claycrasher Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 Hello People, I never realised how hard it was to source a L/H shotgun. I want one for my son who is keen but new to clay shooting, so I don't want to pay too much (maybe this is the stumbling bock, the price?) I only want to pay between £300 to £400 pounds just to see if he adapts to it or not. No point spend ing money where its not going to be worth it. But I know somewhere out there is a semi-auto or an O/U in a lefie set up that is affordable for what we want, I know there is because I've seen them and missed them. Let me know if there is one out there you know about. Regards, Nick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalahari Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 I know Browning do the 525 in LH cast, as I have two. You can only get them in grade one but they work fine. David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Poon Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 There's a left handed lanber sporter for sale on gun watch, £600 though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeker Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 May be worth a call to Derek Lee Gunsmiths, as a left hander he seems to attract them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigman Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 Try rabbitbosher he's a fellow lefty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Essex Hunter Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 Hello People, I never realised how hard it was to source a L/H shotgun. I want one for my son who is keen but new to clay shooting, so I don't want to pay too much (maybe this is the stumbling bock, the price?) I only want to pay between £300 to £400 pounds just to see if he adapts to it or not. No point spend ing money where its not going to be worth it. But I know somewhere out there is a semi-auto or an O/U in a lefie set up that is affordable for what we want, I know there is because I've seen them and missed them. Let me know if there is one out there you know about. Regards, Nick. Find a gun and have it pulled over...... TEH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 http://www.guntrader.co.uk/Guns-For-Sale/results.php?&Filter[NewType][]=Shotgun&Filter[NewMechanism][]=Semi-Auto&Filter[NewMechanism][]=Over%20and%20Under&Filter[Orientation][]=Left%20Handed Lots on guntrader Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strangford wildfowler Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 Hatsan escort do a leftie version Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88b Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 A lot of autos come with shims to adjust the stock. I'm a lefty only owned one proper left handed gun and I couldn't get on with it. My Beretta auto is RH and the cartridge ejects across my face, never been a problem. My MK38 has a RH cast it fits me and my SxS is very RH the only problem is the triggers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalahari Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 (edited) Many people adapt, but if someone is starting out why not get the right thing at the beginning. The one thing you must check though, even if he is left handed he might have a right master eye and if this is the case he probably should just learn to shoot righthanded it isn't a big deal from what I have seen to go that way. David. Edited July 22, 2014 by Kalahari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonmick Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 (edited) May be worth a call to Derek Lee Gunsmiths, as a left hander he seems to attract them? +1 one of the best dealers around Hatsan escort do a leftie version[/quote best left where it is. Edited July 22, 2014 by bostonmick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjm Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Ive got a L/H Benelli for sale if your interested? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novice Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Why not get a gun with no cast? I'm a lefty and shoot with a straight stock. Novice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deershooter Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 (edited) Hello People, I never realised how hard it was to source a L/H shotgun. I want one for my son who is keen but new to clay shooting, so I don't want to pay too much (maybe this is the stumbling bock, the price?) I only want to pay between £300 to £400 pounds just to see if he adapts to it or not. No point spend ing money where its not going to be worth it. But I know somewhere out there is a semi-auto or an O/U in a lefie set up that is affordable for what we want, I know there is because I've seen them and missed them. Let me know if there is one out there you know about. Regards, Nick. At this price would you as a manufacture set up all the machines with reverse tooling to make something that sells for £400 they don't exist unless you want a Hatsan Escort You will get a loverly K80 for about £8500 which will be true left hand Deershooter Edited July 24, 2014 by deershooter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehb102 Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 Isn't the only true left handed O/U that opens to the left instead of the right a Blaser F3? Unless you buy custom made of course. Many people adapt, but if someone is starting out why not get the right thing at the beginning. The one thing you must check though, even if he is left handed he might have a right master eye and if this is the case he probably should just learn to shoot righthanded it isn't a big deal from what I have seen to go that way. Good point! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 (edited) Hollands will do a left hand top lever...but not necessary A lot are wrongly described I have 2 LH OU straight or cast off no good for me needs to be cast on some claim to be able to bend the wood from cast off to on. They can't change the toe, the toe is important imo as it can give a nasty bruise, an adjustable butt pad and comb can do it for but add to cost. With a budget of £3-400 you will find one eventually but that is no gaur enter that it will be suitable. Bettinsoli may be the best budget wise but not great guns browning or beretta will hold value better but around £1k for cast on gun. Gun shop rugby is owned by a leftie so keep a bit of stock worth a call Definitely shoot the same hand as master eye as a natural RH who changed shoulder it is doable and makes buying a gun much easier. How old is your son? Edited July 24, 2014 by HDAV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casts_by_fly Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 Nick, There are 2 things that 'make' a gun a lefty- cast and ejection (for semi and most pumps). Which are you looking to have? If ejection, then the Hatsan or an O/U will be it as there are few left eject autos and I doubt any others in your price. O/U obviously don't have that issue. If it is cast, then your options are straight stocked (most semis and some O/U), shims (most of the remaining semis), bending a stock, or holding out for a manufacturer's O/U that hits the rest of your specs. thanks, rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superspark Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 Im a lefty. I had to shop around for a left hand semi auto. Found one in the end, trouble is it's mainly a right handed world unfortunately. Got a great super black eagle 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdsallpl Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 Why not get a gun with no cast? I'm a lefty and shoot with a straight stock. Novice That would be my suggestion as well + 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strangford wildfowler Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 What about a second hand remington 1100 or 870, im a leftie and in shooting an over amd under at the minute with a slight right hand cast and I have no problems shooting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floating Chamber Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 What about a second hand remington 1100 or 870, im a leftie and in shooting an over amd under at the minute with a slight right hand cast and I have no problems shooting +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casts_by_fly Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 LH 1100's aren't exactly common. if you find one, snap it up. rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jockey2303 Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Hi there I asked the very same question over a year back, ended up with a Lanber for £350.00 didn't want to spend a lot !!! it's a RH cast and I believe I am left eye dominant, but I regularly shoot 25 - 25 out of 50 and enjoy it greatly !!!! cheers Steve should be 25 - 35 lol !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Hi there I asked the very same question over a year back, ended up with a Lanber for £350.00 didn't want to spend a lot !!! it's a RH cast and I believe I am left eye dominant, but I regularly shoot 25 - 25 out of 50 and enjoy it greatly !!!! cheers Steve should be 25 - 35 lol !!!!! So your shooting left handed with A rh gun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiffy Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 (edited) So your shooting left handed with A rh gun? i do with a pair of mine, my semi autos a rightie and it fits so perfect when i shoulder it and perfect every time i havent even bothered using the shims that came with it to change it to a leftie, from the first shot it felt better than my previous left handed gun my side by side is almost as good , well until i pull the trigger and feel the kick! i know left handed guns are out there cheap enough as ive seen them but visit a couple of local gun shops and have a try of a few righties for fit as you might be pleasently suprised... when i was looking for a new semi auto as i weas looking at spending what to me at least was a considerable amount (and one that i couldnt afford!) i was determined to get a left hander but after shouldering a couple of right handed it didnt worry me a bit buying a rightie if all else fails and you up your budget a bit i know for a nice left handed lanber for sale Edited July 25, 2014 by kiffy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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