Springfield Armory XD striker status indicator

This brief photo-blog will illustrate what the striker status indicator is on the Springfield Armory XD line of firearms. Like the loaded chamber indicator, this feature is another reason the Springfield is my daily carry of choice.


All Springfield Armory XD firearms have a striker status indicator. Located on the rear of the slide, there is a area that indicates whether or not the slide has been cocked back or not. In the photo below, the striker status indicator pin is not visible in the back of the slide. This firearm has not had the slide cocked back.

In the photo below, you can see the striker status indicator pin protruding from the back of the slide. It is a small metallic pin that stands out against the dark colored slide.


When the pin is sticking out of the rear of the slide as it is in the photo above, the slide of the firearm has been cocked back. Once the trigger is pressed, the indicator pin will return inside the slide housing.

Another great feature of this indicator is that you can feel with a quick brush of your finger whether or not the firearm has been cocked back or not. The indicator protrudes enough so you can easily feel its position, but not so far that it interferes with holstering or concealment.


Just because the indicator is out does not always mean the firearm is loaded, though. Always act on the four rules regardless of the striker status indicator says.

...and boy do I need to clean my XD.

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