Left handed...did some shooting today...
Okay, not sure where this thread should go.
So, as the title says, I am left handed. For the past 5 years or so, I have adopted the more aggressive shooting style for ARs (support arm forward, thumb high). I do most of my shooting in the Fall or Winter (I like cool weather). Today I did some shooting...maybe 500 rounds or so...in short sleeves. My support arm gets pounded by ejected brass like crazy (burns, cuts and such). In the Fall/Winter, it's a non-issue because of the long sleeves.
Soooooo...getting my forearm tore up during every magazine is a nuisance and seems dangerous. I love using an aggressive grip, but, once again, being left handed is messing it up. Any suggestions? Has anyone ever tried changing the shell-deflector angle...or is that probably not a good idea? I'm just kinda brainstorming here...
Thanks guys! Here are some photos of my arm. The pictures don't do it justice...1st and 2nd degree burns (not terrible, but it hurts like a bitch). I actually have a scar on my support arm from a couple of years ago...in the shape of 5.56 brass...
http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/...er_556/2-1.jpg
http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/...er_556/1-1.jpg