They are more ergonomic and the top tang is as Joe said streamlined. I have both a right and left, and much prefer the left as your thumb is on the left side. Catching ejected hulls with a right lever is challenging; a lot easier with a left, if i want to reload. I think side levers were fashionable in the UK for a time. You tend to see more Grants with side levers than the other London brands, but who knows. Have fun if you find one.

Last edited by susjwp; 12/02/18 09:15 AM.