Exactly cdogg44, I thought maybe I was alone with that thought. I am new to shooting left handed- I have an eye dominance that was enhanced through a recent lasik surgery. I am getting used to buying left handed safeties and the such at a minor expense, but $75 seems like quite a bit. It seems as though Benelli should be able to accomodate us since we are such a small group. Especially since the recoil pad is so customized and the SS is the only model not available is a left handed version. I will take BenelliGirl's suggestion and contact them.