greener86 Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Hello beening a left handed shooter I am after a 12g 3" chamber steel /lead shot all round gun I have received my licence last week after a 18 year lay off the shooting world I used to be the dee wildfowler ducks/geese this time round I am looking to get some lessons to brush up on shooting I do have my old gp greener 12g single my dad bought for me when I was 15 along time ago a mate been looking after That whitch i have back. Now I know that the greener is a little short in the stock a longer stock would be better . My budget a round £600 mark being a leftie can cost more any vise would be grateful thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangey Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 im also a leftie and usually go for a gun that comes up good,and that includes right and straighthand stocks.mainly shoot my semi now and thats a right hander and all my guns have never been a true lefthander.so just pick up a few guns and see how they feel and dont get to focused on just getting a l/h gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poorpeet Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 I'd go for a LH Escort semi or, if you want an o/u then Browning/Miroku have pretty straight stocks. I use a 'proper LH 725 now but to be honest it's no better than the old Miroku I had and that was RH. The mid bead on the Browning also helps check if it fits. The best thig to do is go and look at as many guns as possible. if you have to move it or your head around to get a good site picture when you have mounted it then it 's not for you. Thaqt said you can adapt to most things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontbeck Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 im also a leftie and usually go for a gun that comes up good,and that includes right and straighthand stocks.mainly shoot my semi now and thats a right hander and all my guns have never been a true lefthander.so just pick up a few guns and see how they feel and dont get to focused on just getting a l/h gun Another leftie who agrees with the post above.I know when I lift the gun to my shoulder whether it`s for me or not..I.`ve had plenty left hookers but I`m shooting 2 right handers at the moment, one an auto. If you do shoot a right hand auto wear protective specks to avoid been burnt by powder. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16jus Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 Im not a leftie but the people i know who are all shoot right handed guns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazle Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 Many semi-autos come with shims that allow you to make them into a L/H or R/H stock. I find this helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1in9 Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 Many semi-autos come with shims that allow you to make them into a L/H or R/H stock. I find this helpful. Plus most semi's also come in a proper 'action on the left' e.g. http://www.benelli.it/en/products/left-hand-semiautomatic-shotguns/m2-mancini Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stour-boy Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 I think most lefties have to adapt all the way along in this right handed world,so its propably easier for us to use a right handed gun than a right hander to use a left handed gun,Does that make sense? S.B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 I've got a l/h Remington 1100. The only thing that makes it l/h is what side the carts eject. American guns don't have any cast to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COACH Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 (edited) Keep in mind guys that using a gun that is not cast for that shoulder will have a cast at toe which is totally the way unless the stock is totally straight which is rare. A wrong cast at toe can and indeed often does cause serious damage to the shoulder and the nerves in that shoulder. The guns are made cast on and cast off for a reason. If using one of these guns make sure you at least have a very soft butt pad on it if you still want to be shooting without pain in your old age. Also the point made about the cartridge ejecting across your face is a very good one. It's quite common for a flame flash from an auto ejecting its empty shell flashes across the face causing quite serious burns to the face and eyes on a windy day. Take one out at night and you will see how bad it can be. Edited October 25, 2012 by COACH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazle Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 It's quite common for a flame flash from an auto ejecting its empty shell flashes across the face causing quite serious burns to the face and eyes on a windy day.Take one out at night and you will see how bad it can be. I've never heard of a serious burn happening like that, and I would have remembered, me being a lefty. I've seen the flash though, but only with certain cartridges and only on an A400 ( possibly because the action is so fast ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigger Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 Keep in mind guys that using a gun that is not cast for that shoulder will have a cast at toe which is totally the way unless the stock is totally straight which is rare. A wrong cast at toe can and indeed often does cause serious damage to the shoulder and the nerves in that shoulder. The guns are made cast on and cast off for a reason. If using one of these guns make sure you at least have a very soft butt pad on it if you still want to be shooting without pain in your old age. Also the point made about the cartridge ejecting across your face is a very good one. It's quite common for a flame flash from an auto ejecting its empty shell flashes across the face causing quite serious burns to the face and eyes on a windy day. Take one out at night and you will see how bad it can be. Very good advise also another thing to watch on a right handed gun if you are thinking about getting it cast for l/h use is many r/h guns will come with a palm swell and I believe that these guns can't be cast for l/h use but many people will still try and tell you that it can be don't listen to them.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 (edited) I shoot LH with a factory LH 525 they are out there... Which is your master eye? What's your budget? Shoot plenty buy few.... There are LH for £600 I started at £500 but eventfully doubled that.... My 525 is 3" steel proof and chrome lined barrels multichoke Edited October 25, 2012 by HDAV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedge Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 I am LH and shoot a Franchi Harrier. Basically a straight stock and bang on for me. Chrome lined etc.can get them new for about £750 or 2nd hand for less. I have a Hatsan Escort LH and as has been said they are straight and basically eject the `correct` side for a leftie. Just try a few until you find one that fits well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontbeck Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 I mentioned the flash as a friend on mine was hospitalised after his eye was burned. He still has problems with his vision and his accident was several years ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 I use a LH525 and love it but my sons Hatsan Escort fits me just as well and thats a RH gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighit1985 Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 I'd go for a LH Escort semi or, if you want an o/u then Browning/Miroku have pretty straight stocks. I use a 'proper LH 725 now but to be honest it's no better than the old Miroku I had and that was RH. The mid bead on the Browning also helps check if it fits. The best thig to do is go and look at as many guns as possible. if you have to move it or your head around to get a good site picture when you have mounted it then it 's not for you. Thaqt said you can adapt to most things. Im a leftie as well and dont agree with this statement with regards to shotguns, adapting to a shotgun is the wrong approach, the gun should fit you or be fitted to you and not YOU fit to the gun, Ive shot right handed guns when I started out and Ive shot a left and right handed gun of the same model, (Brother has right handed model) I can say ive shot OK with right handed guns but so much more comfortable with a true lefthanded gun. Also when I had my gun fitting the coach there said if you go for a right handed gun and get it changed to a left handed gun the gun wont fit as well as a true lefthanded gun, As for price all the guns I looked at for the same budget you have all came left or right for the same money new, but secondhand ones are hard to get hold of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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