Faded 3 dot sights

[OkieJoe72]

I recently picked up a Colt 1911 officers model, and the white dots are very faded. I’m planning on simply using finger nail polish to touch them up, but I figured it was worth getting some other opinions first. Does anybody use sight paint, and is it worth it? Should I try a different color besides white? What color do you guys prefer? This gun will primarily be used on the range, but it might be an occasional carry gun.

 

[Timmy59]

Testlors florescent model paint green or orange.

 

[Snattlerake]

Go to a gun range and look t the options, then decide.

 

[p238shooter]

I found some bright red/orange fingernail paint Gel at W/M for my front sight and it has worked well. Has been on 4-5 months EDC after using a cotton swab dipped in alcohol to clean the oil off.

 

[Bocephus123]

my eyes like florescent yellow front, white rear .. testors model paint.. i clean the out with a small drill bit . toothpick first drop in front bright white second flourescent yellow makes it brighter! rear just a couple drops bright white.

 

[OkieJoe72]

Thanks for the responses guys. With my aging eyes, I’m going to try a fluorescent orange and see how I like it.

 

[Bocephus123]

Thanks for the responses guys. With my aging eyes, I’m going to try a fluorescent orange and see how I like it.

Put a dot of each on a white piece of paper hold it out see which your eye likes Hobby Lobby has a bunch of different colors

 

[shelshy]

I had a gun that was hard chromed that I couldn't pick up the front sight on. I put some hot pink nail polish on it that my wife had. It's been about 14 years and my brother still carries that gun and its still on there.

 

[Gunbuffer]

Paint it white THEN your fluorescent color. It will really pop then