New to this forum - New M&P 9L sights misalignment test

[Ladycats]

Here an update:
I replaced the factory sights on my S&W M&P 9mm Pro (5" barrel) with adjustable Novak fiber optic sights.
Adjusting them for a similar sighting than with my H&K P30 40S&W (it has factory sights, target sighting) did SOLVE the problem.
The gun is incredibly accurate, shoots now almost everything in the bullseye at 25ft, and in a 4in diameter circle at 50ft. Took it for competition (instead of my H&K). Excellent gun.

 

[sonny]

Ok, you aren't pulling the shot as your H&K hits are right on. You shoot your Smith MUCH better than you shoot your other gun. Your sights are not "on" for you. There is nothing unusual about that at all. My new guns almost always shoot high; one shoots high and left.
Your adjustable sights will take care of that easily: Be Happy!
Sonny

 

[sonny]

I have read a lot of posts that say go to a heavier bullet. Going to a heavier bullet will raise your groups.

The only reason a heavier bullet usually prints higher is due to "normally" slower velocity from the manufacturer. The key word is "slower."
The parameter that influences point-of-impact in this case is called "barrel time." In other words, the longer the bullet remains in the barrel during recoil, the higher it will print. This usually is very easy to demonstrate with revolvers, as we can easily go from 180 grain to 350 grain in the same caliber, with velocities drastically different in order to remain within pressure tolerances. Not so easily seen with your semi-auto, where velocities may not change much.
S2