Pistols for Left-Handed Shooters

[Midwest Doc]

I am left-handed and would like suggestions for CCW pistols. I have a Glock 26, and am very happy with it. I'm looking for additional options besides Glock. Thanks

 

[CapGun]

Added ambi safety to HK usp c.

 

[442js]

The Five-Seven has an ambidextrous safety as well as the ability to flip the magazine release. The release comes for right handed shooters, but it is supposed to take a few minutes with the included tool to flip it for left handed users.

 

[buckyboy]

The Ruger SR series works well for lefties (I am one, have one). The only thing worry about is the slide release, and it can easily be used with your left index finger if you need to.

 

[brcombs]

I am a lefty and recommend Springfield XD or XDm series. The slide release is still on the right side, but most people rack it from the rear anyway. It has the mag release on both sides, and trigger and grip safeties.

 

[gfotwins1995]

What caliber are you wanting to carry?

 

[ERIK ASHER]

One word REVOLVER:biggrin:
How about a Taurus Judge

 

[Windwalker]

Left handed CCW

Any of the Para Ordinance arms with the LDA trigger.leasantry:

 

[wd6bgn]

LH wheel gun.

HI,
Checkout the Charter Arms. They have a nice little snubbie in .38 also in Left hand.
I carry an older normal snubbie. I find that mine is very accurate, ie I hit a golf ball at 25 yards. (Once) I also feel that if I can't solve a problem with 5 shots, six or seven in a lesser calaber won't make much differance.

Kindes Regards,

Ralph

 

[Charles1951]

I am left-handed and would like suggestions for CCW pistols. I have a Glock 26, and am very happy with it. I'm looking for additional options besides Glock. Thanks

Have you ever looked at a Walther PPS 9MM. I'm a lefty as well and the PPS is my EDC. I don't have a Glock and being fairly new to semi-autos have never fired one but many describe the PPS as "Glock-like" which to me means that it would be an easy transition for you. The PPS is almost as thin as Kel Tec PF9 (which is not a lefty-gun) and only about a half inch longer. Go here Walther’s New PPS 9mm Semi-Auto Pocket Gun for a really nice review of the PPS. Be sure to scroll down to see a comparison of the PPS to the PF9 and a "snubbie". I pocket carry it when wearing deep pocket pants (Dockers.) The thinness is also helpful when carrying in an IWB holster to allow greater comfort for all day carry.

Charles

My blog on this site:
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[fudo]

The Charter Arms Southpaw .38 snubbie is a very good CCW gun, and is the ONLY left-handed revolver out there

 

[Anubis]

I too am sinister, and have mainly carried Glocks like you do. But any pistol with an ambidextrous safety would serve just as well.

 

[czindms]

CWC for Left Handed Folks

Given that a CWC doesn't need to be a cannon nor a bear hunter's pistol of choice, I'd recommend any light weight 38/357. Self defense is usually very short distances otherwise it may cross the line of duty to retreat.

The best ambidextrous in my opinion would be the SW 340 PD if you can handle the price, or something along the 13 oz weight and definitly a revolver for simplicity and safety. That's what both my wife and I carry whenever we leave the house. They (SW Titanium) are a bit pricey, but considering the the reason for having one - it's easily justified.

Cheap shooting for FAM firing with .38, and can be loaded with impressive self-defense rounds.

 

[Midwest Doc]

Thanks for the reply. Most likely 9 mm. Will consider 45.

 

[solocanoe]

lefty to lefty as well

Well, I too am a lefty. My Glock 26 is awesome - as are all the Glocks I've owned and carried. The G26 is mostly my EDC gun, but when I need something smaller I'll go (lately) to the Charter Arms Southpaw snubbbie. I carry either of these in a smart carry, so nothing changes year 'round.

But, like now, in the winter - I'm also carrying my Ruger LCR in my coat pocket - due to too many layers to get to the Glock...pull, point, shoot...or shoot from the pocket as it has no external hammer to get hung up.

The Ruger jumped into the carry rotation - when it came out - over an older S+W hammerless I used to carry in the winter, just for weight savings and I like the LCR's smoother trigger pull.

No external safeties on any carry gun for me, and lasers on any of the 5 guns I own that I'd consider carrying for protection - these two (personal) rules have led me to a selection of guns I've been very happy with for many years now.

I'd consider what you value most in a gun - make your own ablsolute rules - and then find, train with, and carry what fits your personal rules. Good luck and happy shooting!

 

[Lugnutz]

Might take a look at the Bersa UC series in 9,40 and 45.
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I've never shot one, but I have held a few and they fit my largish hand pretty well. The folks over at Bersa Chat seem to really have a passion for the 9.

Rick

 

[CCW357]

I'm a lefty also. I have a Kimber Ultra Raptor that is an excellent carry gun. Ambi safety, it shoots like a dream. A little pricey is the only downside.

 

[elkhuntCO]

Sig Sauer P250 has ambi mag release and no safeties, DAO, and converts from 9mm to .40S&W, .357 Sig, and .45 ACP.

Semper Fi

 

[Daven]

I'm a lefty and am having ambi thumb safeties put on my new Kimber PC II. yeah, they are pricey, but you get what you pay for. Hope you find what you are looking for.

 

[DKROCKER]

left hand s&w 40 c

i have a w&s mp series 40 c. the mp series comes with an ambidextrous slide stop. reversible magazine catch and optional ambidextrous thump safety great pistol:biggrin: