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dodge3500

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To start off, I'm a lefty due to an accident a long time ago won't get into it but permanent lefty for now on.
I purchased a fx impact m3 with the 600 barrel on it from talon tunes when the power block came out on them,hoping that it wouldn't bother me being a lefty but it did.There was a very helpful member that told me about a lefty kit to move the mag to the other side so I ordered it with 2 lefty magazines from Orion iguana. I started my installation journey and BAM I stripped out a bolt hole on the power block like it was made out of butter!!
I got so disgusted I put it away and just stopped shooting totally, haven't shot for sometime now maybe a year or better.
The wife just happen to ask me the other day why I gave up shooting and that got me motivated to get the m3 back out of its case and man did all the disgusted feelings come back.I do not think I shot any more than a tin of pellets through it probably less wasn't much anyways before I went and purchased the lefty kit .
But here I am at a crossroad!
My thoughts are to trade or sell it off for something that's lefty friendly from the start and to rid myself of the disgusted feeling I get when I see my m3.I know it's not fx fault not saying that at all but man it stripped so easily I will not mess with it again .I'm in the process of ordering up a new power block for the potential new owner if they wanna switch it back but I'm not gonna touch that process again!😀
It's does function as it should with the stripped bolt hole if new owner doesn't want to switch it back but the new parts will be there for them if the want arises.
Soo whats you guys/gals opinion on my next air rifle to replace my m3?
Vulcan3?
Uragon 2 or 3?
Edgun?
Kalibrgun?
I do like bull pups, especially laminate but man ooh man it's gotta be lefty friendly for this old man.Thanks for any and all ideas and hopefully I get all fired up to start enjoying the sport again.
Ooh before I go,sorry for being long winded on this post.
 
I’m right handed but I can say that my Uragan 2 and Vulcan 3 are both very lefty friendly. No protruding mag and can be set up for right or left side cocking. Hell, even filling the guns can be done from either side. The U2 has a smoother shot cycle and cocking stroke than my V3 which is to be expected with the balanced valve, but it’s also a .22 and the V3 is a .30. They’re great guns but I’m still drawn to my FX guns (2 Impacts, a Wildcat and a Panthera compact) more.
 
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dodge3500 said:
To start off, I'm a lefty due to an accident a long time ago won't get into it but permanent lefty for now on.
I purchased a fx impact m3 with the 600 barrel on it from talon tunes when the power block came out on them,hoping that it wouldn't bother me being a lefty but it did.There was a very helpful member that told me about a lefty kit to move the mag to the other side so I ordered it with 2 lefty magazines from Orion iguana. I started my installation journey and BAM I stripped out a bolt hole on the power block like it was made out of butter!!
I got so disgusted I put it away and just stopped shooting totally, haven't shot for sometime now maybe a year or better.
The wife just happen to ask me the other day why I gave up shooting and that got me motivated to get the m3 back out of its case and man did all the disgusted feelings come back.I do not think I shot any more than a tin of pellets through it probably less wasn't much anyways before I went and purchased the lefty kit .
But here I am at a crossroad!
My thoughts are to trade or sell it off for something that's lefty friendly from the start and to rid myself of the disgusted feeling I get when I see my m3.I know it's not fx fault not saying that at all but man it stripped so easily I will not mess with it again .I'm in the process of ordering up a new power block for the potential new owner if they wanna switch it back but I'm not gonna touch that process again!😀
It's does function as it should with the stripped bolt hole if new owner doesn't want to switch it back but the new parts will be there for them if the want arises.
Soo whats you guys/gals opinion on my next air rifle to replace my m3?
Vulcan3?
Uragon 2 or 3?
Edgun?
Kalibrgun?
I do like bull pups, especially laminate but man ooh man it's gotta be lefty friendly for this old man.Thanks for any and all ideas and hopefully I get all fired up to start enjoying the sport again.
Ooh before I go,sorry for being long winded on this post.
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Sorry to hear about your incidents. The Uragan 2/3, and Vulcan 3 are superb options for left handed. The mag is inserted through the left side and the cocking arm can be moved to either side. Your biggest concern is going to be that they won't be as quiet as the M3. But they are powerhouses, unless you get the compact U2
 
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Sorry about your addident. Take a good look at Rti prophet. Well though out and designed with lefty in mine with easily adjustable regulator and very accurate. The mag flip from left to right for comfort.

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If you want to spend the money, a sidewinder, sidewinder compact in either .22 or .25 would be great. I have a compact in .22 and I shoot it more than any other airgun I own. 5000 CPHPs and no issues at all. It does not care if you are left handed, that is irrelevant. I have a lefty friend who shoots it when I let him (LOL) and he has no issues. Mag loads from the right but that does not seem to affect his ability to hit a spinner at 50 yards. Sorry about your earlier accident but it seems you have adapted well.
 
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@dodge3500 - Left handed shooter. I feel your pain. Not a fan of FX either. Recently purchased a BRK Ghost carbine. I have it setup for 20 fpe so roughly 200+ shots per fill with regulator set to 100 BAR. Take it out of the case and shoot it. The only thing I mess with is the power wheel. Excellent shooter, loves the 16 grain JSB /AA/ FX pellets.
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Screw FX and other manufactors that do not think of US!
I be blunt
I found enough lefty-friendly; Get a RAW in lefty. Many air rifles can be switched, which is also what I do.I know some lefties do not mind a right action, but I do not like them; I want the action to be on the left side.I do have a couple of righty Bullpups;a pain I can manage until I can't .What I do not get is this BS has been going on forever,yet there is no revolt or groups that come together to put some pressure on the air gun makers to try a little harder.........it about money and they do not think it worth their trouble to make lefty friendly air rifle.....why the, buy from aholes,you do have choices!o_O
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The Uragan and Vulcans are great guns, IF you are willing to give up the easy external adjustments for the regulator and hammer spring. If you want easy adjustment with no disassembly, no need for a reg tester, and no stock removal, the RTI is your huckleberry. The Prophet 2/2.1 have been solid performers. The P-3 and Mora look good with a couple negatives. You may have to learn how to tune a gun with a balanced valve differently, but you shouldn't strip any screws doing it.😀
 
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RTI Prophet ... ah, its heavy. I had the PII. Well thought out, but the way the cocking arm chews out the receiver annoyed me ( OCD ). Tried a compact P and still thought ... too heavy. The PII I had shot both slugs and pellets great and that's with me behind the trigger. IMHO, it is an awesome bench or rest setup. I tend to be 'picky'.
 
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RAW HM1000x, Daystate Alpha/Deltawolf, Brocock, Skout Epoch/EVO, Karma, Vulcan, Urugan, Epic, etc...
I don't get the problem with the M3 though. I too am a lefty, have a MKII and M3 and have never had a problem. The Maverick is a different story. Maybe try moving your scope forward so your face is in front of the magazine area. There are people here on AGN that sell LH cheek rests, that will certainly help more than a LH magazine kit. With all of that being said, buy a new airgun! There are a lot of great ones available these days depending on your needs!
Have a great day!
Stoti

P.S. For reference, I attached a photo of my M3 with the LH cheek rest and my MKII with the standard cheek rest moved to the right side.

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i'm a lefty....not by choice. lost sight in my right eye in 2017.
my airguns got me back on track. i got plenty of air & PB guns designed for RH shooters.
i just work around it and i seem to be much better as a lefty.
BTW, i'm a hunter/pester and don't shoot paper unless sight'n in.🤘
 
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Not sure but I think the OP has lost that loving feeling, and can't stand to look as his mistake. Luckily, I know I have seen WTB ads by guys looking for high end PCP's that need repair. I think I saw one recently but don't want to post his name in case I am mistaken. There is ALWAYS a justification for new air gun, at least to me.
 
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boscoebrea said:
Screw FX and other manufactors that do not think of US!
I be blunt
I found enough lefty-friendly; Get a RAW in lefty. Many air rifles can be switched, which is also what I do.I know some lefties do not mind a right action, but I do not like them; I want the action to be on the left side.I do have a couple of righty Bullpups;a pain I can manage until I can't .What I do not get is this BS has been going on forever,yet there is no revolt or groups that come together to put some pressure on the air gun makers to try a little harder.........it about money and they do not think it worth their trouble to make lefty friendly air rifle.....why the, buy from aholes,you do have choices!o_O
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It's crazy that both Fredrik & his son Johan, the owners of FX, are both left handed. Yet, they make airguns like the Maverick or Leopard that are so unfriendly to us LH shooters. Both are really great guys but I don't understand, why not make them ambidextrou?
Stoti
 
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stoti said:
It's crazy that both Fredrik & his son Johan, the owners of FX, are both left handed. Yet, they make airguns like the Maverick or Leopard that are so unfriendly to us LH shooters. Both are really great guys but I don't understand, why not make them ambidextrou?
Stoti
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This right here. A CNC machine would take a few extra lines of code to make an FX rifle left hand friendly. Boggles my mind. That's fine, I will take my funds else where.

The few times I handled an FX rifle I was afraid I was going to break it, they felt very flimsy. And that whole POI shifting issue would drive me mad.

Luckily there are companies out there that cater to left handed / ambidextrous shooters that are happy to take my funds and deliver a quality product.

The Taipan wins for hunting and the BRK wins for plinking. Both rifles are excellent ambidextrous options.

Vote with your funds!
 
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