Wow, sorry about the eye.
Things really aren't too bad for lefties these days as long as you don't want an unusual caliber. But you won't see many in local stores, the internet is your friend. Whittakers, Bud's, CDNN and of course Gunbroker are your friends.
Ruger American in the caliber of your choice is certainly a good place to test the water cheap.
My CZ 527 is my favorite in the safe at this time, only available in .223 but there are a few .204's around from years gone by. Well it and my Ruger No.1's which are ambidextrous.
700's and 77's aren't too hard to come by, neither are Tikka's, maybe a few dollars more than RH guns, but not that far off. Heck, you can even find LH AR's if you wish.
