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Posted: 12/27/2006 10:32:25 AM EDT
| I recently decided to look into getting a rifle. I was wondering if you lefties could tell me if it is worth it to go ahead and build a left handed AR or if a standard AR would be perfectly fine. I am on a semi-low budget and am brand new to the firearm. Thanks. |
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If you do get a lefty AR, you may enjoy it a little more, but I think the negitives may outweigh the positives; at least they did for me. First, it is more expensive. You have already stated that budget was a concern.. Next, there are some parts (bolt, carrier , and maybe others) that aren't interchangeable with "standard" AR's. Lastly, and I think most importantly, you will only be used to YOUR gun. If you're shooting with your buddies, their rifles will be different than yours... YMMV, but that's why I went with a "standard" instead of a lefty |
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I'm left handed and have a Lefty Stag upper. I bought it with the full auto bolt carrier since I have a DIAS also. I also have 3 other AR's and they are right handed. I've been shooting right handed guns all my life, so the AR's are easy to adjust to. That being said, I really like the lefty upper and have put a 11.5" barrel on it with a 3 prong flash hider. It makes a tidy little package!! I also added a Bushmaster ambidextrous full auto selector. Fortunately, the barrels are the same for left and right uppers and bolts/bolt carriers. |
| I am wrong handed as well. I debated for a long time about getting a left handed upper. However, after much consideration, I decided to stick with a right handed upper and add some ambi accessories (selector, ambi-catch). The brass deflector has always served its purpose in my experiences. I have never had an issue with brass hitting me in the face. Also, having the the ejection port on the right side of the weapon, makes it easier to observe a malfunction for a left handed shooter. I say stick with with a standard upper and get an ambi selector and Norgon Ambi Catch. Thats just my opinion though. Your decision should be based on you personal preference. |
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