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    Dot Driver Kyle Reese's Avatar
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    Yes, S&W told me I was on my own, essentially, in regards to the Warren Front Sight. Scott did replace it free of charge, though. S&W DID send me a 100% brand new M&P 45 after I buggered up the frame and sent the weapon in for repair.

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    Site Supporter Jay Cunningham's Avatar
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    Wow, really?

    I guess this should probably be a separate thread, but as Todd alluded to I know multiple individuals who experienced that issue both with the PTC gun and other later model M&P full-size and compacts. I'm pretty sure S&W took care of everyone I can think of...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jay Cunningham View Post
    I'm going to give a fluorescent orange airbrush paint (using a precision brush) and a heat gun. We'll see how that works.
    Details?

    Quote Originally Posted by Jay Cunningham View Post
    Wow, really?

    I guess this should probably be a separate thread, but as Todd alluded to I know multiple individuals who experienced that issue both with the PTC gun and other later model M&P full-size and compacts. I'm pretty sure S&W took care of everyone I can think of...
    Mine were Warrens purchased from SKD and they did the same. To my knowledge, of the 4 M&P's with Warrens you are aware of, there have been 6 tubes that have fallen out.



    On topic: I love sharpie paint pen thus far. Easy to apply, lasts a good while.

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    Site Supporter Jay Cunningham's Avatar
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    Not a precision airbrush - sorry - simply a precision (very fine) hobby paint brush.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jay Cunningham View Post
    Not a precision airbrush - sorry - simply a precision (very fine) hobby paint brush.
    Yours?

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    Site Supporter Jay Cunningham's Avatar
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    Yeah, I bought it at the same time I bought the paint.

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    I don't paint mine but has anyone tried engine paint? You would assume it would work better with high temps and chemicals than normal enamel.

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    Quote Originally Posted by David View Post
    I don't paint mine but has anyone tried engine paint? You would assume it would work better with high temps and chemicals than normal enamel.
    Adhesion and application are of greater concern.

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    Borrowing my post from elsewhere,
    I used this paint from the Hobby Lobby plastic scale model aisle-it says fluorescent red but it turns out very orange:


    And found these nifty little micro applicators that were very slick for applying the paint precisely:


    I really like the way these turned out:


    (small pics are clickable)

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    I use a Sharpie paint pen that I found in a arts, and crafts store. It's cheap, and expedient. Turned out quite well on my Warrens. Also use them to label my mags.

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