Left-handed pistols?

[TENGRAM]

I've been trying to find a left handed semi-auto handgun. I can find ambidextrous controls as well as left-handed safeties, mag releases, etc, but what would be ideal is a left side shell eject. Does anyone make one?

[BradM]

Why would the side the shell ejects on matter?

[TENGRAM]

Why would the side the shell ejects on matter?

It's easier to pull the slide back with my thumb on the eject side.

[Bassics]

Try not using your thumb? It took me a little practice to learn to rake but now that it is second nature I never use a pinch anymore. I think that is frowned on by many in the combat world as well, but that wasn't my motive for changing.

[TENGRAM]

Try not using your thumb? It took me a little practice to learn to rake but now that it is second nature I never use a pinch anymore. I think that is frowned on by many in the combat world as well, but that wasn't my motive for changing.

Rake? What is that?

[svauto-erotic855]

I am ambidextrous and haven't found many hand guns that are perfect for left hand shooting. Charter Arms makes a lefty stubby .38, the CZ85 is OK and the MKIII High Powers also feel "right". Can't think of a single one that has a L side ejection port.

[Bassics]

Rake? What is that?

I'm probably not using the right terms, but what you are describing as your normal slide-pull procedure is a "pinch" pull. You are pinching the slide and pulling it back. Unfortunately your grip is limited because A) you only have thumb and forefinger, and B) you only have the checkering or other anomolies to keep your grip from slipping.

A "rake" is where you lay your hand across the top, so you get more surface to grip, and you generally have the rear sight as a stop for your hand. Done correctly it also allows (in theory) the raking off of a stovepipe without wasted effort.

I don't know which is generally preferred in what schools, but I found that with practice I had more control and confidence raking the slide as opposed to pulling it. The downside that I see, in a timed event and especially with a short slide, one might be more apt to shoot oneself in the hand if not done safely. So I simply refrain from shooting my hand.

[TENGRAM]

I'm probably not using the right terms, but what you are describing as your normal slide-pull procedure is a "pinch" pull. You are pinching the slide and pulling it back. Unfortunately your grip is limited because A) you only have thumb and forefinger, and B) you only have the checkering or other anomolies to keep your grip from slipping.

A "rake" is where you lay your hand across the top, so you get more surface to grip, and you generally have the rear sight as a stop for your hand. Done correctly it also allows (in theory) the raking off of a stovepipe without wasted effort.

I don't know which is generally preferred in what schools, but I found that with practice I had more control and confidence raking the slide as opposed to pulling it. The downside that I see, in a timed event and especially with a short slide, one might be more apt to shoot oneself in the hand if not done safely. So I simply refrain from shooting my hand.

Ahh, I see. Just read a couple of things comparing the "slingshot" method vs the "overhand" method and it looks like I need to change my technique. Thanks! I still wouldn't mind finding a completely left-handed gun, though.

[War Machine]

HK P2000 has the left handed mag and slide release.

[Bassics]

I knew there were technical terms for them, LOL!

FWIW, I've always felt like Rem XPs were intentionally left handed...

[BradM]

It's easier to pull the slide back with my thumb on the eject side.

Not trying to be a dick but have you thought about a taking a handgun course?

[TENGRAM]

Not trying to be a dick but have you thought about a taking a handgun course?

That's probably a good idea. To be honest, I've never owned a handgun.. only shot my dad's and other people's pistols. I'm looking to buy one now though, so I was hoping to find a lefty...

[BradM]

That's probably a good idea. To be honest, I've never owned a handgun.. only shot my dad's and other people's pistols. I'm looking to buy one now though, so I was hoping to find a lefty...

That's cool man. I would take a course to learn how to operate, clean, clear malfunctions, and general saftey. It's just a smart thing to do for a first owner.

[Big A]

That's probably a good idea. To be honest, I've never owned a handgun.. only shot my dad's and other people's pistols. I'm looking to buy one now though, so I was hoping to find a lefty...

I shoot left-handed, and have just learned to adjust. I would get the gun that you want, and not limit yourself. Especially being that you're fairly inexperienced. It will be easier than trying to change old habits, when you get used to a fully left-handed pistol, and decide that you want to expand the collection or get something new down the road.

[whitetrash]

Your gonna pay extra for a lefty