sight color

[Armybrat]

Somebody posted here or one of the other gun boards that he bought a little bottle of a "glow in the dark" type paint for $8 that he applied to his front sight. Posted a pic and it showed up as well as the Tritium sight does. If it faded or wore off after a year or so he could just repaint it, as the bottle held enough for several applications. Can't recall the brand name though.

[berettabone]

I've seen many different brands of that paint. From what I've read, the glow never lasts as long as they claim. Most say 3 -4 hrs. max.

[Dbholfo]

Glow has to be charged with a light source. It lasts a couple hours but not all night. Best when sealed with clear nail polish after 12 hours dry.

I put it on my P345 and it's better than old night sights. I like the original sights on my PM45.

[berettabone]

Too much info....................

[DeaconKC]

Try just putting a Trijicon on the front, ltxi was spot on about them. The ones on my duty Glock are 15 years old and still bright.

[jlottmc]

I prefer flat black for everything but the front dot, that will be either the most obnoxious green I can find, a faux ivory bead, a brass bead or gold bead. I prefer gold because they don't tarnish like brass, especially after cleaning the thing. I like fiber optic in green, red is ok as a substitute if I can't have green. As for what to paint them with, Engine Enamel, preferably with ceramic in it. Spray it onto a disposable surface and apply like other paint while still wet, let it dry and off you go.

[Bawanna]

Where ya been Jlott, figured you'd done left us for good.

[Barth]

Color, Design... It depends - LOL

For me it depends on the gun.
I liked Ameriglo I Dot Pros (something like HDs) on my Talo EXO Glock.
Then put a big red Ameriglo front on my Sig P239.
But later changed both out for Big Dots.
I'm kind of a CQC guy.

That said -
1) I love the factory Kahr three dots on my MK40 Elite and don't intend to change them.
2) Changed my HK45c sights to Big Dots and didn't like them.
Switched to Heinie Tactical Slant Pro Quick Straight and love them on that gun.
3) My USPT45 runs three dot adjustable Meps - it's my favorite handgun.
Being adjustable - I've dialed them in for bulls-eye shooting.
And Meprolight NS are super easy to pick up in low light.
The Meps are staying on the gun.

[jlottmc]

I've been lurking more than posting lately, been real busy.