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September 30, 2012, 09:56 PM | #1 |
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Is the M1a safe for leftys?
Im thinking about a shorty M1a and I will be reloading for it as well. Staring the OP rod straight on is a bit unnerving- in case of a slam fire or case failure a left handed shooter is gonna eat it pretty bad am I right?
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October 1, 2012, 02:44 PM | #4 |
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M1A's generally eject brass forward at about 2 o'clock. Lefty's just get a better look at the brass as it leaves. Wear glasses no matter what.
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October 1, 2012, 03:33 PM | #5 |
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I'm left-handed. It was my service rifle and I never had a problem relative to safety issues. There were inconveniences similar to, but not as bad as, shooting a right-handed bolt-action.
Just guessing, but I think it is unlikely the military would develop a battle weapon with a design that has strong potential to harm left-handed shooters. |
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