Left-handed shotgunners have their share of troubles with ejection ports that send hulls into their faces. The Winchester SX4 Upland Field LH is built for them, with the ejection and safety layout reversed. It is a 12 gauge with a 3-inch chamber, a 26-inch barrel and a 4-round capacity.

A nickel receiver and walnut stock make for a good-looking field gun. The SX4 is a gas-operated autoloader that is light, quick and handles well. Winchester made it as the upgrade to the SX3, and it carries a reputation for fast cycling and soft recoil in a 12 gauge.

For dove, quail, pheasant and sporting clays, a 26-inch barrel is a classic choice. It swings fast and shoots well. The nickel finish resists wear from hands and brush, and the wood stock gives the gun warmth and heft. At around fifteen hundred dollars this is a premium field gun.

Pattern your chosen load through the choke before the season, and wipe the action after each outing. Left-handed hunters often struggle to find guns like this, so it is a nice option. This shotgun is new. It ships to a North Carolina FFL dealer for the background check and transfer.