Adjusting a fixed sights gun

[ImprovedModel56Fan]

A lot of factors affect POI. I would NOT assume that you are somehow in error, nor would I assume that the factory made the gun shoot to POA for some hypothetical standard and correct shooter. You have already gotten some good advice on the subject of altering POI vis-a-vis POA. Now, BEFORE you alter the gun, look at your own ability to change POI. First, read Big Cholla in post # 10. My own inclination would be to try a heavier bullet, or a one-handed hold (if you are already using two), or both. Also, myself, I would expect SA shooting to print to the left of DA. That's because it has.

First, find out the facts about what it takes to make your revolver shoot to POA. Then decide whether it fits, or could be made to fit, what you intend to use the revolver for. Then, and only then, you might be ready to decide whether you need to alter the revolver.

 

[2152hq]

Any firearm shot 'from a rest' can have it's group placement or grouping abilitys affected by that rest.
Where the gun contacts he rest, what the rest is made of, how the gun is held, how the recoil is resisted during the shot all effect the shot placement on target.

That the OP's revolver is an accurate shooter with that particular load is demonstrated by the groups being shot from that particular set up.
But take away the 'rest', stand and shoot either one or two handed with different stances, grips etc and the group placement may change on target.
The ability of the gun to shoot small groups is still there, but the variables introduced in real world shooting can change the point of impact. Sometimes a little, sometimes a lot.

You may be surprised, pleasantly or otherwise where the group falls when you stand and shoot w/o the rest.
The size of the group will then depend on the shooters abilitys,,the guns inherent accuracy is already proven.

With all that said,,a fixed sight revolver shooting those groups at that range & a bit to the side of center wouldn't draw any complaints from me at all.

 

[jimmyj]

Check the muzzle crown

 

[federali]

Babbit

I purchased an S&W Model 65-3" RB while at the S&W Academy. The gun shot a bit off. The master gunsmith made the "necessary adjustment" by whacking it a few times with a lead cylinder called a babbit. He got the gun to shoot to the sights but I do not recommend that you try this at home.

In effect, he bent the frame slightly.

 

[SAFireman]

It is a gun that is covered by the lifetime warranty. Send it back to the factory for repair or adjustment.

By no means should you: Cut, Mill, File, or hit that gun to adjust the sight alignment.

Call S&W and get a shipping label once you are absolutely sure that it is not shooter error.

 

[Rafter-S]

Gentlemen,
Here is an update for your information. I discussed the matter with a Smith & Wesson representative and he said the send the gun in for evaluation. Today, after almost 3 weeks, I received it back with notations that adjustments had been made and it had been range tested. So I did my own range testing. At 45 feet the bullets impact exactly where the pistol is aimed. I could not be more pleased. I don't know what all the techs did, but it worked.

Rafter-S