nimms Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 Hello all just had first lesson and the instructor established i am left eye dominant, so had me shooting left handed which seemed totally alien to me but got easier as time went on the instructor says its my choice either shoot right handed (left eye closed) or open and miss alot or persevere left handed and become a better shot my question is what should i do anyone else been in this situation does it get easier left handed as even the stance is another thing to think about or should i stay right handed as i would rather start one way and stay that way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 (edited) Hello alljust had first lesson and the instructor established i am left eye dominant, so had me shooting left handed which seemed totally alien to me but got easier as time went on the instructor says its my choice either shoot right handed (left eye closed) or open and miss alot or persevere left handed and become a better shot my question is what should i do anyone else been in this situation does it get easier left handed as even the stance is another thing to think about or should i stay right handed as i would rather start one way and stay that way I am the same RH left eye dom shoot left handed read all about it here http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/ind...mp;hl=dominance its takes time to get used too but is possible. Where did you have the lesson? Edited October 15, 2010 by HDAV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimms Posted October 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 I am the same RH left eye dom shoot left handed read all about it here http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/ind...mp;hl=dominance its takes time to get used too but is possible. Where did you have the lesson? thanks for the reply had lesson Sporting Targets in Herts it definetly got easier as the lesson went on but found it so unnatural as i am useless with my left hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 thanks for the replyhad lesson Sporting Targets in Herts Long way from Devon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utectok Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 I shoot left handed to even though I'm right handed. It will become pretty natural once you have shot a few tho. You won't regret it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djgeoff Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 Hello alljust had first lesson and the instructor established i am left eye dominant, so had me shooting left handed which seemed totally alien to me but got easier as time went on the instructor says its my choice either shoot right handed (left eye closed) or open and miss alot or persevere left handed and become a better shot my question is what should i do anyone else been in this situation does it get easier left handed as even the stance is another thing to think about or should i stay right handed as i would rather start one way and stay that way i am a right handed but have always picked a gun up left handed, and i could not understand why, until a school medical that found i had lost quite a bit of sight in my right eye. the other thing that i found that made a big differance was getting a left handed gun. you will pick it up as time goes on. The other anoying thing is the cagey right handers (lol) always but the empty shell buckets on the right! on DTL etc keep at it you will get there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Beast Posted October 16, 2010 Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 Hello alljust had first lesson and the instructor established i am left eye dominant, so had me shooting left handed which seemed totally alien to me but got easier as time went on the instructor says its my choice either shoot right handed (left eye closed) or open and miss alot or persevere left handed and become a better shot my question is what should i do anyone else been in this situation does it get easier left handed as even the stance is another thing to think about or should i stay right handed as i would rather start one way and stay that way Good luck and enjoy your shooting. Im right handed, left eye dominant and shoot right handed. I used a fibre optic thing for 6 months (TRU-HIT) i think it was which although didnt cure dominance as claimed it did help slightly. I just close my left eye but keep both open when picking up and mounting the gun. I get on ok with this set up plus theres more choices for rh guns. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utectok Posted October 16, 2010 Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 I got a nice left handed stock of eBay and now can get any beretta 680 series gun and swap stocks as they all fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ostrea Posted October 16, 2010 Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 I am also right handed but lost most of my sight in right eye a few years back. Same as you i went to a coaching instructor started to shoot off left shoulder very strange in the beginning but after twelve months and lots of dry mounting in the back yard its now as natural as using right. Persevere and good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimms Posted October 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 Long way from Devon. Yes it is I'm working in Herts so started having lessons in my free ti E. P.s thanks for the replies will keeping trying left handed see how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 a Left handed gun makes a difference, but any will do to practice mounting. I was told to practice mounting in front of a mirror 10 times then leave it and then again, and keep doing it everyday/evening for about 3 weeks. I was sceptical but it makes a huge difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utectok Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 A left-handed gun is a must really or set up a semi auto for left-handed which youcan do with shims or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishermanpaddy Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 I shoot left handed to even though I'm right handed. It will become pretty natural once you have shot a few tho. You won't regret it! Same as that. Invest in a left handed gun also. after all you wouldn't put your shoes on the wrong feet would you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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