babarsac
12-04-2021, 22:58
Left as in left-handed.......come on guys
Sorry I couldn't find a PPC sub-section so I'm posting this here.
I have the itch for something new and am looking at a few different 9mm carbines that I would eventually SBR. The big quirk is that I'm left handed and left eye dominant. I've narrowed my list down to a few items and I'm wondering if anyone here has had experience with these weapons. Also, I'd love for any fellow southpaws to chime in. Especially when it comes to brass ejection and gas to the face.
MP5
You can't deny it's a classic. I'm looking at the PTR variant. HK pattern parts are pricey but with the PTR you don't have to worry about 922r and reviews are positive. At a minimum I would have to replace the safety selector.
B&T GHM9
Handled one at my local range and it seems very well made. Controls are ambidextrous out of the box and you can swap the charging handle. From what I've read they seal gas pretty well and are soft shooting.
KP9
I've liked the AK platform in the past and found the control relatively easy as a lefty. Again this one is US made so 922r does not apply. Ian from Forgotten Weapons has fired this one and he didn't seem to hate it.
Things not on the list
- CZ Scorpion - Every time I handle one it just feels chunky to me.
- Beretta CX4 - Can be swapped to left handed ejection but you can't swap the stock without sending it to Sierra Papa (I've handled one and I would need a longer stock). Lack of replacement parts makes me worry about 922r.
- AR Pattern - Yes I know. But I have so many AR's I just feel the need to do something different.
Sorry I couldn't find a PPC sub-section so I'm posting this here.
I have the itch for something new and am looking at a few different 9mm carbines that I would eventually SBR. The big quirk is that I'm left handed and left eye dominant. I've narrowed my list down to a few items and I'm wondering if anyone here has had experience with these weapons. Also, I'd love for any fellow southpaws to chime in. Especially when it comes to brass ejection and gas to the face.
MP5
You can't deny it's a classic. I'm looking at the PTR variant. HK pattern parts are pricey but with the PTR you don't have to worry about 922r and reviews are positive. At a minimum I would have to replace the safety selector.
B&T GHM9
Handled one at my local range and it seems very well made. Controls are ambidextrous out of the box and you can swap the charging handle. From what I've read they seal gas pretty well and are soft shooting.
KP9
I've liked the AK platform in the past and found the control relatively easy as a lefty. Again this one is US made so 922r does not apply. Ian from Forgotten Weapons has fired this one and he didn't seem to hate it.
Things not on the list
- CZ Scorpion - Every time I handle one it just feels chunky to me.
- Beretta CX4 - Can be swapped to left handed ejection but you can't swap the stock without sending it to Sierra Papa (I've handled one and I would need a longer stock). Lack of replacement parts makes me worry about 922r.
- AR Pattern - Yes I know. But I have so many AR's I just feel the need to do something different.