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Rob10ring

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Paints for Front Site
« on: July 21, 2008, 04:43:36 AM »
Occasionally I see references to putting paint on a front site to make it stand out. Is there a best type of paint to use for this, or would nail polish also work the same?
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Re: Paints for Front Site
« Reply #1 on: July 21, 2008, 06:34:52 AM »
Though there are 'special' paints, nail polish works well.  I have used it and had no problems with it.
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Re: Paints for Front Site
« Reply #2 on: July 21, 2008, 09:47:10 AM »
I'm a big fan of these... http://www.nitesiters.com/
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Re: Paints for Front Site
« Reply #3 on: July 21, 2008, 03:57:45 PM »
I just use bright nail polish. Sometimes they look at you kinda wierd at the store.
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Re: Paints for Front Site
« Reply #4 on: July 21, 2008, 05:05:12 PM »
I'm the dad in a family where I am the only male. There is no shortage of nail polish (in every possible color imaginable). The nightsiters look like something Ill want to try on a couple of auto-pistols, but I have a couple of fixed site revolvers that I want to try "painting" the front site on. One is my Ruger SP101. That black front site can be a little difficult on the dark, indoor range. I would still recommend it to anyone.

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Re: Paints for Front Site
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Re: Paints for Front Site
« Reply #5 on: July 21, 2008, 05:13:23 PM »
The glow in the dark stuff bought at hobby shops works like high dollar inserts. Very reasonable, many flavors. ;D
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Re: Paints for Front Site
« Reply #6 on: July 22, 2008, 08:22:28 AM »
In a pinch, white out or a white crayon.
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Re: Paints for Front Site
« Reply #7 on: July 23, 2008, 07:19:10 PM »
Testors model paint works well, on a blued gun you'll want to put a base coat of flat white on then the color of choice, it will stand out better that way.
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Re: Paints for Front Site
« Reply #8 on: July 25, 2008, 10:23:13 PM »
Quote from: John McCreery on July 22, 2008, 08:22:28 AM
In a pinch, white out or a white crayon.
I wouldn't have thought of white out. I was thinking of something with more permanence, but that is pretty innovative and reversible. Are they making white out in colors now?
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Re: Paints for Front Site
« Reply #9 on: July 26, 2008, 12:53:56 PM »
I got a bright sight kit from Midway, it cost about 15 dollars if I remember correctly, come on over, I can paint about a couple thousand sights with this kit... ;D
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