Ruger MkII Sights

[Mr.357Sig]

I've got a Ruger MkII I purchased in the early 80s. My 7-year-old and I were shooting it yesterday when I noticed how crappy and dark the sights are. They are similar to the ones on this MkIII.

Any recommendations on how to best remedy the sights? Should I just put a dab of nail polish on the front sight?

I'm saving up to purchase a new gun and upgrade my Glock, Kahr and wife's FNP-9. So, I don't want to spend much on the Ruger.

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

 

[microsoftisevil]

Hmm, you could pay a good smith a little bit and have them drill the front sight a little and epoxy in a piece of fiber. That would be the cheapest route maybe, and would yield acceptable results. My dad had that done once. Looks ok, but I'd be kind of worried it would come loose or they'd drill it crooked. I guess that's why I said to have a "good" smith do it.

 

[RetCapt]

I have 60 yr old eyes, and I use a dab of Testor's bright yellow model paint on the front sights. Part of the cleaning ritual is to refresh the dab each time I clean up after a shooting session.

Of course, Crimson Trace helps with two of my guns too!

 

[microsoftisevil]

I have 60 yr old eyes, and I use a dab of Testor's bright yellow model paint on the front sights. Part of the cleaning ritual is to refresh the dab each time I clean up after a shooting session.

Of course, Crimson Trace helps with two of my guns too!

I'd agree here. Maybe try a dab of yellow and see if it sticks? If it isn't to your liking, then you are out like a buck fifty for paint. You could always try something else if that doesn't work well enough.

 

[Rob72]

Edit- my other thought won't work with the tapered barrel.

For highlighting the front, I use a dab of 2 ton epoxy with a drop or two of Testor's high gloss model paint (white or orange). Very bright and lasts a looooong time.