wanttolearn Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 I just noticed during my annual safe cleaning sessions that one of my 1911 pistols is missing it's fiberoptic front sight rod. I can't recall which brand/make/model of front sight it is. I've got to figure out what diameter rod it houses and I was wondering whether all replacement fiberoptic rods are of the same quality or are there perhaps preferred makers? I would very much appreciate your help and guidance. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Effectus Magis Per Minor Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 I have had the best results with tru-glo, they melt easily and consistently. I tried some from an independent seller and they would not melt well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanttolearn Posted February 26 Author Share Posted February 26 thank you. i'll check out their website. need to figure out what diameter i need, my caliper is too thick. might see if i can whittle down a toothpick to size? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 (edited) Most are either .040” or .060”. Most Dawson sights are .040 and the ones on Springfields are .060”. True Glo and Dawson are good and bright and I know you can order a long piece from Dawson and just cut to fit. Theirs takes a fair amount of heat to melt so it may be better if you’re having problems with the muzzle blast melting them. You could use the end of a drill bit to measure the hole. Edited February 27 by Farmer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanttolearn Posted February 27 Author Share Posted February 27 thank you. appreciate the information, didn't think of using a drill bit...that helps a lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studlee Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 Dawson ones are good. Recently been using the ones from Shooters Connection Store. They work well too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanttolearn Posted February 27 Author Share Posted February 27 good to know, thank you. a neighbor thinks he might have some smaller drill bits so perhaps tonight i shall know the size i need. it looks like a pretty thin caliber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-JCN- Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 (edited) 1 hour ago, wanttolearn said: good to know, thank you. a neighbor thinks he might have some smaller drill bits so perhaps tonight i shall know the size i need. it looks like a pretty thin caliber Typical front sight is either 1mm or 1.5mm. If you post a picture, I’ll bet we could guess. Allen keys can also be used to measure instead of drill bits. . Edited February 27 by -JCN- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Yes, there are different sorts of "fiber" on the market, from injection-molded rods of orange or green transparent plastic to actual fluorescent fiber optic (if you crush a bit, it turns into smaller strands). IME the harder it is to melt the more likely it is to be true fiber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanttolearn Posted February 28 Author Share Posted February 28 Shred, interesting....i will try to read the descriptions prior to purchase, hopefully they will differentiate accordingly. JCN,, thank you but i think i've narrowed it down to 1 mm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-JCN- Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 2 hours ago, wanttolearn said: Shred, interesting....i will try to read the descriptions prior to purchase, hopefully they will differentiate accordingly. JCN,, thank you but i think i've narrowed it down to 1 mm 1mm is most common, I usually drill out to 1.5 to get more light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chatsayson Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 drill bit or allen key are very good suggestions for measuring them holes. I have dawsons long fiber optic and probably have to replace once or twice so itis still long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanttolearn Posted May 15 Author Share Posted May 15 thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 Blue-flame crack torches "cigar lighters" are the ones to use for melting fiber. Regular lighters just make a mess and take too long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmc45414 Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 6 hours ago, shred said: Blue-flame crack torches "cigar lighters" are the ones to use for melting fiber. And lots of simple little butane torches available, and they are handy and cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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