New to me model 36

[pssman308]

I bought a model 36 no dash from a coworker a couple of weeks ago. It has been carried a lot but I don't think it has over a box of shells through it. Lockup it tighter than any gun I own and it has no flame cutting. Problem is it shoots high to the left. Is there any way to fix the sights to get it to shoot to point of aim?

 

[Jeb21]

What weight bullet are you using. Lighter weight bullets tend to hit a bit lower than heavier bullets.

Also there is a tendency when shooting a small handgun with fixed sights to raise the the front sight just a bit so that you can see it better. As a result the weapon seems to be shooting high, but in reality your sight picture is just a bit off.

 

[Stu1205]

Just aim lower and to the right.

 

[dockerd]

Looks good, I think. Congrats.

 

[gordonrick]

With the small round-butt stocks, I had to really concentrate on pulling the lower part of the grip hard into my palm to counter the tendency to shoot high. Uncle Mike's boot grips helped, but I do really like the look of the standard stocks on a snubby.

 

[TACC1]

Send it to me, I will give it obedience training for you. TACC1

 

[A10]

Are you right handed? Sometimes right handed shooters have a tendency to push the trigger to the left when firing. Focus on your trigger control, maybe try shooting from a rest as well. Also, if you are using standard round butt grips they can shift in your hand, you might try some goodyears and see if that changes anything. I'd do all this as well as changing loads before altering the firearm in any way. JMHO....

 

[chief38]

At what distance were you shooting and how much high and to the left are the bullets going?

Also, exactly what bullets are you shooing? The gun was originally designed and sighted in for 158 grain lead.

If you are shooting 158 grain lead and you are hitting an inch or two off at 50 feet, then I would say forgetaboutit - it is an up-close and personal defense gun.

If you are off by more than several inches at 21 feet, then you have an issue that should be addressed. I would shoot it with 158 gr. LSWCHP ammo and see where it hits. Then go from there.

Chief38

 

[pssman308]

What weight bullet are you using. Lighter weight bullets tend to hit a bit lower than heavier bullets.

Also there is a tendency when shooting a small handgun with fixed sights to raise the the front sight just a bit so that you can see it better. As a result the weapon seems to be shooting high, but in reality your sight picture is just a bit off.

158 grain semi wadcutter and 2.9 grains of bullseye. My other 3 snubby's shoot to point of aim.

 

[pssman308]

At what distance were you shooting and how much high and to the left are the bullets going?

Also, exactly what bullets are you shooing? The gun was originally designed and sighted in for 158 grain lead.

If you are shooting 158 grain lead and you are hitting an inch or two off at 50 feet, then I would say forgetaboutit - it is an up-close and personal defense gun.

If you are off by more than several inches at 21 feet, then you have an issue that should be addressed. I would shoot it with 158 gr. LSWCHP ammo and see where it hits. Then go from there.

Chief38

Aiming for center mass at 20 feet or so, it hits the left shoulder area of the target

 

[Old cop]

Before you alter anything hand the gun to another shooter to see if he/she have the same problem.