No. I should have mentioned that I'm right handed and shoot and sling my rifle on my right. I carry a pistol in a paddle holster on the left side so it's my off side and out of the way. I know what you mean about a sling and pistol on the same side getting in the way. That's why I started carrying a pistol on my left side. I regularly practice shooting a pistol with my left hand so drawing and shooting a pistol left handed is not a problem. I intend to transition to a 41 or 44 mag like flags has but that's further down the road when I can find a pistol and ammo in stock. For now, I just carry one of my duty pistols.