daniel craig
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So, my first introduction into rifles designed for war fighting, especially semi-auto rifles was with the m4 carbine. I’ve shot a lot of other such arms between then and now and one thing that gets me, is that for me the all seem to be designed backwards.
I want to be able to manipulate the bolt, mag release, and all other controls with my left hand (being right handed) and without having to turn the rifle to the 90 degrees to get to the things I need. The only thing that should be on the right side is the mag release (but really it should be ambi) and the ejection port.
Am I just being dumb or has anyone else felt like this too?
Additionally: I feel this way about bolt guns too. Right handed bolt guns should be fully manipulatable (made that up myself lol) with the left hand.
Edit: while most of the discussion is focusing on the M4/AR platform, I find this to be true even with AK and M14 styled rifles too.
I want to be able to manipulate the bolt, mag release, and all other controls with my left hand (being right handed) and without having to turn the rifle to the 90 degrees to get to the things I need. The only thing that should be on the right side is the mag release (but really it should be ambi) and the ejection port.
Am I just being dumb or has anyone else felt like this too?
Additionally: I feel this way about bolt guns too. Right handed bolt guns should be fully manipulatable (made that up myself lol) with the left hand.
Edit: while most of the discussion is focusing on the M4/AR platform, I find this to be true even with AK and M14 styled rifles too.
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