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I am wanting to buy a left handed rifle no larger than 30-06 plan on making it a truck gun don’t know for sure yet on caliber that is why I am making this post.lever actions would work or handgun as long as they are 9mm and preferably in 1911 platform

My budget is around $500

What I understand from this is you are looking for either a LH truck rifle or a 9mm pistol on 1911 platform, either under $500. Given this budget and LH rifle requirement, I would suggest the following:

1. Ruger American Ranch rifle - they make it in LH, has a threaded barrel if so desired. Multiple caliber options from .223 to 300BO to 450 Bushmaster and several in between. All under $500 and will shoot sub-MOA almost all the time

2. 1911 style 9mm pistol - I would look at the Rock Island Armory offerings and then the Tisas versions form Turkey. Good value for the money, won't blow up in your hand, and under or at your budget.

There are always the "sweetheart" deals that can be made with enough looking and effort - check the boards at the local gun club, the super-secret FB pages selling items, etc. That requires some legwork and they are one-offs so you have to be at the right place at the right time. #1 and #2 are available at any good store.

Good luck with your purchase!