Left-hand ARs

Anything Fullbore rifle related, Hunting, Target, Match.

Moderator: dromia

Message
Author
User avatar
channel12
Posts: 974
Joined: Tue Feb 05, 2013 11:30 pm
Home club or Range: WNSC
Location: Worcestershire
Contact:

Re: Left-hand ARs

#11 Post by channel12 »

There is (or was) a pre-owned left-handed Bradley Arms AR-15 available in .223 on another forum. It would just need the barrel changed to .300 Blackout.

Mark Bradley built my left handed AR-15 or more correctly a left hand operated AR-15. It uses a normal upper with right side ejection port, shell deflector and dust cover but the left side is machine out to take the cocking handle. An ambi safety and ambi mag release completes the package.

My first AR-15 had the side charging DPMS upper but the charging handle wasn't in the "right" place ie too far forward for smooth operation
User avatar
Sky888
Posts: 38
Joined: Fri Feb 24, 2023 5:29 pm
Home club or Range: RRPC, HTRPC, WHPC, NRA, EBSC
Location: London
Contact:

Re: Left-hand ARs

#12 Post by Sky888 »

My buddy is a Lefty and he had one made by Bradley Arms. I second the quality of them as I have one too and I doubt I will ever sell it willingly!

https://bradleyarms.co.uk
User avatar
Dark Skies
Posts: 2824
Joined: Tue Apr 22, 2014 11:02 am
Home club or Range: NRA
Contact:

Re: Left-hand ARs

#13 Post by Dark Skies »

My Southern Gun Co Speedmaster is ambidextrous. If you visit Bob's website, you can build your own rifle. I see a left hand cocking upper receiver is offered in the selection, as are other lefty options.

https://www.southern-gun.co.uk
"I don't like my job and I don't think I'm gonna go anymore."
User avatar
channel12
Posts: 974
Joined: Tue Feb 05, 2013 11:30 pm
Home club or Range: WNSC
Location: Worcestershire
Contact:

Re: Left-hand ARs

#14 Post by channel12 »

Dark Skies wrote: Wed Mar 15, 2023 1:19 am My Southern Gun Co Speedmaster is ambidextrous. If you visit Bob's website, you can build your own rifle. I see a left hand cocking upper receiver is offered in the selection, as are other lefty options.

https://www.southern-gun.co.uk
If you have owned/shot one left handed it's far from ideal if you are shooting unsupported. You have to break position every time and the charging handle is not attached to the bolt. You may disagree but I speak from experience using in competitions.
User avatar
Dark Skies
Posts: 2824
Joined: Tue Apr 22, 2014 11:02 am
Home club or Range: NRA
Contact:

Re: Left-hand ARs

#15 Post by Dark Skies »

channel12 wrote: Thu Mar 16, 2023 9:53 pm
Dark Skies wrote: Wed Mar 15, 2023 1:19 am My Southern Gun Co Speedmaster is ambidextrous. If you visit Bob's website, you can build your own rifle. I see a left hand cocking upper receiver is offered in the selection, as are other lefty options.

https://www.southern-gun.co.uk
If you have owned/shot one left handed it's far from ideal if you are shooting unsupported. You have to break position every time and the charging handle is not attached to the bolt. You may disagree but I speak from experience using in competitions.
I am left-handed but shoot right-handed. It's not an issue on my rifle as it comes with a nice roller handle on the right and a folding handle on the left. Plus a T charger - I have all the ways to crank. However, the OP wanted lefty options and I obliged.
"I don't like my job and I don't think I'm gonna go anymore."
User avatar
channel12
Posts: 974
Joined: Tue Feb 05, 2013 11:30 pm
Home club or Range: WNSC
Location: Worcestershire
Contact:

Re: Left-hand ARs

#16 Post by channel12 »

Dark Skies wrote: Sun Mar 19, 2023 1:56 pm
channel12 wrote: Thu Mar 16, 2023 9:53 pm
Dark Skies wrote: Wed Mar 15, 2023 1:19 am My Southern Gun Co Speedmaster is ambidextrous. If you visit Bob's website, you can build your own rifle. I see a left hand cocking upper receiver is offered in the selection, as are other lefty options.

https://www.southern-gun.co.uk
If you have owned/shot one left handed it's far from ideal if you are shooting unsupported. You have to break position every time and the charging handle is not attached to the bolt. You may disagree but I speak from experience using in competitions.
I am left-handed but shoot right-handed. It's not an issue on my rifle as it comes with a nice roller handle on the right and a folding handle on the left. Plus a T charger - I have all the ways to crank. However, the OP wanted lefty options and I obliged.
I am actually right handed but because of vision issues with my right eye I have to shoot rifles from the left shoulder. I really wish it was otherwise but it was a case of adapt and overcome.
Post Reply

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 8 guests