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any Left Handed AR owners here?

Posted on 10/6/15 at 8:43 pm
Posted by LSUlefty
Youngsville, LA
Member since Dec 2007
26450 posts
Posted on 10/6/15 at 8:43 pm
If so, what do you have? I see Stag and Rock River make lefty rifles, but are those the only ones?
Posted by kengel2
Team Gun
Member since Mar 2004
30761 posts
Posted on 10/6/15 at 9:02 pm to
Im a lefty, ambi mag release and safety is all I need.

I'd love a knights lower.

For the mag release go with Norgon, safety whatever your flavor.
Posted by Bulletproof Lover
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2008
1900 posts
Posted on 10/6/15 at 9:18 pm to
I'm a lefty. I agree the ambi safety is all that is required.
Posted by LSUlefty
Youngsville, LA
Member since Dec 2007
26450 posts
Posted on 10/6/15 at 9:45 pm to
I was in the Marine Corps and shot the M-16 on a regular basis, but was really wanting the left side eject.
Posted by RATeamWannabe
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2009
25946 posts
Posted on 10/6/15 at 10:00 pm to
IWI Tavor soon enough
Posted by Yellerhammer5
Member since Oct 2012
10851 posts
Posted on 10/6/15 at 10:15 pm to
I have a left handed stag. I think those were the only two when I bought mine.
Posted by Buck_Rogers
Member since Jul 2013
1840 posts
Posted on 10/7/15 at 5:27 am to
I'm a southpaw with long guns and never had a problem using the standard configuration. I never use safeties but see how an ambi would be easier if used. As for the mag release, use the thumb of your right hand to push the release as you remove the magazine. This gives you the advantage of only needing one hand to change mags, like paddle mag releases accomplish on AKs and such.
Posted by bapple
Capital City
Member since Oct 2010
11888 posts
Posted on 10/7/15 at 6:22 am to
Do you lefties find it difficult to manipulate the bolt release on a right handed AR?

I only use the bolt release if clearing a malfunction and rack the charging handle when changing mags. But I can see it being a PITA for a lefty.
Posted by lsufan1971
Zachary
Member since Nov 2003
18211 posts
Posted on 10/7/15 at 6:33 am to
Get a Tavor or find an FN FS 2000.
Posted by Shexter
Prairieville
Member since Feb 2014
13881 posts
Posted on 10/7/15 at 8:20 am to
quote:

Do you lefties find it difficult to manipulate the bolt release on a right handed AR?


I just operate the bolt release and the safety with my index finger. The mag release is the only challenge.
Posted by MahiFishn
NOLA
Member since Aug 2011
536 posts
Posted on 10/7/15 at 9:13 am to
This is my configuration.





Norgon Ambi Mag Release
BAD-arse safety selector
Magpul Bad Lever
Bravo Company Ambi Charging Handle

I've run at least a few thousand rounds through it and am just as fast as the righties.
Posted by dyslexic
Left field
Member since Nov 2010
6490 posts
Posted on 10/7/15 at 10:44 am to
Stag Arms 2TL




Eta: "s" Not one arm. Arms.
This post was edited on 10/7/15 at 10:45 am
Posted by bapple
Capital City
Member since Oct 2010
11888 posts
Posted on 10/7/15 at 12:49 pm to
I don't like how the Stag version has a reversed dust cover.

The Rock River lefty is entirely ambidextrous. Even the twist in the barrel is left!

EDIT: I see the benefit of it after thinking about it - retains the use of a standard lower with a left-ejecting upper. Makes sense.
This post was edited on 10/7/15 at 12:50 pm
Posted by dawg23
Baton Rouge, La
Member since Jul 2011
5065 posts
Posted on 10/7/15 at 5:00 pm to
Ya know, there are a lot of left-handed people in the military. And they do just fine with a "regular" rifle.

You can always add an ambi charging handle, and ambi safety, etc. as enhancements. But there's no need to go looking for a left handed AR.

p.s. I shoot long guns left handed - always have.
Posted by patriotgrunt
Lithuania
Member since Oct 2007
352 posts
Posted on 10/7/15 at 8:02 pm to
I'm left handed and use a regular AR. I've simply adjusted to use it as needed. For instance I'll rotate my thumb around the pistol grip to manipulate the safety to fire but use my index finger to rotate back to safe. I've had no issues using my non-dominate hand to release magazines and I'll use my left index finger to release the bolt. I actually think I wouldn't know what to do if you handed me a left handed AR.
Posted by LSUlefty
Youngsville, LA
Member since Dec 2007
26450 posts
Posted on 10/7/15 at 8:07 pm to
I was in the Marines for 4 years and the LA National Guard for 5. I know the M-16 like the back of my hand, however if I'm going to build one I think I want to build a LH version. I want to personalize it.
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