Good Left handed handguns

[Eric86]

I have been looking to buy a handgun, it will be my first. I was wanting to buy a XDM 40. I have handeled a couple of them and they felt great. The issue I had with them was the slide release. It was very uncomfortable to use.

So what are the best ambidextrous handguns at under $600?

 

[IndyGunner]

generation 4 glock 23

 

[sadclownwp]

You can switch the mag release on the M&P's, and the slide release is on both sides. Really it is not just the best ambi handgun, it is the best handgun.

 

[Eric86]

M&P 40 Pro Series does look pretty promising. Hopefully I can get to feel one fairly soon.

 

[jlgray]

im a lefty shooter and beretta 92fs and glock feel real good in my hand, and functions great. also the ambi mag release is nice, but a burden to me due to having to roll the gun in my hand to have my thumb reach the button. so i leave it on the right hand mode. another one would be charles daly 1911 i got the field target model that had the ambi safety in it from factory.

if your looking to carry i would go with the glock

 

[Deet]

The M&P can be set up to be as close to a left handed gun as is possible with todays modern semi-automatics. Slide release and mag release are both on the right side, which makes this gun so nice to shoot if you are left handed. I highly recommend it for any left handed shooter.

 

[Jeepcrazed]

I'm a freakish lefty. Find something you're comfortable with. M&P, Beretta, 1911. 1911 is my personal favorite. With ambi, you're good.

I would also make the suggestion that you try to see if you can release the mag with the release on the left...use your "social" finger. This is what I do, because like jlgray, I found that I had to reach to get the release on the other side. Since it's your first, you might be able to train yourself to do this and it would make for one less lefty limitation in your future handgun choices.

 

[jgreiner]

I have been looking to buy a handgun, it will be my first. I was wanting to buy a XDM 40. I have handeled a couple of them and they felt great. The issue I had with them was the slide release. It was very uncomfortable to use.

So what are the best ambidextrous handguns at under $600?

Best one I have ever shot is the S&W MP. All controls are either Ambi or can easily be switched.

I have the MP Pro 9mm with the 5" barrel and fiber optic sights. Got it new for $490.

I flipped the magazine release over to the right side of the gun in 2 minutes when I was cleaning it after my first time shooting. VERY easy to do. And the gun comes with 3 sized backstraps for different sized hands.

And yes, I am a southpaw.

If you decide to get one...then spend the money and get a GREAT leather holster too....you will never regret it. I ordered mine from El Paso Saddlery, along with a good belt. There is a review of it in the reviews section.

 

[jgreiner]

You can switch the mag release on the M&P's, and the slide release is on both sides. Really it is not just the best ambi handgun, it is the best handgun.

+1 for truth.

 

[canamscott]

My carry gun is a Walther pk380. I bought it because the ambidextrous controls were very intuitive for the left hand. Since then I have gotten to shoot a Ruger P95 and it is an excellent gun that fits a left hand user well and is affordable.

 

[spencer rifle]

My carry gun is a Walther pk380. I bought it because the ambidextrous controls were very intuitive for the left hand. Since then I have gotten to shoot a Ruger P95 and it is an excellent gun that fits a left hand user well and is affordable.

^^This. Why have to go through all the switching/parts swaps when you can get a P95DC and already have the ambi decock/safety and mag release? And you'll have lots of cash left over for ammo!

 

[Mr Evilwrench]

Got a P12 which is essentially a 1911, and I use the left middle finger for the mag release. It's pretty easy. The mag release on my XDM40 is still so tight I'd be reluctant to carry it if there was any prospect of dropping the mag, and that's even right handed. If it doesn't sort itself out soon, I'm going to have to tweak it. I never really had any issues running anything left handed, though. I like to have one of everything, so to speak, so I'll be able to pick up anything I find.

 

[barrelmaker_2002]

The three guns I would most likely consider if I were a lefty are the M&P, the FNP or FNX and the STI GP6.

 

[ATM]

...The issue I had with them was the slide release. It was very uncomfortable to use.

The slide stop lever wasn't really designed to be a slide release. This could just be a habit to overcome.

Is it uncomfortable for you to push it up and catch the slide when locking it to the rear?

 

[adam]

I have a 1911, just get an Ambi safety and you'll be set.

 

[Dead Duck]

Can't you just use a mirror?

 

[gohard43]

The Ruger SR9/SR40 are very nice! Ambi mag release and safety.

I am a lefty but have become used to dropping the mag with my left index finger.

 

[AutoMovt]

As a lefty I carry 1911s, Glock 26 Gen4, and FN FNX-40, FNP-45

 

[David]

A company named Randall made a true left handed 1911, it ejected to the left. Pretty pricy though.

 

[jayhawk]

M&P user here.

CZ85 Combat is also really nice if you can find one.