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post October 15th 2009 11:35 PM
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QUOTE (Nwatson99 @ October 14th 2009 9:03 PM) *
How many we got in here?



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post October 15th 2009 11:49 PM
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Lefty here as well. There have been a few times that I've been happy to have the shell deflector, lol.


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post October 15th 2009 11:53 PM
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I think we need a left handed shooter AR15 forum then don't we? really.gif


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post October 16th 2009 12:23 AM
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QUOTE (Nwatson99 @ October 15th 2009 6:53 PM) *
I think we need a left handed shooter AR15 forum then don't we? really.gif


I'm a lefty, and have put up with righty rifles up until now. I'm considering a left-handed mag release and selector lever on my first build.

Pretty sure those exist!
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post October 16th 2009 12:43 AM
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QUOTE (aristeros @ October 15th 2009 7:23 PM) *
I'm a lefty, and have put up with righty rifles up until now. I'm considering a left-handed mag release and selector lever on my first build.

Pretty sure those exist!



You do not a lefty mag release, you can hold the rifle with your left hand and work the Mag release much easier with your right hand.
Ambi Selector Yes that is to me the most important accessory.
BCG catch release here is the one I run. Phase 5 Tactical EBR V2
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post October 16th 2009 1:51 AM
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QUOTE (Nwatson99 @ October 15th 2009 8:43 PM) *
You do not a lefty mag release, you can hold the rifle with your left hand and work the Mag release much easier with your right hand.
Ambi Selector Yes that is to me the most important accessory.
BCG catch release here is the one I run. Phase 5 Tactical EBR V2


There is a left hand mag release modification available. The Norgon Ambi-catch. I have one and like it. Ambi selector is on all my rifles.

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I'm a lefty and shoot a DPMS left handed SS 20" bull barrel AR....


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post October 16th 2009 2:18 AM
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QUOTE (Nwatson99 @ October 15th 2009 6:43 PM) *
You do not a lefty mag release, you can hold the rifle with your left hand and work the Mag release much easier with your right hand.
Ambi Selector Yes that is to me the most important accessory.
BCG catch release here is the one I run. Phase 5 Tactical EBR V2



Nope, I don't -need- it (I just reach across with the right; I'm using it to grab the mag anyway!), but I was interested in trying it out.

The selector lever is what really gets me, but that's an easy fix and I'm thinking about other little things that irk me

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I am a terminal lefty.
I prefer to shoot "right handed" weapons. It is easier to operate the bolt and charging handle on rifles and the cylinder release on revolvers with the right hand. As for semi auto pistols I use my trigger finger to release the mags.
I had to get a shell deflector for my Colt SP1 but the receiver mounted one on my Bushmaster works just fine. Mag changes are easier on the AR 15 using the right hand too.
Now if I could just find a left handed claw hammer I'd be all set.


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post October 16th 2009 3:29 AM
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QUOTE (aristeros @ October 15th 2009 9:18 PM) *
Nope, I don't -need- it (I just bring the left index finger out of the trigger well and up or reach across with the right; I'm using it to grab the mag anyway!), but I was interested in trying it out.

The selector lever is what really gets me, but that's an easy fix and I'm thinking about other little things that irk me

Dang you have a long finger. laugh.gif

QUOTE (UncleMike @ October 15th 2009 10:20 PM) *
I am a terminal lefty.
I prefer to shoot "right handed" weapons. It is easier to operate the bolt and charging handle on rifles and the cylinder release on revolvers with the right hand. As for semi auto pistols I use my trigger finger to release the mags.
I had to get a shell deflector for my Colt SP1 but the receiver mounted one on my Bushmaster works just fine. Mag changes are easier on the AR 15 using the right hand too.
Now if I could just find a left handed claw hammer I'd be all set.


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I am also left eye dominate so chalk up one more lefty here

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I would love to add a LH selector switch! Where would I find one?


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post October 16th 2009 3:14 PM
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QUOTE (meh77gmc @ October 16th 2009 10:07 AM) *
I would love to add a LH selector switch! Where would I find one?



Right now they are like finding a needle in a hay stack, but I am on the prowl for some and if I find them everyone will know. I have 5 now and need 6 more to equip all my ARs'.
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QUOTE (Nwatson99 @ October 16th 2009 11:14 AM) *
Right now they are like finding a needle in a hay stack, but I am on the prowl for some and if I find them everyone will know. I have 5 now and need 6 more to equip all my ARs'.


When I was putting together my Model 5L not too long ago I just ordered one from Stag:
http://www.stagarms.com/index.php?cPath=20_35
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post October 16th 2009 5:33 PM
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When I was putting together my Model 5L not too long ago I just ordered one from Stag:
http://www.stagarms.com/index.php?cPath=20_35



I hope your ambi worked a lot better than mine did, three hours with fine files and it worked great.
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QUOTE (BlackMesa @ October 14th 2009 10:36 PM) *
Just the opposite here. I shot right handed till i got my ar.

you enjoy hot brass in the ear?


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post October 17th 2009 12:56 AM
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QUOTE (satchmodog @ October 16th 2009 7:54 PM) *
you enjoy hot brass in the ear?


I have owned rifles without the brass deflector and received a piece or two of brass in the sweater collar. laugh.gif
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QUOTE (Nwatson99 @ October 16th 2009 8:56 PM) *
I have owned rifles without the brass deflector and received a piece or two of brass in the sweater collar. laugh.gif

Smarts, doesn't it? ohmy.gif
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QUOTE (satchmodog @ October 16th 2009 7:54 PM) *
you enjoy hot brass in the ear?


Are you talking about shooting my righty AR left handed? So far i havent had one piece of brass come anywhere near me. smile.gif
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QUOTE (UncleMike @ October 16th 2009 9:43 PM) *
Smarts, doesn't it? ohmy.gif



Yes sir it does, gets a person moving pretty fast now. laugh.gif
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