Para 3 mod for lefties

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Para 3 mod for lefties

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Saw a video today from a guy that modified the Para 3 for left-handed people. It would work just like a liner lock for them.

https://youtu.be/ieNgtMgbvP4
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Re: Para 3 mod for lefties

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I am nor a Lefty, neither a Para 3 guy, but this is a very cool mod and good work at least from a technical point of view!

Also, I actually do prefer a good linerlock in operation over a comp.lock.
So theoretically this could be an option for RIGHTIES in let's say a left handed PM2 for example...
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Re: Para 3 mod for lefties

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I am not sure if I am seeing this right, but it looks like that ,,second,, liner is above the scales, so if looks like a nice thin piece of metal that want to make a hotspot every time you squeeze the handle a bit harder.
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Re: Para 3 mod for lefties

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Pancake wrote:
Sat Apr 11, 2020 6:26 am
I am not sure if I am seeing this right, but it looks like that ,,second,, liner is above the scales, so if looks like a nice thin piece of metal that want to make a hotspot every time you squeeze the handle a bit harder.
People should be able to contour the metal. It seems to be more of a proof of concept than a perfect final version. But you're right, without grinding away some plastic for a cut-out, at least a little metal would have to stick out.
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If somehow you can attach a piece of metal to the lock release from the spine to the opposite side, pressure in the same direction to release the compression lock would be the same pressure as a left hand liner lock.

Seems like a good idea. Maybe a production version/change.
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Re: Para 3 mod for lefties

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I don’t know who it is anymore, but a member here drilled through the side of a compression lock knife and added a button (extra pivot barrel added to the compression lock bar). It would be a great alternative for a lefty.

Anyone else remember this? Anyone remember who it was? Thanks!
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Have: old S30V Native, HAP40 Endura, ZDP DF2, S110V Manix LW, Cru-wear Para 3, SE H1 DF2, S90V Native 5, K390 Urban, SE Pac Salt, P.I.T.S., XHP Manix LW, SB Caly 3, B70P, PMA11, K03, Kapara, REX 45 Military, 154CM Manix LW, Swick, AEB-L Urban, KC Cruwear Manix, M390 PM2, Mantra 2, CruCarta Shaman, M390 Manix, K390 Police 4, S90V Manix LW, Rex 45 Manix LW, 20CV Manix, Rex 45 Lil’Native, Shaman, C208GP, Cruwear Manix, Cruwear Manix, M4 Chief, Z-max!!!

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