boudreux Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Is there any need to change the fiber optic rod in the front sight if it’s not broken? I’ve had the same one in for about 3 years and it just got me thinking. Do they ever dull? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieD Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 5 hours ago, boudreux said: Is there any need to change the fiber optic rod in the front sight if it’s not broken? I’ve had the same one in for about 3 years and it just got me thinking. Do they ever dull? Yes they do dull. I replace them a couple times a year, they are really cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boudreux Posted October 15, 2017 Author Share Posted October 15, 2017 After I posted this I pulled my gun out and held a new piece of fiber next to the one in my sight. Should’ve changed it a long time ago. It was twice as bright. Never crossed my mind but I’ll change it every so often from here forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RePete Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 (edited) I have the original red F/O front sight (Dawson) on my STI Trojan (6 or 7 years). It is still bright. I clean the gun in an ultrasonic cleaner. I've been waiting for it to break so that I can replace it with green. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Edited October 15, 2017 by RePete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjkten Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 I noticed that the fiber I just installed seemed quite a bit dimmer than the new fiber that had not been heated to fit the sight. Still pretty bright outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert.a.brewer. Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 What are the arguments for Red vs Green FO front sights? I bought both rods. Am liking the green for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcc7x7 Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Key words in your statement. I'm liking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge40 Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 2 hours ago, robert.a.brewer. said: What are the arguments for Red vs Green FO front sights? I bought both rods. Am liking the green for now. Supposedly the eye is more sensitive to green so in theory it should be easier to track. That said I think its all preference. I personally run red but am toying with the idea of giving the green a try. It does seem to be a little brighter. Just not sure how the contrast would be on a target. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RePete Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 4 hours ago, robert.a.brewer. said: What are the arguments for Red vs Green FO front sights? I bought both rods. Am liking the green for now. What the others have said, BUT, red dims faster at dusk whereas green stays brighter longer. Green tends to be brighter at dawn too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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