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Posted: 1/30/2012 5:19:56 PM EDT
| I'm starting my first build and already started ordering parts. But since im left handed what would work well other then an ambi safety? Do I need an ambi charging Handel or is that unnecessary? Any ideas are welcome. |
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I know that rock river is coming out with a complete lefty AR, upper receiver is switched ane evertything. I don't know if it'll be possibel to get the parts though. something to check out, even has a barel with the rifling going the opposite direction. Wow even the rifling, thats going a bit far isn't it? What would be the reason for that? |
| You don't need a Lefty receiver. I sold mine, and went back to a right handed one. Think about it, right handed AR's are made for lefties. You can keep the weapon shouldered and still see in the chamber when empty, or with a malfunction. What makes them Lefty friendly is a Bad-Ass Selector, Norgon ambi-catch, and if they ever start shipping again, the Left Hand Tactical Charging Handle by Badger Ordnance. Left hand can stay on fire control, weapon stays shouldered, and no weird over the top or reaching under crap to operate CH. |
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I am a left as well, the Grip and Safety alone was a huge upgrade on my rightly upper, next is the magpul BAD lever and a charging handle, then i will do a mag drop.
I just built a 20" lefty upper and I am in the process of ordering an ambi selector and grip, But as far as the ejection of the shells go i really don't notice the difference, the people to my left at the range on the other hand.. getting brass flung at them from both sides 
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I am a left as well, the Grip and Safety alone was a huge upgrade on my rightly upper, next is the magpul BAD lever and a charging handle, then i will do a mag drop. I just built a 20" lefty upper and I am in the process of ordering an ambi selector and grip, But as far as the ejection of the shells go i really don't notice the difference, the people to my left at the range on the other hand.. getting brass flung at them from both sides Ya I'm sure that would not make me happy getting hot brass from both sides. And thanks for all the help every one. |
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I'm a righty shooter but also practice shooting my opposite side so my most used AR are equipped with this:
Norgon ambi mag catch Magpul BAD lever LMT ambi selector ArmaDynamics ACLM ambi charging handle The only component I'll be changing is my ambi charging handle probably either with the new Troy or new Parabellum Armament-ArmaDynamics ambi CH. The ArmaDynamics CH is not a truly ambi in one condition, if the bolt is not at the breech and is partly towards the rear or all the way to the rear, the right side of the CH cannot be unlocked from the upper receiver, the release lever at the left side have to be pushed by your right finger going over the top of the handle. Even with all these ambi controls don't forget to practice as if you have a basic AR like reaching with your hand the opposite side or tilting the receiver the best direction to efficiently complete your task. I would recommend you try it one component at a time like, selector first, then mag catch, then CH, and so on, it's a trial and error thing for most of us but we just settle on what we prefer that works the best for us. http://militarytimes.com/blogs/gearscout/2011/12/20/parabellum-armament-co-url-and-adf-charging-handles/ |
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As a lefty who has used ARs since '72 (OK, I was a late bloomer) I find that the only truly desirable part is an ambi selector. Everything else is just a waste of $ and needless window dressing. That may sound harsh, but having used the AR for 40 years now, it is reality. With 12 in the safe, the only one that doesn't wear an ambi safety is my origional '75 Colt SP1. Everything else is RH as designed.
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I know that rock river is coming out with a complete lefty AR, upper receiver is switched ane evertything. I don't know if it'll be possibel to get the parts though. something to check out, even has a barel with the rifling going the opposite direction. Oh, you goofy-handed guys are bananas! Is it true that all the rifling is reversed in Australia? |
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