Get Guns.com offers and news!! 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. Comfort is enhanced thanks to the soft-rubber buttpad with spacers which allow the rifle to be appropriately sized for shooters of all sizes. Production was moved at various times in the companys history to Germany and then Japan. I have a Browning BAR in 30.06 How many left handed .22's are there? Mark, I agree. Stay in the know. Add to Wish List Add to Compare. And did I mention, this is a good-looking rifle? Satin walnut checkered stock, matte blue barrel and action, detachable rotary magazine, short throw bolt and adjustable trigger FIND A DEALER TO PURCHASE $1,129.99 - $1,179.99 MSRP Overview Specifications Downloads Recommended New Pahvant Pro Jacket $179.99 New Pahvant Pro Pant $99.99 New For the best shotgun fit, its ideal to have the buttstock bent or cast slightly away from the face. The Weatherby Mark V utilizes either a 6- or 9-lug, push-feed action. This is one truly ambidextrous pistol. Who hasnt heard of Browning guns? Wed be remiss not to mention the modularity of Steyrs AUG. Sporterized Mauser 98, chambered in .270Winchester with 24" barrel and mounted UNIVERSAL 3-9 scope in a left handed stock. I like the paddle style mag release too. Twenty years ago, virtually none. Some big news for trigger pullers recently from the Civilian Marksmanship Program. I've built multiple ar15s with them. That might be my next purchase. Its worth noting that the Ruger M77 African in .375 Ruger is currently just about the only production big-bore available in left-hand action. Let's take a glance at the best guns for left-handed shooters. But don't forget. Full ambidextrous. Rich, I've been a lefty for over 70 years. The guns feature American walnut stocks, fully adjustable iron sights, drilled and tapped receivers for optics mounting, sling studs, and a rebounding hammer safety. For shotguns, the Keltec KS7 & Mossberg 500/590 are on my short list. Most 1911s can be modified with either left handed or ambidextrous thumb safeties fairly easily. Of course, the singles and every other Henry firearm are made in America. Once you learn to use the index finger (that shouldn't be on the trigger anyway) rather than the thumb on magazine releases, for example, and you will swear many handguns are designed to be left handed. Whether seeking the glossy high-grade deluxe models, ultralight versions, or anything in between, lefties dont have to sacrifice build quality and features. Southpaw here, I know the list was limited to 5 per handgun and rifle, but the FN FNS-9/FNS-9c both have ambidextrous controls and I have both for this exact reason. There are degrees of eye dominance, but there is sound argument for shooting on the dominant side, simply because most sighting systems rely heavily on use of one eye. If you have a pint-sized southpaw who is clamoring to shoot, the Rascal offers a perfect option for him or her. Different from virtually all sporting rifles is the scope-mounting system that gives the X-Bolt its name: Four screws in each base in a square or X, so that the bases are secured on each corner. Publisher Kevin Steele is in the Beretta booth with Logan Killam, the Shotgun Product Manager, to discuss the all new Beretta A300 Ultima Turkey. Its been my primary ranch rifle for years, a go-to prairie dog gun, and occasionally pressed into service for deer. It was also one of the first production hunting rifles to be offered in a mirror-image left-hand version. Remington. But damn it, what an amazing piece! Such events are rare, but if a lefty is using a right-eject firearm and has one, the bad stuff is directed straight into the right side of the face. Kevin Steele, Publisher of Petersen's HUNTING talks with JJ Reich of HEVI-Shot about the new offerings for 2023. "Whoops, you only need just one". Another handgun actually made to be used by everyone in its application as a mounted Calvary member in the LEFT hand. It features the Savage AccuTrigger, scope bases, and a manual safety. Our Best Deals Are Right Here. MSRP: $959.00. Before we get into listing the pistols that work for lefties, I feel the need to tell you about one revolver that is set up for us wrong handersthe Charter Arms Southpaw. Taylors & Company FS Tactical 1911: Now in 10mm! The world has conspired against lefties since antiquity. Sick of blazing hot brass passing your nose? Fortunately, we still have choices. It comes from the Latin for left because the ancient Romans thought there was something evil about left-handed people. Looks like that is the only ammunition we can find these days. Steyr Arms has been building high-quality firearms since the 14th century. Left handed bolt actions, Stag Arms and the Mini 14 safety in the trigger guard. Following the success of its initial collaboration with Vertx, Premier Body Armor announces its continued partnership. The 5.56 NATO Stag Arms Stag 15 SPR delivers a lightweight AR-15 platform that doesnt scrimp on rigidity or accuracy. She likes. So, its appropriate that the Ruger 10/22 would be the first mirror-image left-hand .22 semiauto. Ive found my left-handed resolve in the form of the AK platform. I found your article in my search to find a semi auto hand gun I can work with my compromised right hand and still be efficient. 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. Mauser 98 Sporter, 270Win, Left Hand Stock, Universal 3-9. This upper is built around an 18-inch 416R stainless heavy barrel. Its gives a new meaning to glass smooth bolt. Check out our extensive line up for left handed bolt action rifles, slug guns and more -- from hunting, long range, and plinking rifles, Savage has you covered. Copyright 2023 Pew Pew Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Browning R-1 is my rifle. With all that said, I will agree that in the event of a catastrophic failure, I would sooner be shooting right handed. Over the years, it has been available in a number of chamberings, with the most common being .223 Rem/5.56 NATO. The left-hand version was introduced at the 2022 SHOT Show. The gun is not truly ambidextrous, to be fair the slide lever is port-side only. The magazine release is ambidextrous (both sides). Steyr offers a left-handed AUG bolt so that shooters can convert the rifle from right-handed to left-handed operation. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Thank you so much for your sympathy empathy and understanding of we the 6%ers. In fact, the company dedicates a webpage to all their southpaw offerings, which includes major offerings like the Scout alongside more budget-friendly options from the Ruger American lineage. And, you can have it in your choice of 13 chamberings, from .223 to .300 Winchester Magnum, and including .270 and .300 WSM. This article has been passed around my family and they all, right handers of corse, laughed not realizing that it is a very serious issue. Thats a win in my book! MSRP: $869.00. The Austrian bullpup is a compact, gas-piston-operated semi-automatic design. One of the commenters here mentioned the palm swell. Theres no palm swell to muddy the waters. Victor, the first one that comes to mind is a Browning BPS. Instead, lets talk about the X-Bolt Medallion specifically the left-handed model. For more information, visit, Comfort is enhanced thanks to the soft-rubber buttpad with spacers which allow the rifle to be appropriately sized for shooters of all sizes. There arent too many teaching-type rifles for lefties, but the Rascal is one of the best. What are your favorite gun models? Thank you for your insight, and thank you for sharing. I love FN pistols! For sale is a Radian Model 1 semi-automatic rifle in .223 Wylde. After having spoken with industry reps who always tell me there is little demand for left handed models, I think I can explain why that's been the case until now. That said, Right Handed AR style BOLT actions, are great for Lefties, because your dominant hand stays on the control (just like in tactical training), AND you don't get the top of your Left thumb removed when working the bolt, AND the safety is in the same place as your AL. Kali Parmley, Editor-in-chief of Bakccountry Hunter speaks with Bret Maffet of Franchi Firearms to discuss the all new Momentum All Terrain Elite. Notify When In Stock. The new shotgun is lighter, with slimmer pistol grip, and has oversize bolt handle, safety, and bolt release button, and a larger trigger guard. I was looking for recommendations for a left-handed or bottom eject shotgun. I have always just used right handed rifles. Weatherby has earned a reputation for building high-end, top-quality rifles since 1945. Ohh Tikka is imported by Beretta so that's why I am writing this. For more information, visit christensenarms.com, Theres a lot to be said about the left-handed .308 Win Ruger Scout Rifle. Raise the bar in 22 LR performance. So, the industry complains of poor sales in this sector while ignoring the fact that they're the ones who've sabotaged those sales. Empties will zip off to the left, away from your face so no Hot Brass Two-Step need be performed. Beretta A400 Xtreme Plus Synthetic Left-Handed. For $400, this gun is a steal. [both "toss left"], I feel pretty strongly that the biggest distinction between a firearm qualifying as "Ambi" or "Left-Handed" is whether it "tosses left" or "tosses right", so any firearm that ejects empties to the right can't be called "Left-Handed" & is, at best, "Ambi". The Czech company esk Zbrojovka has long been known for manufacturing guns popular with many types of shooters. :-) ) with safeties are a real problem for me. Same with the Sig 365. As for firearms, I learned on revolvers. Kimber was founded in 1979, and its rifles have been favored by discriminating hunters and shooters ever since. As to specialty arms two of the prides of my collection are 1970s BSA Martini International Mark IIs. KelTec RDB, a lefties dream. Add to Compare. Thanks! The H&K VP-9 is also a joy to shoot with fully ambidextrous controls. (Hence why I went with the FNS-9c, and with two 12-rd and a 17-rd magazine that comes with it, its heck of a deal!). Essentially custom guns, the Weatherby rifle was available in proprietary calibers early on, which are still available today. Out of Stock. Mossberg tang safety. For Beretta fans, this pistol is definitely a great option. In fact, it is one of the few compact bolt-action centerfires for lefties. In addition, the X-Bolt Micro Midas offers a slick left-handed option for smaller-framed shooters. Men 7-Iron Left-Handed Golf Clubs, Krag Rifles Rifle Parts Krag Rifles, Krag Rifles Rifle Parts, Air Rifles; Additional site . Beretta was one of the last major manufacturers to jump on the polymer train because they spent YEARS designing this masterpiece. You can see them on Browning's web site. But you can get the X-Bolt Hunter, a fine walnut-and-blue rifle, with the classic fit and finish we expect from Browning. I cannot shoot my beautiful Bond Arms pistols with my left had at all. ft. pressure. The second family of guns is those that can be made left-friendly. I recently became the owner of the Axe 19 50 of 99, the frame is Gen 4, not able to switch the mag release and the slide lock is only on the left. I saw someone caught the FN omission already. If not, they can be reversed-like the USP. Appreciate your comments! MSRP: $889.00. The BERETTA ARX100 is 100% ambidextrous, from the safety switch, bolt catch, and even shell ejection from the right or left side, I love shooting it being a lefty. I have Pico and certainly appreciate even the ambidextrous mag release. We'll send you the latest guides and training tips geared The company sells a left-eject bolt and swapping the ejection port cover completes the southpaw transformation. Learn all the important stuff about handgunswith none of the attitude. We already have an account registered for email address I cant use left handed scissors because I grew up using right handed ones in school. The Savage Arms Model 110, the company's bread-and-butter bolt-action rifle, has long been respected for its blend of affordability and accuracy. The AUG offers left-handers a unique platform with a high degree of modularity and history of durability. 110 TACTICAL LEFT HAND. You either love them or hate them. You do not pay I personally love them) At the end of the day, something other than a Glock, Sig, or S&W should get at the very least a review. While Steyrs SSG was one of the first military bolt-action rifles to use space-age materials, the 5.56mm NATO Army Universal Gun, or AUG, was the first truly space-age-looking weapon. There was a left handed CZ 455 for a short time, but CZ has dropped almost all of their left handed models as of last year. Introduced clear back in 1958, the Savage 110 is currently the longest-running bolt-action centerfire rifle. Kevin Steele stops by the Taurus booth to speak with Cody Osborn about the all new Raging Hunter platform from Taurus International. Their LAR-15 LEF-T is a reverse-designed semi-automatic sporting rifle chambered in .223 Rem/5.56 NATO as well as .223 Wylde. During my tour in the Army I had a black line On my cheek as if it was drawn on with a pencil. mag.) Initial offerings are a walnut-stocked Field model in 12-gauge 3-inch, with either 26 or 28-inch barrel; and three SX4 Waterfowl Hunter models in Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Habitat, Mossy Oak Bottomland, and Realtree Max 7. Here you get a Model 110 rifle with a mounted and bore-sighted 3-9x40mm Vortex Crossfire II scope that features the Dead-Hold BDC reticle for optimal target acquisition. Click below for a FREE LESSON! It costs around 50 bucks for a frame. Ruger Model 31120 Left-Hand .22 Semiauto Competition Rifle (Michael Anschuetz photo) August 13, 2021 By Craig Boddington. There are even 1911 pistols set up in mirror images of traditional ones. Kevin Steele of Petersen's HUNTING is with Dawn Wehunt of Rock River Arms INC. learning about the new Ascendant platform. I think I can manage a standard AR. They are both scoped with 7/8 inch tubed scopes, but I also have two sets of sights both with left handed rear aperture sights. History failed to remember that the members of the mounted Calvary would have had their saber in their right hand and the pistol in the left. GI#: 102190921. You cant go wrong with a Glock when all is said and done. 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. Savage makes a nice series of LH bolt long guns, and Marlin lever action rifles work well for me as well. Springfield 1911s 45s Loaded and Range Officer Elite (both have ambi safeties) Ejects downward so it's good for all. One of the most revered production over-unders accommodates left-handed shooters. Lefties and cross-dominants face similar AND different issues. A little pricy because they are billet but the quality is amazing. Savage Arms 110 Tactical Left Hand 6.5mm Creedmoor Bolt Action Rifle. I went with the Glock 19 gen 5. I like double action semi-automatics and am not bothered by two different trigger pulls, but resisted the CZ-75 decockers until I finally broke down, tried one, and realized my thumb crossed over to operate the decocker as easily as if I were holding the handgun in my right hand. PS - Thanks for the wonderful article and other options. Most lefties I know have the same issue. This brings a crisp pull with no take-up or creep and minimal overtravel. UK Left Handed Rifles. The Mark V offers a short, 54-degree bolt throw one of the lowest in the industry. First choice a glock really? This rifle was once available in 15 calibers, but that has since been pared down to seven. First, as the author pointed out, they generally stick to plain vanilla offerings. One of the first companies to fill the void and still do it well to this day was Rock River Arms. It isn't a takedown model but I've shot one of those and find it works pretty much as the standard model. I have small, weak (arthritis increasing) hands and yeah, a lot of grips are difficult for me to manage then add the left-hand issue. How could you not include FN on this list?! Can't understand why the righties insist I take the far-left position on the firing line. Shop Left Handed Rifles Now Our Left-Handed Rifle Collection RIDGELINE SUB-MOA GUARANTEE | 6.3-6.8 LBS | RETAIL $1,995 Learn More MESA SUB-MOA GUARANTEE | 6.5-7.3 LBS | RETAIL $1,295 Learn More RIDGELINE TITANIUM SUB-MOA GUARANTEE | STARTING AT 5.8 LBS | RETAIL $2,495 Learn More MESA TITANIUM SUB-MOA GUARANTEE | STARTING AT 6.1 LBS | RETAIL $1,795 Thanks for writing! The f%&>>. Stag's 15L has a left side ejection port, so there's no question it CAN be done. I owed a 30.06 and loved it. Fumbling (thumbling?? There is very little info on them, but from the best of my knowledge and HOURS of web searching. The way I see it that could include two families of firearms. Anyway, before I saw the Stag disappointment, my son had presented me with a "build" using a RedX Arms (Great company by the way) LEFT HAND upper, and ambidextrous controls on everything, for my retirement. The takedown lever is the only control that isnt ambi. If put in the hands of a shooter, not a fanboy, there is little to dislike. Those would include rifles with the bolt handle or ejection ports on the left side. Should be on the list big time. 2. Food for thought. Check out the Keltec KS7 or KSG. As I recall, the [American Made] M&Ps included at least some "ambi" features before others you mentioned, including (I believe) Glock. Name a caliber, game pursuit, or competition style, and odds are grand that Savage builds a 110 bolt-action centerfire to fit the bill. 1. I'm right handed I got this pistol in case girl needs to use it. No futzing will g swapping mag releases, it sticks out from both sides and can be pushed in either direction. P.S. Yup. I know people will have their own tastes and preferences and was testing out different carry guns, such as the Springfield Hellcat and Sig 365xl; neither of which have any ambidextrous controls. Hell, if you wanted just a smidge more concealability you can buy an APX compact frame. Serial number- R1-003800. what's the big deal?' Springfield EMP4 9mm Champion (ambi safety) Picked it up, marveled at the left side ejection, bolt assist, and brass kicker, then went to work the charging handle, only to see it was a standard righty, then learned it had the righty only safety, AND right hand only mag release (yes, not even ambidextrous for ANY of those controls. It would have to be a frame set up with the ejector on the right side, instead of the left, to throw empties to the right. Bobby, the guns are in no particular order. The password should contain at least 8 characters with at least one number or special character. I know I have one. If you don't trust yourself most gunsmiths will have an easy time with this modification. Personalize your experience. Features include an ambidextrous slide stop and reversible mag release. For more information, visit winchesterguns.com. We'll only use the information provided according to our privacy policy. I've long felt a degree of loyalty to Remington for doing that. Being left-handed as well, I'm curious to learn what features you feel S&W's M&P 2.0 (Full/Compact) pistols are missing to not have been mentioned in this article along with other pistols that might be called "ambi" or "lefty-friendly"? Brownings slick little bottom-eject SA-22 is exceptionally ambidextrous, but Rugers new 10/22 Model 31110 Left-Hand Competition Rifle is a major milestone for left-handed shooters. Thank you for actually acknowledging the Berreta APX Centurion! Savage is really the go to for southpaws, by the way. The bersa trp9 has safty, slide release and I think mag releases on both sides of gun. All are .223/5.56mm, with primary differences barrel lengths and weights, and stocks and handguards. 110 TACTICAL DESERT LEFT HAND. She does like my 22LR revolver, but I would rather her have a semiauto. So, follow along as I tell you my favorites models and why they make this list. Switch out the back strap and change the palm swell side panels for a custom fit. Likewise, fewer still can match the quality and reputation for customer service of Henry Repeating Arms. That's why I need a left-handed gun. Savage comes to mind as they have many lefthanded products, as does Browning and Anschutz, but Bergara seems to eventually produce a left handed pretty much mirror image version of everything. $75 for insured shipping No sales or shipping to California, Hawai .Click for more info. Fortunately, there have been several left-hand-ejecting semiautos. Brad, I had to limit my choices. Barrels are 28 inches, with screw-inch chokes (five choke tubes supplied). How did the H&K P30 variants not make the list? Free shipping for many products! All Rights Reserved. The Henry is a modern production version of the Air Force's Armalite survival rifle and works just fine. Many manufacturers have done more for the right brained left dominant shooter that most "normal" left brained right handed folks realize. Cant believe the p320 isnt in here. 'That's awful! If you go to many pistol competitions, you will see derivatives of that pistol in competitors hands to this day. You have to analyse what works best for your situation, and adapt everything else around it. Modern companies are currently producing plenty of southpaw-specific centerfire rifles. I havent researched yet, but is there an upgraded slide with the ejection on the opposite side? Smith & Wesson, M&P handgun is available with ambidextrous safety that I as a Lefty find convenient. Though alt-handed variants have come and gone for decades, they were few and far between and often required special order. (Slide Serrations Aside. There have been several bottom-ejecting slide-actions (from Browning, Ithaca, and Remington), but only one bottom-ejecting semiauto, Remingtons short-lived 105 CTi 11. I think I was tagged in the head once and started wearing ball caps after that. Rugers 10/22 is the worlds most popular .22 semiauto, more than 10 million produced. For my handguns I like my Glocks (G19 gen5 & G45) well enough. It's a real shame that the APX series (mostly by no ones fault but Beretta themselves) hasn't had the opertunity to excell. Radian Model 1 - .223 Wylde. The gas-operated SX4 has a back-bored barrel with Invector Plus interchangeable choke tubes. Though built as a standard right-handed rifle, many AUGs can be easily convertible to a left-handed version. I've had no issues shooting either one left-handed as always, adaptation is key. It means their controls can be used with both hands without any modifications. The hunting rifle will provide you with a degree of dependability and accuracy that almost no other model can equal. Type your email address and well send 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. And there are 15 available Weatherby calibers that ought to cover hunting just about everything from mouse to moose. In a southpaw-accommodating design change, Henry singles use a break lever that pivots either left or right to open the action. The bullpup is fed by a choice of 10-, 30-, or even 42-round magazines. Barrels are 28-inches, with three choke tubes provided (all for both lead and steel). All Affinity shotguns have the shock-absorbing TSA recoil pad. Sinister. Ruger makes more guns than any other American gunmaker, so its not surprising that they would make left-handed versions of their popular sellers. This line, however, also offers more. Also have a Stag Lefty AR 15, The title of this article is 10 Best Guns for Left-Handed Shooters not the 10 most popular guns for left hand shooters, with that being said, the H&K P30 and VP9 ate the best out of the box pistols for left hand shooters, Not only are all of the controls are ambidextrous with the need to swap side of the magazine catch or slide release but the palm swells can be interchanged for a excellent left hand grip, i own both glocks and HKs so Im not being biased just smart.

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