Painted Sights on PF-9

SW9VEman · May 12, 2009, 09:26 PM

Well I decided to paint my sights today. I was getting tired of the plain white and they are also hard to see at the indoor range and when it is dusk/dawn. So I went into Gander Mountain and picked up the paint. It is Lure and Jig Vinyl Paint. I believe I paid $3.99 per 1 oz jar(1oz is a ton of paint and will last my entire lifetime if used just for sights, but I like to fish as well).

1.Cleaning the sights. I used 91% rubbing alcohol and a new cheap toothbrush(use at least 90% so you do not leave a residue after cleaning)

2. Painting the sights. First I did a base coat of white, then followed it up with 2 coats of color. Colors are Blaze Orange and Yellow Chartreuse

Method: Using a blunt end of a toothpick(or cut and filed smooth toothpick if both ends are pointed), dip it in the paint and touch it to the sights.

It was my first time, so take it easy on me...

matt nasty · May 13, 2009, 01:18 AM

looks good Ive been thinking about doing that to some of my guns.

oh by the way how do you like your PF-9? Ive always considered buying one but haven't got around to it.

SW9VEman · May 13, 2009, 08:24 AM

So far I love it. I only hve about 300 rounds through it though I have not had any problems with it. That includes though 100 rounds of 147gr HP's with no issues as well. I am spoiled by the thickness and it is hard for me to carry the Sigma now.

Keltyke · May 13, 2009, 12:30 PM

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oh by the way how do you like your PF-9? Ive always considered buying one but haven't got around to it.

Butting in...
I had a PF-9 that I loved and used as a carry piece for about a year. It performed flawlessly with over 2,000 rounds through it. I recently traded it for an XD9SC. Why? I wanted something with a little more capacity, slightly larger, and a lighter trigger. The XD fit my needs.

Nothing wrong with the PF-9, just not my "exact fit", ya know.

hk boy · May 13, 2009, 12:49 PM

I bought a PF9 last month, I love this gun
the gun shoots alittle hard because gun is so light
but because it's so light/thin, it is easy to conceal

hk boy · May 13, 2009, 12:50 PM

hey SW9VEman
how do you carry your PF9??

Te Anau · May 13, 2009, 12:55 PM

Good job.I recently did something similar on a PA-63 using Testors paint.I think yours came out better.

midiwall · May 13, 2009, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by hk boy

How do you carry your PF9??

I'm not the OP, but I'm always happy to add info that I wasn't asked for!

I carry my PF-9 in a couple of different ways, depending on my mood and what I'm wearing. DeSantis pocket holster, PF-9 mounted spring-clip, or a Kholster at 4 o'clock or SOB.

SW9VEman · May 13, 2009, 02:59 PM

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hey SW9VEman
how do you carry your PF9??

At first with a keltec belt clip. I now carry with a Uncle Mikes sidkick #12 at 5-4 o'clock or a fobus c21rb(roto) for when I am working in the yard. I can post a picture if you like when I get home tonight.

roklok · May 13, 2009, 03:49 PM

Nice Job ! That chartreuse really stands out on the front sight, and is the color I used on my LCP when I colored its sights.

http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/...d.php?t=355573

I used colored epoxy instead of paint, but the finished product looks very similar.

SW9VEman · May 13, 2009, 04:12 PM

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Nice Job ! That chartreuse really stands out on the front sight, and is the color I used on my LCP when I colored its sights.

http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/...d.php?t=355573

I used colored epoxy instead of paint, but the finished product looks very similar.

Mine looks as bright as yours today. I took those pictures about 5 mins after painting them and they seem even brighter after drying for a day. plus the lighting in my pictures was not the greatest. But yours looks good as well. I thought about filling in the rear sight to be more like a glock, but chickened out. I will see how this works this weekend at the range and go from there.

May 12, 2009, 09:26 PM	#1
SW9VEman Member Join Date: February 6, 2007 Location: Knoxville,TN Posts: 56	Painted Sights on PF-9 Well I decided to paint my sights today. I was getting tired of the plain white and they are also hard to see at the indoor range and when it is dusk/dawn. So I went into Gander Mountain and picked up the paint. It is Lure and Jig Vinyl Paint. I believe I paid $3.99 per 1 oz jar(1oz is a ton of paint and will last my entire lifetime if used just for sights, but I like to fish as well). 1.Cleaning the sights. I used 91% rubbing alcohol and a new cheap toothbrush(use at least 90% so you do not leave a residue after cleaning) 2. Painting the sights. First I did a base coat of white, then followed it up with 2 coats of color. Colors are Blaze Orange and Yellow Chartreuse Method: Using a blunt end of a toothpick(or cut and filed smooth toothpick if both ends are pointed), dip it in the paint and touch it to the sights. It was my first time, so take it easy on me...

May 13, 2009, 01:18 AM	#2
matt nasty Member Join Date: December 28, 2008 Posts: 49	looks good Ive been thinking about doing that to some of my guns. oh by the way how do you like your PF-9? Ive always considered buying one but haven't got around to it.

May 13, 2009, 08:24 AM	#3
SW9VEman Member Join Date: February 6, 2007 Location: Knoxville,TN Posts: 56	So far I love it. I only hve about 300 rounds through it though I have not had any problems with it. That includes though 100 rounds of 147gr HP's with no issues as well. I am spoiled by the thickness and it is hard for me to carry the Sigma now.

May 13, 2009, 12:49 PM	#5
hk boy Member Join Date: May 13, 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 26	I bought a PF9 last month, I love this gun the gun shoots alittle hard because gun is so light but because it's so light/thin, it is easy to conceal

May 13, 2009, 12:50 PM	#6
hk boy Member Join Date: May 13, 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 26	hey SW9VEman how do you carry your PF9??

May 13, 2009, 12:55 PM	#7
Te Anau Senior Member Join Date: June 17, 2004 Location: Somewhere south of the No Posts: 3,824	Good job.I recently did something similar on a PA-63 using Testors paint.I think yours came out better.

May 13, 2009, 03:49 PM	#10
roklok Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2008 Location: Fort Yukon, Alaska Posts: 735	Nice Job ! That chartreuse really stands out on the front sight, and is the color I used on my LCP when I colored its sights. http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/...d.php?t=355573 I used colored epoxy instead of paint, but the finished product looks very similar.