For the Lefties: A Question about Sigs - XDTalk Forums

AirForceAce357 · 11-07-2009, 11:41 PM

I'm considering a Sig P220 Carry at some point in the future (after buying my XDs of course) as a part of my carry rotation or as a gun to keep in like my truck or something. I'm a lefty and I wander if any other south paws here could tell me how easy/difficult it is to run the decocking lever, do you use your trigger finger, or switch the gun to the right hand? I was thinking of getting a DAK model to solve this problem, but they're harder to find, just wondering if any lefties have any experience that could be helpful.

**robinsre** · 11-07-2009, 11:50 PM

I'm a righty, but always use the thumb on my off hand. When I shoot offhanded I use the trigger finger and it is very easy and natural.

DevJames · 11-08-2009, 12:06 AM

I always just reached my right hand over the top of the gun and hit it.

**Frenchy** · 11-08-2009, 12:09 AM

One of the reasons I prefer guns that I can carry in condition one.

bel970 · 11-08-2009, 12:19 AM

intresting question, can't help much I'm right handed. one of my good friends that I fish with on a regular basis is a southpaw and carries a SAO p220 so no problems with decocker.

I see p220s with the DAK pretty regular, usually in the carry size with SAS package. but there are plenty of dealers around here, your local FFL should be able to order whatever you want.

FrankC · 11-08-2009, 07:33 AM

The de-cocking lever is just something you use to safely drop the hammer for holstering, the P220 is typically a SA/DA pistol so all you have to do is draw and squeeze. It doesn't get much easier than that! So run the de-cocker however you like, it really doesn't matter.

scooter123 · 11-08-2009, 07:36 AM

Placement of the decocker on a Sig is such that it's easier to manipulate the decocker with the left hand than the right. All you have to do is cross the left thumb over the top of the slide and sweep the lever down. With the right hand, some shifting of the grip is required because the reach to the lever is too long for those with hand sizes anywhere near normal.

The magazine release is also pretty easy to change sides with. However, you do have to take great care when re-assembling the magazine release because inserting it into the frame in the incorrect orientation will require that the magazine release be be drilled and milled in order to remove it from the frame. I would suggest that anyone with a Sig get the Armorer's DVD so that they are capable of doing a full dis-assembly and cleaning of their gun. They are very easy guns to completely strip down once you have the knowledge and correct tools. Link to this DVD follows. One other point, this vendor is superb and carries a large selection of Sig parts in stock.

Sig Sauer Armorer's Course DVD - P SERIES - Top Gun Supply

**yocan** · 11-08-2009, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by scooter123

Placement of the decocker on a Sig is such that it's easier to manipulate the decocker with the left hand than the right. All you have to do is cross the left thumb over the top of the slide and sweep the lever down. With the right hand, some shifting of the grip is required because the reach to the lever is too long for those with hand sizes anywhere near normal.

The magazine release is also pretty easy to change sides with. However, you do have to take great care when re-assembling the magazine release because inserting it into the frame in the incorrect orientation will require that the magazine release be be drilled and milled in order to remove it from the frame. I would suggest that anyone with a Sig get the Armorer's DVD so that they are capable of doing a full dis-assembly and cleaning of their gun. They are very easy guns to completely strip down once you have the knowledge and correct tools. Link to this DVD follows. One other point, this vendor is superb and carries a large selection of Sig parts in stock.

Sig Sauer Armorer's Course DVD - P SERIES - Top Gun Supply

are you saying I have abnormal hands?

**ArmyGuy45** · 11-08-2009, 06:49 PM

I carry a 1911 and I use my trigger finger to eject the mag or hit the slide lock. I dont use the slide safety cause its just to difficult to use left handed. You might have to just not use the Decocker left handed.

Muddflap · 11-08-2009, 08:20 PM

I'm right handed, but when I shoot my Sig left handed, I don't have any problem bringing my left thumb over the top of the slide like scooter said.
It actually works better than right handed for me.
When I shoot two handed, I decock with my left hand too.
Decocking is usually done when you first load the gun, or finish shooting, so there's no hurry to get it done anyway.

11-07-2009, 11:41 PM	#1
AirForceAce357 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kent State Posts: 857	For the Lefties: A Question about Sigs I'm considering a Sig P220 Carry at some point in the future (after buying my XDs of course) as a part of my carry rotation or as a gun to keep in like my truck or something. I'm a lefty and I wander if any other south paws here could tell me how easy/difficult it is to run the decocking lever, do you use your trigger finger, or switch the gun to the right hand? I was thinking of getting a DAK model to solve this problem, but they're harder to find, just wondering if any lefties have any experience that could be helpful. __________________ Current Aresnal Remington 1100 12 Ga. Ruger 10/22 .22LR with Tasco 4X32 Savage 775A 16 Ga. "There is nothing so likely to produce peace as to be well prepared to meet the enemy"--George Washington "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing"--Sir Edmund Burke Shoot safe, shoot often and have fun!
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DevJames XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Lebanon, TN Posts: 1,445	I always just reached my right hand over the top of the gun and hit it.
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11-08-2009, 12:19 AM	#5
bel970 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: northern NV Posts: 247	intresting question, can't help much I'm right handed. one of my good friends that I fish with on a regular basis is a southpaw and carries a SAO p220 so no problems with decocker. I see p220s with the DAK pretty regular, usually in the carry size with SAS package. but there are plenty of dealers around here, your local FFL should be able to order whatever you want.
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11-08-2009, 07:33 AM	#6
FrankC XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 401	The de-cocking lever is just something you use to safely drop the hammer for holstering, the P220 is typically a SA/DA pistol so all you have to do is draw and squeeze. It doesn't get much easier than that! So run the de-cocker however you like, it really doesn't matter.
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11-08-2009, 07:36 AM	#7
scooter123 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 713	Placement of the decocker on a Sig is such that it's easier to manipulate the decocker with the left hand than the right. All you have to do is cross the left thumb over the top of the slide and sweep the lever down. With the right hand, some shifting of the grip is required because the reach to the lever is too long for those with hand sizes anywhere near normal. The magazine release is also pretty easy to change sides with. However, you do have to take great care when re-assembling the magazine release because inserting it into the frame in the incorrect orientation will require that the magazine release be be drilled and milled in order to remove it from the frame. I would suggest that anyone with a Sig get the Armorer's DVD so that they are capable of doing a full dis-assembly and cleaning of their gun. They are very easy guns to completely strip down once you have the knowledge and correct tools. Link to this DVD follows. One other point, this vendor is superb and carries a large selection of Sig parts in stock. Sig Sauer Armorer's Course DVD - P SERIES - Top Gun Supply
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11-08-2009, 06:49 PM	#9
ArmyGuy45 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mesa,AZ / Ft Carson, CO Posts: 5,069	I carry a 1911 and I use my trigger finger to eject the mag or hit the slide lock. I dont use the slide safety cause its just to difficult to use left handed. You might have to just not use the Decocker left handed. __________________ US Army 2005 - Present Kimber Series I Custom - My Carry NRA Life Member Myspace Maybe I should kick you in the face with my fist!!!
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11-08-2009, 08:20 PM	#10
Muddflap XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northeast Kansas Posts: 67	I'm right handed, but when I shoot my Sig left handed, I don't have any problem bringing my left thumb over the top of the slide like scooter said. It actually works better than right handed for me. When I shoot two handed, I decock with my left hand too. Decocking is usually done when you first load the gun, or finish shooting, so there's no hurry to get it done anyway. __________________ Yo Macklin, great party, but no whiskey. We go home now.
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