Attention Lefty Southpaw Shooters

QKShooter · October 10th, 2006, 11:46 PM

The ONLY Combat Assault Rifle built from the ground up for left handed shooters. Real nice quality rifles.

'75scout · October 10th, 2006, 11:50 PM

I'm not a southpaw but I've been reading alot of good news about the Stag line. I like that they manufacture all/most parts in shop and don't just assemble them. And that makes their prices more appealing. When I get an AR I will probably go with some model from Stag Arms. Unless I find another brand like RRA, Bushy, Armalite, or Colt in the same price range.

afeazell21 · October 11th, 2006, 05:20 AM

I am a lefty. I just recently purchased a Bushmaster AR and I love it. All of my guns are (right-handed) if you will. I just have learned to adapt to it I guess. BTW that is a nice rifle though.

Bud White · October 11th, 2006, 05:55 AM

I've read a lot of good stuff about stag arms ..

Might get me one eventually

rocky · October 11th, 2006, 07:22 AM

Me too. Been considering a upper (atleast) , but may just buy another whole rifle.

tnroadrunner · October 11th, 2006, 08:29 AM

I'm lefty and will be buying a Stag very shortly. I used my friends right handed ar in a rifle stage, and had shells bouncing off of the barrel next to me and at me. This because the stage was set up for mostly right handers and left handers have to adjust.

Mtbiker · October 11th, 2006, 09:55 AM

I bought a lefty Stag about 6 months ago. I love it. Well built and it's great to see my friends have to deal with the wrong side brass that I've been dealing with for years!

goawayfarm · October 11th, 2006, 10:04 AM

Most weapons are adaptable to lefties. ARs are still pretty friendly to lefties without making a left-handed version.

Lefties just adapt pretty easily as well. Here are some examples of what I do:

AR15- added ambi-safety, use weak hand for dropping magazine release, left hand for bolt release. Since ejection port is on right, it is easier to see when bolt locks open & inspect chamber without turning the gun upside down like a rightie...

Semi auto hand guns- operate mag release with trigger finger(this actually works better than using thumb, since there is no need to rotate gun in your hand to reach release with thumb), operate slide lock with trigger finger. On 1911s added ambi-safety.

SA revolvers- these were designed by Sam Colt (who was left-handed), that's why loading gate in on the right. No need to do anything it's leftie already!

DA revolvers- unless it is a top break, lefties are screwed.....cumbersome reload can't be avoided. My solution is to shoot them right-handed.

Bolt-action rifles- I own one left-handed rifle the others are ALL right handed. I just operate the right handed ones with my right hand,supporting the rifle with either my left hand or a support.

Shotguns (pump or auto)- operate them left handed, loading & unloading is easier since ejection port is on right side, again no weird contortions to inspect chamber.

Your mileage may vary....but these work well for me without going to the expense of a left-handed versions, that in my family would only work for me. Since my wife is right-handed & she shoots, I want her to be happy too.....

(If I had an unlimited budget, I would probably buy a left-handed AR, so don't think I'm trying to poo poo your desire......)

AutoFan · October 11th, 2006, 12:43 PM

Thinking about getting a lefty upper w/ 16" barrel and iron sights from them.

October 10th, 2006, 11:46 PM	#1
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Runthegun, USA Posts: 18,776	Attention Lefty Southpaw Shooters The ONLY Combat Assault Rifle built from the ground up for left handed shooters. Real nice quality rifles. Click Here To Visit Stag Arms

October 11th, 2006, 05:20 AM	#3
afeazell21 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Central Texas Posts: 625	I am a lefty. I just recently purchased a Bushmaster AR and I love it. All of my guns are (right-handed) if you will. I just have learned to adapt to it I guess. BTW that is a nice rifle though. __________________ "Dont be afraid to go after what you want to do, and what you want to be. But don't be afraid to be willing to pay the price." - Lane Frost

October 11th, 2006, 07:22 AM	#5
rocky Senior Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MI Posts: 11,138	Me too. Been considering a upper (atleast) , but may just buy another whole rifle. __________________ "In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." Thomas Jefferson Nemo Me Impune Lacesset Link to my kydex builds:http://rocknloadkydex.blogspot.com/

October 11th, 2006, 08:29 AM	#6
tnroadrunner Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: middle Tennessee Posts: 60	I'm lefty and will be buying a Stag very shortly. I used my friends right handed ar in a rifle stage, and had shells bouncing off of the barrel next to me and at me. This because the stage was set up for mostly right handers and left handers have to adjust. __________________ Bob Its always a great day, if you don't believe me try missing one. NRA, TFA, IDPA, USPSA

October 11th, 2006, 09:55 AM	#7
Mtbiker Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: CT Posts: 454	Lefty here I bought a lefty Stag about 6 months ago. I love it. Well built and it's great to see my friends have to deal with the wrong side brass that I've been dealing with for years! __________________ -Biker

October 10th, 2006, 11:50 PM	#2
'75scout Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,165	I'm not a southpaw but I've been reading alot of good news about the Stag line. I like that they manufacture all/most parts in shop and don't just assemble them. And that makes their prices more appealing. When I get an AR I will probably go with some model from Stag Arms. Unless I find another brand like RRA, Bushy, Armalite, or Colt in the same price range.

October 11th, 2006, 05:55 AM	#4
Bud White VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Elsewhere Posts: 17,476	I've read a lot of good stuff about stag arms .. Might get me one eventually

October 11th, 2006, 10:04 AM	#8
goawayfarm Distinguished Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fork Union, Virginia Posts: 1,892	Most weapons are adaptable to lefties. ARs are still pretty friendly to lefties without making a left-handed version. Lefties just adapt pretty easily as well. Here are some examples of what I do: AR15- added ambi-safety, use weak hand for dropping magazine release, left hand for bolt release. Since ejection port is on right, it is easier to see when bolt locks open & inspect chamber without turning the gun upside down like a rightie... Semi auto hand guns- operate mag release with trigger finger(this actually works better than using thumb, since there is no need to rotate gun in your hand to reach release with thumb), operate slide lock with trigger finger. On 1911s added ambi-safety. SA revolvers- these were designed by Sam Colt (who was left-handed), that's why loading gate in on the right. No need to do anything it's leftie already! DA revolvers- unless it is a top break, lefties are screwed.....cumbersome reload can't be avoided. My solution is to shoot them right-handed. Bolt-action rifles- I own one left-handed rifle the others are ALL right handed. I just operate the right handed ones with my right hand,supporting the rifle with either my left hand or a support. Shotguns (pump or auto)- operate them left handed, loading & unloading is easier since ejection port is on right side, again no weird contortions to inspect chamber. Your mileage may vary....but these work well for me without going to the expense of a left-handed versions, that in my family would only work for me. Since my wife is right-handed & she shoots, I want her to be happy too..... (If I had an unlimited budget, I would probably buy a left-handed AR, so don't think I'm trying to poo poo your desire......) __________________ Quemadmoeum gladius neminem occidit, occidentis telum est. "If you carry a gun, people will call you paranoid. If I have a gun, what do I have to be paranoid about?" -Clint Smith "An unarmed man can only flee from evil, and evil is not overcome by fleeing from it." -Jeff Cooper

October 11th, 2006, 12:43 PM	#9
AutoFan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Sunshine State Posts: 923	Thinking about getting a lefty upper w/ 16" barrel and iron sights from them.

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