10m Target Pistol Recommendations for Left Hander

[Dave Lee]

Hi there,

I'm looking for pistol recommendations for 10m target shooting. I'm currently using a HW40 PCA and shooting OK with it, but would like something more target orientated with anatomical grips (left handed).

I don't have a particular budget in mind, but probably around the £1000 mark, would consider second hand also. I'm not particularly fussy whether it's a SSP, PCP or even CO2.

I'd be really keen to hear recommendations from other left handed shooters, particularly regarding left handed use of cocking, loading, safety catches, etc. Obviously, grips can be changed, but basic operation would need to be ambidextrous for me.

Many thanks in advance for any help. Cheers,

Dave.

[Discocom]

Hi Dave

I’m a ‘lefty’ too!

Shooting 10m with a Morini 162EI with factory left hand grip.

No problem using cocking lever with right hand (lever is mounted on left side).

One thing to be aware of is that the Morini 162ei has a left hand or right hand electronic trigger assembly in the grip so if you bought a right hand pistol you would need both a left hand grip and a left hand trigger unit which gets costly.

[wellhouse0]

i personally like the steyr LP5/LP50 multishot, this way you can go in for multi shot comps as well as single. Most target pistols tend to be left or right handed grips. Steyr grips are about £140 and very easy to change over, effectively get 2 pistols for the price of one plus a second grip. (might even pick up a secondhand second grip). On this you don't have a cocking lever, putting in the 5 shot mag loads it. Goes in from the left making it easy for lefties to load. (tilt to the right and push mag in).

[mrgeoff]

I bought a Walther LP400 as the cocking was on top, not one side or the other.
As an upgrade from where you are however, I would go for a Steyr LP2 with LH grips.

[JB101]

Try and find a club & have a chat with the (LH)users to see if you can have a go as some will suit you more than others.I have an LP10 & a SAMK11 as a back up as I like the feel and the ability to angle the grips how I want them.Morinis have a great electronic trigger but grip movement is more limited.Tried an FWB but did not like the trigger or balance- but that’s me you’ll be different so try and get to handle different ones.
ATB
James

[Dave Lee]

Many thanks everyone for the good information and comments so far. I wasn't aware of the Morini electronic trigger being 'handed' so really good to be aware of that.

Cheers,

Dave.

[mikec4]

The Benelli Kite has an ambidextrous cocking lever; a member at Rivi has a L/H Rink grip on one - I'll talk to you next time you're up shooting.
ATB
Mike.