Ar-15 left handed Safety Switch?

[splizaat]

Finally got a chance to shoot my new Bushmaster M4A3 AR-15 today and although it's a right handed model and I shoot left handed, everything was ok except ONE thing. The problem I ran into is that the safety switch, in 'fire' mode rubs the side of my pointer finger to the point where it'll eventually become a blister.

I see on bushmaster's site that they offer an ambidextrous safety switch (and truthfully I'm not set on any brand) but the problem is that it still has the right handed switch...so it will still rub. Does anyone make JUST a left handed safety switch that I can swap out?

Matt

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[9mmMike]

I plan on installing and ambi safety on mine in a few weeks but first will grind down the other side with the dremmel and a little polish of the edge. I haven't been able to find one for a lefty only.

Thats my fix.

 

[JumpWing]

I know Stag makes a complete LH rifle. Maybe buy a replacement selector from them?

 

[the4thshake]

The safety wont rub on anything. Your hand is below it.

 

[splizaat]

I know Stag makes a complete LH rifle. Maybe buy a replacement selector from them?

Stag sells the LEFT selector ONLY but i've emailed them asking if it's a direct swap on my bushy...awaiting a response it's only $15 on their site.

 

[Dan-Dee Sales Inc]

Stag sells the LEFT selector ONLY but i've emailed them asking if it's a direct swap on my bushy...awaiting a response it's only $15 on their site.

I have converted all of my guns to an Ambi safety with no problems. They work fine.

 

[NoAim]

If you you use a high grip, like a pistol, this does happen. I've noticed it on several rifles that have ambi safeties.

Two corrections:

1) Change your grip, or

2) Shorten the tab on the safety. From what I was seeing, cutting it down by just 1/8" would solve the problem.

 

[splizaat]

I have converted all of my guns to an Ambi safety with no problems. They work fine.

I know the ambi-switch will work, i'm wondering if the stag arms LEFT ONLY switch will work in a right handed gun since I'd assume it'd made as a replacement for the left handed gun.

 

[splizaat]

Just called stag arms -- their LEFT ONLY safety selector will directly swap into any ar-15...just ordered one


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Enjoy!

 

[arly228]

from a fellow south paw.

And thanks splizaat for the link!

 

[splizaat]

NO problem...I will let you know how I like it when it finally arrives!

 

[.45's and .38's]

are You sure you dont need a rounded trigger guard? which covers the gap which rubs your finger....I think

 

[eldbillbo]

Just called stag arms -- their LEFT ONLY safety selector will directly swap into any ar-15...just ordered one


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Enjoy!

shoot dude you should have started a group buy i would have bought one just to have one . never had any issues with the ambi switches but hey got a lefty upper might as well all the way ya know

 

[cobra150]

As another option. I believe JP has an ambi safety set, you can choose to leave off the lever on either side (they are attached with screws).

 

[splizaat]

Got the Lefty Switch. Installed....ANDDDD --- the detent doesn't click into the holes of the new switch from STAG. They think for some reason, that I may need a new detent and spring so they sent that out. I will let you know if that solves the problem. But until then, the safe/fire selector gets tough for a second but will fully rotate 360 with slightly more than average pressure.

 

[splizaat]

New detent and springs installed....still not sitting properly. SO, Stag is now sending a second selector switch.

I will say Stag is EXTREMELY easy to work with on the phone. I called and said "it's not fitting properly, the switch is able to roll all the way around" and they said "what's your address we are going to send you a new one..." Insane customer service, I just want my selector to work!

 

[9mmMike]

I attached the ambi safety from DPMS about 2 weeks ago with no problems.