Sight Paint

[Rubi06]

Just can't find those Ruger LCP sights. Looking to purchase some sight paint and I see that I can get a VERY small vile on ebay for $12.95 delivered. Ideally, I would like to have two different colors, so I can find the front sight first, then put it where it belongs, between the rear posts.

Anyone use this stuff?

 

[Purple]

I used Link Removed and put a coat of clear lacquer over it when it dried. They work great in daylight or low light and darkness if you charge them with a light source first.

 

[24ever]

I used to own the LCP's twin, the Kel-Tec P3-AT. It has virtually identical front & rear fixed sights with very little surface area to highlight. I used standard fingernail polish I bummed from my daughter...white on the rear and bright pinkish red on the front.

1.) Cleaned w/ rubbing alcohol to remove any residue.
2.) Taped off w/ freezer/masking tape
3.) Used fine tipped model paint brush to very carefully put a light coat on each
4.) Let dry thouroughly (used hair dryer to speed process)
5.) Put second coat on each, then removed tape carefully, let dry.

All done! It actually came out pretty nice and definitely improved the sight picture and acquisition!
Here are a few photos of the project. Good luck !

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[GB-Boater]

Hobby Shops have some day-glo paints that work well also. Normally around $1.50/bottle. A base coat of white with the color over makes them stand out better.
24ever's set up is what I used.

 

[jameshd]

I just used some Liquid Paper that I had for correcting typing on paper. Worked quite well. Doesn't last as long as other, but not nearly as expensive to re-do.

 

[pmb61]

Hard to give a verdict on the stuff on ebay since you do not provide a link. However I have used the Glow-on and if you use the link provided above you will find that they make different colors of the glow-on. I found it cheaper in the long run to buy direct from the company. I have the original green and the blue. However , it will not look like two different colors in daylight since there is only a slight difference in color. You will see the difference more when they viewed in dim light situations. The trick is to do very light coats and after the last coat has dried for 24 hrs, apply a coat of clear nail polish. I have applied the glow-on to all of my hand guns ( over 60) and have not had any problems. The trick is very small brushes or when the dot is indented , I use one of those plastic tooth picks.

 

[msg51]

I would suggest a florescent green. I used to use red but found the green is much brighter and shows against more backrounds.

 

[pastorm1]

I used brush on white auto touch up paint on the front sight of my S&W Bodyguard. It is holding up quite well even with being carried in a holster. I believe it does make sight acquisition easier. I believe I purchased it in the automotive department at Wal-Mart. It came in a small container maybe twice the size of a lipstick tube.

 

[canislupus]

i personally don't trust the paint on my weapon. it will chip off, and i really don't want to have to bring a small handgun like my
LCP up to eye level if i'm in a bit of a rush.
i tried the laser route, and i'm sold. i check the battery regularly and check the "dot-on-target, that's where i hit"
regularly at the range. my personal choice, but i'm happy and have confidence with it.

 

[DustyDawg48]

It's is possible to make the rear sites distracting so beware! I'm nearly completely blind in my left eye and my vision will wander from front to rear site if I'm not careful. I've found myself in the middle of a string of fire drawn to the 2 dots on the rear site. it's possible to make the front site more noticeable by making the rear sight less so. A bit of white craft paint from Walmart is what I put on the front site, dot, of my pistols and will freshen them up from time to time as the paint gets dirty or dulls. The LCp, while an accurate gun, really isn't designed to be the type of shooter that is going to be a tack-driver or make a 3-shot group that can be covered with a quarter; just concentrate on the front site and drive it into the target and you are good to go. You are looking to hit a paper plate at about 10 yards with that type of pistol, anything tighter than that and you are taking too much time in a defensive situation. Give it a shot, no pun intended!

 

[jim fox]

On my Ruger LCR I use a blob of "Pure Ice" white fingernail polish. A $2 bottle will last several years. Considering the short sight radius and the effective use range of the gun I don't fool with any coloring on the rear sight.

 

[Rubi06]

Okay, finally got some "paint" to stick. Bought some FolkArt Glow paint from WalMart, but the paint pulled off with the tape. Next I put some nail polish on and so far, so good! I think it will help a lot. Thanks for all the input, it was a great help!
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[rogn]

One of our staff is in to the more visible couture. She's been able to get some brilliant nail polishes. I ve been using a day glow/hunters orange for front sights, both on handguns and a couple of carbines.Works well, has excellent visibility, seems chip resistant and is a buck a vial.Careful use of a toothpick will apply it in/on small areas without run over.

 

[Billy_B]

The fingernail polish works well