[XdSniper]

Fired my XD with new firesights installed by James and first shot front fiber optic went flying off...
Luckly I found the pipe....
What can be used to glue this in so it stays secure?

What is the diameter to order extra light pipes? ( How do I measure for this)

 

[ajamesp51]

The fibers are are not glued into place they are actually melted into place. What you do is insert the pipe back into the sight. Then take a lighter and heat up the tip of a small screwdriver or tip of a knife. Not red hot but hot then take the tip to deform the front end. Brownells sells extra williams fiber optic material in several colors.

http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/ProductDetail.aspx?p=16348&title=FIRE+SIGHT+FIBERS

 

[JimLongley]

In the past I have used transparent epoxy to secure FO sight tubes that showed a tendency to break like that during matches. The brand I use is Kwik Weld, but I prefer the slow setting kind that survives high temperatures well.

 

[40SWXDSHOOTER]

The melted ends snap off during recoil and the rod will fly out, so try a little dab of silicone under the fiber then melt the ends. Then under recoil even if the end breaks off the fiber otitic will not fly out. I have been doing this for awhile now, and they still break, but will stay in place. I just check on mine every now and then.

 

[XdSniper]

I got the replacement fiber optics from Brownells...

What is the best way to cut this stuff? It is in a 6" section..

How much extra should I leave, so that it has enough to melt a solid front and back?? I assume the better bead that is melted the better it will stay on during the slide recoil.....

Thanks :twisted: