If you're a Southpaw fed up with having to 'make-do' with guns designed for right-handed shooting, then you're going to love the new rifle from RWS!
Despite its German-branding, this particular precharged pneumatic has been designed by a famous British airgunmaking name... and is delivered in some rather exotic, Italian-made woodwork. So, an eclectic mix, for sure.
You can read all about the LR20 Carbine - and its longer Rifle stablemate, the LR25 - in the September 2010 edition of Airgun Shooter magazine (subscribe here for a special rate and a great gift) - but why not check out my short video on its fascinating bolt.
In seconds - and with no tools - you can simply swap it from a right-handed operation... to a left-handed one. In conjunction with its ambidextrous stock, it's what makes this the ultimate rifle for airgunners who like to hoist their rifles into their left shoulder...
Very good solution to the southpaw challenge. Similar to the S410 with left-hand stock and left-hand bolt action that I use (admittedly special order, which is the point you're making re the RWS). Not sure it compares very favorably with the S410 though: smaller magazine capacity, heavier, longer, that bolt needs to lie down and a silencer fitted to a shrouded barrel is gonna look daft!
ReplyDeleteThis design will hopefully give manufacturers like AA and Weihrauch something to think about with their right-hand centric side lever designs. It would be great if manufactures become aware of the plight of 10 percent of their target market... and yes it makes a huge difference if you don't need to swap hands to reload!
Excellent review by mr McFee, and just as well, the RUAG site is pathetic.