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I didn't know such a thing could possibly cause a KaBoom. I agree with the fact that it could become confusing whether one is chambered or not. Furthurmore, it could just as easily become confusing whether one is chambered or not in any event (which could lead to an accidental discharge during a careless moment).
All of these things are why I typically carry a revolver. (hence my screename Doug.38PoliceRevolver) Fewer things that can go wrong.
That being said, I do carry my Sig 226 9mm or Springfield 1911A1 .45 frequent enough to stay familiar with them.

When I carry an automatic, I carry with the magazine inserted and no round in the chamber. If I am in a "more dangerous than usual" situation (like driving home late at night or in a bad part of town) I will rack one in the chamber...and remove it THE INSTANT I get home or in safe quarters.

But that's too much trouble and too many things that can go wrong (inherint of an automatic) which is why I typically carry a revolver.