I'm new to this forum, but am already amazed at the information that can found here. That being said I have owned several S&W model 945's, and have had a model 629 revolver for years. I am looking forward to getting my first M&P handgun, a M&P 22, model 222000, which should be in next week. It's the only M&P handgun of any kind that I have been able to find that is available in my area. I'm already planning on getting a second M&P 40c, either the 109303, or the 106303 with the thumb safety. I'm used to the 1911 style thumb safety and would prefer to get that model, but I have a problem. I would like to add a Crimson Trace hand grip activated laser sight later, and it will not clear the thumb safety on the right side because that is where the laser is located. I could go with the model that does not have the thumb safety and eliminate my problem, but would prefer to have the thumb safety if possible. Does anyone know if the right side thumb safety lever can be removed to clear the Crimson Trace laser grips, while leaving the left side thumb safety intact? I'm right handed so the left safety is all I really need, and if the right side safety is removed, the Crimson Trace laser will work. From what I've read, the M&P design has a trigger safety so it should be safe to carry as is, but I would still like to have the additional thumb safety if possible. Any ideas anyone?