First AR Build - need pointers

[2WheelGnnr]

I just got my first lower to do my first a/r build. Im looking at the kits like from pamletto state armory...but...Im a southpaw. can anyone point me to where I can get left handed kits?! Looking to go 556...... Thank you

 

[repete]

Send a PM to Robin, he's a leftie too.

 

[2WheelGnnr]

Thank you......

 

[ArmedCorgi]

Stag makes a lefty upper. I'm a lefty and all mine are standard right hand. With the shell deflector, I've never had an issue getting hit with brass.

 

[2WheelGnnr]

Hmmm tell me about this shell deflector you speak off??? I have some righty rifles but they are either 22lr or bolt actions vs brass ejector eye putter outers.......

 

[2WheelGnnr]

did an old google search that may be the way to go...just to make sure it dont come back at me......hard to sell or get rid of or find lefty parts...this may do the trick...sounds like works good for you.

 

[dsdmmat]

I am a southpaw as well been shooting ARs and M16s for 38 years never used a left handed upper. The milspec uppers have a shell deflector which works well.

 

[4WHLDRFTN]

lefty too... i don't buy lefty guns

 

[2WheelGnnr]

ok was worried if I didnt get a lefty Id put an eye or something...good to kow everyone else is doing just fine with a "normal" upper and stuff.... thank you all!!!

 

[Robin]

Yeah, I have no problem shooting right hand uppers, the built in shell deflector works as advertised, but in making an upper, I make it my own. I also get a kick out of watching a right handed shooter squirm when I offer to let them shoot it.
Robin

 

[FP1201]

Stag makes an excellent Left hander.
I've seen an ad for this soft rubber square that sticks on the shell deflector that bounces it forward....looks interesting, and I might order one.
When shooting competition, I will switch hit as opposed to changing direction...never had any problem, usually comes down to practice and knowing your rifle.

 

[Edwardteach72]

Like others mentioned the shell deflector, but also a properly tuned ar should be kicking its brass out at the 3oclock position

 

[Robin]

Gee, mine kick from 10 to 11 o'clock position.
Robin

 

[Will556]

For a righty (Standard) AR, the rule of thumb is if your brass is ejecting in that 3-4o’clock’ish range it’s gassed pretty well. If it’s ejecting in the 12-3ish range it’s usually over gassed (the issue of being over gassed is higher the closer you get to 12o’clock ejections). On the opposite end, if it’s ejecting more like 4:30-6ish range then it tends to be under gassed (the closer to 6o'clock you get, the more undergassed). Now if you build a lefty version just use a mirror image for a general idea of the rifles gassing.

 

[Chevusa]

I shoot long guns left and pistols right. Never had a problem shooting left handed with them. Also keep in mind the functionality of learning and using a standard rifle so you can pick up another and use it in the field or range. Plus good luck trying to sell a used lefty model if that’s something you may do someday.

 

[Carlos Hathcock]

Friggin lefties. One peg above gingers.

 

[SonOfSun]

Get a 1/4 inch clevis pin for installing the detent for the front takedown.

 

[Will556]

@2WheelGnnr If you are looking to do a lefty build. PrimaryArms has the Stag uppers in for it. You would still need to get your hands on a Left-Handed BCG for it to work. https://www.primaryarms.com/stag-ar...&utm_campaign=21_07_AD08_Target-Practice_CALI

 

[Phauxtoe]

Friggin lefties. One peg above gingers.

you are in a boat, you can only have one more aboard. in the water is a Right handed ginger and a Lefty...

who do you save, WHO do you save?

 

[repete]

Like others mentioned the shell deflector, but also a properly tuned ar should be kicking its brass out at the 3oclock position

Damn, mine's running a bit slow at 2:58 oh well.

 

[2WheelGnnr]

Damn, mine's running a bit slow at 2:58 oh well.

Turn the distributor a bit clockwise I think...that should set the timing up a little and you should be spot on.!!

 

[2WheelGnnr]

Look Im a regular AR-15 Know it all....that only took 3 days....nice.

 

[Carlos Hathcock]

you are in a boat, you can only have one more aboard. in the water is a Right handed ginger and a Lefty...

who do you save, WHO do you save?

Neither. Someone else will need rescuing and it could be a hot blonde with B cups and a perfect ass.

 

[ArmedCorgi]

Neither. Someone else will need rescuing and it could be a hot blonde with B cups and a perfect ass.

What if she's lefthanded?

 

[Carlos Hathcock]

What if she's lefthanded?

In my fantasy I'm assuming she has no arms to push me away with.