CT Lasergrip any problems from left handed users?

[Watchful]

I have searched the forum and found some information regarding the use of CT Lasergrips by left handed shooters. The one question I could not find addressed is, does the laser protruding on the right hand side of your pistol interfere with holstering or concealed carrying? With the laser being on the RH side, that puts it up against the inside of the holster when carried LH. This means the laser is riding against the sweat gaurd or your body depending on the type of holster you use. Have any of you lefties found this to be a problem? Can the laser be damaged by this contact? What type of holster do you use?

Considering getting a Lasergrip for my M&P 40c, I would appreciate any feedback.

[Rokyudai]

I have searched the forum and found some information regarding the use of CT Lasergrips by left handed shooters. The one question I could not find addressed is, does the laser protruding on the right hand side of your pistol interfere with holstering or concealed carrying? With the laser being on the RH side, that puts it up against the inside of the holster when carried LH. This means the laser is riding against the sweat gaurd or your body depending on the type of holster you use. Have any of you lefties found this to be a problem? Can the laser be damaged by this contact? What type of holster do you use?

Considering getting a Lasergrip for my M&P 40c, I would appreciate any feedback.

Lefty here who has used CT's on my CCW- 4inch Kimber 1911 for over 4 years now. I use a Milt Sparks Summer Special holster which is IWB -inside waste band. No problem holstering or clearing the weapon. As far as the laser itself, the diode/lens is slightly recessed into the grip so it doesn't get bumped or snagged.

Sweat/lint:

At first, I noticed a very slight 'fuzz/lint' build-up around the diode area over a few months carrying. I attribute this to a couple factors- normal movement/friction on clothing and the further manipulation/movement as I unholster my firearm at the end of each day (to make sure the moisture in the holster has a chance to dry out). When I saw this 'build-up' initially, I bought one of those compressed air cans used to remove dust from keyboards to clean it out. Honestly, in hindsight I believe this was not necessary as the laser performs very well under these normal conditions- unless you had a significant obstruction which I have never encountered.

The placement of the laser on mine and the pictures I've seen of MP40c's w/ the CTG lead me to believe that most holsters should not have a problem accommodating this.

Hope this helps regarding the 'wear and tear' question,


Rok