Loaded chamber indicators on certain guns like XD's

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Have any of you guys/gals removed your loaded chamber indicator on your S.A. XD's and shot it without it ? If so did you keep it out ? And was there any gas that came out by the hole left ? I doubt there would be but you never know .
Just wondering if any of you guys run your XD's without it and what you think. This goes for any other guns with Loaded chamber indicators like the XD's that are on top of the slide and stick upwards when chambered such as a Ruger SR series . I ask because I am about to get a Canik TP9 SF and it's loaded chamber indicator is very similiar and so I was going to take it off. They all seem to be similiar and have a pin that can be knocked out to remove it. Any information is appreciated
 
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Loaded Chamber Indicators IMO are unnecessary, but they don't interfere with the normal operation of the firearm. I own two SR9s and a TP9-SA, each of the gun's LCI do nothing ot to add or subtract to the firearm's function.
 
I left mine in my SR-9 also , I couldn't see wasting the energy taking it out.

I've fired over 3k rounds through it and it never has interfered with anything.

It is un-necessary but like we said, it doesn't interfere with functionality so, no big deal.
 
I left the LCI on my XD alone. It wasn't nearly as big as the one on my Ruger SR9C I also had at the time. The Ruger's was far more annoying. About 30 seconds with a file on the underside made it less obnoxious. Something the new owner also appreciated.
 
The LCI was useful on my LC9 when the front sight came off. While I was waiting for the replacement part, I went to the range. The LCI lined up nicely with the rear sight. I just had to change POA. :D
 
I have an XD and a Taurus with that type of loaded chamber indicator. They really aren't that noticeable. I do not believe they are as prominent as the ones on the Ruger SR series. With that said my SR 1911 does not have one but it does have a notch so you can visually verify whether or not there is a round in the chamber. I don't believe there would be a problem with there being a small opening there but I would not consider it worth the effort.
 
It's not much effort at all in taking it out. Just punch a roll pin out and it pops out .
 
I just dont like anything grabbing my cartridges other than the extractor. The less that it has to go through the better it feeds.
 
My CZ 97b has one, a pin/plunger that pops up on the top. If I removed it the round wouldn't chamber as it's the upper stop for the case head.
 
Loaded chamber indicators are something I can live without but it doesn't bother me if they're there either. As long as it doesn't interfere with function, I have no problem with them.
 
There's a pretty good size LCI on my SR9c. Could get along fine without but not really a big enough bother to take away from all of the other nice design features the gun has to offer.
 
On XDm I know not to trust it. After a long shooting session I have had mine stay on the "loaded" condition even though there was nothing in the chamber or mag. Careful cleaning is important. I am also aware that the XDm series pistols should not be dry fired without a dummy round. The striker retaining pin can, and will, break.

On my Ruger MKIII's I have totally removed the LCI and replaced them with a filler strip.
 
I've spent several years as a range safety officer and more years as a Concealed Weapons instructor and have yet to see a single LCI related malfunction. Ever. Concern over grip safeties and LCIs is highly overblown.
 
I don't even know which of my guns have them. I've never used them - I prefer more positive methods of ascertaining whether a gun is loaded - and don't notice them in operation.
 
340PD said:
On XDm I know not to trust it. After a long shooting session I have had mine stay on the "loaded" condition even though there was nothing in the chamber or mag. Careful cleaning is important. I am also aware that the XDm series pistols should not be dry fired without a dummy round. The striker retaining pin can, and will, break.

On my Ruger MKIII's I have totally removed the LCI and replaced them with a filler strip.
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The real question is, even so dirty it stuck in the "loaded" position, did it cause malfunctions?

With over 10,000 rounds between my two XDM's (over 7,500 through the .40 S&W version) the LCI has never caused any problems.

I say leave it alone, it's not hurting anything. That said, I always use press checks even with a half dozen guns with LCI's.
 
The LCI on my XD45 needs cleaning and lubing. I would never remove it, but at 3K rounds it started staying up until I used some #9 and CLP on it. It took minutes and works fine. I like being to be able to know my pistol is loaded and cocked with just a glance.
BTW removing a "safety feature" may expose you to liability in a ND,or a shooting, just a thought.
 
Plan2Live said
I've spent several years as a range safety officer and more years as a Concealed Weapons instructor and have yet to see a single LCI related malfunction. Ever. Concern over grip safeties and LCIs is highly overblown.
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Overblown maybe. Not unheard of.

I have never had a problem with a LCI myself. I do know a guy that was running a Ruger 22/45 lite in steel matches. He was having problems with feeding until he took his out.
While not definitive it puts the issue in question. Thou not enough to make me take the thing out of mine.

As far as grip safety’s. I have had myself and know others that have had to tune theirs and or replace them for different styles. Speed bumps and such.

I have very little experience with XS's and have never heard of anyone I know having ether issue with them.
 
Got an XD9SC. Never noticed either the grip safety or the LCI. About 1000 round through it so far (fairly recent purchase). No stoppages so far. Honestly, if it doesn't shoot out of the box pretty reliably and accurately, it's going bye bye. Either back for warranty service or getting sold. It's a machine. I enjoy shooting, but I don't have a love affair with a block of steel and plastic. It can be replaced.
 
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The real question is, even so dirty it stuck in the "loaded" position, did it cause malfunctions?

With over 10,000 rounds between my two XDM's (over 7,500 through the .40 S&W version) the LCI has never caused any problems.

I say leave it alone, it's not hurting anything. That said, I always use press checks even with a half dozen guns with LCI's.
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No. My XDm's stuck LCI never caused problems I was only commenting on it for those that think LCI's are reliable.

Now removing the entire LCI assembly in a Ruger MKIII really opens up the chamber. It is a huge improvement.
 
I don't understand why people don't like a LCI? LCIs allow you know if you weapon is loaded without have to look a big plus in the dark or when you need to be alert to what happening around you.

The cleaning issue seems like that is a user error not a LCI malfunction.
 
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