Would like to hear from people who have this gun if it's lefty friendly with the mag sticking out the way it does. Especially any lefty that has shot it. I think my big cheek would mess up mag rotation
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Jon
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Jon
Western Airguns Sidewinder lefty friendly
- Thread starter drsquall
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I think I mentioned it in another thread, but I envision a 3d printed cheese grater guard that might hook over the top of the receiver and protect the cheeks of us lefties.
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While it would probably work in terms of safety (stopping the mag from pinching you), I don't think it would be comfortable. I don't shoot lefty ever, but when I shoulder mine on the left and put my head where I need it for my righty scope setting, I can feel the mag on my left cheek. I expect I could reposition the scope for more relief, but I would be putting my head rearward of where I decided I wanted it as a righty. You'd need to shoulder one yourself to really know how it would work for you for certain . . . .
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I shot the big bore match at EBR with a 'Rattler and had no issues with comfort as a lefty. Same goes for the Sidewinder I set up for one of the other shooters on my team.
It wasn't the most comfortable thing to use compared to a Redwolf, Air Arms S510, Marauder, etc. but I wouldn't consider it "righty only" by any stretch.
It wasn't the most comfortable thing to use compared to a Redwolf, Air Arms S510, Marauder, etc. but I wouldn't consider it "righty only" by any stretch.
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OK that's good to know because I know the rattler the mag is more centered in the stock and the sidewinder it sticks out quite a bit more on the right side.
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I took MAYBE 100-150 shots thru it so my experience is far from extensive but like I said it wasn't unusable. The Impact is almost more uncomfortable to be honest.
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I did watch a video review of a sidewinder that was set up as a lefty model. If I can find it again I'll post it here.
Edit: Never.mind. it's just a reversed image. When I watched it the first time I didn't notice the writing on his shirt was mirrored.
Edit: Never.mind. it's just a reversed image. When I watched it the first time I didn't notice the writing on his shirt was mirrored.
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