The lci has never bothered me, nor the safety - as they do not affect the gun's function. Some folks gotta have something to complain about though.
There's more than me just needing something to complain about. As an Ordnanceman, I have seen parts and systems fail on every weapon imaginable. If it's a mechanical component, it can fail. I just don't like extra mechanical components added to any weapon that are not a necessary part for the weapon to function, but still could fail, and create a stoppage. Since the LCI does ride on and is lifted by the rim of a cartridge, it is entirely possible that the LCI slot could be damaged or plugged, or the LCI itself damaged, and if the LCI cannot lift as it should, it could cause the gun from going into battery. Highly likely? No. Possible? Yes.
I have also read reports of LCI's breaking. If the LCI, pin, and/or spring falls on the ground, it's no big deal. If the parts find their way into the gun, that could also create a stoppage.
Murphy has successes of his own without us giving him extra chances. Same with magazine disconnects, passive firing pin safeties, and internal locks. If some of us have opinions, and would prefer to have, or not have, any given feature, it doesn't necessarily mean we are mindless complainers.
On a range, such a failure might be just an inconvenience and probably doesn't matter. In real life, it could be tragic.
And if a feller wants a model that tells him if it's loaded or not, go for it. That's his choice and his business.
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