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Do Lefties gravitate toward unique guns more often than the other 95% of the pop
« on: November 12, 2010, 02:15:29 PM »
I was not much interested in rifles until I discovered the Handi, which is somewhat unique. Then  I discovered the Ruger No.1  and now have two of them, one being an RSI, which is about one of the most unique mass production guns out there.  I had a Savage 110DL; shot great but was boring; sold it.

I see DM with his drillings and his T-bolt.

Think there is anything to the premise?

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Re: Do Lefties gravitate toward unique guns more often than the other 95% of the pop
« Reply #1 on: November 15, 2010, 03:35:44 AM »
Do to it being more practical I think us lefties gravitate more toward lever actions and single shots. There are few left hand choices in bolt actions. My CFs are a highwall, Handi, left hand Savage bolt and a Win. 94.
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Re: Do Lefties gravitate toward unique guns more often than the other 95% of the pop
« Reply #2 on: November 15, 2010, 12:35:35 PM »
I don't own any lever or single shots. All my rifles are either left handed bolts or double rifles.
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Re: Do Lefties gravitate toward unique guns more often than the other 95% of the pop
« Reply #3 on: November 15, 2010, 12:43:51 PM »
Quote from: Snowwolfe on November 15, 2010, 12:35:35 PM
I don't own any lever or single shots. All my rifles are either left handed bolts or double rifles.
Yeah, but doubles are pretty unique...
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Re: Do Lefties gravitate toward unique guns more often than the other 95% of the pop
« Reply #4 on: November 15, 2010, 12:48:24 PM »
How can a double be Unique?
When Unique is singlular.   :D
The Browning made Hi Wall 1885 has an ejection angle.
You can make it eject to the right or left or stop in the action.
The Walther P-38, P-1 and P-5 all eject to the left.
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Re: Do Lefties gravitate toward unique guns more often than the other 95% of the pop
« Reply #5 on: November 15, 2010, 01:29:11 PM »
Quote from: mcwoodduck on November 15, 2010, 12:48:24 PM
How can a double be Unique?
When Unique is singlular.   :D...
ok...they are Du-nique.
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Re: Do Lefties gravitate toward unique guns more often than the other 95% of the pop
« Reply #6 on: January 08, 2011, 01:56:48 PM »
I'm left handed, but shoot right. But I'm still attracted to different guns - win 71, Marlin 41 mag, 41 mags in general, Ruger 1.

I have a Walther P38 but never noticed it ejected left.  I'll have to pull it out and run a few rounds - it was my dad's war souvenir and I mostly let it collect dust.
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« Reply #7 on: January 29, 2011, 04:13:42 PM »
If I find a left handed bolt action it always seems that I buy it, had a buddy who owns the town outdoor store he would always look for them for me. But I tend to go with the larger caliber guns that people don't get sense there's no common use for them. Don't know if that counts as unique or not.
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« Reply #8 on: January 30, 2011, 05:23:27 AM »
I'm left-handed and have always been partial to leverguns.  Right now the only bolt rifles that I own is a Winchester 70 compact, a right-handed model, and a CZ 22.  I had a lefty Model 70 but gave it to my niece's husband, who's also a lefty.  That gun, with scope, was heavier than what I wanted to lug around in the woods, but he likes it.  Us lefties are inherently adaptable I think.  I've always preferred right-handed bolt guns when I use them, and I know a couple of other lefties who feel the same way.  The positioning of most safeties, being on the right, just seem to be handier in terms of where the thumb of the left hand is located.  As for a speedy second shot, if one aims for a good first shot it really isn't much of an issue, is it?  :)
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Re: Do Lefties gravitate toward unique guns more often than the other 95% of the pop
« Reply #9 on: March 24, 2011, 01:59:21 PM »
  I think the only reason L handers guns look unique, is because there's not always a lot of that model made.  BUT, if you want to see unique, here's one for you...

  It's a LH "centerfire" T-bolt action, chambered in 25/20 WCF,



  It was an idea i had, and a friend and i made it,



  DM
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Re: Do Lefties gravitate toward unique guns more often than the other 95% of the pop
« Reply #10 on: April 23, 2011, 11:08:01 PM »
Hey that T bolt sound very interesting - you could do an article on that.  Keep us posted on the outcome!
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Re: Do Lefties gravitate toward unique guns more often than the other 95% of the pop
« Reply #11 on: August 19, 2011, 06:11:48 AM »
We look for unique because that is the only choice we have.  Also, try to sell or trade a left hand action rifle (bolt action or left hand ejection), you will take a beating especially in a gun shop. 


Drilling man, I like that .25-20 T-bolt conversion. Keep us informed. 
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Re: Do Lefties gravitate toward unique guns more often than the other 95% of the pop
« Reply #12 on: August 19, 2011, 10:07:02 AM »
Quote from: Dixiejack on August 19, 2011, 06:11:48 AM
...Also, try to sell or trade a left hand action rifle (bolt action or left hand ejection), you will take a beating especially in a gun shop...

I sold a LH Savage 270 in about 30 seconds for the price I wanted (same as what I paid for it).
The reason was I knew the guy was LH when I offered it to him.
A lot of lefties will buy something just because it is LH. That's why I bought it.
He still comes by and tells me how much he likes it.
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Re: Do Lefties gravitate toward unique guns more often than the other 95% of the pop
« Reply #13 on: August 19, 2011, 10:42:52 AM »
Mostly Handi's recently because I like single shots.  Win 94 in my youth.   One LH Savage 110 but I haven't shot it recently. 
 
I'd go for a double, but still need LH cheekpiece and opposite cast off stock, so it's essentially a LH gun.
 
All my airguns are custom LH.  And bows of course.
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Re: Do Lefties gravitate toward unique guns more often than the other 95% of the pop
« Reply #14 on: August 19, 2011, 01:50:33 PM »
Quote from: rdlange on August 19, 2011, 10:42:52 AM
...All my airguns are custom LH...


Cool. I'm going to need to see some pics.
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Re: Do Lefties gravitate toward unique guns more often than the other 95% of the pop
« Reply #15 on: September 17, 2011, 05:14:13 PM »
I am right handed (68 years old) and have never shot right handed.I can wink my right eye but not my left I shoot a right hand bolt action just about as fast as anybody else even though I am dropping it down to work the action.Thats the way I learned at a young age to do it and anything else would be difficult.I shot my m 14 left handed in the army but took bayonet training right handed. Shoot a pistol right handed.My Dad was a left handed carpenter that I kidded a lot about being wrong handed.Just thought I would tell you guys.Chuck
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