Left Handed M&P?

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I've been looking online for an left handed M&P pistol. All the descriptions I've read said all the M&P pistols are ambidextrous. Is this true? If they aren't all ambidextrous, which type of pistol will be good for a left handed shooter. I'm looking for a M&P 9mm or 40 because it will be my first pistol and want something I know I'll feel comfortable with. Any input will be greatly appreciated.

-G
 
Im a lefty, and I carry an M&P 45 full size on duty. Although I think the M&P is junk, it works just fine left handed. As a lefty that shoots pistol, rifle, and shotgun, I've never had a problem adapting. I have never reversed mag releases on pistols either. If you practice enough you will adapt. Matter of fact, I shoot pistols that are strictly right handed better than the M&P.

Just my opinion, worth exactly what you paid for it.
 
USMCDevilDogg said:
I've been looking online for an left handed M&P pistol. All the descriptions I've read said all the M&P pistols are ambidextrous. Is this true? If they aren't all ambidextrous, which type of pistol will be good for a left handed shooter. I'm looking for a M&P 9mm or 40 because it will be my first pistol and want something I know I'll feel comfortable with. Any input will be greatly appreciated.

-G
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They are ambidextrious. The mag release is reversable. And it's easy to do.

If fail to see why they are junk. But that is precisely one mans opinion. I wouldn't put much faith it it either.

I've owned 8 different M&P handguns. All function fine and then some. I'm sure you'll hear more good things about the M&P here. Course this is a S&W forum.:D:rolleyes:
 
I've never had the need to change my M&P to "left handed" use. Just like my right handed wheel gun
 
Having a true left handed configuration is one thing I really enjoy about owning and shooting my M&P's. When I was shooting my 1911 in competition I was always conscious of using my left index finger to release the mag....almost felt unsafe because I was opening my grip. On my M&P's I have mag release correctly located on the right side. Sitting here I can't recall using the mag release in competition. Must mean it is a comfortable, natural action. :)

I do find myself occasionally still using my left index finger to push the slide release down. But that is only when handling dry as live fire is auto forward with a slingshot if needed (almost never).
 
It is a right-handed world. Sorry to state the obvious, the "dems da facts." You have to master slightly different skills than the other 85% - 92% of the rest of us. But you already know it's worth the effort.

You can certainly reverse the magazine catch on an M&P pistol but you'll end up with a non-standard pistol that requires non-standard gun handling skills. If you have to pick up a standard pistol in a moment of crisis the momentary mind cramp may cause you to finish the gunfight in second place. Certainly a small possibility, but one with grave consequences.

If you only only expect to play gun games with the pistol there may be points to be saved by reversing the catch.

There is no need for any other "mods" here. The slide is properly closed by retracting and releasing it, not fumbling with the slide stop.

-- Chuck
 
I am left handed and have two M&P's, a 9mm and a 40, both full size. They work perfectly for me right out of the box. No changes needed. Of course, you have to find a left handed holster................
I use a Comp-Tac and it works quite well for me.
- - Buckspen
 
I purchased the M&P 9C from a friend and had the mag release switched. It is a great shooter, very accurate and a real joy to have a lefty pistol (I learned to handle the 1911 in the military, the S&W .38 & later the Glock before I retired).
 
I've had no problems with my M&Ps. I have those with no safety (except the one between my ears), and the only thing I have done is to reverse the mag release button - that took about 5 minutes.

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chuck s said:
You can certainly reverse the magazine catch on an M&P pistol but you'll end up with a non-standard pistol that requires non-standard gun handling skills. If you have to pick up a standard pistol in a moment of crisis the momentary mind cramp may cause you to finish the gunfight in second place. Certainly a small possibility, but one with grave consequences.
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Unless of course you pickup my left hand gun then you are equally screwed. :)
 
I'm a lefty with a 45c w/o safeties. Use my left index finger to eject magazines, learned this shooting 1911s, 35 years ago.

My M&P is an excellent shooter and I am confident with it's functioning and accuracy. 1,000 rounds of 45 Auto through it both manufactured and reloads and nary a hiccup.

What ever options you decide continue to shoot and enjoy your sport.
 
Just a thought; try a revolver. You dont have to worry about left handed or right handed, failure to eject, etc. Just my humble opinion
 
Yes you don't worry about such things with a revolver but this is a problem because this forum is all about semiautomatics.

There are several problems that must be over come with such weapons such as cocking them, what is your weak arm or your strong arm were disabled, then how would you be able to cock such a weapon? How would you do it quickly enough to defend your life or anyone elses life. With a revolver you just pull the trigger but a semi-auto is a whole different problem which is how to cock your weapon or eject magazines quickly so the original post is a valid question!
 
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