using right your thumb might not reach both of them. I shoot right but sometimes i switch to left and it works quite well. But a desert eagle may also be too big and heavy for some people.

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September 5th, 2006, 20:41	#1
Flint Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Brampton	Left handed guns? I'm looking to buy my first sidearm and wanted to ask left handed players out there what gun or guns work well for left handed people like my self? I've read some reviews on a few models but still not sure and would like input on this. Thanx!

September 5th, 2006, 21:08	#4
Silver Wolf Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Saint-Adolphe-D'Howard	TM MP7A1 is a good choice for left handed my opinion Silverwolf __________________

September 5th, 2006, 23:41	#8
Dracheous Lego Head Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Gatineau, that's right I'm in QUEBEC!	is now off to modify his KJW m9 to fit in the left hand... its DUAL WEILDING TIME! LUTNIT you already know my plan for my pistols, don't spoil it for everyone __________________ _________________________________ "The hydrogen economy car from the people who brought you the 'Hindenburg'" - Glen Foster Condoms do not guarantee safe sex any more. A friend of mine wore one and was shot by the woman's husband!

September 5th, 2006, 21:03	#2
LUTNIT Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ottawa	There are several guns with ambidextrous safeties and at least one I've seen (forgot which one exactly) that had a mag release that could be swapped which side its on. Lefthanded guns in real steel are quite expensive because they are made in such low numbers, if you can find an airsoft lefthanded gun I can imagine it would be a lot more expensive than a normal gun. It will be hard to find a gun with the slide release or mag release on the proper side of a lefthanded person but Beretta's and Hi-Capa's/1911's often have ambidextrous safeties.

September 5th, 2006, 22:24	#5
Tex Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Abbotsford, B.C.	well you can't change the mag release or slide release on glocks but they work quite well left handed. My wife shoots lefty she feels the easiest to use is the glock. But if you want the actually pieces on the right side then I would also say Beretta or 1911 maybe a usp not sure on the airsoft ones but real ones can do both.

September 5th, 2006, 22:38	#6
Flint Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Brampton	Thanx for the replys guys! I was looking at a TM SIG P226, from the reviews I've read they say it works for leftys, any of you own one can tell me how it feels in the left hand? Other wise I'll look at a Beretta or a Hi-Capa. Thank you!

September 5th, 2006, 23:19	#7
E-izzle Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Richmond Hill	I'm a righty but the TM P226 doesn't feel too bad in the left hand. I don't believe that the mag release, decocker, slide release...can be switched over to the right side of the gun, and it bothers me that i can feel the mag release under my finger when i'm holding the sig w/ my left hand. The grips are slightly contoured for the right-handed shooter, but like I said before, feels pretty good in the left hand other than the fact that i can feel the mag release under my finger. I think that the beretta/hi-capa would be a bit better for leftys

September 6th, 2006, 04:10	#11
SolidifiedPenguin Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Richmond, Vancouver	Yah the Desert Eagle is good for lefties in my opinion. Safety is ambidexterous and the mag release and slide lock is easy to press with your index finger. It may actually be easier to press those for a lefty because if you have small hands using right your thumb might not reach both of them. I shoot right but sometimes i switch to left and it works quite well. But a desert eagle may also be too big and heavy for some people.

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