The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Does anyone practice feeling their loaded chamber indicator in the dark?

RedNeckChris · June 11, 2011, 02:16 PM

I've never even understood the purpose in those things.
If you don't know or can't remember the status of your pistol, you maybe should think about a new, less complicated choice in weapon (muzzle loader maybe?).

Seriously... I'd have to question the safety habits of anyone who relies on some kind of "indicator" to know whether a round is chambered or not. Have you chambered a round? Then the chamber is loaded. Have you not yet chambered a round? Then in that case the chamber is empty. Are you in doubt? Then for Christ's sake, stop drinking so much and start practicing some basic gun safety. Right?

Chamber indicators are another misguided attempt (along with action locks and "safety's") to force safe gun handling on people who have no business owning a gun.

June 11, 2011, 02:16 PM	#8
RedNeckChris Junior Member Join Date: June 11, 2011 Location: PA Posts: 5	I've never even understood the purpose in those things. If you don't know or can't remember the status of your pistol, you maybe should think about a new, less complicated choice in weapon (muzzle loader maybe?). Seriously... I'd have to question the safety habits of anyone who relies on some kind of "indicator" to know whether a round is chambered or not. Have you chambered a round? Then the chamber is loaded. Have you not yet chambered a round? Then in that case the chamber is empty. Are you in doubt? Then for Christ's sake, stop drinking so much and start practicing some basic gun safety. Right? Chamber indicators are another misguided attempt (along with action locks and "safety's") to force safe gun handling on people who have no business owning a gun. __________________ Chris C.