best polymer .45 ACP for lefties?
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Groundhog34
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The later gen Glock have magazine releases that can be reversed. I have a shield that suites me well.
Hammerhead
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All the HKs can be set up for lefties if they're not already ambidextrous.
The Gen 4 glocks have a magazine release that can be swapped to the Right side. This takes care of almost all issues a Leftie has with a Glock.
That leaves the slide release lever. Most solve this issue when doing a Slide Lock Reload by just doing a Reach Over and pull the slide back to release the slide.
I would not hold my breath waiting on the ambi slide release lever on a 45. It will probably come, but that could be down the road.
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SLIDE LOCK RELOAD
ONE: Slam in a Magazine
TWO: Reach Over to grab the back of the slide and pull it back a Hair to Release
THREE: Release the slide when it stops moving back and Let the Slide slam forward chambering a round
FOUR: Reacquiring the grip with your support hand
The Right side magazine release button is really the only thing you need on a Glock. With a Gen4 it can be swapped to Right Side Operation in a matter of minutes without a Gunsmith. You Tube is your Friend here.
Be sure and check out the SF Glock Models. They should have a more manageable grip size, unless you have big hands.
If the G21SF grip is still too big for you, you have one more option with a Glock. Check out a Gen 4 G37. You can relocate the Magazine Button to the Right Side, and it has a G19/23/32 Grip size, making it very shootable. It is chambered in 45GAP which is not a big problem if you order your ammo.
Bob R
That leaves the slide release lever. Most solve this issue when doing a Slide Lock Reload by just doing a Reach Over and pull the slide back to release the slide.
I would not hold my breath waiting on the ambi slide release lever on a 45. It will probably come, but that could be down the road.
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SLIDE LOCK RELOAD
ONE: Slam in a Magazine
TWO: Reach Over to grab the back of the slide and pull it back a Hair to Release
THREE: Release the slide when it stops moving back and Let the Slide slam forward chambering a round
FOUR: Reacquiring the grip with your support hand
The Right side magazine release button is really the only thing you need on a Glock. With a Gen4 it can be swapped to Right Side Operation in a matter of minutes without a Gunsmith. You Tube is your Friend here.
Be sure and check out the SF Glock Models. They should have a more manageable grip size, unless you have big hands.
If the G21SF grip is still too big for you, you have one more option with a Glock. Check out a Gen 4 G37. You can relocate the Magazine Button to the Right Side, and it has a G19/23/32 Grip size, making it very shootable. It is chambered in 45GAP which is not a big problem if you order your ammo.
Bob R
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As a lefty myself, I have had little problem learning to deal with the minor inconveniences of dealing with righty- friendly handguns.
For instance:
1. I prefer guns with no manual thumb safety, so ambidexterity is a non-issue.
2. If the magazine release button is ambidextrous or reversible, fine. But, if not, I release the magazine with the middle finger of my left-hand.
3. I exclusively use the overhand slingshot method for releasing the slide to chamber around.
Having said that, for polymer handguns in 45ACP that are completely lefty-friendly with ambidextrous or reversible magazine buttons and slide release levers, look to HK (e.g.- HK45) and Sig (e.g.- P320) for now. A Glock gen 5 in 45ACP is not yet available, but I'd guess, will be around shortly.
For instance:
1. I prefer guns with no manual thumb safety, so ambidexterity is a non-issue.
2. If the magazine release button is ambidextrous or reversible, fine. But, if not, I release the magazine with the middle finger of my left-hand.
3. I exclusively use the overhand slingshot method for releasing the slide to chamber around.
Having said that, for polymer handguns in 45ACP that are completely lefty-friendly with ambidextrous or reversible magazine buttons and slide release levers, look to HK (e.g.- HK45) and Sig (e.g.- P320) for now. A Glock gen 5 in 45ACP is not yet available, but I'd guess, will be around shortly.
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lee n. field
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XDS in a small gun. Ambi mag release, no manual safety.
(I find the regular XD in 45 to have a really big grip. YMMV.)
dontcatchmany
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Another lefty here!
FNX 45. Ambidextrous and shoots like a dream. 15 +1
Also have a Michigan kydex holster that coincidentally fits an FNS 40 S&W and a FNX 40 S&W and also a Glock 27. Has been a very good holster but took a long while to get it in 2014ish.
FNX 45. Ambidextrous and shoots like a dream. 15 +1
Also have a Michigan kydex holster that coincidentally fits an FNS 40 S&W and a FNX 40 S&W and also a Glock 27. Has been a very good holster but took a long while to get it in 2014ish.
Kreyzhorse
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Im a lefty. Other than ambi safties, i dont have any need for a lefty friendly set up. You usually can easily work most right handed releases with your left handed index finger and I prefer no safeties on a carry gun.
That said M&P, Sig and Walther either have reversible mad switches or ambi set up like the PPS.
That said M&P, Sig and Walther either have reversible mad switches or ambi set up like the PPS.
GoBoilers!
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If I am not mistaken, the Ruger SR45 is ambi. The manual safety and mag release are located on both sides. Only the slide release is one-sided (on the left.)
I am right handed, but I try to get ambi pistols, since I train with both hands just for flexibility. That is my first choice in .45's .
I know that the FN - FNS 9 is similar, but don't know if they make a .45 model.
I just checked the FN site. It looks like the FNX-45 is Ambi - decocker/safety, mag release and slide release are on both sides. This is DA/SA model, with hammer. I did not see a striker fired version (like the FNS.)
I am right handed, but I try to get ambi pistols, since I train with both hands just for flexibility. That is my first choice in .45's .
I know that the FN - FNS 9 is similar, but don't know if they make a .45 model.
I just checked the FN site. It looks like the FNX-45 is Ambi - decocker/safety, mag release and slide release are on both sides. This is DA/SA model, with hammer. I did not see a striker fired version (like the FNS.)
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Dragon breath
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my Favorite is my Hk45. The mag release and the slide release are ambi from the factory and the ambidextrous decocker/ safety kit is around $35 online. Plus the ability to change the gun from decock only to decock plus safety by changing the detent plate ( $10 part and 10 minutes) makes the gun a winner for me.