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ddnguyen9
07-21-12, 15:48
So I have a Glock 26 Gen4 as my off-duty firearm. The Glock came with night sights which I love. I wish I had a front sight that was brighter and for a quicker acquisition of the sight picture during the day time.

To combat this, I went to the local Michael's Craft store and purchased a Sharpie Paint Pen in orange for $3.99 (plus tax). Went home and carefully colored in the front sight. I didn't want to cover up the Tritium circle.

All I have to say is WOW. The sight picture acquisition was quick and easy. Leaving both eyes open and still being able to distinguish the sight picture was a breeze. It was the best $3.99 I spent!

Just wanted to share this to everyone!

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l155/davidnguyen1151/Guns/1a757d3c.jpg
ArBrnSnpr
07-21-12, 15:55
All the blueing has worn off my front sight so this might be a decent DIY fix.

Thanks for the idea.
ImBroke
07-21-12, 16:17
I'm going to try that, thanks!
The Dumb Gun Collector
07-21-12, 16:57
Excellent set up. Thanks for the heads up on where to get the paint.
bobnieder
07-21-12, 17:10
Great idea -- looks like you achieved your goal . . . at minimal expense! :D
Kokopelli
07-21-12, 17:18
That works! Cheers.. Ron
Kilo 1-1
07-21-12, 17:43
I literally saw this thread about 1.5 hours ago and decided to do it and went to my local Hobby Lobby. I just finished the mod myself, thanks for the share.

http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/8315/p1030933tt.jpg

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/5414/p1030935t.jpg

We'll see how it holds. I degreased the front post with rubbing alcohol then heated it with a lighter before applying and after.
Quiet-Matt
07-21-12, 18:46
The paint pen is a great idea, keep us posted on the durability. If it doesn't last try an enamel model paint. I did my EDC pistol close to two years ago and its still on there.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-g4ghD-DkAvw/UAs9LDnjr4I/AAAAAAAAJpU/p8k31uZhSo8/s816/20120721_193437.jpg?gl=US
Up1911fan
07-21-12, 19:40
http://pistol-training.com/articles/the-johno-diy-high-visibility-front-sight
ddnguyen9
07-21-12, 20:44
I am glad this post has helped people. I was chatting with a friend and we came up with the idea of the paint pen. So far, the orange paint on my Glock 26 is holding up really well. Since I posted this, I have "upgraded" all my handguns and rifles! I never knew $3.99 could go so far! :D
lunchbox
07-21-12, 20:53
I shot IDPA today with a guy who did pretty much same thing to sight without tritium. The only difference was he used his daughter's hot pink nail polish.:haha: But he shot hell of a match so I really can't say to much.
ddnguyen9
07-21-12, 21:06
I shot IDPA today with a guy who did pretty much same thing to sight without tritium. The only difference was he used his daughter's hot pink nail polish.:haha: But he shot hell of a match so I really can't say to much.

I didn't even think of nail polish, but that would make sense. And pink is very... tactical. :D