BODY GUARD FRONT SIGHTS

[thejammer]

Has anyone painted the front sight on their 380 bodyguard??
If so what color what kind of paint, etc.

 

[Wee Hooker]

I did mine. Helps get quick acquisition with the BG380 quite a bit.

I use (and have always used) Testors model paint . it's available at most hobby stores and even Wal-Mart.

Use a toothpick to apply sparingly(!). Start with a coat of white and let dry an hour. Then go over it with your chosen to coat color. I use red on most of my painted sights.
If you hate it, any number of solvents will strip it right off.

 

[cnette01]

Yes, I painted my BG380 front sight. I used some finger nail polish my wife had in a reddish orange color. That was about 2 years ago and it still looks fine. I carry the BG380 quite a bit during warmer weather, so the paint job has stood up to some use.

 

[Ransom]

Yes, I painted my BG380 front sight. I used some finger nail polish my wife had in a reddish orange color. That was about 2 years ago and it still looks fine. I carry the BG380 quite a bit during warmer weather, so the paint job has stood up to some use.

Amazing how well that fingernail polish has held up when it won't stick to a ladies finger more than a few days.

 

[desaljs]

I used "white out" on my front sight. Holding up well and really helped me see it much better.

 

[mlk18]

Even though my gun safes are predominately S&W, I went with the Ruger LCP over the Bodyguard (but that's a whole 'nother thread). Just the same I used finger nail polish in lime green and it has held up amazing well. It has been approx. 3 years and I have only touched it up once. On my 422 I used actual front sight paint by Bright Sights. The stuff was pretty much worthless and lasted one range session. Tried it again on a S&W 642, again worthless. I used model paint on the 422 and 642 and that has worked very well. So my recommendation is to stick with the fingernail polish or model paint.

 

[thejammer]

Took your advice, and check it out. Huge difference.