I am cross-dominant, right-handed, and left eye dominant. When firing rifles, I have always fired left-handed, that's what feels right to me. I have far less experience with pistols, and while training with one for CCW does interest me, I'm wondering about a couple of things.
- Should I still fire left-handed when using a pistol? What are the drawbacks of using my left eye to aim and my right hand to hold and fire the weapon? Should I train that way instead of left-handed?
- If I should still fire left-handed, how do I retain the weapon in my weak hand if a perp grabs for it?
- If I should train left-handed, what would be a good pistol for carrying concealed? Firing a 1911 with my left hand did not feel anywhere close to comfortable, especially changing magazines.
- Should I still fire left-handed when using a pistol? What are the drawbacks of using my left eye to aim and my right hand to hold and fire the weapon? Should I train that way instead of left-handed?
- If I should still fire left-handed, how do I retain the weapon in my weak hand if a perp grabs for it?
- If I should train left-handed, what would be a good pistol for carrying concealed? Firing a 1911 with my left hand did not feel anywhere close to comfortable, especially changing magazines.