CZ 75 compact accuracy issue

[Kenneth07ex]

A buddy has a CZ 75 compact, that he's looking to sell. Overall it's in like new condition, with several mags included, as well as everything else that it originally came with.

The only problem is the accuracy. It shoots high, and left. It does this with several experienced shooters. Even turning some decent groups, just high left. About three, to six inches either way. We've looked at, and determined that the sights have been bumped over to the left, just a bit. Further moving them over is just not acceptable, as then that would be very visibly noticeable. Funny thing is, that the factory target readout was included when he bought it used. This target shows poor grouping, mostly high right.

There's the situation, and I'm curious what the remedy is? If it's a simple solution, I'd like to make him a reasonable offer. If it's not, then I don't need a project. I do know that he had a bad experience with sending a gun back to the factory, and will be reluctant to do so. My guess would be that the factory would be plan A. But I'm not even sure they'd recognize that as a warranty issue. So how would this best be remedied?

 

[Ackley1952]

Read your post again. Take 3 deep breaths , then adjust your rear sight .

 

[armorer951]

You could try adjusting the front an rear sights to mitigate the windage issue. The rear sight would have to go back to the right, and if that's not enough, drift the front sight to the left a bit. I little taller front sight would bring the group down.

Another option would be an adjustable rear sight. I believe there are aftermarket adjustable rear sights available.

 

[Kenneth07ex]

You could try adjusting the front an rear sights to mitigate the windage issue. The rear sight would have to go back to the right, and if that's not enough, drift the front sight to the left a bit. I little taller front sight would bring the group down.

Another option would be an adjustable rear sight. I believe there are aftermarket adjustable rear sights available.

I've never tried to bump the front sights over to fix a poi issue. But it's an interesting idea, we'll have to see if we can get them over enough. I'm not crazy about the idea of adjustable sights on a ccw. To be honest, I'd really like to know why the factory let it out. Since it was shooting terrible by their own account.

 

[Ackley1952]

Move rear sight in direction you want point of impact to move .

 

[Kenneth07ex]

Read your post again. Take 3 deep breaths , then adjust your rear sight .

I'm pretty sure that the rear sights need to move left, to get the poi to move right. These sights are already as far left, as I'd want to go. I really don't want sights that hang off, or are close to the edge. After all, its not my gun yet. So it really isn't my problem. But if it were, I sure would want everything square. Or to be close enough to not notice.

 

[armorer951]

Read the previous posts again. You are mistaken about which way the rear sight needs to go to resolve your issue.

Part of your accuracy problem may be due to ammunition selection. Have you tried different types of ammo?

 

[Ackley1952]

I’m not pretty sure I’m absolutely sure you are incorrect

 

[bigggbbruce]

I'm pretty sure that the rear sights need to move left, to get the poi to move right.

And we are all very sure you are wrong. Move left.. POI left..

But if it's a PCR I'll take it off his hands, so you wont have to mess around anymore.

 

[Kenneth07ex]

And we are all very sure you are wrong. Move left.. POI left..

But if it's a PCR I'll take it off his hands, so you wont have to mess around anymore.

Unfortunately it isn't a pcr. It's the steel frame compact. Yeah I read this a couple of times, and still had it mixed up in my brain. It's been a long day, maybe I should just go to bed lol.

 

[Big Cholla]

Take the handgun to a competent pistolsmith and have the muzzle of the barrel moved to the left in the slide. Depending on the way the slide and the barrel fit together there is a solution.

 

[crankyoldlady]

Has the pistol been test fired from a rest?

 

[Alk8944]

I’m not pretty sure I’m absolutely sure you are incorrect

HE IS ABSOLUTELY CORRECT!!!! The rear sight needs to be moved the direction the POI needs to be moved. But then I have only been gunsmithing for nearly 60 years and a newbie might know more about this than I do!!!!

 

[bigjohn4]

The front sight is fixed in place with a roll pin. Which sights are on the pistol, are they the three dot that are luminescent or are they night sights? If it is shooting high you might want a different set of sights, as they are in multiple heights. Cz custom and Cajun Gunworks carry parts and do work on these wonderful pistols.

 

[Flip18]

By the way, the test target is for function and not true accuracy.

 

[Kenneth07ex]

Thanks to all who responded. This is a nice little gun, it'll be great to finally get it on target.

 

[stansdds]

Sounds like this CZ had some sight issues when it left the factory. Move the rear sight to the right, that will correct the shooting to the left problem. As for shooting high, CZ-75 rear sights come in several different heights, so you may be able to get a shorter rear sight that will correct the elevation issue.

 

[scoobysnacker]

Sounds like the sights were originally off to the right, and someone drifted them left and maybe overadjusted. Drift them right, until you get it zeroed.

As for shooting high- how high is that? I wouldn't mind it terribly if the bullet "dotted the i" instead of hitting what you cover with the front sight.
*ok, I read this as 3-6 inches high, that's a bit much. But- what range, and is it consistent over different ranges?

If nothing else, I guess you could do the old "military rifle" windage: aim for the belt buckle, hit center mass...