Blacked out rear sights update

exit30 · July 28, 2018, 05:38 PM

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I was searching for the right medium for blacking out my rear sight, Matte Black Rustoleum was it. I didn't spray it directly on the sight, but created a small puddle on a piece of tin foil, using a q tip I dabbed it on the sight being sure to hit the two white dots. Great thing is, it can be removed with nail polish remover.

Sorry, I tried to add a photo, but no luck.

aimtrue · August 5, 2018, 12:05 PM

I simply use a black SHARPIE fine point. The tip hits the white dots and I am good to go.

Mike38 · August 5, 2018, 02:39 PM

I will never understand why companies make, and some people prefer rear sights with colored dots. Your focus has to be on the front sight, and front sight only. Rear sights with colored dots draw your sight focus from the front to the rear. Accuracy drops when that happens. If those two dot rear sights, or white outline rear sights in the shape of a U or squared U where more accurate, you'd see them on the line of a Precision Pistol match. Guess what? You won't see them on the line of a Precision Pistol match because those types of rear sight ruin accuracy.

Sure, if you're only goal is hitting a full sized silhouette at 5 yards, the two dot rear sights will work just fine. But then I'd say, no sights will work just fine. You should be able to hit a full sized silhouette at 5 yards with no sights at all. If you can't, put the gun away until you can get some serious and lengthy professional training.

Bill DeShivs · August 5, 2018, 03:14 PM

You can remove the Rustoleum with nail polish remover, but it will probably also remove the white paint.

gwpercle · August 5, 2018, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by aimtrue

I simply use a black SHARPIE fine point. The tip hits the white dots and I am good to go.

Second the Big Black Magic Marker , cheap , easy and effective . Lots easier than the Spray Paint and it can be removed when you want it gone.
Gary

August 5, 2018, 12:05 PM	#2
aimtrue Member Join Date: February 7, 2002 Posts: 39	I simply use a black SHARPIE fine point. The tip hits the white dots and I am good to go. __________________ “The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government.”

August 5, 2018, 03:14 PM	#4
Bill DeShivs Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Posts: 10,985	You can remove the Rustoleum with nail polish remover, but it will probably also remove the white paint. __________________ Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler www.billdeshivs.com

August 5, 2018, 02:39 PM	#3
Mike38 Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 2009 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 2,710	I will never understand why companies make, and some people prefer rear sights with colored dots. Your focus has to be on the front sight, and front sight only. Rear sights with colored dots draw your sight focus from the front to the rear. Accuracy drops when that happens. If those two dot rear sights, or white outline rear sights in the shape of a U or squared U where more accurate, you'd see them on the line of a Precision Pistol match. Guess what? You won't see them on the line of a Precision Pistol match because those types of rear sight ruin accuracy. Sure, if you're only goal is hitting a full sized silhouette at 5 yards, the two dot rear sights will work just fine. But then I'd say, no sights will work just fine. You should be able to hit a full sized silhouette at 5 yards with no sights at all. If you can't, put the gun away until you can get some serious and lengthy professional training.