[Travis McGee]

The cocked striker indicator on the back of an Xd is also a loaded indicator, in that if it's not protruding, the pistol cannot be loaded. (But it could be cocked with an empty chamber.)

So in addition, there is also a loaded chamber indicator, it's on top of the slide center-lined behind the chamber. If the chamber is loaded, that little piece of steel sticks up about 3mm or 1/8".

This picture also shows the cocked striker indicator, which is really great because it's also visible and "feelable" even with the pistol secured in a typical holster.

And there is also the grip safety visible in the photo.

[WayneS]

Thanks.