Who is Left-handed?

[GoodGuywitha9mm]

In taking a look at an "old" new gun (Taurus Curve), I found threads wondering why they didn't make a lefty version. They also talked about other handguns fit for lefties...
I found myself adapting to right-handed handguns, and overcoming the ejection factor, mag release, etc..
While I know that a rifle is like playing the guitar; you either do it left-handed, or right-handed, or have learned to adapt. I shoot it righty...
Are there any lefties out there? what have you done to adapt, modify, or avoid to make it work? Any ambi-dextrous shooters? ( I can with handguns - not rifles)
Anyone have a lefty handgun? Any righties out there who acquired a L-handed gun by accident?
Just wondering how many that have had to adapt or buy the really hard to get items (Golf Clubs, ball gloves, boxing, computer mouse...) and learn from a righty!

 

[dsdmmat]

My experience with Taurus has led me never to look at anything they make.

My father and I are both left handed and we have never had a left handed gun in the house.

There are a few guns that suit left handed shooters better than others. Take the M14 for example. It is much easier to operate left handed than it is right handed. The Dan Wesson revolver has been called a left handers revolver. The cylinder lock mounted In the front on the crane makes it much easier to manipulate for lefties than righties. I started shooting IPSC with the Dan Wesson model 715, By far my favorite revolver.

 

[Carlos Hathcock]

Lefties should be rounded up and dropped on an empty island.

 

[Robin]

The only thing I can remember doing right handed is batting in baseball. My solution to hand guns, I started shooting right handed. It was and is no problem.
If a young person of the left hand persuasion was to ask me about the shooting sports, especially rifles, I would tell them, your young and flexible, start shooting right handed now, it's not that difficult to adapt, and it will save you money and a life time of pain in the assery.
Robin

 

[nortatoga]

Sometimes eye domination is more the issue.

 

[stokes]

Sometimes eye domination is more the issue.

I am right handed.When I was younger,I learned about eye domination,shooting rifle right handed,my right eye would become fatigued when shooting.I learned that my left eye was my dominant eye,so I started shooting rifle left handed.When shooting a handgun I shoot right handed,if I use the sights,I tilt my head and use my left eye.

 

[S&W Fan]

Actually IMO being a lefty has its distinct advantages. I’m left handed and left eye dominate. I have learned to adapt to what was once a right handed only world. Because of this I can shoot both left and right handed. I don’t know many right handed people who can pick up and use anything made for a Lefty.

 

[nortatoga]

Actually IMO being a lefty has its distinct advantages. I’m left handed and left eye dominate. I have learned to adapt to what was once a right handed only world. Because of this I can shoot both left and right handed. I don’t know many right handed people who can pick up and use anything made for a Lefty.

It does take a lot more practice!

 

[Edwardteach72]

There is a pretty good reason they never made a left handed version. Hell are they are even making that thing still. I doubt in the 4 years or so it's been out they have even sold enough to cover the tooling cost of then

 

[byron]

I'm left handed shoot with whatever hand I pick it up in seems to be no diference.

 

[Jsmegs77]

I'm left handed, but it's situationally dependent. I shoot a handgun left, but a long gun right. Write with my left hand, throw a ball with my right. Can't for the life of me use a fork or spoon right handed, it looks like a toddler trying to do it.

Hate getting hit with brass shooting a handgun. One day I'll be able to afford a Cabot LH 1911...or a CNC to make my own LH-ejecting Glock parts.

 

[Criticalt]

I am right handed.When I was younger,I learned about eye domination,shooting rifle right handed,my right eye would become fatigued when shooting.I learned that my left eye was my dominant eye,so I started shooting rifle left handed.When shooting a handgun I shoot right handed,if I use the sights,I tilt my head and use my left eye.

I too am right handed but left eye dominant.
Rifle, handgun and archery have never been an issue. I hold my hands and head normally and the sights just naturally line up with my left eye.
I can also use my right eye for shooting. If you keep both eyes open its not as big a deal about dominant eye.

 

[livingston]

I'm left handed, but it's situationally dependent. I shoot a handgun left, but a long gun right. Write with my left hand, throw a ball with my right. Can't for the life of me use a fork or spoon right handed, it looks like a toddler trying to do it.

Hate getting hit with brass shooting a handgun. One day I'll be able to afford a Cabot LH 1911...or a CNC to make my own LH-ejecting Glock parts.

Cabot Gun | Left Handed 1911′s
5 Solid Handguns For Left Handed Shooters | Gun Belts Blog
Best Handguns For Left Handed Shooters - Alien Gear Holsters Blog

 

[GoodGuywitha9mm]

There is a pretty good reason they never made a left handed version. Hell are they are even making that thing still. I doubt in the 4 years or so it's been out they have even sold enough to cover the tooling cost of then

I wanted one for each pocket, and in 9mm.

 

[GoodGuywitha9mm]

All of my handguns (minus 1) easily were able to be mastered to operate, mag change, and brass deflect (hat mostly). I have a Walther that drops the mag with a lever at the bottom of the trigger guard. Not my favorite so never really mastered it...

 

[Doc8404]

Left eye dominant.
Right handed.
Shoot long arms lefty.
All right handed guns.
Shoot pistol right handed.

 

[GoodGuywitha9mm]

My experience with Taurus has led me never to look at anything they make.

My father and I are both left handed and we have never had a left handed gun in the house.

There are a few guns that suit left handed shooters better than others. Take the M14 for example. It is much easier to operate left handed than it is right handed. The Dan Wesson revolver has been called a left handers revolver. The cylinder lock mounted In the front on the crane makes it much easier to manipulate for lefties than righties. I started shooting IPSC with the Dan Wesson model 715, By far my favorite revolver.

My first gun (many, many moons ago) was a Taurus .32 - couldn't even tell you what model. I own one now, a model 605 2" revolver in .357. I carry it when I wear something that makes it hard to conceal, as it fits in a sticky pocket holster.

 

[Jsmegs77]

Left eye dominant.
Right handed.
Shoot long arms lefty.
All right handed guns.
Shoot pistol right handed.

You’re the inverse of me:

Right eye dominant
Left handed
Shoot long arms right
Shoot pistol left.

 

[nortatoga]

I just got a email from JSE Surplus that they have lefty lowers and uppers.

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[Edwardteach72]

Here you lefties go..