The Accurate Reloading Forums
XPs for Lefties?

This topic can be found at:
https://forums.accuratereloading.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/6121043/m/130106181

16 January 2005, 06:03
kinger
XPs for Lefties?
Hi,

Has anyone ever come across a left handed XP100?

Thanks!

Pete


Pete
16 January 2005, 18:34
Pokerplayer
After shooting a Wichita pistol, I thought all XP's were left handed
16 January 2005, 23:33
jabradyjr
I never purchased a XP100 because I'm right handed!

Pokerplayer, how do you like your Witchita pistol? What Chambering is it?


jabradyjr

If the only tool you have is a hammer, then all of your problems look like nails.
17 January 2005, 05:07
wapiti13
For a left hander, an XP is just like the Wichita. But, if you think about leverage when opening your XP bolt, putting it on the right side helps since it really helps opening a sticky bolt. Once you get used to an XP as a right hander, it becomes natural and just as fast. Thousands of Silhouette shooters can verify this.
17 January 2005, 09:05
Pokerplayer
As a right hand shooter, when holding the gun in my right hand, I could open the bolt with my left and load it. I only shot the Wichita that belonged to a friend 7mmIHMSA, a few times. I only have XP's. I used to shoot IHMSA with a 308 XP in the modified Credemore position and it was easier to keep the Wichita aimed down range when reloading

Pics
21 January 2005, 01:03
wharf
I havent used a whichita,but i own an xp and shoot it right handed.Feels fine.
24 January 2005, 17:51
jabradyjr
Thanks guys!

I don't know why I didn't think of that! That makes too much sense! Now I gotta get me one!!!!


jabradyjr

If the only tool you have is a hammer, then all of your problems look like nails.
25 January 2005, 08:04
gunsdogs
I'm a Lefty and shoot a xp-100r alot. I find that the right port right bolt setup of the XP perfect for me I hold the grip with my left hand which leaves my right hand to operate the bolt. Only bad part with the XP I have is I had to modify the factory stock to fit my hand. The thumb groove that was there for a right handed shooter had to go. I used a file and removed it and then painted the stock. here's a pic of it.
http://www.genevaonline.com/~golmom/guns/22250.html
Rich