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I'm looking for a 20 gauge semiauto shotgun for my kid in left hand. I'd like to keep the price around 500 or less. Let me know what you have that is close?

Thanks!

I was recently in the same boat. Kept an eye out for months before biting the bullet and ordering one of the new left hand Franchi Affinity 3's in 20 gauge. I have a brother in law with an FFL, so that helps a little on the cost. I think they can be had for $850 at several of the big box outdoor stores.

At that price point you are going to be limited. Maybe a Tri-Star? MAYBE a Remington 1100? Consider an Ithaca 37 20 gauge or Browning BPS with bottom ejection.

Sucks being a southpaw with firearms and even worse if you're a kid and/or a girl. I know it's a unicorn but I figured one of y'all might have something in the corner of the safe. This is basically a tryout gun as I don't know if there will be a buy in from my kid. I hope so, and will be springing for something nicer in the future if an interest is garnered.

Just a few thoughts…I shoot left-handed and shoot a Beretta 390, Franchi Affinity, and a Benelli. All 3 are right-hand models that have the safety reversed for a left handed shooter. I personally have never had a problem shooting that way. A right-handed gun might work for you. I’d borrow one and have him shoot it.
That said, depending on size and if he’s a novice shooter, proper stock fit is so important you might want to start with a youth model if needed and consider a pump. The Browning BPS is a great option for a lefty since it has a tang safety and bottom eject. Might not find that in a 20 for $500. Another option for a starter might be a basic Mossberg 500 which also has a tang safety but right-hand eject.
I don’t think I’d invest in a gun unless I found a model that fit him well and that he was happy to shoot.

I'm a lefty, I bought an escort 20ga youth model for a turkey gun reversed the safety. 6 lbs gas operated so low recoil. Was $300 2 yrs ago.

. I'll send as a PM

At that price range, you're looking at a Hatsan Escort or a Charles Daly 600.

Tony

I’m a lefty and have left handed Benelli and Remington 1100 but I also have Browning Gold and I had a Remington 1187 with safety reversed and I had no problems. I mostly hunt now with over and unders which might be something to consider

One issue not mentioned yet is fit. Many shotguns have a right hand cast. If you can’t find a true lefty, try to find one with a neutral cast or maybe even one you can order a LH stock for.

Good luck, I live in this same world!