Southpaw Carry Guns

[Dmacgucci]

Hey there,
I recently picked up a fns 9 which has been great for me so far. I am now trying to get some opinions for the other lefties on what carry guns have worked well for them so far. Looking for a subcompact double stack and single stack. Prefer ambi controls but obviously that option isn't available for everything. I've looked at glock 26, vp9sk and fns 9c already and loved all 3.

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[Twodogs]

Right now I'm carrying a sig p-938 it's a great summer time carry gun,I carry a glock 31 in the cold weather.

 

[titsonritz]

I have a Glock 26 and 43, I'd recommend them both, just pick your medicine - double or single stack. I just got the 43 a short time ago and I was blown away how accurate it was.

 

[Joe13]

Walthers often have abi controls

 

[KKG]

I know it's Not exactly what you are looking for by the Colt SAA is very much a Southpaw Gun.

 

[Diamondback]

1911s aren't bad lefthanded, just takes a little clever thinking on the safety.

 

[titsonritz]

Prefer ambi controls but obviously that option isn't available for everything.

Walthers often have abi controls

I am left handed and with the exception of my 43, all my Glocks are Gen 3 and never found the lack of ambi-controls to be an issue.

That said, OP if you like your FNS-9 then, you should go for the FNS-9C, it will keep things simple. Same holsters, same controls (familiarity), you can use the large mag for spares when you carry for increased firepower.

 

[Kruel J]

I carry a G26. I've never owned a "righty" firearm and am so used to pistols, bolt action rifles and others that are geared for right hand that I fear my feeble neanderthal mind would just be confused by a leftie offering. I also use righty scissors, and can only cut wood with a right handed Skil-Saw or a right handed Stihl chainsaw (all of them).

 

[Dmacgucci]

I have a Glock 26 and 43, I'd recommend them both, just pick your medicine - double or single stack. I just got the 43 a short time ago and I was blown away how accurate it was.

I'm going to rent a glock 43 at my local range. I like the way it feels in my hands

 

[titsonritz]

I'm going to rent a glock 43 at my local range. I like the way it feels in my hands

Awesome gun. I am hoping for success of their "crossover" 19X and it will lead to more I'd like see a 43L and 19L

 

[Dmacgucci]

Awesome gun. I am hoping for success of their "crossover" 19X and it will lead to more I'd like see a 43L and 19L

I'm interested in comparing a shield with a 43. I enjoyed shooting a 9mm shield

 

[No_Regerts]

I have to shoot left handed a lot at work. I use an M&P which is completely lefty convertible.

 

[titsonritz]

I'm interested in comparing a shield with a 43. I enjoyed shooting a 9mm shield

The 43 is quite a bit smaller. I consider the Shield a small "full size" pistol, I know that's kind of an oxymoron. They are good guns. That is what my daughter packs, she recently picked up a Kahr CW380 for her compact gun.

 

[titsonritz]

I have to shoot left handed a lot at work. I use an M&P which is completely lefty convertible.

By convertible are you talking to the mag release? I have found the standard placement of the Browning style safety to be fine for left-handed via the trigger finger. I will be the first to admit the HK VPs and Walther lever style safety is probably a better ambi-design but the 1911 is still ingrained in me from decades of use I still prefer the standard setup

 

[justcuz]

OP, have you seen the FNH 5.7? Easily converted to southpaw's use and a treat to fire.

 

[Dmacgucci]

OP, have you seen the FNH 5.7? Easily converted to southpaw's use and a treat to fire.

Yeah. I just wouldn't consider carrying one.

 

[titsonritz]

OP, have you seen the FNH 5.7? Easily converted to southpaw's use and a treat to fire.

Not exactly a compact.

 

[No_Regerts]

By convertible are you talking to the mag release? I have found the standard placement of the Browning style safety to be fine for left-handed via the trigger finger. I will be the first to admit the HK VPs and Walther lever style safety is probably a better ambi-design but the 1911 is still ingrained in me from decades of use I still prefer the standard setup

Ambi slide stops, flippable mag release.

 

[titsonritz]

I carry a G26. I've never owned a "righty" firearm and am so used to pistols, bolt action rifles and others that are geared for right hand that I fear my feeble neanderthal mind would just be confused by a leftie offering. I also use righty scissors, and can only cut wood with a right handed Skil-Saw or a right handed Stihl chainsaw (all of them).

Yeah, but did you run with those scissors?

 

[Kruel J]

Yeah, but did you run with those scissors?

Only while drinking water from a garden hose and burning ants with a magnifying glass.

Guess what? I'm still here!