I'm thrilled with my new acquisition - Colt 1911 Series 70 Reissue Government Model - that some of you very kindly helped me select on another thread. I love the look of the pistol, its weight and balance, and the crisp light trigger.
BUT: I can't see the sights against a dark target in the low light of an indoor range as the sights, front and back, are black. My elderly eyes may also be part of the problem.
It seems my options are (1) live with the sights they way they are, (2) paint them, or (3) fit different sights.
If I leave them the way they are, I will just be instinctively pointing and shooting, at least in certain lighting conditions or with dark colored targets. I was thinking that maybe many generations of shooters might have done exactly this so it might not be a totally unreasonable option? What do you think? I won't in the near future be using this as my self defense gun of choice so I'm thinking more about fun than functionality. Would I have more fun if I do something to improve the standard sights such as painting them or replacing them altogether?
I'm really looking for advice on broad strategy - leave alone, paint, or replace? Though if you have suggestions for a brand/colors of paint or brand of after-market sight, those would be welcome.
BUT: I can't see the sights against a dark target in the low light of an indoor range as the sights, front and back, are black. My elderly eyes may also be part of the problem.
It seems my options are (1) live with the sights they way they are, (2) paint them, or (3) fit different sights.
If I leave them the way they are, I will just be instinctively pointing and shooting, at least in certain lighting conditions or with dark colored targets. I was thinking that maybe many generations of shooters might have done exactly this so it might not be a totally unreasonable option? What do you think? I won't in the near future be using this as my self defense gun of choice so I'm thinking more about fun than functionality. Would I have more fun if I do something to improve the standard sights such as painting them or replacing them altogether?
I'm really looking for advice on broad strategy - leave alone, paint, or replace? Though if you have suggestions for a brand/colors of paint or brand of after-market sight, those would be welcome.