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Red Gun Sight Fluorescent Plastic Optical Fiber for Sights
This is a fluorescent (light-gathering) plastic optical fiber in red, green and orange for bright, battery-free fiber-optic sight aiming points and replacement rods.
Red Gun Sight Fluorescent Plastic Optical Fiber for Sights
This is a JINSHANG TECH fluorescent plastic optical fiber that turns ambient light into a bright, high-contrast aiming dot in fiber-optic sights.
Manufactured for production use rather than as a one-off sample, the unit is built to a stable fiber specification so orders can be repeated with consistent dimensions and performance.
Key Characteristics
- Cut-to-length replacement rods for front and rear fiber-optic sights
- Tough polymer construction resists impact and recoil handling
- Also used for passive security and edge-glow indication
- Collects ambient light along its whole length — no battery or illuminator required
- High-contrast glowing end for a fast, daylight-visible aiming point
- Supplied in red, green and orange and multiple diameters (0.5–3.0 mm)
Typical Applications
The unit is commonly used for front and rear fiber-optic pistol/rifle sights, and daylight-visible aiming-point highlights. The result is a reliable, repeatable build that tolerates the routing, vibration and repeated handling typical of production installations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can it be cut to length? A: Yes, the rods are cut to the required sight length and finished to sit flush in the sight housing.
Q: Does it need a light source? A: No. Unlike end-glow illumination fiber, fluorescent fiber collects ambient light and glows on its own during daylight use.
Q: Which color and diameter should I pick? A: Colors (red/green/orange) are a visibility preference; diameters typically run 0.5–3.0 mm and must match the sight channel — measure the existing rod when replacing it.
Q: What is fluorescent fiber used for? A: It gathers ambient light along its length and concentrates it at the tip, creating a bright glowing aiming point on fiber-optic sights without a battery.
For the matching Versatile Link and HFBR assemblies, visit the FEV Electronics fiber catalog at www.fevelectronics.com.
