K-Kote and Night Sights - Which First?

Jeff Thomas · April 26, 1999, 01:53 AM

I want to send my Sig 228 slide in for the K-Kote process by Sig. Seems reasonable at $60, and sounds like a more durable finish. Also need to install night sights on the slide. Which should I do first?

Thank you.

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Mike Baugh · April 26, 1999, 05:40 AM

Jeff , K-Kote in my experience is not very durable . It is very rust resitant while it is on the weapon but wears quickly . It will show holster wear as fast or faster than the standard finish . If you want durability try a specialty finish like Roguard . I would buy night sights first . Good Luck , Mike...

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Jeff Thomas · April 26, 1999, 10:55 PM

Mike, thank you. Robar is nearly in my backyard, so I'll check them out for Roguard. And, we'll go aheaad on the sights first, as you recommend. Probably get the Wilson combat night sights - I want a different color in the front versus the back sight. Thanks.

Mikey · April 27, 1999, 09:27 AM

Jeff,

I've got a Wilson 1996-A2 with Wilson Night Eyes and they are great!

MMC also makes their fully adjustable combat sight with tritium inserts in your choice of front and rear sight color. I am going to try them next - probably on my Officer's size carry gun.

Mikey

April 26, 1999, 01:53 AM	#1
Jeff Thomas Senior Member Join Date: December 9, 1998 Location: Texas Posts: 4,753	I want to send my Sig 228 slide in for the K-Kote process by Sig. Seems reasonable at $60, and sounds like a more durable finish. Also need to install night sights on the slide. Which should I do first? Thank you. [This message has been edited by Jeff Thomas (edited April 26, 1999).]

April 26, 1999, 05:40 AM	#2
Mike Baugh Senior Member Join Date: October 28, 1998 Location: Indiana Posts: 405	Jeff , K-Kote in my experience is not very durable . It is very rust resitant while it is on the weapon but wears quickly . It will show holster wear as fast or faster than the standard finish . If you want durability try a specialty finish like Roguard . I would buy night sights first . Good Luck , Mike... [This message has been edited by Mike Baugh (edited April 26, 1999).]

April 26, 1999, 10:55 PM	#3
Jeff Thomas Senior Member Join Date: December 9, 1998 Location: Texas Posts: 4,753	Mike, thank you. Robar is nearly in my backyard, so I'll check them out for Roguard. And, we'll go aheaad on the sights first, as you recommend. Probably get the Wilson combat night sights - I want a different color in the front versus the back sight. Thanks.

April 27, 1999, 09:27 AM	#4
Mikey Senior Member Join Date: November 14, 1998 Location: Tennessee Posts: 885	Jeff, I've got a Wilson 1996-A2 with Wilson Night Eyes and they are great! MMC also makes their fully adjustable combat sight with tritium inserts in your choice of front and rear sight color. I am going to try them next - probably on my Officer's size carry gun. Mikey