Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Poodle Shooter

This is my problem. I have macular degeneration in my right eye since 2005. It hasn't worsened but I’m now left eye dominant.

Since I was never much good with a handgun, this is no big deal. I’m still able to hit a paper plate at twenty feet.

In 2014 I needed, and received, a pacemaker in my left chest. The cardiologist says no to shooting a long gun left handed, anything with recoil. Does this mean I’m restricted to a poodle shooter?


I would like to hear from others who may have this problem or anyone with good suggestions. 

6 comments:

Scotty said...

Have ever shot any of the many variations of the AR-15? Not much recoil there but, the amount of recoil is in the eye of the beholder. Prices are coming down too.

Well Seasoned Fool said...

Around here they are referred to as "poodle shooters". The few I've fired had little felt recoil plus I can always add a recoil pad. Another possibility is a left hand Savage in .223.

Ami said...

Can't you just walk up with your kid gloves and slap people?

::ducking:::

Well Seasoned Fool said...

That is one solution. Not a good solution, but a solution. I'm sure a coyote would be scared off.

Momma Fargo said...

Oh dang. I am left handed with long guns. How about using a shooting stand? Nuts. I got nothing.

Momma Fargo said...

Oh dang. I am left handed with long guns. How about using a shooting stand? Nuts. I got nothing.