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    Anyone else have this on their M&P pistol??

    I recently purchased an M&P full sized 9mm, and took it out to try out against the Glock and Springfield XD for comparison.

    I didn't notice it at first, but after returning home, I realized there's no white paint (dot) on the front sight. There appears to be a hole there for the paint to be applied, but it is just plain black.

    So I am unsure if it was there to begin with, or if it came off during shooting, however, it is probably more likely it was never there to begin with. I am thinking about just using some "testors" model paint and just fill it in. I'm sure S&W would take care of it for me, but not sure if its worth the time and wait to have it sent back.

    Anyone else on here have an M&P pistol lacking a white insert/paint on the front sight?

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    My M&P9L with stock sights has a white dot on the front sight.

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    It fell out. It's happened more than once. Got white paint?

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    You noticed after you got back home ..... hmmm ..... I guess you didn't see the front sight Hope you hit the target.

    If you want to paint your front sight, any paint will do, Testors, car touch up paint, Krylon, etc. It can be white, red, orange (construction type), lime green, etc. Any color that is very bright and standout, something that attracts your eye. You can use any applicator, you can put it in that round hole or paint the entire front sight. I prefer painting the whole front sight.

    It's not rocket science.

    BTW, you can figure out what front sight came with the gun if you look at the box.

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    Quote Originally Posted by beastfrog View Post
    It fell out. It's happened more than once. Got white paint?
    So this is not the first time you've heard of it then. Not sure if thats good or bad

    Yeah, I've got some paint. Just seems odd on a new pistol. Never heard of it happening before.
    Quote Originally Posted by Sam View Post
    You noticed after you got back home ..... hmmm ..... I guess you didn't see the front sight Hope you hit the target.

    If you want to paint your front sight, any paint will do, Testors, car touch up paint, Krylon, etc. It can be white, red, orange (construction type), lime green, etc. Any color that is very bright and standout, something that attracts your eye. You can use any applicator, you can put it in that round hole or paint the entire front sight. I prefer painting the whole front sight.

    It's not rocket science.

    BTW, you can figure out what front sight came with the gun if you look at the box.
    Yeah, I hit the target lol. Not sure at what point the dot fell out then. I have some Testors paint. Looks like I'll be grabbing some rubbing alcohol and then some white paint to take care of it.

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    Perfect time for an Ameriglo Hackthorn front!

    "Perfect Practice Makes Perfect"
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    Quote Originally Posted by CoryCop25 View Post
    Perfect time for an Ameriglo Hackthorn front!

    Hey now, THATS nice and bright!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Joker View Post
    Hey now, THATS nice and bright!
    I have them on almost all my handguns now. They are truly an improvement.
    "Perfect Practice Makes Perfect"
    "There are 550 million firearms on this planet. That's one firearm for every 12 people. The question is... How do we arm the other 11?" Lord of War.
    "I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them." Thomas Jefferson

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    That Ameriglo Hackathorn is nice! Unfortunately, the front sight dot falling off the M&P's is not uncommon.

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    Mine fell out a long time ago. I didn't notice until long after the fact.

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