Originally Posted by
georgeib
Reasons were probably threefold:
First, removing the killflash improves, very noticeably, the brightness of the image through the RDS.
Second, I keep my see through flip covers up all the time, to protect the lenses, so any potential advantage the killflash may have is nullified by the presence of the reflective lens cover.
Third, I don't really use my weapons in combat situations where a killflash may be of some advantage.
Besides all that, I can easily replace them if I ever deem it necessary.