Need advice for a Lefty

[03Shadowbob]

Guys and Gals,
My dad has decided that it may be time to hang up his CZ Rami .40 as it just seems to much for him to handle and his choices of holsters are almost non-existent.
He is a lefty and really likes the idea of an ambi safety and exposed hammer, thus the resaons for him liking the Rami.
I talked to him about getting a 9mm Rami but he wants to look at other options first.
First, he doesn't like the grip angle of Glocks and won't even consider them. Second, this will be a CCW firearm for him so it needs to be concealable. He wants a 9mm for recoil reasons. Price is not a problem but lets keep it reasonable.
Thanks guys for any ideas you can spring on me.

 

[ball3006]

I have no idea what a Rami is......

however, have him check out a Browing Hi-power if he insist on an exposed hammer, or a 1911 of some type.....chris3

 

[tydephan]

Well my recommendation is expensive...around $1000.

The Springfield EMP

This gun is about as concealable as it gets without moving down to a mousegun. 9mm. A fantastic shooter.

Exposed Hammer. Ambi Safety. Easy shooter. Any 3-inch (officer size) 1911 holster for a lefty will work. What more could you ask for, other than a cheaper price?!?

More info on the EMP.

And here is a long running thread with some good info.

I dunno. Just an idea. Good luck. The best time I have is with my dad gun shopping (especially if he's buying!)

 

[Quoheleth]

I'm in the same boat. I've about given up on finding a 9 with those particular features. I've had several other suggestions, but two options I have been given are the Springfield XD and SW M&P. Neither one has a hammer, nor a manual safety. While they don't fit your father's wants, feature-wise, for a southpaw, no safety-switch beats one on the wrong side of the gun. That's why I won't look at most Tauri pistols.

Q

 

[Zeke Menuar]

Get your father into a gunstore and have him pick up a XD9. Better yet if there is a place that rents any flavor of the Springfield XD, rent one and shoot a few rounds.

You can also look around for a used Combat Commander. Those are 45ACP, but they can be fitted with ambi safeties and there are plenty of lefty holsters for 1911's


ZM

 

[phantom45]

I think the M&P is a nice setup for a leftie. As already mentioned no safety or hammer, but it has an ambi-slide release which is nice. And a swappable mag release as well.

Otherwise my Taurus PT1911 comes with an ambi-safety and has a hammer if that's something he might prefer. Fine gun.

 

[03Shadowbob]

Zeke,
He almost bought an XD but it just didn't suit his fancy for whatever reason. He doesn't like my MilPro Tauri or KTs either.
That EMP is a nice gun and I should have thought about that as I have been eyeing those also. He loves shooting my GI .45 so he might go for a Combat Commander as long as the recoil isn't too bad out of a shorter barrel.
Thanks for the ideas.

 

[pbonebright]

maybe a a bit high but a nice used P7M8 / PSP would hold its value well, and is almost unbeatable for lefty/ambidextrous use.

 

[BADUNAME13]

My 'top three'
1911
Hi Power
CZ75B
-So your dad and I likely have similar tastes.


I recommend the Hi power (With a little custom work):
Ambi safety, cylinder and slide trigger (Which will get rid of the mag safety and improve the trigger) and night sites.

Or a 1911 in 9mm with the features he wants.

 

[tydephan]

He loves shooting my GI .45 so he might go for a Combat Commander as long as the recoil isn't too bad out of a shorter barrel.

The EMP is about as mild to shoot as any centerfire I've shot. It's currently only available in 9mm.

I've heard that the Officer sized 1911s (3-inch barrel, like the EMP, but .45cal) are not bad on recoil either.

 

[RustyShackelford]

$$$/hk-p2000/p-30

If you can afford it, check out the HK models, the P2000 LEM or P2000SK LEM would be good. The HKs are not cheap, . They offer ambi mag releases/slide releases and have a proven record as CCW/duty weapons. The new model P30s are the same but with minor upgrades.

If $$$ is an issue you may want to see the basic Ruger P series. The slide releases are not ambi but most models offer ambi-mag releases.

RS
www.gunsamerica.com www.hk-usa.com www.ruger.com

 

[10-Ring]

The most left friendly gun I've tried is the HK P7M8...

 

[usp9]

Another vote for HK P2000SK, which is almost the same size as the CZ, is ambidexterous and holsters are available. CDNN is currently selling HK P7 PSPs for a very good price.

 

[Tomcat47]

Maybe this is an option? It is not Left side eject and I believe there are some out there. But they claim this is as close as you an get on the production market.

HK USP Pistols


All USPs use a fiber-reinforced polymer frame stiffened by stainless steel inserts at areas subject to stress and friction. The control lever, a combination safety and decocking lever, is frame mounted and quickly accessible, unlike the slide mounted safeties common on many semi-automatic pistols. Using a modified Browning-type action with a special patented recoil reduction system, the USP recoil reduction system reduces recoil effects on pistol components and also lowers the recoil forces felt by the shooter. This same recoil reduction system has been tested and proven in the HK Mark 23 pistol developed for the U.S. Special Operations Command.
The modular design of the USP's internal components allows the control lever function to be switched from the left to the right side of the pistol for left-handed shooters. The USP can also be converted from one type of trigger firing mode to another. This includes combination double-action and single-action (DA/SA) modes and double action only (DAO) modes. The USP is available in nine trigger/firing mode configurations and three calibers. 9mm, .40 S&W and .45 ACP.


USP VARIANTS
Variant models other than Variant 1 are available by special order. A $25 surcharge applies. Adds 6-8 weeks to leadtime.
Variant 1 DA/SA with control lever (safety/decocking lever) on left. Standard model.
Variant 2 DA/SA with control lever (safety/decocking lever) on right.
Variant 3 DA/SA with control lever (decocking lever) on left.
Variant 4 DA/SA with control lever (decocking lever) on right.
Variant 5 DAO with control lever (safety lever) on left.
Variant 6 DAO with control lever (safety lever) on right.
Variant 7 DAO with no control lever.
Variant 9 DA/SA with control lever (safety lever) on left.
Variant 10 DA/SA with control lever (safety lever) on right.

 

[axeman_g]

I am a lefty and have the same issues/needs as your father. Here are a list of my former CCW 9mms

CZ PO1 or PCR - 9mm, your dad is familiar with brand and I prefer the PCR due to the lack of light rail.

Browning Hi Power - Holsters in any 1911 holster, very easy to hide due to width. Best 9mm ever made. He could even go with the FM Detective version from Argentina if barrel length is an issue for him. Check the FNUSA produced HPs for the bargain price with excellent materials.

S&W M&P 9mm Compact - Very tidy, ambi friendly and little to no recoil. Grip design is darn near perfect.

Sig 228 - if he can bring himself to like the trigger, he will love it.

Beretta 92C - Compact, single stack version of fullsize 92. Hard to find, but a great little gun. 8rds only of 9mm, but I would trust it amd did for a year. Traded for a PCR.

Commander size 1911 in 9mm - hard to find, but it would be the perfect carry gun behind a BHP.

 

[Texfire]

With the criteria of ambi-safety and external hammer the best choice is a Browning High Power or M-95 Detective. That said, the trigger can be improved by dropping in a new sear and hammer and losing the magazine disconnect.

Tex

 

[MICHAEL T]

My Colt Defender is no worst recoil wise tham my Commanders or Gov. A whole lot less than a 40 I had I will never carry a 40 again. Of course will nee ambi safety installed
Seems their still a lot of bugs in that little 1000 Springer. Many people on net have returned theirs for feeding problems