MrBorland Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 ...front sight Seems the red fiber simply backed out of the front sight of my Carmonized 686 while I was shooting this morning. My sight picture went to Hell during a string, and sure enough, the fiber was dangling off the back of the sight. I managed to keep it, but do I need to replace the whole sight, or can the fiber be re-installed and secured in some way? To replace the whole sight, it looks like I simply push a pin out and lift the sight. Is it that simple? And is it common that the fibers of FO fall out? I've not had this happen before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Z Sr Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Check with Dean, he can probably fix it for you before the match Saturday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbbean Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 That's a very easy fix. some people simply superglue the fiber in, but I prefer to melt it in. Step one: Buy some fiber optic filament in the proper diameter. Step 2: Burn one end into a small button. Step 3: Insert fiber in sight, cut off with approx 1/16" extending through end of sight. Step 4: Melt end. Lots of shooters keep a couple inches of fiber and a lighter in their gun bag for emergency repairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldfrank Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 That's a very easy fix. some people simply superglue the fiber in, but I prefer to melt it in. Step one: Buy some fiber optic filament in the proper diameter. Step 2: Burn one end into a small button. Step 3: Insert fiber in sight, cut off with approx 1/16" extending through end of sight. Step 4: Melt end. Lots of shooters keep a couple inches of fiber and a lighter in their gun bag for emergency repairs. http://www.fiberopticproducts.com/Flourescent.htm I buy all my FO in bulk here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBorland Posted March 20, 2010 Author Share Posted March 20, 2010 Thanks, folks - I melted the original back in. It ought to hold me for a bit. Good to know where I can buy more, though. Sounds like a good think to keep in my range bag. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Z Sr Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Better use that sight tomorrow my friend, if you win again it will be well earned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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