Anyone red paint the Loaded Chamber Indicator like other manufacturers do on their extractors (i.e. Beretta, Walther)? There is a small recess on the Glock extractor where it looks like red paint was supposed to be. I just did it and it looks factory. Anyone else?
Anyone red paint the Loaded Chamber Indicator?
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Anyone red paint the Loaded Chamber Indicator like other manufacturers do on their extractors (i.e. Beretta, Walther)? There is a small recess on the Glock extractor where it looks like red paint was supposed to be. I just did it and it looks factory. Anyone else?
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Every weapon I handle is considered to have a loaded chamber. What do I need an indicator for?
touche my friend..... i feel the same way.
I dont even look at that indicator. I wouldn't trust the glocks indicator because it is barely noticeable....
I'll take the pics if someone can post them for me. (PM me)
I'm not the type to paint up my guns. I don't particulary care for the white lettering people do on their Glocks or other firearms. I think my Glock LCI paint job is more functional than painting the safe/fire lettering on AR's.
While I agree that ALL guns should be treated as loaded at all times, regardless of visual or tactile indicators, this paint job just looks like it belongs there. There is a tiny cutout on the "elbow" corner of the Glock extractor that seems a dab of red paint was the original intent.
Here is a pic of the Beretta 92FS red LCI.
http://guns4u.info/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/92_dett2.jpg
But due to the squarish shape of the Glock LCI the red has a higher visibility, but with no round in the chamber, you can't see the red protruding. It came out great and is really clean looking. Absolutely factory in appearance.
I'm not the type to paint up my guns. I don't particulary care for the white lettering people do on their Glocks or other firearms. I think my Glock LCI paint job is more functional than painting the safe/fire lettering on AR's.
While I agree that ALL guns should be treated as loaded at all times, regardless of visual or tactile indicators, this paint job just looks like it belongs there. There is a tiny cutout on the "elbow" corner of the Glock extractor that seems a dab of red paint was the original intent.
Here is a pic of the Beretta 92FS red LCI.
http://guns4u.info/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/92_dett2.jpg
But due to the squarish shape of the Glock LCI the red has a higher visibility, but with no round in the chamber, you can't see the red protruding. It came out great and is really clean looking. Absolutely factory in appearance.
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Depending on the position of the extractor to let you know if the chamber is occupied sounds like tinkering with disaster.
Knowing that every gun is loaded til "YOU" clear it, is the best route. The position of the extractor is a cool feature but not one to become overly comfortable with......
Knowing that every gun is loaded til "YOU" clear it, is the best route. The position of the extractor is a cool feature but not one to become overly comfortable with......
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All guns are loaded all the time, and the only systems I will trust to tell me otherwise are my eyes and the tip of my finger.
I wonder how many ND's there have been because someone trusted the loaded chamber indicator and dry fired an "unloaded" weapon? I'm very nearly of the opinion that an LCI is a detriment to safety.
I wonder how many ND's there have been because someone trusted the loaded chamber indicator and dry fired an "unloaded" weapon? I'm very nearly of the opinion that an LCI is a detriment to safety.
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I am not sure i have ever used my loaded indicator, but if another visual cue helps someone then good for it. Everyone is right of course to ensure a gun is unloaded, but again it is just "another" way to do it, not in place of clearing the weapon, but perhaps in addition to it.
I sent you a PM about the pics.
There was a time I honestly did not think there was a round chambered in my Glock, but like always, I dropped the magazine, racked the slide and a round popped out. I was a little surprised to see the round, but it just confirmed the reasons for always checking. That indicator is a joke IMHO.
There was a time I honestly did not think there was a round chambered in my Glock, but like always, I dropped the magazine, racked the slide and a round popped out. I was a little surprised to see the round, but it just confirmed the reasons for always checking. That indicator is a joke IMHO.
I use the extractor on my sig as an indicator constantly. While I consider all guns loaded until I physically check the chamber I use the Extractor to make sure I have a round chambered and ready to go, not to make sure there is no round.
Edit: Yes I have used red nail polish on my glock and it worked and looked excellent.
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Do you really stick your finger in there? I'm thinking if someone can't look inside and see that there is an empty chamber than their eyesight isn't good enough to shoot the weapon anyway.
Thanks for the offer to post my pics Bemis, but Bigcat1's pics came out better than my pics.
Bear in mind, my job is not as orangey (sp?) as Bigcat1's. Perhaps his pics is due to his flash. Also his pic do not do justice to the actual look because in the top pic, there is a reflection of the red off the shiny slide making an illusion of appearing sloppy. In reality, it is a MUCH cleaner appearance.
I used Testor's Gloss Red model paint for several reasons.
1. I wanted to complement, not replace a safety indicator.
2. I wanted to replicate the red mark found on many high end semi-autos.
3. I already had a bottle of Testor's Gloss Red.
4. Although I also had a bottle of Testor's Flat Red, I thought the gloss would better replicate the red found on other guns and is indeed "brighter" than the flat. And the glossy finish would better repel dirt covering my red mark, thereby negating my efforts.
This job took only a few minutes. In fact the prep work took the longest time. Make sure you remove the extractor from the slide, clean and degrease it well with alcohol before painting.
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Can you imagine dropping the slide on your finger while it's in there? Makes my finger hurt just thinking about it.
Not a problem. After seeing his pics I really like the way the indicator turned out. I just don't think my G21 sticks out that far. I'll look again when I get home though.
Really? Can you always see whether a round is chambered? What about at night or in a dark warehouse?
It is standard to visually and digitally check whether a firearm's chamber is loaded. If you always use both methods, you won't have to stop and think about which method to employ based on ambient lighting conditions.
im sure thatll come in handy when someones pointing a gun at you and your guns not really loaded
Neat idea, and the pics that are up look pretty good.
I don't bother with loaded indicators though, I press check. I always treat firearms are if they are loaded. But, I will press check before putting my weapon from the safe (where it remains loaded) to my holster for carry. I just like to see the cartridge myself.
I don't bother with loaded indicators though, I press check. I always treat firearms are if they are loaded. But, I will press check before putting my weapon from the safe (where it remains loaded) to my holster for carry. I just like to see the cartridge myself.
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