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Customizing a fixed sight
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08/09/15 03:51 PM
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JThoele
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Not sure how many gunsmith guys we have on here, but I have two handguns (a S&W 39 and a S&W 13-2) that have fixed low profile ramp style front sights that become all but useless in poor lighting or against dark colored targets. The guns are both fantastic shooters, and I would like to increase their sight visibility. Can a bright brass bead be fitted and placed on the existing metal ramp sight?
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Re: Customizing a fixed sight
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08/09/15 04:10 PM
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J.G.
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Bright colored nail polish.
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Re: Customizing a fixed sight
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08/09/15 04:24 PM
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dredd
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^^^^^^^ That
And they make some really good Glow In The Dark Paint these days.
I did a 10/22 with florescent model paint years ago. It worked out great.
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Re: Customizing a fixed sight
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08/09/15 05:29 PM
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JThoele
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So far that is what I have done on the 13-2. It works ok, obviously It is the cheapest and least invasive approach, but it isn't an exceptional fix.
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Re: Customizing a fixed sight
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08/09/15 05:30 PM
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Colt W. Knight
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There is a company called BrightSights that makes high vis and glow in the dark paint specifically for gun sights. They work great http://brightsights.com/I have even used it on guitar necks so guys can see there position dots on a dark stage.
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Re: Customizing a fixed sight
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08/09/15 07:17 PM
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JThoele
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Cool, I'll give them a try
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Re: Customizing a fixed sight
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08/09/15 10:45 PM
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Re: Customizing a fixed sight
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08/10/15 12:36 AM
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A nice hot pink?
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