Front Sight Issues

[kje54]

I pretty often read here (and on other boards) that people complain frequently about the sights on their sidearms. Mostly they are told to replace the sights with better ones if possible or "paint" the front sight.

As many here have figured out I'm a cheap b.....rd so I decided to paint mine with a inexpensive "day-glo" (kinda sorta) fingernail polish.



It's not perfect but in most lighting situations it really does stand out.

 

[Riomouse911]

Several of us here use white Testors paint, then blaze orange, on the front sight of the hard-to-see ones just like you did.



For me, this trick really goes a long way to make these guns more shootable.

Stay safe.

 

[trackskippy]

It does make a big difference in quickly picking up the front sight. And a lot of times, all you need to do is put that orange spot on the target and shoot, and youll still get good hits.

Most all my handguns these days have either three dot night sight, and/or flo orange nail polish on the front sight. Ive really come to like the Amerigo night sights with the orange ring on the front sight. Best of both worlds.

For a strictly "target" type gun though, I still prefer sharp black Patridge type "target" sights. Usually gives a cleaner sight picture without distractions.

 

[CoalCrackerAl]

To add. I put clear polish over it. Helps it last longer.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

While nail polish is less expensive I like the Birchwood Casey sight paint.
The set comes with white, and florescent orange and green.
You first apply the white and the one of the colored of your choice.
The paint lasts a very long time and is highly visible.