X95 Left Hand conversion

[VIP3R 237]

Hey guys, I picked up a X95 for cheap and I want to get it converted to left handed. I know IWI does this but does anyone have other recommendations that may have a faster turnaround? Thanks

[diving dave]

Copper Custom. I bought mine from them and had them do the leftie bolt. Good guys.

[Bret]

I'm pretty sure you can do it yourself. It's pretty odd that IWI has a video showing the 9mm conversion from right to left hand, but not the 5.56x45 conversion.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6cjX8rge3I&t=51s

IWI's website indicates that the barrel should be replaced at the same time the bolt is. I hope that's not true. Plus you need a special tool.
https://iwi.us/product/tavor-x95-5-5...rrel-bolt-kit/

[MountainRaven]

My understanding is that IWI wants the conversion done by them or, presumably, a competent gunsmith or IWI-certified armorer to ensure that headspace is correct.

[VIP3R 237]

Yeah I called them seeing if I could but they only would support sending it to them or approved armorer. So it’s on it’s way to iwi.

My understanding is that IWI wants the conversion done by them or, presumably, a competent gunsmith or IWI-certified armorer to ensure that headspace is correct.

[fred]

Did you get it back yet? I passed on some deals for RH X95s until I found one on a LH rifle. It is outstandingly reliable with my various .223 and 5.56 loads and more accurate than I am.
I am curious to hear about your experience with IWI, and your impressions after shooting your newly converted X95.
I'm not throwing away any of my ARs but am a huge fan of the X95.

[halmbarte]

With the 9mmP left to right conversion you keep the same bolt and just swap thee tractor and ejector. 556 left to right is a new bolt, which might not headspace correctly with your existing barrel.

If you’re feeling lucky or have a field headspace gauge you can swap it yourself. Just follow the steps in the armorers manual or you can damage the charging rod and barrel latch

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