Loaded chamber indicaterThis is a discussion on Loaded chamber indicater within the Ruger Pistols forums, part of the Pistol & Revolver Forum category; The LCI almost prevented me from buying my SR9c, I thought the indicator was obnoxiously large. I'm use to visually checking on the side for ...
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October 6th, 2012, 08:39 AM
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#16 |
Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Mi
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The LCI almost prevented me from buying my SR9c, I thought the indicator was obnoxiously large. I'm use to visually checking on the side for brass/load on my Walthers. However since buying & shooting my SR9c, I don't see the indicator when I'm in tunnel vision mode shooting. I always have one in the chamber on all my firearms whether carrying or in the home. However, if I've taken cover/concealment in a defensive situation I would not want to possibly give away my position by having to slide the rack even a little to check. Even in a daylight situation you may want to reassure yourself by just feeling the indicator & not taking your eyes off of your surroundings.
Last edited by Sightngrl; October 6th, 2012 at 08:42 AM.
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October 6th, 2012, 08:59 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: California
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Originally Posted by jnichols2  I see a lot of negativism toward any type of safety features. Safety, LCI, Magazine Disconnect, etc. People seem to feel the weapon won't work properly until they get rid of them. I've read statements that say they remove all safety devices even before they clean it.
It's a lot like the seatbelt resistance in the 70s.
"They wrinkle my clothes"
"I can't get out in an accident"
"The baby doesn't like them"
etc.
Our brain is absolutely the primary safety device. But a wise man also has Plan B, Plan C, etc. Also, a safety is intended to protect against others who may not be as safety minded as us.
The trigger safety on a Glock is not a safety. The gun will fire when you pull he trigger with or without it. At least with a dedicated safety the gun won't fire if my friend or wife picks it up and pulls the trigger. Hey, the gun wih no safety may be pointed at me.
Sorry; but at least I got it off my chest. | I'm all for safety features on guns because some of the people buying them are not well trained and need all the help they can get. These same people may have that gun in the house next door or across the street from me and I don't even know about it.
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October 6th, 2012, 09:51 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Sharon,PA
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I like the feature on my LC9. Just don't
like the LC9 so much
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October 6th, 2012, 09:55 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Middle TN
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Personally I don’t have a problem with the LCI; it doesn’t distract me or impair the operability of my SR9. Having carried Glock service pistol’s on and off duty for more than twenty years the improved ergonomics and handling characteristics of the SR9 outweighs any cosmetic criticism of a raised LCI with red print on its side. Of course this is only my own opinion and I will continue to do press checks on any pistol I carry, LCI or not.
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October 6th, 2012, 10:05 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Central IL
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Originally Posted by Sr40ken I have a friend that is an armorer for our PD and said police departments had ask for the indicators for tactical situations. The indicator isn't stupid, it's a piece of metal. What is stupid are people and some need all the help they can get. | Exactly.
While its not on my list of necessities, I like having it on my sr9, not just for me, but for anyone i hand it to. While i dont take it being down for granted, i like wen i can feel it on my headboard.
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October 6th, 2012, 10:10 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Tenn
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Originally Posted by jnichols2 I see a lot of negativism toward any type of safety features. Safety, LCI, Magazine Disconnect, etc. People seem to feel the weapon won't work properly until they get rid of them. I've read statements that say they remove all safety devices even before they clean it.
It's a lot like the seatbelt resistance in the 70s.
"They wrinkle my clothes"
"I can't get out in an accident"
"The baby doesn't like them"
etc.
Our brain is absolutely the primary safety device. But a wise man also has Plan B, Plan C, etc. Also, a safety is intended to protect against others who may not be as safety minded as us.
The trigger safety on a Glock is not a safety. The gun will fire when you pull he trigger with or without it. At least with a dedicated safety the gun won't fire if my friend or wife picks it up and pulls the trigger. Hey, the gun wih no safety may be pointed at me.
Sorry; but at least I got it off my chest. | I agree... I actually like the LCI, doesn't bother me none, holsters just fine. Still have my magazine disconnect in place also, not sold on all the reasons thrown out there on why to remove it.
"The trigger safety on a Glock is not a safety" Agree again! The first time I saw the 'safe action trigger' I was like "how is a trigger on a trigger a safety"? Still ain't figured that one out, am I missing something?
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October 6th, 2012, 12:32 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: ny
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I think the LCI has some valid points and definately is not stupid.
If I did think it was stupid or really disliked it I would have bought a different gun.
Anyway the raised portion of the LCI is into the holster and has no affect on drawing the LC9 from the holster.
I guess it just irratates some folks and they do the mods.
I like the LC9 just as it is and thats why I bought it.
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October 6th, 2012, 01:01 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Maryland
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I actually like it.......
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October 6th, 2012, 01:13 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Penna.
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I think the lci is a good safety feature. Don't mind it at all. Can we put up a poll on the subject?
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October 6th, 2012, 01:30 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: S.E.Michigan
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Not sure why 'safety' features are looked upon with such disdain.
Plus removing one may open a door to the bloodsucking lawyers - not a good idea IMHO. 
It's not just defeating the BG's but also any potential criminal/civil action so common in our litiginous society. 
Remember the oft heard cries of the perps mommas: My boy was a good boy! | |
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October 6th, 2012, 01:36 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lancaster Pa
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If I shoot someone I really don't think the LCI is gonna make a difference if I get sued or not. And my guns are NEVER EVER out of my control. If it is not on me it is LOCKED up and secured. And I always treat ia as loaded even if I know it is not. So if you need a LCI to tell you your gun is loaded you shoud rethink owning a gun. Because you shoud allready think it is. Just my thoughts.
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October 6th, 2012, 02:46 PM
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Join Date: May 2012 Location: North Dakota
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It is real easy to fix. Push the roll pin out, be careful not to loose the small spring and the pin that holds the firing pin in place. Take your dremel tool and a cut off wheel and cut off as much of the tab on the bottom of the LCI as you want. Bingo!!! you are done.
Or do like I just got done doing. Spent some cash and bought a Brand New Sig P938 extreme. No ugly LCI sticking up when loaded. Nice short crisp trigger pull and a thumb safety and non of that mag disconnect BS either.
It feels much lighter when loaded with the extra 7 rd mag that comes with it and 1 in the pipe. It is more compact in my IWB holster then my LC9 is. I actually hardly feel it were I can actually feel my LC9 in the holster.
Ran 100 rounds through it and not even one hickup even using the hard primer Winchester White box ammo.
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