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Thought I would share how I paint my front sights. I have tried several things over the years. This is what I found that works the best for me. I use fishing vinal fishing jig paint. I pay 4.95 per bottle I use two colors white and red. Clean the brass bead with acetone cleaner and apply with a q-tip. I let the first coat dry for a 4 our period and put the clean coat on which is from the same co. and let set for 24 hours .I bought this locally its called 06 from component systems. I did this when the sights were installed on the carbines and they sat with the barrel down in my gun cabinet I had no run off. Little dab of these produces goes a long way. Hope this helps.

Pictures.... We need pictures

Pictures of paint bottles and front sight

Front sight

Fishing tackle area Maybe at Walmart ?

Nice, thanks

I use Milwaukee Inkzall paint marker. White and Yellow. Picture of yellow paint marker.
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I used testors model paint in the fluorescent orange, I picked it up at Hobby Lobby for $3.00. I apply it with Q-Tips, allow it to dry, apply a second coat, then apply a coat of clear nail polish.


I used it to paint the sight on my Ruger Mini-14. Pops right out at me.


I've used it on a couple handguns as well. The latest was my Model 64 Smith 2" I just can't see the sights like I used to... old eyes don't yah know.

I use White Out.

The Wiz wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 06, 2024 11:49 am

I use White Out.

I started with that. Didn't last. Flaked off.

Mags wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 06, 2024 12:47 pm

The Wiz wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 06, 2024 11:49 am

I use White Out.

I started with that. Didn't last. Flaked off.

I've had good luck with the model paint lasting, but I don't carry the guns on duty, just shoot them. My edc guns have xs sights. Although, the mini 14 does ride around in a scabbard in the utv, but it has wings for protection.

BrokenolMarine wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 06, 2024 2:41 pm

Mags wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 06, 2024 12:47 pm

The Wiz wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 06, 2024 11:49 am

I use White Out.

I started with that. Didn't last. Flaked off.

I've had good luck with the model paint lasting, but I don't carry the guns on duty, just shoot them. My edc guns have xs sights. Although, the mini 14 does ride around in a scabbard in the utv, but it has wings for protection.

I had looked into Testors. It was $2 more than the paint pen and figured I would be more likely to use a paint pen for other things than a bottle of paint.

That's cool. Each of us uses what works.

Testors from Hobby Lobby works for me. I just choose to use the fluorescent green although I do have some orange to

BigAl52 wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 06, 2024 5:10 pm

Testors from Hobby Lobby works for me. I just choose to use the fluorescent green although I do have some orange to

Haven't tried the green, they didnt have any last time we were in. I'll look for it. Post a pic if you get a chance. I'd like to see how it looks in use.

Here you go BOM. I first hit the sight with the white paint then after it drys good I use a couple coats of green. I like the green better.

That stands out

Green seems to catch my eyes alot better. Ive used that green on all of my guns and Ive only got one gun that has a red dot sight on it. I buy green dot reflex sights for rifles and pistols.

I was having difficulty picking up the front sight on my H001. I removed the hood and put some of the Testor's florescent orange paint on the sight post. I left the hood off. It made a big difference. I am able to pick up the sights more quickly now.

Popsicle wrote: ↑

Sun Mar 23, 2025 6:10 pm

I was having difficulty picking up the front sight on my H001. I removed the hood and put some of the Testor's florescent orange paint on the sight post. I left the hood off. It made a big difference. I am able to pick up the sights more quickly now.

Good idea on leaving the hood off.