Painted Sights on PF-9

[SW9VEman]

Well I decided to paint my sights today/tonight/just now. I was getting tired of the plain white and they are also hard to see at the indoor range and when it is dusk/dawn. So I went into Gander Mountain and picked up the paint. It is Lure and Jig Vinyl Paint. I believe I paid $3.99 per 1 oz jar(1oz is a ton of paint and will last my entire lifetime if used just for sights, but I like to fish as well).

1.Cleaning the sights. I used 91% rubbing alcohol and a new cheap toothbrush(use at least 90% so you do not leave a residue after cleaning)

2. Painting the sights. First I did a base coat of white, then followed it up with 2 coats of color. Colors are Blaze Orange and Yellow Chartreuse

Method: Using a blunt end of a toothpick(or cut and filed smooth toothpick if both ends are pointed), dip it in the paint and touch it to the sights.


It was my first time, so take it easy on me...

 

[PT1911]

Looks pretty durn good to me.... should be able to see those pretty well..not sure how the will look in low lighting though..

 

[Zerodefect]

Looks good.

I've tried that with Testors Neon paint. Was'nt bright enough. I'll try the fishing paints, thanks for the tip. I've found neon blue is quick to pick up on the front sight.

 

[edelbrock]

Looks good to me. Now turn the lights down and see how they look.

 

[Straight Shooter]

Looks pretty good!

I did the same using model paint with my Colt Commander. Standard black sights - no dots. It was hard to see at the range.