Scollier Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 Is shooting a right handed semi auto left handed dangerous, as the cartridge ejects across the face is there any risk in that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimmie Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 A vvery small risk, its all the gas and other **** coming out the ejection port you should watch for. Wear eye protection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilts#Dave Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 I'm left handed and never had a problem when I had my right handed beretta! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthedark Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 I'm left handed, and have always shot right handed S/A's with no problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRDS Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 As above no issue at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFC Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 I suppose it could make a difference whether it's a gas or intertia action. I've shot a right-handed inertia SA from the left shoulder for years. If in any doubt there would not be any harm in wearing a pair of specs anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninja_fox Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 I've shot R/H semi autos for years left handed - wear eye protection to keep the dirt & gas from getting in your eyes - get used to the fact that every now and again you'll get a jet of flame out of the ejection port too; not dangerous but can give you a bit of a shock when it happens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 never had any trouble with that at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throdgrain Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 No problem at all. Safety glasses a good idea, but probably are for shooting anyway, so .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rovercoupe Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 Whatever you do never use rem oil as it burns off when firing and creates a fireball out the ejection port, oh and stay away from biakal cartridges! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wb123 Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 (edited) Im left handed, tried a right handed semi and really did not enjoy it. Try before you buy, I cant see myself wanting to shoot one again... With suitable eye protection it probably isnt particularly dangerous. A catacylsmic failure after a blocked barrel might be more likely to go in to your face but you are getting down to pretty unlikely things to worry about there. Edited May 28, 2017 by Wb123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impala59 Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 Just to be different, I shoot a left handed 1187 right handed, to my mind loading is simpler as I just rotate the gun 90 degrees to the right and then the ejection port is upper-most and the load gate is presented to my left hand. For some reason that all feels normal to me! Of course safety glasses are a must (for all shooting to my mind) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andra Posted May 29, 2017 Report Share Posted May 29, 2017 I wouldn't I have tried it and don't like. Just get a leftie and have the peace of mind that the cart, any guff and blowout flames are travelling away from you eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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