lefty shooting a right handed rifle

[bubba.50]

It's a right-hand world for the most part when it comes to production guns. I will say that there are much more left-hand guns available then there were 40 years ago.

Best option is to get a left-hand gun. It will change your life. But I also realize it's not always an option for everybody.

I shoot a right-hand two-band Enfield simply because there are no left-hand replicas that I'm aware of. I have noticed that if I gently squeeze the cap so that it fits snugly on the nipple they tend to stay together when fired, or at least don't blow apart.

As you say, it's a right-handed world. When I got involved in this hobby/addiction righties was what was available so I bought them & shot them left-handed with no real problems. When times & availability got better I thought I'd treat myself to an honest to goodness left-hand gun. Took that Renegade to the range a dozen times or more & it just never did grow on me. Was just awkward as all get out. So, I differ just a bit on your 'best option' statement. I've tried 2 or 3 other times when lefty guns came up for a good price & it was always the same.

 

[jdw276]

As you say, it's a right-handed world. When I got involved in this hobby/addiction righties was what was available so I bought them & shot them left-handed with no real problems. When times & availability got better I thought I'd treat myself to an honest to goodness left-hand gun. Took that Renegade to the range a dozen times or more & it just never did grow on me. Was just awkward as all get out. So, I differ just a bit on your 'best option' statement. I've tried 2 or 3 other times when lefty guns came up for a good price & it was always the same.

It is weird to not reach all the way over the gun with my left thumb to pull the hammer back when I shoot my lefties. Flinter or percussion, just weird.

 

[30coupe]

I've got a grandson who is a natural righty but is left eye dominant, so he shoots guns and bows left-handed. I put one of those brass cups on my .32 and it seems to do the trick for him. A side benefit is it keeps some of the soot off the barrel and lock, so cleanup is a bit easier. You just have to learn to navigate around the cup when you cap the rifle, but that's a small price to pay, especially if it gets another youngster involved in our hobby.

 

[babstooge]

I guess all in all I'm going to adapt to shoot the rifle I have . It may not be ideal but it's doable. growing up "lefty"you tend to adapt alot,not a complaint but an observation. As always thanks for all the comments. Bruce

 

[BlazingIron]

I guess all in all I'm going to adapt to shoot the rifle I have . It may not be ideal but it's doable. growing up "lefty"you tend to adapt alot,not a complaint but an observation. As always thanks for all the comments. Bruce

It makes us stronger than those average righties! Lol

 

[1BadDart]

I'm right-handed but left eye dominant and have shot Rh guns most of my life. I decided several years ago that if i were buying or building a gin it would be a leftie. I've been much more satisfied since making that decision. I will say that for bench work RH (non ML) rifles work well.

 

[user 53891]

Feel for you friend. Very few left hand muzzy's out there.

 

[The Appalachian]

Dat's why I build lefties for myself.......

 

[1BadDart]

Dat's why I build lefties for myself.......

Me too.

 

[Howard Pippin]

Being I was blessed to be left-handed and determined enough to live in a right-handed world, I did make a small concession and did buy a left-handed flintlock, whether it was period Correct or not. It's my own vision and Garments that would pay the price for using a right-hand flint lock rifle. I did have a flash guard installed on mine to protect those on my left. We left handed People are almost unique, as the last poll I know of said that one in seven had this unique ability. So count your blessings left-handed people, In spite of overwhelming numbers we have not been overcome.
Squint

 

[clarksvillejoe]

I really wish that Kibler would come out with a left hand kit. Have two left hand flintlocks and one caplock currently that I did not build. I would like one of my own build.

 

[1BadDart]

I really wish that Kibler would come out with a left hand kit. Have two left hand flintlocks and one caplock currently that I did not build. I would like one of my own build.

Pecatonica River offers several LH kits. My stock and hardware came from them, at the time they didn't have a .40 Rice barrel, so it was sourced elsewhere.

 

[user 48702]

If you shoot a side by side shotgun or double rifle your going to have to deal with caps or flash from a flint. I'm predominantly a lefty, but ambidextrous enough to shoot righthanded when I want to. I shoot a righthand bow lefthanded, a play a righthand guitar, throw, bat and golf righthanded, but I'm more comfortable shooting firearms, writing, and using a hammer lefthanded.

Here's a good video by Cap and Ball where he is testing out the Pedersoli Deluxe SXS 20 ga. flintlock. There are some good slow motion segments starting about the 2:35 mark. I'm going to buy either the standard or deluxe version once Dixie or Midway have them back in stock.

 

[Trapper1993]

I really wish that Kibler would come out with a left hand kit. Have two left hand flintlocks and one caplock currently that I did not build. I would like one of my own build.

Just got a left hand tenn mtn rifle stock and parts from pecatonica a week ago. The CM 2 stock i got could easily be a grade 3 or 4 as there are curls on 70 to 80% of the wood. takes a bit more work than a kibler though

 

[mushka]

I shoot hand guns right handed because I'm naturally right handed but I have to shoot long guns left handed because my right eye doesn't work. Took awhile to learn to shoot left side but it can be done. Over the years I think left side naturally with guns, most everything else is right side.

 

[Coinneach]

I'm a left handed shooter with all right handed guns. I usually get cap splatter on my right arm, I am curious how other shooters deal with this "lefty" problem. thanks Bruce

Pfffft.....try firing an M16 Assault Rifle for years in service as a Lefty and wear your narrow scar just shy of your right eye with pride LOL.

 

[Coinneach]

It's a right-hand world for the most part when it comes to production guns. I will say that there are much more left-hand guns available then there were 40 years ago.

Best option is to get a left-hand gun. It will change your life. But I also realize it's not always an option for everybody.

I shoot a right-hand two-band Enfield simply because there are no left-hand replicas that I'm aware of. I have noticed that if I gently squeeze the cap so that it fits snugly on the nipple they tend to stay together when fired, or at least don't blow apart.

Dry firing practise with a wooden "Flint" regularly will overcome flinching.

 

[user 48702]

Pfffft.....try firing an M16 Assault Rifle for years in service as a Lefty and wear your narrow scar just shy of your right eye with pride LOL.

Did that for the better part of 20 years, and the M14 too. You learn to button that top collar button pretty quick while on the firing line.

 

[hanshi]

Back when I was a kid I shot BB guns lefthanded but bows righthanded. Can't recall how I ended up shooting on the right. I ended up shooting all guns righthanded. But I learned when hunting that shooting righthanded sometimes required a major shift of gun & body which often wasn't possible. So if the deer came from the wrong side I could switch to left and shoot just as well as doing it righty. Even discovered I shot handguns as a lefty every bit as well as with the right. I used to box and was able to box orthodox or south paw. No, I don't think lefties should be euthanized but it would be nice to get "youth-a- nized".