Front sight - glaring question

[gatorwade]

What do you all do to eliminate sunlite glare on the front sight post? A half century ago we were issued a carbide miners lamp, and used the soot off it to blacken the front sight for qualifying and competition with our Garands. But I long ago parted with that piece of Marine Corps memorabilia.
Been testing the Underwood at 100 yards, with factory ammo. Usually shoot early in the AM, while my eyes are fresh and before the breeze comes up. But I am staring right into the sun which is just bustin' over the Sierra, and the target is backlit as well. It is pretty difficult to see that target center, but when I take my time, and it is a good day, the Underwood posts 3" groups of 5 rounds.
Since it is a good shooter, I plan to try to improve with reloads eventually.
But that dang shiny front post ain't helping.
Got any tips for an easy fix, that won't harm my favorite firearm?

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[Mizzouboy]

Birchwood Casey used to make a sight blackener spray. Haven't bought any in a long while, but I think they still make it. It's very flat spray paint that comes off easily with bore cleaner but stays on better than carbide soot. Comes in a pocket-size spray can.

[browningautorifle]

We used to use a standard Zippo lighter and just black them with that. A big flame will do it nicely...and so does Birchwood Casey.

[painter777]

Try the Alvin York method..........
Wiping the front sight with a wet thumb..

Move to Michigan, very few sunny days.

Better 3" 5 shot groups @ 100yards?
You're a better man than I.

Seriously,
A fellow member at my rifle club introduced me to the sharpie water based markers.
They come in many colors and tip sizes. Easy to pocket.
Easy to remove with Hoppes #9.
Helped me a lot on the frt sight of a S&W Model 19, Nickel finish, .357.

HTH,
Charlie-Painter777

[INLAND44]

In the Army we used a cheap candle that made plenty of perfect, black, smooth soot. Cleans right off too.

[gatorwade]

Ahhh...correction needed to my post. I said I was getting 3" 100 yard groups. Not true, at least not yet. I am getting groups right at 4 inches. Sorry about that brain fart. Not trying to BS anyone. Not my first typo here.When I first registered on this site, I typed in my user name but entered a Y when I should have entered a T. So you get a sincerely embarrassed Gatorwade.
Anyway, now I have a mission for my old zippo with the eagle, globe and anchor that has been laying in my shooting box without a mission for decades. If I ever do get a 3" group I will post a picture.

[INLAND44]

Where the center of the group is located on the target is a little more important than group size. That is, if you ever really wanted to use it for anything.

[gatorwade]

The underwood puts groups centered in the bullseye at 100 yards, with the center sitting on top of the post, and the rear sight showing "2" in the notch. Using LC and BVAC lately. Gonna try my first handloads for 30 carbine soon, and see how that compares. Pretty confident that if I ever needed it for something more serious than punching paper it would be very effective, at least at 100 yards.

[USGI]

I'd be happy with that. Your front sight probably needs a little taken off of it, but I wouldn't mess with it. - Bob

[INLAND44]

I would. Its improper to use the sights incorrectly. The adjustable rear sight should be on '1.5 - 1'. When shooting at 100 yds. A new front sight has been installed on your carbine but never sighted in. Ideally it would be 6" high at 100. See the 100 yd sighting target.