M&P Front Sight

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Sorry, but I cannot discern that the sight is off-center. If it is, it is not by much.

And, it is not a problem unless your gun is not shooting to the right place on the target.

Try shooting it before you make a problem out of something that is not a problem!

:)
 
Per the owner's manual, any sight adjustment done on the Shield should be done with the front sight. The front sight needs to move opposite the direction you want the POI to shift. You can check whether the sight is centered by using a straight edge and a caliper to measure both sides of the sight and the side of the slide.
 
It looks like the blade is centered but the blade is not centered on the base. Is that what you are seeing?
 
shawn mccarver said:
Sorry, but I cannot discern that the sight is off-center. If it is, it is not by much.

And, it is not a problem unless your gun is not shooting to the right place on the target.

Try shooting it before you make a problem out of something that is not a problem!

:)
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Didn't consider it a problem and wasn't making it problem
 
epj said:
Per the owner's manual, any sight adjustment done on the Shield should be done with the front sight. The front sight needs to move opposite the direction you want the POI to shift. You can check whether the sight is centered by using a straight edge and a caliper to measure both sides of the sight and the side of the slide.
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Just got it yesterday and cleaned it , noticed sight is slightly to the right. Worked 14 hours today haven't had a chance to go over the whole manual. Thanks for the reply.
 
The position of the sight relative to the slide is irrelevant. The only thing that matters is where the bullets impact the target. So, you won't know if the sights are off until you shoot the gun.
 
My front site was off to the right also also. Tried to adjust it but it was not going to move with out some serious force. Eventually got it to move and I am going to install fiber optic in front. Took soaking in release agent and steel pusher sized to fit the width of the slot to get it to move. I am surprised that the manual says to adjust the front site. The rear will move easier and is locked in place with a set screw.
 
The front sight on my 9 Pro 5" was off center by .031" to the right. Adjusting with a pusher it was extremely tight and would jump .010 - .030 past center. After chasing back & forth a few times it "smoothed out" somewhat and I got it centered. After test shooting from a rest and readjusting I ended up .010 to the left with POI matching POA.
 
My Bro-in-law suggested that my front sight on my new shield might be off a bit after one shooting, I think I'm going with others opinion on this matter, I'm going to shoot it a bunch before I go messing with the sights!
 
alphabrace said:
My front site was off to the right also also. Tried to adjust it but it was not going to move with out some serious force. Eventually got it to move and I am going to install fiber optic in front. Took soaking in release agent and steel pusher sized to fit the width of the slot to get it to move. I am surprised that the manual says to adjust the front site. The rear will move easier and is locked in place with a set screw.
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I was told by my local guy that the set screw wasn't locking the sight but holding the "striker assembly"? Don't remember what for sure but definitely not the sight.
 
Cackmandu said:
...I'm going to shoot it a bunch before I go messing with the sights!
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This is wisdom in action.

hstrawn said:
I was told by my local guy that the set screw wasn't locking the sight but holding the "striker assembly"? Don't remember what for sure but definitely not the sight.
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No, the set screw in the rear sight is indeed holding the rear sight. The problem is that the sight dove tail is not smooth on the bottom. So, if you move the rear, the set screw may not land on a flat part and will move the sight as it's tightened. This is why you move the sight on the Shield.

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All this is a moot point. It's very unlikely that the sights need to be moved at all. This is a small defensive pistol. Moving the sights .01" is an attempt to make it a bullseye gun; it's not. Even a 4" group at 10 yards is perfectly fine for this gun. If you want a more precise grouping, I suggest another gun.
 
Found several older post on same subject and was mentioned sights are not zeroed in at factory. Pistol fired really well but I was hitting all lower left, will need more practice with light firearm.
 
The sights are zeroed at the factory.

I'll bet your right handed and shooting off hand. This is very common with right hand shooters, low left. The M&P trigger is only marginal so it exacerbates the issue.

Practice is the key. Dry practice is also very helpful.
 
Rastoff said:
The sights are zeroed at the factory.

I'll bet your right handed and shooting off hand. This is very common with right hand shooters, low left. The M&P trigger is only marginal so it exacerbates the issue.

Practice is the key. Dry practice is also very helpful.
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Yes need more practice , NRA Instructor a Army Veteran helped a lot with grip and stance , fairly accurate with heavier 469 and 3906. Nothing to brag about but a lot better when first started
 
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