Vtac fiber optic replacement

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Old March 11th, 2012, 05:11 PM   #1
 
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OK, so on my second trip to the range today the front fiber optic popped out on my new vtac 40. I cant say that I was surprised. It is sad to say that I have been expecting it. Of course I filled out the warranty return form for SW, but I am wondering if anyone has replaced the fiber optic on a vtac themselves. If so, what fiber optic and adhesive did you use? What procedure? How well is it working?
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Old March 12th, 2012, 07:37 PM   #2
 
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I'd just let S&W replace the sight or even have them replaced with standard night sights. I want to like the VTAC sight but have read way to many threads with people having them fall apart.
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Old March 14th, 2012, 01:38 PM   #3
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Are you using S&W standard night sights? And, if so, how are they?
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Old March 14th, 2012, 03:34 PM   #4
 
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Are you using S&W standard night sights? And, if so, how are they?


No. The vtac pistols come with vtac sights that have both night sights and fiber optic sights
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Old March 14th, 2012, 09:55 PM   #5
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Any good?
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Old March 14th, 2012, 11:09 PM   #6
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Any good?
The Yugo of weapon sights, with a Ferrari price tag. For most folks, the TruGlo TFO sights are a much better choice, and at 1/3 the price it's icing on the cake.
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Old March 15th, 2012, 02:20 AM   #7
 
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Any good?


I actually really like the sights. Except of course the part about the fiber optic falling out. If I were to buy new or replacement sights for my other M&P I would go with the Truglo TFO's though.
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Old July 18th, 2012, 11:32 AM   #8
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I'd like to try the orange w/white outline front sights I've seen on some M&P's. That, with 10-8 rear sights!
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Old July 18th, 2012, 07:34 PM   #9
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The VTAC sights I have on my M&P 9mm look like the fiber optic pipes are sealed into the sights.
So if this isnt a new thing, then how are these falling out?
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Old July 19th, 2012, 03:40 PM   #10
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My front rod blew out on my first trip to the range. This has been an on-going problem since they were first introduced. The sealant doesn't hold. I replaced the tube and superglued it in. It is not as bright as the original was. I really liked the sights, but went back to Ameriglos because of the the tube issue

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Old July 21st, 2012, 04:29 PM   #11
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I would ask S&W to install some Trijicons and call it a day.
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