Swapping slides to rid of LCI?

[Pofoo]

Another option.
I have a Kahr P380 that has a similar problem. It has black sights and a stainless/silver lci, that covers about 2/3 of the front sight. The simplest solution is to blacken the top of the lci. A sharpie/felt pen works ok (it needs to be reapplied occasionally as it is not very durable). Paint would probably be a better solution, but, the sharpie works.
Give it a try. It's cheap (everyone has or can borrow a felt pen).
I really don't get all the hoopla about lci's, as long as they don't cause a problem, as yours obviously does. On my Sig P238, it is offset to the side and doesn't obscure the front sight, making it a non issue for me.

[Lead Waster]

I would think that the LCI would be good for a CCW weapon, so if you want to double check that there is one in the pipe, you can discretely, feel the LCI with your finger. (Assuming the holster doesn't cover it).

[land locked]

Funny LCI doesn't bother me. The only thing I ditched on the Shield was the magazine disconnect.

[ElDub1950]

What sights do you have that allow the LCI to block your sight picture?

[IVC]

Just a small detail to keep in mind.

If you keep it in original configuration you can sell it in CA by shipping it to a remote FFL. This transaction is not a PPT, so it must comply with the roster. Modified version can only be sold via PPT - both of you in person.