Enhancing Charter Arms Front Ramp Sight

Navy87Guy · Mar 19, 2020

I’m enjoying my new Charter Arms Undercover and it will be finding its way into my daily carry this summer. The only issue I have is quick acquisition of the front sight.

I’m looking for any specific recommendations for a highly visible, durable paint that I could try to create some contrast and speed up my sighting.

Thanks!

shoebox1.1 · Mar 19, 2020

I’m watching intently... I’m in the same boat

adcoch1 · Mar 19, 2020

Testors model paint. A coat of white then Orange for top coat.

Duster340 · Mar 19, 2020

adcoch1 said:
Testors model paint. A coat of white then Orange for top coat.

This, or blaze orange nail polish.

adcoch1 · Mar 19, 2020

Duster340 said:
This, or blaze orange nail polish.

It needs to be quality nail polish or it falls off quickly. But it's perfect for a temporary job.

Biblethumpncop · Mar 19, 2020

I use a white gel fingernail polish, followed by red, after it fully dries between coats, I add a clear topcoat gel.

ontarget · Mar 19, 2020

I used the white then neon orange nail polish on my EDC Taurus 85UL. I carry it in a leather IWB holster 18 hours a day and EVERY day. That nail polish has lasted nearly a year. I shoot that particular gun semi regularly as well. I used cheap dollar store nail polish.

Zaydok Allen · Mar 20, 2020

adcoch1 said:
Testors model paint. A coat of white then Orange for top coat.

This.

Dan-O · Mar 20, 2020

Fluorescent paint pen you can pick up at wal mart is one of my favorites for painting the front sights on revos.

Monster Zero · Mar 20, 2020

Navy87Guy said:
I’m enjoying my new Charter Arms Undercover and it will be finding its way into my daily carry this summer. The only issue I have is quick acquisition of the front sight.

I’m looking for any specific recommendations for a highly visible, durable paint that I could try to create some contrast and speed up my sighting.

Thanks!

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How do you like that Charter boot grip? Get a good secure grip with it?

Navy87Guy · Mar 20, 2020

Monster Zero said:
How do you like that Charter boot grip? Get a good secure grip with it?

It’s working for me. I did try the full-size combat rubber grips, and they were very comfortable but it added too much length for concealed carry (for me). I’ve been shooting it with +P loads with no real problems.

adcoch1 · Mar 20, 2020

ontarget said:
I used the white then neon orange nail polish on my EDC Taurus 85UL. I carry it in a leather IWB holster 18 hours a day and EVERY day. That nail polish has lasted nearly a year. I shoot that particular gun semi regularly as well. I used cheap dollar store nail polish.

My daughter informed me that some of the dollar store stuff is the best nail polish she has. I think I am gonna try some on a few sights myself since I am out of model paint. Thanks for the review.

Monster Zero · Mar 20, 2020

Navy87Guy said:
It’s working for me. I did try the full-size combat rubber grips, and they were very comfortable but it added too much length for concealed carry (for me). I’ve been shooting it with +P loads with no real problems.

Cool, thanks. My next revolver, assuming we all get thru this Chinese Flu thing, is going to be a Charter, maybe with the boot grip or maybe not.

Navy87Guy · Mar 21, 2020

While I was out getting some groceries (and practicing my “social distancing”), I stopped by Dollar Tree and picked up some nail polish. They didn’t have any white - and I wasn’t impressed with the orange, so I went with red. Front site acquisition is definitely easier, and for a dollar I have enough polish to last me a lifetime, even if I had to repaint it everyday!

Thanks for all of the input!

shoebox1.1 · Mar 21, 2020

Excellent

wbbh · Mar 22, 2020

I used a Gel Singmarker industrial permeant paint marker.
https://www.travers.com/gel-signalmarkers/p/601196/?lite=true&pricelistname=SITE

adcoch1 · Mar 22, 2020

Navy87Guy said:
While I was out getting some groceries (and practicing my “social distancing”), I stopped by Dollar Tree and picked up some nail polish. They didn’t have any white - and I wasn’t impressed with the orange, so I went with red. Front site acquisition is definitely easier, and for a dollar I have enough polish to last me a lifetime, even if I had to repaint it everyday!

Thanks for all of the input!

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Looks good in red...

GBExpat · Mar 22, 2020

Navy87Guy said:
I’m looking for any specific recommendations for a highly visible, durable paint that I could try to create some contrast and speed up my sighting.

Since enamel paint is dissolved by some chemicals that I use on my handguns (mineral spirits, primarily) I always use nail polish because I do not use acetone on my bench.

They make flat nail polish colors, btw. I got a small assortment from Amazon about a year ago and losing the shine improved the condition of my front sights.

As mentioned already, be sure to paint your color over a white base.

Cocked & Locked · Mar 25, 2020

I've not had an issue with nail polish coming off. Clean the sight first with alcohol then a couple coats of white nail polish topped off with your favorite color of bright nail polish. I have several revolvers I've done this way...Ruger, Uberti, S&W, Charter Arms, Colt.

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