While I tend to not spend too much effort on ambi upgrades I definitely appreciate you spending time focusing on leftie upgrade options. Most do not consider us at all. Thank you for the video.
@regulardudegungearreviewsh3132
Жыл бұрын
No problem man! Thanks for the views and feedback!
@duckloydduckett9877
6 күн бұрын
I really appreciate this video! I’m new to the AR game and I’m left handed so this was spot on for me. Great video! Thanks
@regulardudegungearreviewsh3132
5 күн бұрын
Awesome, glad it helped. And welcome to the sickness! Prepare for a long journey of trial and error, and also debt! 😆
@duckloydduckett9877
5 күн бұрын
😂 I have heard many times about the debt part! I’m kind of scared because I like this habit better than any other one that i have had
@albertmedalla3941
Жыл бұрын
Thank you lefty checking in
@regulardudegungearreviewsh3132
Жыл бұрын
Lefties unite!
@MsPatriotfront
2 ай бұрын
An ambi charging handle and ambi selector (which are practically ubiquitous now) are the only must-haves for me. I also like a bolt catch with rear bias (Radian is my favorite) but nothing too overbuilt. You just need one that you can hit with your trigger finger... Maybe you can do it with mil-spec, especially with a thin grip (no tang). With those 3 things, the AR15 is BETTER for us southpaws. I can hit the mag button with my support thumb and rip the magazine out with the same hand... quicker than a righty - unless you just want it dropped to the ground every time. Nah! Not sure why fellow lefties try to add some contraption here. Once the new mag is inserted, I can hit that bot catch with my trigger finger as I move my support hand back to fighting position. A righty has to palm strike the bolt catch on the way home or find it with his thumb. Just more clunky than a wrong-handed person. AR-15s are great for us thanks to Radian.
@emerilnut
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video, man. I've also had to soul search for years on how to make my AR's more lefty friendly. For a long time I've run the BAD lever and the Troy equivalent as the "lefty" way to release the bolt, because I didn't want to fork over the near $100 for the Norgon mag release. As I've recently finished my Foxtrot Mike AR9 as my AR "trainer", where there is absolutely no option for an ambi mag release, I started to think about ambi mag releases again for my AR15's. Finding this video helped me discover Forward Controls Design. I think I'm going to go with this mag release and ditch my BAD levers. I've realized that If I change to vertical grips without the backstrap beavertail flap, even my smallish hands are large enough to reach the bolt release without having to stretch that much. And it took the shitty A2 grip that came on the AR9 to help me realize that. Thanks for the time and thought in this video, and showing all the of the experimentation you've done. It was great to actually see options installed and your opinions on them.
@regulardudegungearreviewsh3132
Жыл бұрын
Definitely appreciate the feedback, and glad that it helped!
@colenielsen5112
Жыл бұрын
This was an awesome video, thank you!
@regulardudegungearreviewsh3132
Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped! Thanks for the feedback!
@dakotahills2.095
3 ай бұрын
The left hand upgrades are much cheaper now days. Look around & you will find them much cheaper. I did. I got all my ambi parts for a total of around $75.00
@CapoeiraBoricuaAyala
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for a great video aimed at wrong handed shooters!
@regulardudegungearreviewsh3132
6 ай бұрын
Glad it helped! Lord knows I've struggled as a lefty for years. All of these options really make lefty life more functional lol
@punxone
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for all the info, mi amigo!! Awesome gear breakdown
@regulardudegungearreviewsh3132
9 ай бұрын
Appreciate it sir!!
@parunbelhomme
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your honest feedback on all those parts you've tried. It answered a lot of my concerns without spending a single penny. You've earned yourself a semi-auto sub sir!
@regulardudegungearreviewsh3132
Жыл бұрын
Glad it could help, and thanks for the feedback and sub! Your channel looks pretty good also. Subbed back 🤙🏼
@parunbelhomme
Жыл бұрын
@@regulardudegungearreviewsh3132 Thanks my man. I appreciate that!
@johnmcdougald1238
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. It's really helped me a lot. My wife wants to get into AR shooting and she's "one of those people" I've been looking at parts and trying to figour out the best combination to make her a comlete Lefty AR. I'd even considered buying a Stag, but don't want to spend that much on something she may or may not like in the end. I'm glad you mentioned the issue with the BAD lever also. I'd never thought about that and would have not figured that out until I put evertything together becuase that was definitely on my list of parts to get for her. You just saved me money, time, and heartache.
@regulardudegungearreviewsh3132
Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Glad that it helped. Thanks for the feedback sir
@xtbro78
19 күн бұрын
Your video helped me a lot too! I'm a southpaw female with average hand strength, and these upgrades should make my rifle easier & more convenient. Thank you!
@yamyzf2002r1
5 ай бұрын
Im lefty too. Thanks once again for great information!
@regulardudegungearreviewsh3132
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting!
@thomasshaw7450
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. As a fellow south paw I appreciate this!
@regulardudegungearreviewsh3132
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Thanks for the view and comment!
@David_Quinn_Photography
9 ай бұрын
I have a stock PSA bolt catch and its a PITA to drop that bolt when they are new but that ambi mag release on the left side is a must for me, been thumbing the mag release with my right hand for too long and pinched my thumb a few times to warrent the $30 now.
@bunathan2485
Жыл бұрын
im not even lift handed, i just find it interesting
@coolbreeze2.0-mortemadfasc13
6 ай бұрын
Unfortunately, I’m right-handed but left eye dominant so I shoot left-handed. It’s taken some getting used to dealing with this.
@guitarbuff12
5 ай бұрын
LWRC is a true ambidextrous AR15. I have the A5.
@evs6509
10 ай бұрын
I'm a big fan of the Armaspec 45 ambi safety. Its a bit wider than the Radian and easier to flip on and off. I prefer it over the Radian for sure.
@Jamesmoore-mj5ke
10 ай бұрын
Me too im unusual im right handed yet i use my left fir many things i shoot left, pool, bat, and other things as well right handed some things hold a revolver right handed rifle left.
@coolbreeze2.0-mortemadfasc13
6 ай бұрын
Troy Industries ambi mag release works with the bolt release.
@b4ds33d
3 ай бұрын
Swap your upper for a Gibbz Arms for a left handed side charging upper. She’ll eject on the left, charging handle on the right. Less gas to the face as well.
@shootintheshtpodcast
Жыл бұрын
Good content man!
@regulardudegungearreviewsh3132
Жыл бұрын
Appreciate it man! Looks like you have some good stuff also. Subbed!
@shootintheshtpodcast
Жыл бұрын
@@regulardudegungearreviewsh3132 thank you, I tried… you took my next weeks topic with this video🤣🤣🤣 I subbed to you too
@regulardudegungearreviewsh3132
Жыл бұрын
@@shootintheshtpodcast it's all good man! The more content, viewpoints, and experience the better!
@beefyjoe
11 ай бұрын
I have learned after purchasing that I am left eye dominant, but have always been right handed, I shot airsoft and paintball with my right hand growing up and always closed my left eye to aim, just naturally. I have realized now that I am working with real guns and for proper training I am to use both eyes open, but this is impossible being right handed and left eye dominant, seeing these changes gives me hope that I can comfortably convert my existing right handed ar15 to a left hand viable platform to start learning how to shoot left handed and using my dominant eye properly. THank you sir, god bless!
@regulardudegungearreviewsh3132
11 ай бұрын
Appreciate the awesome feedback and glad the vid could help!
@zaindershabazz5583
Жыл бұрын
Nicee
@zaindershabazz5583
Жыл бұрын
I'm interested in 1 or 2
@larrysimmons6082
10 ай бұрын
Good video.but could you show how or what the left handed empty cartridge deflector for left-handed shooters .that have a right handed rifle
@regulardudegungearreviewsh3132
10 ай бұрын
I'm not sure I understand what you mean?
@Perry2186
3 ай бұрын
well heres the thing if you dont buy left handed models now there Wont be any more later, the more sold will make more parts available later
@regulardudegungearreviewsh3132
3 ай бұрын
No u
@tlkseries1
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I'm a right-handed shooter building my first AR but I was struggling to find any article or video showing the ambidextrous offerings. I want some ambidextrous functionality to my rifle, and now I know what is possible and what is practical.
@regulardudegungearreviewsh3132
Жыл бұрын
Awesome, glad it was helpful! Appreciate the feedback!
@Deviance858
Жыл бұрын
Great video! I am looking at ordering the FCD ABC and EMR-A Mag release. I was wondering since you have both textures. Which one do you like more serrated or dimpled? Does one have more grip than the other? Thank you for the video.
@regulardudegungearreviewsh3132
Жыл бұрын
Appreciate the views and feedback! There really isn't any perceivable difference in feel between the two, so when it comes down to choosing which texture, it just boiled down to aesthetics and in stock availability
@Deviance858
Жыл бұрын
@@regulardudegungearreviewsh3132 I had a feeling it was more to due with aesthetics. Rearward Biased is out of stock so the wait for the in stock email starts. Thanks again for the information.
@abolishtheatfandrepealthen6963
Жыл бұрын
Lefty here, I'm trying to go ADM lower at this point. Currently just running and ambi safety, mag release and charging handle. I just want the full ambi now
@regulardudegungearreviewsh3132
Жыл бұрын
The last two builds I have done were used with MARS-L lowers, and I will say that there's no enhancements available that make it as good as a true ambi lower
@abolishtheatfandrepealthen6963
Жыл бұрын
@@regulardudegungearreviewsh3132 right on man, I need to finally pull the trigger on it.
@regulardudegungearreviewsh3132
Жыл бұрын
@@abolishtheatfandrepealthen6963 you definitely won't regret it. The ADM is a super solid receiver also
@J.Young808
Жыл бұрын
I got an LWRCi M6IC DI as my first AR as I wasn’t sure if I was going to shoot lefty being cross eye dominant. Ended up shooting righty. My local gun shop (Honolulu) got a complete LWRCi lower and I considered picking it up to put my lightweight upper on it since my full LWRCi build has their heavy contour spiral fluted barrel and proprietary handguard. Regarding the ND’s with the BAD lever the gun should be on safe when not shouldered ready to fire at target.
@abolishtheatfandrepealthen6963
Жыл бұрын
@@regulardudegungearreviewsh3132 I'm running the adm now and love everything about it
@jasonr9449
Жыл бұрын
PSA: I tried putting the forward control ambi mag release on my fostech raptor and it would not lock into place any magazine. A slight tug and it would just come right out. I tried multiple other mag releases and they all worked so i guess its just the fostech rifle. I switched my cmmg ambi mag release onto the fostech and it worked just fine. Good vid tho!
@regulardudegungearreviewsh3132
Жыл бұрын
Appreciate the views and feedback! It's weird how sometimes some things just don't jive with others. I put a Radian safety in one of my MARS-L lowers that also has an SSA-E trigger in it. It was causing the trigger to hang up. Moved the safety in my Mk18 that has an SSP and it works fine. Another Radian safety also worked in my Ballistic Advantage lower with SSP trigger, and no issues there either
@jasonr9449
Жыл бұрын
@@regulardudegungearreviewsh3132 Oh geez. Well i appreciate the vid cause sometimes it can really help in deciding to get something or not. Fortunately the forward control is now on my CMMG banshee :) so not a total loss. Now on to find another ambi everything for the fostech (came non ambi stock) but shopping is always fun!
@0v417
Жыл бұрын
I could never change the grip on my Fostech Tiger 10.5” tried a Magpul k2+ and moe. I’ve heard others claim their lowers aren’t perfectly milspec as well.
@alannaofrann6767
Жыл бұрын
Been looking for a particular factoid that I've not seen by most reviewers... Does the presence of anti-walk pins interfere with the new magazine release button movement?
@regulardudegungearreviewsh3132
Жыл бұрын
There is no issues between them on my 15-22. That's the only gun I have anti-walk pins on. And honestly, I can't see there being an issue on any AR. But I could be wrong
@elementalmetal1745
7 ай бұрын
That snap at 7:15 made me jump! Sounded like a supersonic crack. Maybe a played too many video games.....
@regulardudegungearreviewsh3132
7 ай бұрын
I can't make out what that was? Maybe I flicked the safety lever and it just picked up weird in the mic?
@elementalmetal1745
7 ай бұрын
@@regulardudegungearreviewsh3132 Thanks for the good info. I'm looking into the Stag AR10 LH. Will be my first AR style left hander.
@paulsciria8921
Жыл бұрын
Question are you worried about the left handed mag release getting bumped and dropping the mag? Since it doesn’t have a raise area around it to protect it.
@regulardudegungearreviewsh3132
Жыл бұрын
That could absolutely happen. Especially so since the FCD mag release is very efficient at dropping a mag. We'll see how that pans out the more that I run it. In reference to your point, the whole "complaint" about the Norgon ambi mag release being more difficult to engage may ultimately be a pro
@paulsciria8921
Жыл бұрын
@@regulardudegungearreviewsh3132 thanks, it seems like some of them pivot more than push in. What are your thought on that?
@regulardudegungearreviewsh3132
Жыл бұрын
@@paulsciria8921 the FCD pivots and it is super easy to activate. Hardly any effort at all. The Norgon-type requires a stiffer push in, like the standard, right side mag button. It just has less surface area to get a finger tip on
@paulsciria8921
Жыл бұрын
@@regulardudegungearreviewsh3132 thanks a lot. I’ll look into it each more. I really appreciate the response.
@regulardudegungearreviewsh3132
Жыл бұрын
@@paulsciria8921 no problem. Thanks for the views and feedback!
@calvins4084
5 ай бұрын
rock river arms has a truly left ar. only one one the market. dust cover flips down etc. fyi
@paulmoss7940
17 күн бұрын
Stag has one also.
@malby
9 ай бұрын
What would you suggest for a beginner shooter. left-handed right eye dominant. Should I train righty or go all in lefty?
@regulardudegungearreviewsh3132
9 ай бұрын
So I've only actually ever came across someone like that once, and that was just recently. Took my step daughter out shooting for the first time and discovered that she's right handed but left eye dominant. I have no clue how someone could shoot like that, with your head all janky trying to essentially look over the stock to see your sights or optic. So my suggestion is to learn to shoot righty
@peterpalermo4672
5 ай бұрын
Thanks what are the name brands or make and model of the ambi mag release and ambi bolt catch ?
@regulardudegungearreviewsh3132
5 ай бұрын
Forward Controls Design ABC/R is the bolt catch and EMR-A is the mag release
@Unwitnessed
2 ай бұрын
On the fast forward ambi mag release does using the left side switch actuate the right mag button release hence both are "pressed in" simultaneously? My ar15 is mag locked for california compliance but when I installed an ambi mag release like shown on your s&w the left side will release the mag regardless. Its a 25 dollar bummer but Im willing to shell out for this one if it does require the right mag release to press in when its pressed as well which would make it ambi mag locked.
@regulardudegungearreviewsh3132
2 ай бұрын
Not 100% if I am understanding you correctly, but the FCD ambi mag release acts like a lever to pull the mag release to the left, which at the same time depresses the right side mag button
@Unwitnessed
2 ай бұрын
@@regulardudegungearreviewsh3132 Perfect. Thank you for confirming that, now I can purchase it!
@patricklee5576
11 ай бұрын
I just purchase done like on the smith u explained and u could breath on it and mag would drop still searching for options
@regulardudegungearreviewsh3132
11 ай бұрын
Try looking into the Troy and Norgon mag releases
@evanacey1414
Жыл бұрын
Who makes the standard magazine release button on your MK18?? Did it come from DD with that button??
@regulardudegungearreviewsh3132
Жыл бұрын
That's another Forward Controls Design product called the EMR-HC
@oneeye2244
Жыл бұрын
Do you think Geissele’s maritime bolt catch would work with Forward controls ambi mag release?
@regulardudegungearreviewsh3132
Жыл бұрын
It will not work without modification to one of the two parts. If you go on their website and look at the EMR-A product page, they give you the details
@oneeye2244
Жыл бұрын
@@regulardudegungearreviewsh3132 thank you sir!!
@regulardudegungearreviewsh3132
Жыл бұрын
@@oneeye2244 no problem! Thanks for the views and comments!
@rjw261984
Жыл бұрын
The lever on my EMR-A seems to have a lot of jiggle as if the roll pin is too small in diameter. Is yours the same?
@regulardudegungearreviewsh3132
Жыл бұрын
It does jiggle a little, but I wouldn't say excessive. FCD has very good customer service and I would bet that if you reach out to them about it they will work with you to get you satisfied
@cd_core
5 ай бұрын
I have an EMR-A on one of my lowers and works flawlessly. But I recently got another for a new build, and it scrapes/catches alot on the lower. having a hard time getting it to push down smoothly. any ideas? cheers
@regulardudegungearreviewsh3132
5 ай бұрын
Is it a standard milspec forged lower?
@cd_core
5 ай бұрын
It's a stripped (now assembles) non-anodized lower that I sanded and spray painted from Aero. I think I got it to work a bit better after removing excess paint and sanded/buffed some sharper areas where the mag release and button sit. @@regulardudegungearreviewsh3132
@DaleDoeback3015
4 ай бұрын
Would the magazine release still function if there were anti-walk pins?
@regulardudegungearreviewsh3132
4 ай бұрын
I don't know for certain, but there might be. The paddle does sit directly over the hammer pin
@jamieclapp267
22 күн бұрын
So I have a question if anyone can answer please. On the Daniel Defense rifle on the video, around the buffer tube and up against the lower receiver, what is that clamp for?
@regulardudegungearreviewsh3132
22 күн бұрын
Are you talking about the Law Tactical folder?
@jamieclapp267
22 күн бұрын
@regulardudegungearreviewsh3132 Okay, yeah, that makes sense. Thank you for responding. I'm new to the AR15 world so I'm trying to learn as much as possible. Thanks again!
@christopherkey3488
5 ай бұрын
FCD ambi mag release or Norgon?? Which is better in your opinion?
@regulardudegungearreviewsh3132
5 ай бұрын
FCD 100%
@MrYamaharider1
8 күн бұрын
Hello, I am looking at PSA AR-15, but I am left-handed. I am a rookie, and I have no clue what to get or if there is one built and ready to go. There are a few on their site for around $479. Any help would be appreciated! I don't mind buying parts, but I would need help precisely what to get. The customer service wasn't helpful.
@regulardudegungearreviewsh3132
8 күн бұрын
Is $480 all that you are willing to spend? And what look of the rifle are you looking for: do you want just the standard/classic AR look? Or so you want some upgrades in concern to the stock, grip, and handguard?
@MrYamaharider1
7 күн бұрын
@@regulardudegungearreviewsh3132 I got one that was $579 and bought a red eye scope. I am unsure what other upgrades I will do for it for a while. I need a carrying case, but I'm not sure what size. I wish their site recommended additional upgrades and accessories.
@rickamadeo783
Жыл бұрын
What's the mount setup on the magnifier?
@regulardudegungearreviewsh3132
Жыл бұрын
That one just has the factory EOTech STS mount
@rc-pm1fe
Жыл бұрын
The mag release for me wont drop magpul m2 mags, anyone else having that issue, works on all metal mags though
@regulardudegungearreviewsh3132
Жыл бұрын
The only issue that I've had with gen 2 Magpuls has been with them dropping free from one of my guns, but it's not one that has a FCD mag release. Did you have an issue with it before you installed it?
@rc-pm1fe
Жыл бұрын
@@regulardudegungearreviewsh3132 no, as I usually run surefeed and dh mags, but I have a ton of Magpul mags as well. I tend to not use Magpul on that particular upper anyways because gen2s won't fall free..but when I actually press the ambi and only with gen2s it won't even disengage and I can't even pull the mag out of the magwell, but when I go press the normal side of the mag release,.it releases just fine
@regulardudegungearreviewsh3132
Жыл бұрын
@@rc-pm1fe interesting. I wonder if you have an issue with the mag release. I would reach out to FCD's customer service. I haven't had to ever personally utilize them, but I hear great things about them being very responsive and supporting. I'm sure they will take care of you
@rc-pm1fe
Жыл бұрын
@@regulardudegungearreviewsh3132 yeah I might just have to contact them
@G5FIGURES
10 ай бұрын
You should get a left handed upper or try one
@regulardudegungearreviewsh3132
10 ай бұрын
26 seconds in I mention that my first AR was a left handed model
@lazuu5983
10 ай бұрын
6:15 rail id?
@regulardudegungearreviewsh3132
10 ай бұрын
It is the Ballistic Advantage Logic handguard
@rhandyrosalita2212
10 ай бұрын
any link for lefty shooter like me xD
@regulardudegungearreviewsh3132
10 ай бұрын
What are you looking for in particular?
@rhandyrosalita2212
10 ай бұрын
all left handed improvements please thanks @@regulardudegungearreviewsh3132
@M8Military
Жыл бұрын
The ar is secretly a left handed rifle from the get so so long as you have a brass deflector. It's easier for left handed people to dump the mag with their right thumb and we can close the bolt with our left index finger. If anything right handed people for years have been trying to make the ar platform better for themselves
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