Best Handguns for Left-Handed Shooters
If you’re a left-handed shooter, you already know the struggle. You walk into a gun shop, check out a few handguns, and bam slide release on the wrong side, magazine release awkwardly placed, and the safety? Good luck flipping that without doing hand gymnastics.
But thankfully, gun makers have caught on. Left-handed shooters aren’t an afterthought anymore. Today, you’ve got solid options that either come fully ambidextrous or let you switch things up to match your dominant hand.
So whether you’re new to handguns or just looking to upgrade to something that fits you better, here are six of the best pistols for left-handed shooters models that actually feel like they were built with you in mind.
Heckler & Koch VP9
Fully Ambidextrous, Unapologetically Comfortable
The VP9 is a favorite among lefties for good reason. It’s not just a good gun for left-handed shooters it’s a great gun, period. You get ambidextrous slide releases, an ambi mag release, and a customizable grip that just melts into your hand.
The trigger is crisp, the ergonomics are outstanding, and the German engineering shows. Whether you’re training at the range or relying on it for defense, the VP9 performs and it doesn’t make you fight with controls every time you shoot.
Glock 19 Gen 5
Simple, Reliable, and Lefty-Friendly
Glock took their most popular pistol and finally made it play nice with left-handed folks. The Gen 5 version adds an ambidextrous slide stop and a reversible mag release. It’s subtle but makes a huge difference.
You still get Glock’s dead-simple design, legendary reliability, and easy maintenance. If you want a versatile handgun that just works and now works better for your dominant hand this is an easy choice.
CZ P-07
Underrated Comfort and Control
The CZ P-07 doesn’t always get the spotlight it deserves, but it’s a sleeper hit, especially for lefties. The safety/decocker is ambidextrous, and it comes with interchangeable backstraps to customize your grip.
Its low bore axis helps with recoil management, and the trigger’s smooth enough to make accurate shooting easier. Plus, it just feels great in hand balanced, secure, and easy to run, even one-handed.
Beretta PX4 Storm Compact
Rotating Barrel, Recoil-Taming, Lefty-Loving
Beretta's PX4 Storm Compact brings something a little different to the table with its rotating barrel system. That unique feature helps reduce felt recoil, which lefties will appreciate when shooting off-hand.
Even better, the controls are actually usable: ambidextrous safety/decocker, ambi slide stop, and a reversible mag release. It’s ideal for concealed carry too, with a compact frame that doesn’t sacrifice shootability.
Sig Sauer P320
Modular and Lefty-Approved
The Sig P320 is a game-changer, especially for folks who want customization. You can swap out the grip module, change calibers, and even shift frame sizes. For lefties, the reversible mag release and ambi slide catch make it a very solid option.
Whether you’re using it for duty, home defense, or competition, the P320 adapts to you and not the other way around.
FN 509
Tactical Feel with Full Ambi Controls
FN built the 509 to be a workhorse and thankfully, they didn’t forget about us left-handers. It comes with ambidextrous slide stops and mag releases right out of the box, no fuss, no mods.
It’s also got aggressive grip texturing, a good sight picture, and a no-nonsense feel that gives you total control. This is a pistol that just feels like it’s ready for anything.
Final Thoughts: Lefties Deserve Better and Now They’ve Got It
Being left-handed shouldn’t mean you have to compromise. Not on safety, not on comfort, and definitely not on performance.
With today’s lineup of ambidextrous or customizable pistols, you can finally choose a handgun that fits you like a glove no weird workarounds, no awkward reloads. Whether you go with the ultra-ergonomic VP9, the rugged FN 509, or the ever-reliable Glock 19 Gen 5, you’ve got solid choices.
So try them out. Rack the slide. Drop the mag. See what feels right.
Because when a handgun works with you not against you that’s when you shoot your best.