Hey lefties I need some advice.

[Mista Bukit]

I have found getting holsters and accessories are the hardest part. If you plan on
carrying most or all of the time a good holster is just as important as the pistol you choose. If it the holster is not right it makes for a long miserable day and you can’t wait to take it off.
As long as the pistol doesn’t throw brass in your face you can learn to operate most of them efficiently. I have carried a 1911 that I had a left handed safety installed but disabling the safety is one more thing to do when presenting the weapon. I have a couple of Kahrs that are small and comfortable to carry but left handed holsters are hard to find. I have an HK P-2000 that is ambidextrous but it is an expensive gun and again holsters are hard to find. Now I mostly carry a GLOCK 23, I like the reliability, capacity and .40 caliber has reasonable stopping power. GLOCKS are easy to find holsters and accessories for, also I have had a week of professional training with the GLOCK. With all of that I have confidence in the weapon and my ability to use it effectively.

[Nad]

As a lefty the only problem I have had is with the mag release on the left side of the pistol. I would sometimes pop the mag release with a firm two handed high hold grip. On polymer guns such as a Glock I would file down the mag release. The sharp edges would bother the middle finger of the left hand under recoil. Another problem is in the holster the mag release is exposed on the outside of the holster. Every once in awhile a bump against something at the right spot would pop the mag release with the gun in the holster.

I have had the same thing happen with thumb safeties on my 1911. Again, it's exposed outward in a left handed holster.

NAD

[CO-FreeShooter]

As a lefty the only problem I have had is with the mag release on the left side of the pistol. I would sometimes pop the mag release with a firm two handed high hold grip. On polymer guns such as a Glock I would file down the mag release. The sharp edges would bother the middle finger of the left hand under recoil. Another problem is in the holster the mag release is exposed on the outside of the holster. Every once in awhile a bump against something at the right spot would pop the mag release with the gun in the holster.

I have had the same thing happen with thumb safeties on my 1911. Again, it's exposed outward in a left handed holster.

NAD

If your looking for a left-handed pistol, I have a HK Full-size USP .40 I could be willing to depart with. It has the mag release on both sides, and the safety is on thumb controlled on the right side. Can show pictures if you are a serious inquirer. This is for the thread starter. Srry i clicked the wrong post to quote on.

[Ah Pook]

These are pretty lefty friendly.

Springfield XDs
1911 w/ambi safety
HKs

There are always revolvers too.

[chrisguy]

They're not made anymore but I always liked the HK P7 series. Very slim if you get a single stack version, completely ambi. The squeeze lever doesn't just cock the striker, it also releases a locked slide; mag changes/return to fire can be very fast with practice. Mag release is in the heel of the grip (some folks hate that, I didn't), very accurate, rides nice and low in the hand, wish I still had mine. Major downsides to these are cost and rarity of mags and holsters. The used guns themselves don't cost too much, and they're as solid, smooth, and well built as anything I've handled.

Like Pook said, a good snubby is hard to beat too. Even when I had the P7 around the snubby was my default go-to. Shrouded-/concealed-/no- hammer versions just disappear in some pockets.

If you're willing and able to carry a full size service pistol, check out the CZ 85 too. Fully duplicated controls on each side, same quality and reliability as the 75.

Happy hunting, let us know what you choose.