Paint for Sights?

[PackinMama]

The front sight on my AK is black and it's a little hard to see. I'm thinking of painting it white or maybe fluorescent green or orange so I can see it better. The back sights are white and they show up good. Can I use any kind of paint or does someone make a paint just for this purpose?

Also, you AK guys out there......there's a front sight that flips up and covers the regular sight that's obviously a night sight, because it still glows in the dark. Problem is, it's loose and it won't stay in the upright position. Does anyone know how can I tighten it? It looks to be attached with a pin.

[Guest bkelm18]

Model paint and a fine brush works just fine for that.

[StumpyBeagle]

Check this site out, worked great on my Bowning Hi-Power sights.

http://www.brightsights.com/index.shtml

[TGO David]

Check this site out, worked great on my Bowning Hi-Power sights.

http://www.brightsights.com/index.shtml

x2 ... I have seen a few handguns with the front blade painted with that and it looked good.

[PackinMama]

Oops! I meant to post this in the "Firearms Accessories" section. I have no idea how I put it here....might be due to my beverage of choice for this evening

Mods, please feel free to move to the appropriate place.

[PackinMama]

Check this site out, worked great on my Bowning Hi-Power sights.

http://www.brightsights.com/index.shtml

Cool, that looks like just what I need. I'm going to order some right now. Thanks!

[10Kilr]

Get rid of the factory sights and try a set of these, you won't be sorry.

http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/ProductDetail.aspx?p=24691&title=AK-47%20TRITIUM%20EXPRESS%20SIGHT%20SET

I have a set on my rifle and they are excellent. Sight/target acquisition is very quick.

[Guest grimel]

The front sight on my AK is black and it's a little hard to see. I'm thinking of painting it white or maybe fluorescent green or orange so I can see it better. The back sights are white and they show up good. Can I use any kind of paint or does someone make a paint just for this purpose?

Also, you AK guys out there......there's a front sight that flips up and covers the regular sight that's obviously a night sight, because it still glows in the dark. Problem is, it's loose and it won't stay in the upright position. Does anyone know how can I tighten it? It looks to be attached with a pin.

Get the XS front sight.

[PackinMama]

That XS looks interesting.....just wish I could see them on a rifle before I spend $120. So, the front bead glows, but the rear doesn't? Are they easy to install?

[Smith]

That XS looks interesting.....just wish I could see them on a rifle before I spend $120. So, the front bead glows, but the rear doesn't? Are they easy to install?

Yes, to both but if you need night sights on a rifle there are bigger and more expensive accessories you need!

A much cheaper alternative is these. http://www.redstararms.com/

[10Kilr]

That XS looks interesting.....just wish I could see them on a rifle before I spend $120. So, the front bead glows, but the rear doesn't? Are they easy to install?

No problem for install, as long as you have a front sight tool. Front dot glows and the rear is just a stripe. Pricey for sights but they make a world of difference.

[Guest shortfri]

Yes, to both but if you need night sights on a rifle there are bigger and more expensive accessories you need!

A much cheaper alternative is these. http://www.redstararms.com/

i use these and they are an improvement

[R1100R]

The same sights as above but $5.00 cheaper. They work great for older eyes.

http://www.tapco.com/proddesc.aspx?Id=684e3e68-7af4-45a0-ac22-88954e77eb2a

[Guest ChopperGuy]

The paint from www.brightsights.com works well, just got mine a few days back and went with the red front dot, green rear dots and I like it.

[vujade]

for the cheap...i just used some of my car touch up paint. I've painted the front sight on my AK and the front sight on my p6. They stay on ok and bright enough for my use.

[PackinMama]

I ordered some paint from brightsights.com last week. You guys gave me some interesting options, but I decided to go with the brightsights because it's cheap and I can use it on several of my guns. I really liked the looks of the XS sights, but I've spent way too much money on guns and accessories lately......maybe in the future I'll get some of those for the AK. I'll let you all know how I like the brightsights after I get them. I think I'll try them on my AK and my two snubbies.

[Guest EDWSRTN]

I would paint the back sight white and the front sight orange. Line them up and wam-mo you got it..

[strickj]

I ordered some paint from brightsights.com last week. You guys gave me some interesting options, but I decided to go with the brightsights because it's cheap and I can use it on several of my guns. I really liked the looks of the XS sights, but I've spent way too much money on guns and accessories lately......maybe in the future I'll get some of those for the AK. I'll let you all know how I like the brightsights after I get them. I think I'll try them on my AK and my two snubbies.

How does that stuff compare to craft paint or glow in the dark paint?

[Angus]

I was wondering that too strickj. If you wanted cheap, go to a craft store. Is what i plan to do anyway.

[BryanP]

I saw someone selling Brightsights paint at the gun show south of Franklin this past weekend and bought some on a whim. Not bad so far. I've just used it to touch up the sights on my S&W 638, and I like what I see.

[wjh2657]

for the cheap...i just used some of my car touch up paint. I've painted the front sight on my AK and the front sight on my p6. They stay on ok and bright enough for my use.

Ford Chrome Yellow auto touch up paint on the front sight of all of my snubbies. I picked yellow because it works best for me, try your own colors. I see yellow, go boom! I started painting my sights after my first S&W 19 (Red Insert) where I found I could shoot better with it than my other guns. Then at Gunsite they told us we could paint front sight for quick acquisition and that just reaffirmed earlier conclusion. You can pick it up at Wally World or any good auto parts store.

By the way, most Walmarts have stopped carrying model kits and craft paint, so it can be very hard to find anymore.

[PackinMama]

I've had family in town, been pretty busy. I still haven't tried the stuff out yet, but they're leaving tomorrow so I'll try it out sometime in the next couple days.....I'll let you guys know how I like it. I can tell you that a few years ago I tried flourescent orange model paint (Testors) on the front sight of my snubbie and it looked like crap, even after three coats. It was much darker than it looked in the bottle and it didn't stay on worth a darn.