I have thought about removing the front sight, but not about putting something back 
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P3ATs have sights???
RAT76 said:P3ATs have sights???
I've tried site paint, as well as both ArmalLaser and CrimsonTrace lasers. IMHO, the more options you have, the better. So, in order of importance...
1. Practice point shooting until you can do it (point with muzzle, no use of sites). A laser is very useful for dry fire learning/keeping sharp on this important skill.
2. Paint the sites to make them more visible. I use liquid bandage over the paint to keep paint from wearing off.
3. Laser gives you better accuracy at distance with high speed. I tried both AL and CT brands - sent the CT back because the button is way too sensitive. Kind of negates the purpose of having a button (control), and it kept going off unexpectedly in my hosters - wearing down the battery to zero randomly.
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1. Practice point shooting until you can do it (point with muzzle, no use of sites). A laser is very useful for dry fire learning/keeping sharp on this important skill.
2. Paint the sites to make them more visible. I use liquid bandage over the paint to keep paint from wearing off.
3. Laser gives you better accuracy at distance with high speed. I tried both AL and CT brands - sent the CT back because the button is way too sensitive. Kind of negates the purpose of having a button (control), and it kept going off unexpectedly in my hosters - wearing down the battery to zero randomly.
I think any added "edge" in a life threatening situation is worth it.
I painted the sights with acrylic hobby paint and a toothpick and overcoated the paint with my wife's clear nail polish using a toothpick. This has lasted over 2 years now (carry the gun 24/7/365 and hit the range twice a month).
I also added the ArmaLaser - love it!
That's just two "edges"...
1. The paint gives me an edge in good light, and
2. The laser gives me another edge all the time but especially in poor light.
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I painted the sights with acrylic hobby paint and a toothpick and overcoated the paint with my wife's clear nail polish using a toothpick. This has lasted over 2 years now (carry the gun 24/7/365 and hit the range twice a month).
I also added the ArmaLaser - love it!
That's just two "edges"...
1. The paint gives me an edge in good light, and
2. The laser gives me another edge all the time but especially in poor light.
Just looking at your sights in the picture. Love how they look. Did you pain the dots on them. Did you use a brush or toothpick? I'm not sure I have a steady enough hand to paint that good of circles! Any advice on how you got your to look so good? Thankswheelguy said:I've tried site paint, as well as both ArmalLaser and CrimsonTrace lasers. IMHO, the more options you have, the better. So, in order of importance...
1. Practice point shooting until you can do it (point with muzzle, no use of sites). A laser is very useful for dry fire learning/keeping sharp on this important skill.
2. Paint the sites to make them more visible. I use liquid bandage over the paint to keep paint from wearing off.
3. Laser gives you better accuracy at distance with high speed. I tried both AL and CT brands - sent the CT back because the button is way too sensitive. Kind of negates the purpose of having a button (control), and it kept going off unexpectedly in my hosters - wearing down the battery to zero randomly.
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Bigsteve
Very nice paint job on those sights! I think that I'm going to paint mine. I have to renew the paint on my Taurus PT140 sights anyway. The Taurus has Heine straight 8 sights in white so I guess I'll get some Testors in orange, green, and white. Also, it looks like you're carrying the same kind of pepper spray and a similar tactical knife to what I have.wheelguy said:I've tried site paint, as well as both ArmalLaser and CrimsonTrace lasers. IMHO, the more options you have, the better. So, in order of importance...
1. Practice point shooting until you can do it (point with muzzle, no use of sites). A laser is very useful for dry fire learning/keeping sharp on this important skill.
2. Paint the sites to make them more visible. I use liquid bandage over the paint to keep paint from wearing off.
3. Laser gives you better accuracy at distance with high speed. I tried both AL and CT brands - sent the CT back because the button is way too sensitive. Kind of negates the purpose of having a button (control), and it kept going off unexpectedly in my hosters - wearing down the battery to zero randomly.
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