Replacing a Fiber optic rod

[Jake Starr]

I have some red fiber optics on a P99. Looks like one of the rear optic rods is ready to come off...I was looking to buy a replacement...trouble is I am not sure what size it is...is there a way to tell? .02; .03;.04?

[john from md]

Brownells sells these in various sizes .030, .060, 090 at least they are the sizes I think they sell. In any case, buy all if you neet to, they are cheap. If you have a caliper, you can measure the old one. To install, heat one end with a warm piece of metal; i.e. screwdriver or butterknife. Don't make it too hot, just enough to mushroom the end a little. Next cut to size, insert and do the same to the other side.

I break these all the time shooting IDPA. If you don't shoot too much, they will last much longer.

Regards,

John from MD

ps www.brownells.com