As a lefty never had a problem with any pistol flinging brass at me.SBR's are another thing as well as the Tavor. For a novice shooter semi-auto's require a little more work [as in malfunction remediation] tap, rack, and clearing a stove pipe. Being a mechanical device anything is possible. A revolver with at least a 4" barrel and a hammer for eliminating the long trigger pull would be helpful. Ruger's revolvers are suppose to have an easy trigger pull. Ruger has good products for the money. Just my 2 mags.