M&P front sight

[phillygunguy]

Hi folks just a question It seems my M&P 45 which i recently bought new has a front sight that is off and not sure how to adjust it is there a way to measure the sides to see if its even? I keep tapping it left and right but it never seems to be correct
Also is there a way to zero it after I get it in line?

 

[firebirdude]

You need a sight adjustment tool. Odds are your local gun shop has one on hand and will center yours up for a nominal fee (possibly free).

As for "zeroing it in"... you'll have to expand on that a little more.

 

[phillygunguy]

thanks. I mean zero as in having to adjust for POA POI

 

[The Sarge]

How does the pistol shoot? Have you shot the pistol from a solid, steady rest? If the pistol shoots to point of aim I would leave the sights alone and not worry about centering them. Either the front or rear sight can appear to be off center when adjusted for proper windage. Bill

 

[MLeake]

For measuring, you want a micrometer. For adjustment, the sight adjustment tool.

You didn't ask about the rear sight, but just in case... The M&P has a very small Allen type screw in the rear, which needs to be backed off prior to adjusting the sight.

 

[abmhpd]

M&P Sight Question

New to this site and was looking to purchase an M&P 9mm 3.5 barrel and was wondering what does this mean about the sights:
"Sights: Ft: Illuminating Dot Rr: Low Profile Carry "
I cannot find anything on this

Thanks in advance