M&P Shield CA Compliant, Can I remove the LOADED WHEN UP Wording On The Slide Somehow

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M&P Shield CA Compliant, Can I remove the LOADED WHEN UP Wording On The Slide Somehow

So I am looking to possibly purchase an M&P9 Shield for concealed carry once I get my CCW this year sometime.

But this CA Compliant version (cause that is all I can purchase now) with the Loaded Chamber Indicator that has the BOLD white wording "LOADED WHEN UP" painted right on the slides pop-up indicator. (See Pic)

So I hate the entire thing but more then anything I can;t Stand the gaudy wording printed on it (I can get past the indicator being popped up and red etc.

SO, does anyone know of a way to have this removed???

I wanted to find out if this was possible somehow and then if not think of the possibility of cerakoting the slide so that the lettering can be covered up (and maybe some of the red indicator if possible).

I don't mind paying to have the slide cerakoted to have this covered up but if there is a way for much less money and easy enough to just remove the Wording I would be more then happy with that.

Thanks so much and I look forward to finding out if anyone has attempted this or if it is possible ... and if not do you know if cerakoting the slide can easily cover that up?

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No Shield expert, but can't you just pop the pin, take it out and sand/cold blue it? Doesn't look like it would be too hard.

Congrats on your CCW, stay safe!
 
A couple coats of cold blue will leave with a sort of ghost lettering. Dark gray on black look .
 
You should check with your issuing authority first. Some do not allow any changes to the pistol, except for sights and grips.

You might invalidate your warranty as well by modifying it.

I managed to get a no thumb safety Shield last year.
 
If the wording is etched and painted, color-filling with Black should not void any validity and definitely won't void warranty.

Go to WalMart's Craft Dept and look for the 'Painters' brand paint pens. A Fine Tip pen will work the easiest. If you can;t find any Paint Pens, Model Paint from the Toy Dept (or local Hobby Shop) will do the trick.

Actually... If you have kids in the house, Black Crayon will also work, but it's a bit less 'permanent' and easier to apply and remove.

There are Dozens of threads about Color Filling and probably Hundreds of YouTube videos showing how to do it.
 
These things make me want to puke. Why can't a simple hole loaded chamber indicator be enough? Are people really that stupid that they need a red flag popping up every time a gun is loaded? Rant over :rolleyes:
 
It's not illegal to remove this lettering. Anyone that wants to challenge this should post the penal code making it illegal.

Neither will it void the warranty. If you want to challenge that statement, please post the verbiage from the warranty saying so. I'll save you the trouble, it doesn't say that. It says, any damage resulting from a modification will not be covered by the warranty.

So, get some aircraft stripper, take the part out and remove what you like. The stripper may discolor the piece, but I guarantee it will take off the color.
 
Rastoff said:
It's not illegal to remove this lettering. Anyone that wants to challenge this should post the penal code making it illegal.

Neither will it void the warranty. If you want to challenge that statement, please post the verbiage from the warranty saying so. I'll save you the trouble, it doesn't say that. It says, any damage resulting from a modification will not be covered by the warranty.

So, get some aircraft stripper, take the part out and remove what you like. The stripper may discolor the piece, but I guarantee it will take off the color.
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Wow Rastoff. You seem to be on edge today. Relax, have a home brew. :)
 
I would try acetone on it first, that should strip the guady paint off without hurting the metal finish.
 
RobzGuns said:
If the wording is etched and painted, color-filling with Black should not void any validity and definitely won't void warranty.

Go to WalMart's Craft Dept and look for the 'Painters' brand paint pens. A Fine Tip pen will work the easiest. If you can;t find any Paint Pens, Model Paint from the Toy Dept (or local Hobby Shop) will do the trick.

Actually... If you have kids in the house, Black Crayon will also work, but it's a bit less 'permanent' and easier to apply and remove.

There are Dozens of threads about Color Filling and probably Hundreds of YouTube videos showing how to do it.
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I have one of the Birchwood Casey Flat Black touch up pens (I bought for my AR15 KMR rail ... it scratches easy).

I wonder if just using that and filling in the entire top part of the LCI would cover it up fine and still look okay.
 

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uechikid said:
Wow Rastoff. You seem to be on edge today. Relax, have a home brew. :)
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Nah, not on edge, just being preemptive.

I'm tired of hearing, "...probably illegal..." or "...probably voids the warrant if..." Anyone using those phrases is telling us straight out that they don't really know if it's illegal or will void the warranty. I don't understand why people do this when it's so easy to look up.

The S&W warranty is easy to read, not full of "leagalease" and it's short. There's no reason to speculate on what will or will not void it.

The law is convoluted and difficult to read. This is why people are quick to quote what they "think" is law, but never look it up. Because they don't actually know what the law is, they spread what is termed FUD, fear, uncertainty and doubt.

I'm just tired of hearing FUD about this kind of subject. So, before anyone could attempt to refute what I said with more FUD, I politely requested that they show their sources. Is that so bad?
 
Geladen

Maybe I'm in the minority here, but I don't see anything inherently wrong with a loaded chamber indicator, aka an extractor. Lugers are highly prized and it's sort of cool to see that extractor sticking up on the top of the bolt with "Geladen" (loaded) stamped on its side. Walther went so far as to make it a separate, mechanical feature on PPK's and P-38's, unrelated to the extractor. I guess the red paint would be a constant reminder of California's other more onerous requirements. I wonder if that square edge on the front snags more stuff. My issue would be to round it off a bit to preserve the Shields otherwise smooth contours. Tactile condition indication would also seem an advantage in dim light. I wish all guns could somehow indicate loaded status. I can think of a few examples that are downright dangerous without this feature.
 
ATF said:
These things make me want to puke. Why can't a simple hole loaded chamber indicator be enough? Are people really that stupid that they need a red flag popping up every time a gun is loaded? Rant over :rolleyes:
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The California Limousine Legislators believe we are all stupid and need to be nannied.

This was just another step in them trying to legislate guns out of existence - use enough laws and it's so restrictive to sell or own a gun in California no one can.

This isn't even the worst.

Micro stamping.
 
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ggibson511960 said:
Maybe I'm in the minority here, but I don't see anything inherently wrong with a loaded chamber indicator, aka an extractor. Lugers are highly prized and it's sort of cool to see that extractor sticking up on the top of the bolt with "Geladen" (loaded) stamped on its side. Walther went so far as to make it a separate, mechanical feature on PPK's and P-38's, unrelated to the extractor. I guess the red paint would be a constant reminder of California's other more onerous requirements. I wonder if that square edge on the front snags more stuff. My issue would be to round it off a bit to preserve the Shields otherwise smooth contours. Tactile condition indication would also seem an advantage in dim light. I wish all guns could somehow indicate loaded status. I can think of a few examples that are downright dangerous without this feature.
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First these pop up devices are ugly and obtrusive. Many firearms have unobtrusive loaded chamber indicators. However no one should be let loose near a firearm that doesn't treat it as loaded. You or your wife pull the Shield on a perp and he sees the loaded red flag is down. Sayonara! :eek:
 
PastureOfMuppets said:
The California Limousine Legislators believe we are all stupid and need to be nannied.

This was just another step in them trying to legislate guns out of existence - use enough laws and it's so restrictive to sell or own a gun in California no one can.

This isn't even the worst.

Micro stamping.
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Just read about micro stamping here:
California A.B. 1471 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Are they so stupid that they think people can't change barrels and firing pins if they really wanted to commit crime? There's always a way around everything for criminals and they aren't going to worry about registering firearms anyway.
 
Saudade said:
You should check with your issuing authority first. Some do not allow any changes to the pistol, except for sights and grips.

You might invalidate your warranty as well by modifying it.

I managed to get a no thumb safety Shield last year.
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"Issuing Authority" Is that Hitler or Stalin? I think you NY'rs would be better off with either of them.
 
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