I don't see anybody bashing anything in this thread, a link was provided that shows how you can make some pretty easy and simple changes to a "lesser" firearm to improve its performance and reliability.
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I don't see anybody bashing anything in this thread, a link was provided that shows how you can make some pretty easy and simple changes to a "lesser" firearm to improve its performance and reliability.
Then everyone got offended.![]()
Exactly...
If the facts are offensive, it might be time to grow up.....
Some people apparently are unable to understand relatively simple things, like if your gun was made using poor quality components, it is not going to be as reliable as a weapon made from high quality components....
Stay on point here, gentlemen.
My own thoughts on the topic effectively mirror militarymoron's above. Like MM, I too am a left-handed firer who has never really had a problem using standard uppers in the modern era. It was a bit less enjoyable in my M-16A1 11B days, but that hasn't been a problem for 20+ years for most of us.
This may come as a surprise to some, but there is such a thing as a duty-grade left-handed AR, and it happens to contain some of this same Stag DNA. Take a moment to check out http://lefthandrifles.com/ if you've not done so before. These rifles are sold under the Bedrock Industries name by agreement, but they are a true John Noveske product in every respect.
The larger question, as stated, is this: do southpaws really need left-side ejection? That's admittedly a more open point of consideration. I happen to think that a left-handed firer actually has an advantage with a standard (right-side ejection) AR, but in any event, it is the lower that presents the left-handed firer with most of his real challenges. The news on that front has never been better, as there are several excellent ambi lowers on the market right now, with even more in the offing. There are also quality retrofit components to add at least some of these same capabilties to a standard lower. As far as ambidextrous rifles go, I've grown fairly partial to the KAC SR-15E3 myself, but even the OP's box-stock Stag has the potential to make the grade with a bit of applied knowledge and remedial care.
Let's dial back the rhetoric, and help him get there.
AC
Do lefties need a left-eject port?
Probably not, it is mostly preference.
If you run suppressed, especially when dirty/rapid fire, it certainly can help. Depending on the setup, the gasses and blowback can temporarily impact vision.
The question really is: is there a reason not to run lefty?
For service members: there certainly could be a parts issues (bolts & carriers).
For civilians: there are higher quality ARs than Stags, but you can use a CMT upper receiver & MP tested bolt and build your own rifle or purchase a high-quality rifle from Bedrock Industries. Because lefty operation is more reliant on ambi lower controls, it really seems to be an issue of personal preference. If you want to run lefty and you're worried about parts, buy a couple extra bolts or own a few lefty rifles.
IMHO
Last edited by Heidevolk; 09-19-11 at 21:15.
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