I've used Testors model paint, with good results. I prefer the enamels over the acrylics; but both work. it comes in small bottles, and available in a wide variety of colors. They even have some fluorescent colors. Works well for guns with fixed (non removable) sights. Available at most any model or craft store.

 

I have used my girlfriend's bright yellow/green or bright pink nail polish. It has worked well and never came off. In fact I get compliments on the sights from other shooter who are surprised what it actually is.

 

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I used my gf's nail polish on my SIG 210 and it's worked great.
Another benefit is I can change colors to match what I am wearing

 

I use a really bright apple green color.
Not sure of the brand as I'm not at home but I think I found it at Walmart in the crafts isle.
I think it is acrylic.
Unlike fingernail polish, its not glossy which I find to be better.
It is easy to see even in low light but not dark.
I use it on all my guns without night sights.
I typically fill in the white front dot with it and blacken the rear dots on guns with the 3 dot sight set up.

 

I use a really bright apple green color.
Not sure of the brand as I'm not at home but I think I found it at Walmart in the crafts isle.
I think it is acrylic.
It is easy to see even in low light but not dark.
I use it on all my guns without night sights.
I typically fill in the white front dot with it and blacken the rear dots.

Does it stick to both metal and plastic sights?

 

A lady friend gave me a bottle of bright Green and a bottle of bright Orange nail polish.

I've used it on several pistols that the sight was hard to see.

I also used White Testors model paint on a number of Makarovs.
Used the tip of a Toothpick to apply a very small drop.

Both have held up well.

 

Ive used all kinds of hobby paints to paint the numbers and lettering on my golf clubs. For the metal you will need to take the old paint off first. I use Aircraft Paint Remover. You can find it at Auto Zone. Beware though. Use this stuff outsidde in a ventilated area. I know there are a myriad of other things to take old paint off but the Aircraft stuff works in about 5 seconds. You also will want gloves if you use it. Next thing i do is dip a toothpick in alcohol and go iver the spot your going to paint with it. This helps in making the paint go over evenly in the spot you are painting and also cleans the spot before painting. After that you can paint your sight. Id use a toothpick as a paintbrush. It just seems to work better for me.

 

Testors model paint works well and is pretty durable.

 

I use the Testor's fluorescent enamel. It is best to apply it over a flat white base layer.

 

Testors orange over white base makes for a nice bright sight.

 

If you like white you can also use white correction fluid. May take a couple coats.

 

I too use acrylic crafts paint applied with a tooth pick. I buy mine at Michael's Craft store. tom.

 

Clean the sight well with rubbing alcohol. Then apply bright pink nail polish. That's what I do.

 

Hmm, I would have never thought of nail polish! No hobby shops near me to get the Testors paint, tho I remember it well from my youth. I will try the nail polish idea.

I was using a bright yellow sight paint, but it just wasn't bright enough for me, I will try the green or orange nail polishes and see how it goes.

 

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What I found about nail polish that I didn't like was it is glossy and thus reflects light whereas flat paint absorbs the light and is better IMO for this purpose.
The reflecting light gave me a sight picture that was blurry....
Again, my favorite is a flat neon bright green. YMMV.

 

I have used white out at times, it'll come off, have had better luck with fingernail polish as others have shared.

 

If you decide on a colored sight , put a white base coat on , what ever color you want and then a finish coat of clear.
I use clear Hard as Nails as my top coat and the paint lasts much longer.

 

I've learned a lot reading this thread. Not knowing any better I've always used Front Sight Paint either from Monday or Brownells.

 

Now you know that you can use that stuff to paint your wife's/GF's nails. But I suggest a different color for each, so they don't get jealous

 

Fingernail polish WILL work but its not the best choice IMO.
Again I find a flat finish more desirable than a glossy finish....

 

Can you elaborate on the pluses or minuses that you are referring to?

 

I'm another nail polish user. I bought the cheapest red and white I could find. I use a single cup in a primer tray to mix them into a nice orange. It also helps to start with a layer of white before laying down the orange mix.

 

I carried my Shield .40 for a couple of years with a nail polished front sight.
Never had a problem with it at all.
Every color under the sun, cheap, and readily available just about anywhere.
Using non-acetone polish remover, you can easily change colors till you find the color that's right for you.

 

I think people will argue and find fault with anything here.
If the OP tries nail polish, and for some reason doesn't like it, it's easy enough to use something else. It takes all of 10 seconds to apply. And not that I've tried to remove it, but that would probably take another 10 seconds.

 

I went with the brightest nail polish,mine is orange. But you go to walmart and the polish selection is right there in the ladies section. Just do it at night so no guys see you.

 

Thing with Front Sight paint inside is it doesn't have a brush, always frustrating.

 

Besides the nail polish I blacked out the two rear white dots. I painted a bright yellow in the middle. You would be surprised how much faster it seems to line up or attain sights. My Ruger sr9c rear white dots are so small, but the one rear post in middle works just fine just a contrast to front.

 

Besides the nail polish I blacked out the two rear white dots. I painted a bright yellow in the middle. You would be surprised how much faster it seems to line up or attain sights. My Ruger sr9c rear white dots are so small, but the one rear post in middle works just fine just a contrast to front.

Sounds similar to the Kahr design

 

Thing with Front Sight paint inside is it doesn't have a brush, always frustrating.

Never used a brush. I've always put a little dot on a fine point toothpick, and either filled the hole if its recessed, or just put a spot on a flat surfaced dot and let gravity spread it evenly.

 

At Wal Mart today in arts and craft supplies I found florusent yellow Matt for 2$ and a 30 pack of brushes for 1$ not sure how it will hold up but I suspect just fine and I have plenty for touch up. I've used Front Sight Paint for years, around 10$ a bottle I bet isn't 20th of ounce and no applicator. It does work good.

 

I used automotive touch up paint when my white dots fell out----was like $5 bucks at Walmart.