Painted Sights ?

[sixoclockhold]

Am I the only one to cannibalize their sights to be able to acquire a target in low light levels?

The indoor range I practice at, the light levels are low and with these very old eyes it's hard to even see the front sight, much less determine the top. My shooting improved a lot with applying some Caddy Pearl White on them.

No, I'm not just going to go out and change all my sights for low light level. During the day, sights are no problem, it's the scary night in your pajama's I'm worried about.

All Hail GM

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[gsparesa]

Amen.

[FeuerFrei]

I admit to carrying a bottle of white out in my bag.
My very non-committal way to mod sights.

[jmardy]

I have an HK USP Expert that has black on black target sights.
I can't see the front sight for *****.
I got some bright orange nail polish and painted up the front sight.
Made all the difference.

[LowThudd]

I was considering using TruGlo sight paint, anyone use it? http://www.ebay.com/itm/TruGlo-TG985...3D262001061791

But heck, if hot orange nail polish from the dollar store works, I'll just go with that. Does it flake off eventually?

[Munny$hot]

I'm in the same boat as you. I may have to switch over to TrurGlo TFO sights or even invest in a RMR red dot with suppressor sights for a 1/3 cowhitness very soon. The bad thing is it happened over time so I didn't realize it until recently.

[keenkeen]

Gold Beads are a great investment.

[sixoclockhold]

Gold Beads are a great investment.

You did remember to sell your stawks? Decade is a looong time.

[jkody]

I keep a white paint pen in my cleaning tool box for the same purpose.

[eternoplacer]

^^^ Agree La-Co brand it stays on even on top of some dirt and grease.
Youth!!! divine treasure.Gone are the days I could actually see rear sight, front sight and target, I hope that I do not start to get shaky hands, that would be devastating!

[wl518]

Go to Michaels and pick up an acrylic pen. If you don't like the color you can wash it off. Best 2 bucks you will spend.

[Hoser!!]

I used a red hobby paint for my front sights. Work real good.

[DArBad]

On my Ruger GP 100, I painted the front sight with Krylon Bright Yellow paint. It came out pretty good.

[SonofWWIIDI]

You're not alone. I switched over to night sights on all the guns. Even put a fiber optic on a revolver. It was much easier to see.

Too bad I lost everything in that tragic CG boating accident.

[ElDub1950]

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No, I'm not just going to go out and change all my sights for low light level. During the day, sights are no problem, it's the scary night in your pajama's I'm worried about.

I only have a couple designated as my "scary night in your pajama's" guns.

It's worth putting some good night sights on those.