Paint for handgun sight

[remman]

First off, I am putting this here because is has to do specifically with the sights on my M&P 9c. If it should be in the handgun section, somebody say something and I'll move it.

Getting down to business now, I came across the first and only problem I've had with My S&W M&P 9c. I was about halfway through a mag at Pop Guns when I noticed that my front sight had "disappeared." Obviously, the post was still there, but the white insert had fallen out. While I could send it back to S&W and have them fix it for free, it is my understanding that this isn't really all that unusual. With that in mind, I've decided to just fix it myself. My plan is that I will clean up the sight post and put paint where the insert used to be. As I have never had to do anything like this before, you can quickly see my problem: which paint should I use? I know Midway sells some Bright Sight branded paint, but a quick google search tells me there are several different brands with their own unique "advantage."

So my question to you is this: what is your favorite? What have you used before? what brands would you use or not use again, and for what reasons?

Looking for some help INGO!

 

[TWalker]

I used a nail polish. The front sight was originally white and I wanted some contrast. It's a little Umarex/Colt/Walther .22 1911 frame.

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I cut a tooth pick in half and then painted the end of the toothpick. I think it turned out nicely.

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[SEIndSAM]

White nail polish works fine. I bought the cheapest stuff I could find and it's been on for over a year and at least 1000 rounds.

 

[remman]

How does the nail polish work in low light situations? Is it any kind of difficult to see?

 

[TWalker]

I've never used it in low light conditions. It does wash out compared to my rear white dots.

 

[SEIndSAM]

If your worried about low light, you should probably just spring for some night sites. I bought some stuff off of Ebay that was supposed to glow in the dark, it didn't. Total waste of money.

 

[Midskier]

nail poish (?) great idea, between my wife and daughter I'm sure I can find something that will work, thanks

 

[remman]

I guess I should clarify. I don't necessarily mean after dark. More along the lines of indoor ranges. Pop Guns for example, has a well lit range, but not so much once you get into your lane. I find myself sometimes having some difficulty seeing the sights in such a situation.

 

[TWalker]

I've never been to Pop's Guns, so I don't really know how dimly lit your lane is. The picture is in a hallway with not much light as you can tell. It's the best I can do without letting you see in person.

 

[remman]

I've never been to Pop's Guns, so I don't really know how dimly lit your lane is. The picture is in a hallway with not much light as you can tell. It's the best I can do without letting you see in person.

That's about what it looks like in the lane at Pop's. Guess I'm going to have to try that (plus orange is my favorite color).

 

[JetGirl]

HiViz glow-in-the-dark fishing lure paint.
Withstands way more than nail polish...and glows.

 

[g00n24]

I have used model car paint on the front ramp of my j-frame. I put down a layer of white and covered with a bright orange. It picks up pretty well and probably holds up better than nail polish. I carry the thing quite a bit and there is no chipping or anything.

 

[dudley0]

I put orange craft paint on the ramp of a snub pistol with great results.

I have had problems with my M&P 40c sights. Not the dot falling out, but the back dots getting so dusty that I couldn't pick them up well. I had thought about filling the void in with paint, but now I am thinking about the hi-viz sights that they have.

Just hate to spend the money on a sight pusher... or the time to construct one myself.

 

[dukeboy_318]

My M&P had the dot fall out of the back site, not too happy, was considering painting it anyway, now I will I guess

 

[remman]

Any ideas on where I might find that HiViz fishing lure paint?

 

[JetGirl]

Any ideas on where I might find that HiViz fishing lure paint?

Got mine at evil Gander Mt. in the fishing dept.

 

[kreepin2g]

seen it there just a couple hours ago. they have quite a few colors to choose from also

 

[SaintsNSinners]

I have some siteglo sight paint. Glows in the dark... works pretty well. If your close to the south side of Indy hit me up

 

[JetGirl]

seen it there just a couple hours ago. they have quite a few colors to choose from also

Yeah, and I figured if it's made to withstand being on metal in water...it would be pretty durable.

 

[gregkl]

Do you think paint would stick to the night sight vials?