Loaded Chamber Indicator- Not going down - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

78kitty · 04-25-2008, 08:52 AM

I wondered this for a while, but noticed looking at other peoples XD pics that the loaded chamber indicator should be flat with the slide when it's empty. On my XD-45C it stays sticking up and only goes up a tiny bit when there is a round in the chamber. I don't know how long it's been doing this, but assumed it was normal until I started thinking it's really hard to tell if there's a round in there or not with that thing not hardly moving, and then confirmed it should be down from other people's pictures. Has anyone else experienced this?

Also, is there a good website or something showing how to fully disassemble the xd, specifically the 45c?

tomfoolery · 04-25-2008, 08:56 AM

Try cleaning underneath it...yeah, there is a really good one. let me look for it real fast.

tomfoolery · 04-25-2008, 08:57 AM

Springfield Armory XD and HS2000.com

it has frame and slide details...very good info.

78kitty · 04-25-2008, 09:41 AM

WOW! Great info and great link! Thank you much tomfoolery!

Also, I called Springfield and the guy seems to think it's just dirty from carbon build up as well. Thanks again and happy shooting!

Philadelphia · 04-25-2008, 09:45 AM

Definitely clean it up and get it working properly, but that's the reason to never rely on it as anything other than decoration.

For a chamber check, if there's light, look at the brass in the chamber. If it's dark, touch the brass in the chamber. Anything else is anyone's guess as to the condition of the gun.

WyoXD · 04-25-2008, 11:43 AM

Probably just crud--happened to me before after a long shooting session. Drove out the retaining pin, removed the spring and indicator, cleaned it all and problem solved.

**pballman19** · 04-25-2008, 12:01 PM

Just goes to show us, "Treat every weapon as if it were Loaded"

78kitty · 04-25-2008, 04:45 PM

Good advice and you should never rely totally on the indicator. The design is safe though b/c in this situation you'd only be in danger if it were stuck up and you thought you had a round in the chamber pulled the trigger and nothing.

I don't use the indicator for proof positive, but I do want it functioning. It's one of the reasons I went with the XD 45c over the Glock30 for my CCW. It's really great how XDs provide you with a loaded chamber and cocked indicator that is both visible and palpable. Great defense designs!!!

Philadelphia · 04-26-2008, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 78kitty

Good advice and you should never rely totally on the indicator. The design is safe though b/c in this situation you'd only be in danger if it were stuck up and you thought you had a round in the chamber pulled the trigger and nothing.

Well yeah but don't forget that when you want it to go bang and it goes click, that may well be just about the last sound you ever hear (for the rest of your now very short life). Safety works both ways. If you want it unloaded make proof positive sure it's unloaded. If you want it loaded -- same deal -- make proof positive sure it's loaded.

78kitty · 04-26-2008, 06:30 PM

Philadelphia's exactly right. Whenever I carry my XD or my 1911 for self defense I always do a press check to be sure there's "one in the pipe" before holstering!

Also, got the indicator working properly. A little cleaning with my Ed's Red solvent + CLP and it's good to go! Then I shipped the slide out to Gilbert's Gun Shop to have the TruGlo Fiber Optic + Tritium sights installed. Such a deal for the sights, installation, and shipping back to me at $103.45! Good thing I found the deal through this forum! I've always thought fiber optic and tritium was a great combo for a defense pistol and Gilbert's sale made it too hard to pass up. I can't wait to get it back and try them out!!!

04-25-2008, 08:52 AM	#1
78kitty XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 14	Loaded Chamber Indicator- Not going down I wondered this for a while, but noticed looking at other peoples XD pics that the loaded chamber indicator should be flat with the slide when it's empty. On my XD-45C it stays sticking up and only goes up a tiny bit when there is a round in the chamber. I don't know how long it's been doing this, but assumed it was normal until I started thinking it's really hard to tell if there's a round in there or not with that thing not hardly moving, and then confirmed it should be down from other people's pictures. Has anyone else experienced this? Also, is there a good website or something showing how to fully disassemble the xd, specifically the 45c?

04-25-2008, 08:56 AM	#2
tomfoolery XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 5,656	Try cleaning underneath it...yeah, there is a really good one. let me look for it real fast. __________________ "It is better to die on your feet than live on your knees." "One is none, two is one, and three is just a good time." Clint Smith, referring to the number of guns you carry daily.

04-25-2008, 08:57 AM	#3
tomfoolery XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 5,656	Springfield Armory XD and HS2000.com it has frame and slide details...very good info. __________________ "It is better to die on your feet than live on your knees." "One is none, two is one, and three is just a good time." Clint Smith, referring to the number of guns you carry daily.

04-25-2008, 09:45 AM	#5
Philadelphia XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 493	Definitely clean it up and get it working properly, but that's the reason to never rely on it as anything other than decoration. For a chamber check, if there's light, look at the brass in the chamber. If it's dark, touch the brass in the chamber. Anything else is anyone's guess as to the condition of the gun. __________________ "Those who answer the call to serve may never be fully understood by those who never hear that call. Whether warfighter, citizen soldier or police officer, should appreciation not manifest itself take heart that the mission is always one of service, and by serving faithfully, courageously and often at great sacrifice, the privilege of service is its own highest reward. You have received the highest honor having been entrusted with the privilege of serving; there can be no greater reward."

04-25-2008, 12:01 PM	#7
pballman19 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tampa Posts: 260	Just goes to show us, "Treat every weapon as if it were Loaded" __________________ Winchester 670A 30-06 Springfield Maverick88(Mossberg) 12 gauge

04-25-2008, 09:41 AM	#4
78kitty XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 14	WOW! Great info and great link! Thank you much tomfoolery! Also, I called Springfield and the guy seems to think it's just dirty from carbon build up as well. Thanks again and happy shooting!

04-25-2008, 11:43 AM	#6
WyoXD XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Laramie, Wy Posts: 311	Probably just crud--happened to me before after a long shooting session. Drove out the retaining pin, removed the spring and indicator, cleaned it all and problem solved.

04-25-2008, 04:45 PM	#8
78kitty XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 14	Good advice and you should never rely totally on the indicator. The design is safe though b/c in this situation you'd only be in danger if it were stuck up and you thought you had a round in the chamber pulled the trigger and nothing. I don't use the indicator for proof positive, but I do want it functioning. It's one of the reasons I went with the XD 45c over the Glock30 for my CCW. It's really great how XDs provide you with a loaded chamber and cocked indicator that is both visible and palpable. Great defense designs!!!

04-26-2008, 06:30 PM	#10
78kitty XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 14	Philadelphia's exactly right. Whenever I carry my XD or my 1911 for self defense I always do a press check to be sure there's "one in the pipe" before holstering! Also, got the indicator working properly. A little cleaning with my Ed's Red solvent + CLP and it's good to go! Then I shipped the slide out to Gilbert's Gun Shop to have the TruGlo Fiber Optic + Tritium sights installed. Such a deal for the sights, installation, and shipping back to me at $103.45! Good thing I found the deal through this forum! I've always thought fiber optic and tritium was a great combo for a defense pistol and Gilbert's sale made it too hard to pass up. I can't wait to get it back and try them out!!! Last edited by 78kitty; 04-26-2008 at 06:35 PM.

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