moostapha Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 I'm looking seriously at getting into 3gun but definitely interested in tactical carbine matches that are run locally. I'm also left handed. I've shot with a borrowed AR and enjoyed the heck out of it. But, I'm wondering how much it's worth to avoid getting a face full of gas. I haven't had a problem with brass hitting me yet, but the gas is really annoying...especially inside...like the small local matches. I can probably borrow a good bit of stuff to try out before I commit, but as I see it...a left handed rifle limits me to a stag arms upper or something like a Tavor (I actually shot one with a good trigger a couple weeks ago...it was just an extra $400 or so). I'm not worried about the controls...ambi everything is easy. It's really just wondering if the ejection port is actually worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiggerJJ Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Ambi everything and right side eject for me, right side eject guns were made for us leftys! jj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moostapha Posted October 10, 2015 Author Share Posted October 10, 2015 How so? Do you get used to the gas in your face shooting near a wall? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlightMurse Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 I agree with the ambi controls on a "normal" AR. When I first got into the AR game I started with a Stag lh model, but I really don't like the proprietary parts on it. I find its nice to have eyes on the action without having to rotate the gun over. Gas is only an annoyance when you have a can on the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveU Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 I shoot a right handed AR left handed. Don't notice the gas. Ambi safety or disengage with the base of index finger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo86cj Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Try a piston upper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiggerJJ Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 How so? Do you get used to the gas in your face shooting near a wall? Never really noticed any gas in the face...but it sure is nice to be able to see the action thru the ejection port. jj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangucci Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 I haven't had any gas in the face issues and I agree being able to see the ejection port is an advantage. I put a troy ambi mag release and magpul 60 degree ambi safety and I'm good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TISCHLJ Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Ensure your gas system is tight at the block and bolt...You can also make a homemade gas buster charging handle with some permatex to further mitigate gas puffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TISCHLJ Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 I shoot long guns as an LH operator. Rt side ejection offers way more options for lw bcg and other components. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TISCHLJ Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Ensure your gas system is tight at the block and bolt...You can also make a homemade gas buster charging handle with some permatex to further mitigate gas puffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moostapha Posted October 10, 2015 Author Share Posted October 10, 2015 Ok. So....don't worry about it. It has never been a problem before, but up next to a wall it made it hard to see through my glasses. It also wasn't my AR, though I trust the guy who built it. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TISCHLJ Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 A mid, intermediate or full length gas system will also lessen blowback. All other areas aforementioned being correct... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerritm Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 (edited) I shoot rifles and shotguns left handed and pistols right handed due to an injury to my right eye I when I was a kid. It is more about how you learned to shoot and what you are comfortable with. Never have noticed any gas in the face or ejection sight problems. I have my safety on shotguns left handed and AR right handed, this is the biggest deal for me. Right handed rifles and shotguns are far more plentiful with many more options. AR's can be set up ambi for safety and mag release. Switch the shotgun safety to left hand. I would not worry about which way it ejects. gerritm Edited October 12, 2015 by gerritm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosiershooter Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 I like having the port right in front of my face. I can see a malf and clear it ASAP. Sounds like the gun you were shooting is over gassed. I've never noticed the blowback unless it's a super short suppressed. And you should never have bras to the face. If you do then the gun really needs tuned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bstocker1 Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Only issue I've had is the inside of my right elbow catching hot brass. This only happens when I roll the gun over to use 45* offset irons. Just have to wear a long sleeve shirt or a spandex sleave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PackerBacker Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Only issue I've had is the inside of my right elbow catching hot brass. This only happens when I roll the gun over to use 45* offset irons. Just have to wear a long sleeve shirt or a spandex sleave. Which 45 degree offset are you running as a lefty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bstocker1 Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Dueck defense. They make a lefty specific version of their rear sight, the front can be mounted on either side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chase214 Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Iv never had a prob with blow back I use slr rifle works adjustable gas block Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellymc Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 I shoot long guns left handed and could never get use to the right handed side of the ambi safely moving in my grip while I worked the other side so I cut one off and now buy the models with the removable paddles making it left handed only. I also like a oversized charging handle latch My right arm gets hit a bit by brass when I practice but I don't notice it at matches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPatton Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Ambi everything and right side eject for me, right side eject guns were made for us leftys! jj I agree. I have never noticed the gas when shooting close to a wall. I also use a charging handle operated from the right side. As for the shotgun, I would not buy a left handed model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moostapha Posted October 15, 2015 Author Share Posted October 15, 2015 Ambi everything and right side eject for me, right side eject guns were made for us leftys! jj I agree. I have never noticed the gas when shooting close to a wall. I also use a charging handle operated from the right side. As for the shotgun, I would not buy a left handed model. Definitely not buying a left handed shotgun. The idea came up to just offset the sights (open division) and shoot it right handed so I can more easily reload with my left. But as long as local 3gun seems to devolve into a shotgun reloading competition, I think I'm just going to hold off on it entirely. I'm beginning to think the AR I borrowed was just over-gassed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike cyrwus Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Good to see all these smart lefties! JJ should put on a leftys only match. We 20 guys would have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPatton Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Ambi everything and right side eject for me, right side eject guns were made for us leftys! jj I agree. I have never noticed the gas when shooting close to a wall. I also use a charging handle operated from the right side. As for the shotgun, I would not buy a left handed model. Definitely not buying a left handed shotgun. The idea came up to just offset the sights (open division) and shoot it right handed so I can more easily reload with my left. But as long as local 3gun seems to devolve into a shotgun reloading competition, I think I'm just going to hold off on it entirely.I'm beginning to think the AR I borrowed was just over-gassed. Do you mean you are going to hold off on 3gun because of the shotgun reloading? I wouldn't let the shotgun deter me from getting into the 3gun sport. The bolt release prevents me from quad loading with my right hand but loading 2 is no problem. Just remember, the longer you wait the slower you get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moostapha Posted October 16, 2015 Author Share Posted October 16, 2015 Ambi everything and right side eject for me, right side eject guns were made for us leftys! jj I agree. I have never noticed the gas when shooting close to a wall. I also use a charging handle operated from the right side. As for the shotgun, I would not buy a left handed model. Definitely not buying a left handed shotgun. The idea came up to just offset the sights (open division) and shoot it right handed so I can more easily reload with my left. But as long as local 3gun seems to devolve into a shotgun reloading competition, I think I'm just going to hold off on it entirely.I'm beginning to think the AR I borrowed was just over-gassed. Do you mean you are going to hold off on 3gun because of the shotgun reloading? I wouldn't let the shotgun deter me from getting into the 3gun sport. The bolt release prevents me from quad loading with my right hand but loading 2 is no problem.Just remember, the longer you wait the slower you get. I'm more so that I'm not that interested in shotgun for some reason. The idea of a competition coming down to something I don't think I'll ever train is off-putting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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