Recommended 45acp for a lefty.

[Horsetrader]

What would you recommend for a lefty in a 45acp? Safety and magazine release seems to be an issue. What are lefty’s using?

 

[JettaKnight]

I carry a Springfield XD... pretty much ambi.


I don't know of any guns with slide releases on both sides, so you have to learn a different way.


There are a few left handed 1911's out there if you're of that persuasion. Otherwise, any modern plasticy gun is going to have ambi controls. And with a grip safety, that's one less thing to worry about.


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[TangoFoxtrot]

What would you recommend for a lefty in a 45acp? Safety and magazine release seems to be an issue. What are lefty’s using?

I would agree with JettaKnight.. XD.. im a lefty and own only right-handed gear but my wife's XD feels pretty nice

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[WanderingSol07]

I'm having an ambi installed on my Colt .45 ACP Government. Should cost me around $80.

My Smith & Wesson Shield is 'ambi' it does not have a thumb safety.

 

[wildcatfan.62]

If you're asking about a 1911 style specifically, I've got a couple that have ambi safeties, if I shoot IDPA, I sling shot on the reload, and have practiced to drop the mag by using my trigger finger or by using thumb on weak (right-hand for me).

I also have a P220 Sig that I use my offhand to drop the hammer and just fire DA/SA.

If you're looking just for a 45ACP, many of the plastic fantastics will accomplish your goal as noted above.

Good luck!

 

[Rookie]

Hk45

 

[Jaybird1980]

Hk45

I believe this and the Walther PPQ .45 have ambi slide stop/release.
My wifes a lefty and likes the Walther with the trigger guard mag release, but its not 45. We use the wrap over technique for reloads.

 

[Horsetrader]

Thanks for the input. I’ve been looking at F&N, sig p220 and Glock 21gen 4. Can’t find one at near by gun shops to check out except the Glock. I did find the Springfield XP’s compact , nice gun

 

[wildcatfan.62]

Where are you located? I'd let you take a try with the Sig P220 sometime. I'm in peoples republic of South Bend area
Thanks.

 

[printcraft]

How much $$$ you got?

https://cabotguns.com/left-hand-1911s/the-new-south-paw-1911/