CZ 82 ok for lefties?

[xstuntman]

I'm a southpaw and was just wondering if I'm gonna have any issues before I buy. I don't currently own any semi-autos because its so darn embarassing to eject a mag on the line. I'm sure liking the looks and price of these though. Thanks, X

 

[mr2guru]

My CZ82 seems ambi to me. Grip panels are ambi and it has the ambi mag release.

 

[usp9]

The only single sided control, on the left, is the slide release. Otherwise one of the more ambidexterous guns around. My lefty son likes it.

 

[harmon rabb]

i'm lefty, but shoot righty for some reason

however, i have played around shooting my CZ-82 left handed and had no issues ejecting the mags, as the mag release is ambidextrous.

 

[xstuntman]

Ok, I've talked myself into one. Another question - does it shoot Brown Bear ok? I've heard of lacquer issues with some guns. Thanks, X

 

[harmon rabb]

i have no clue. i know you're not supposed to shoot lead out of them, but i shoot wolf regularly without issues

if it ruins it, meh, whatever, i'll buy another for $200 and not shoot lead out of it :lol: cheap guns ftw.

 

[Texastbird]

I've shot some Brown bear out of mine, doesn't seem to have any problems with any type of ammo. I shot up a bunch of older Norinco steel cased stuff and it really did well with it. I am a lefty and this is one of the most user friendly ambi pistols I have encountered. Don't be surprised when you look down the barrel, there won't be any rifling, it almost looks like a smooth barrel ha, ha.

 

[usp9]

does it shoot Brown Bear ok?

I've shot every form of commie ammo I could find and it has all worked fine. I can't see any residue left on the chamber, it still looks like shiny steel. Other than the stink and the extra clean up, it is good ammo.

i know you're not supposed to shoot lead out of them

I disagree. Can you post an authoratative source for this statement. I've looked and can't find one. If you have one, please share it.