I would like to paint the front sight for better viability. Whats the best paint to use?

I bought a small can of rustoleum and a small brush.
It’s cheap and works. Unless you want a special glow in the dark color?
I went with white and a small can will last a long time in case you have to do touch ups.

Fingernail polish, I use white first then bright orange. Winston

Actual sight paint is more visible than nail polish.

I've used either nail polish or model car paint on a number. Didn't even know there was a special sight paint, learn something new everyday.

model paint from hobby store, safety vest green

This^^^^. Best thing about it is you never have to buy any or worry about it drying up in the bottle. Your wife always has whatever color you want to go with. Used it for years.

I faced this issue awhile back--probably a couple years or more.

In reading the reviews on dedicated front sight paint, people weren't any more happy with it than they were with whatever they switched from--nail polish, paint from the garage, model paint, auto touch-up paint.

My conclusion was that the COLOR you use is what's important, not the dedicated purpose of your paint. I have a pistol with white nail polish on it (the official color is "Satin Sheets"). I have another pistol with pink nail polish on it (which I don't like, because it's not bright enough). I bought a pistol with some unknown fluorescent green on it that works fine still after 6 years or so. I have even used White-Out in a pinch. It chips off after time, though.

If I had to start over, I'd probably go nail polish shopping for a bright orange or fluorescent green color. Hobby paint in a suitable color would be just as agreeable.

I like this one. Precise and no brush needed. As mentioned above, paint the sight white first which makes the sight color more pronounces. Paint the sight with orange (or whatever you prefer) then a coat of clear nail polish to help with durability.

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Easiest way is to simply get an Enamel paint pen in the color of your choice. The tip is designed for easy and precise application. $2 at any craft/hobby shop.

Glow in the Dark Florissant green or orange it gives a good two tone effect /mix n match

Regardless of which color you choose don't paint the whole blade. Paint only a little at a time checking your sight until the painted portion of the blade just fills the rear notch. Reason being is that under some light conditions you will loose the top of the front sight and end up shooting high. By only painting what fits inside the rear sight box if you start seeing a different color in the bottom of the rear blade you will know the sights are out of proper alignment...

Thanks for the replies. Lots of ways to skin this cat.

Thanks for the replies. Lots of ways to skin this cat.

I used my daughters bright orange nail paint. Don't tell her I have it... Had to file down the front sight on my 4506 so it shoots exactly where I want it at 12 yards... Pins you know...

Walmart.....craft paints.....FolkArt brand GLOW paint in 2 fl oz containers

GLOW green 2874E
GLOW orange 2872E

Use a toothpick or similar to apply just the right amount to your sights.
Start with small dots and let it dry....if you decide you want a larger bead, add more until satisfactory.

This really made a big difference on the stock white dot sights on my Taurus 709 slim 👍

if'n you like white dots i've had good luck with rustoleum appliance paint at lowes. comes in a small "whiteout"looking bottle.
Big Ed

I got a small bottle of the orange at Walmart and applied it last night to the front ramp blade on my M-19. I used a flat toothpick as suggested for an applicator and let it dry for about 1 1/2 hours. Then added another coat. Just by judging the results inside the garage last night, I am very pleased with it. I don't yet know how durable this is going to be. I may need to cover it with a coating of clear nail polish. Time will tell.