Which Handed?

1009 Views 7 Replies 6 Participants Last post by firstshirt, Dec 28, 2008

tomteriffic

Discussion Starter · Dec 17, 2008

I'm considering a C9 to go with my 995 but I'm a total newb when it comes to pistols in general. Here's my situation. I'm a lefty. I've got two lousy eyes but my right is dominant, so I'm re-learning to shoot long guns right-handed. Lots and lots of rounds thru a Ruger 10/22 is helping. That's one thing. The other is that I've got some carpal tunnel action going on in my right wrist. So, when I take up pistoling, which hand should be squeezin' the trigger, assuming I want to minimize the recoil to my right hand/wrist?

My Remington 870 Tactical just kicks me into next week, regardless....

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· #2 · Dec 17, 2008

If you are a lefty and you have carpel whatever in your right wrist then you should shoot left handed, no problem.

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Kyu

· #3 · Dec 17, 2008

I'm a righty who is left eye dominant. I shoot long guns left handed but, do to similar wrist injuries, shoot pistols with my right hand but cross over to my left eye. It works fine and keeps your dominant hand squeezing the trigger.

cheers,
Kyu

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tomteriffic

Discussion Starter · #4 · Dec 19, 2008

Sounds like a mirror-image to my situation. Thanks!

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Thorn 242

· #5 · Dec 20, 2008

Im a lefty...but left-eye dom....one possible solution would be a c9 comp with the lazer....wouldnt mater wich eye you use then....JMHO

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SHOOTER Z

· #6 · Dec 20, 2008

Actually with Carpal Tunnel you should go with a good revolver 4" barrel about a 357 magnum [and use .38 cal]

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JTB8250

· #7 · Dec 28, 2008

Im left eye dominant, but it all feels better in my right hand. I only write left handed but do everything else as a righty. I shoot ok with both hands, both eyes open but recently ordered a IWB CCW holster for a lefty. Im hoping if I start carring and using my left more often it will start to feel natural. Good Luck However!

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firstshirt

· #8 · Dec 28, 2008

Left hand grip...two hand hold...both eyes open...front sight focus

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