I was able to keep 5 shots in the 10-ring at 12 yards.
Most liked the feel of the grip, and shot competently.
I let several other people shoot it (and compare it to a steel-framed revolver). The grip remained comfortable, even if the recoil in such a lightweight revolver was noticeable, but not unmanageable. I took the Southpaw along with on a recent trip to the range. I spent several days carrying the Southpaw and forgot that it was even there. I am sure that helps manage recoil immensely compared to the petite grips some revolvers have. I was pleasantly surprised to find that despite being a ‘lite’ firearm, I was able to get my entire hand comfortably on the grip. But it is (as far as I can tell) the only left handed revolver available.
Aside from those controls, the revolver remains simple and easy to use firearm. This means, a left handed shooter can actuate the release, and swing the cylinder without needing to shift hands. That said, the latch is on the right side of the revolver, and the cylinder swings out to the right. So what actually makes the Southpaw left-handed? Honestly, as with most revolvers, there isn’t a lot in the way of controls or bits to twiddle. I’ve carried lightweight revolvers before, including a titanium Smith and Wesson Airweight, and this is very close to the same weight without needing to resort to rare metals. The frame is aluminum, but the rest remains stainless steel. The corollary to that is that there isn’t much weight there to absorb recoil was also a question in folks mind. The universal reaction to the Southpaw by myself and everyone I’ve shown it to has been “Wow that’s light”. I’ve known about the Southpaw, Charter Arms left-handed, 2-inch 38 Special revolver for a while, and I am not quite sure why I’ve waited so long to acquire one. Additionally, their revolvers now have a lifetime warranty. I find it great that they have strived to build up their own local economy. They even boast that 95% of the components are sourced within a hours drive of the plant. Charter Arms, at least from my perspective, has several admirable traits. Despite some troubling business and quality issues between the Douglas Mclenahan days and the current Charter Arms. That gun has been rugged and is still shooting decades later. The first revolver I was introduced to growing up was my father’s Charter Arms Undercover. I am probably a little biased about Charter Arms. Left-handed Handgun Review – Post 1 – Charter Arms SouthpawĪs I mentioned in the first post on the subject, I am reviewing some left-handed or ambidextrous handguns.
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