newby. sight adjustment

[blackbird94]

1st trip to the range today. once I get my grip and aim corrected, are the sights adjustable? and if so how?

 

[cbr6864]

Kind of depending on if you have metal or plastic you can drift them left to right or shave down front sight. But honestly I wouldnt mess with them until you have had at least 300 rounds with the last 50 on a bench through the gun with a few different shooters. What gun do have?

 

[SSW1911]

NOT an endorsement of all videos, but there are some from people like Apex Tactical and others that are reputable. YMMV.

Search YouTube with the make, model and caliber you may find some info.

Again an idea, may not be a "best" practice!! But not everyone has a local gunsmith, can afford one or even need one.

Best wishes!!

 

[3hounds]

Kind of depending on if you have metal or plastic you can drift them left to right or shave down front sight. But honestly I wouldnt mess with them until you have had at least 300 rounds with the last 50 on a bench through the gun with a few different shooters. What gun do have?

According to his earlier post.

SD40VE

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[stringpicker]

If your shots are low and to the left, it's not the sights...it's you.

 

[Smiffer]

Blackbird,

I had the same experience with my new SD9VE (my first handgun). After studying the subject and taking some classes it tuns out it was me. I was actually going to buy new sights and have someone dial them in.
I did not have them replaced, now with a proper grip and some dry firing practice I can nail the target every time. If I land one low and to the left it mean I am tired and got sloppy.

 

[Rpg]

1st trip to the range today. once I get my grip and aim corrected, are the sights adjustable? and if so how?

Hard to know without knowing what you're shooting.

First thing is to do some shooting. Don't worry about adjusting sights until you are putting all your shots in the same place. What we call a tight group.

Also be aware that different ammo will often print to different places.

As a practical matter, sight picture, grip and trigger squeeze are all more important than sight adjustment. It's only in the movies that fiddling with sights is obligatory.

Distance makes a difference too. At self defense ranges ( 15 to 21 feet - 5 to 7 yards) sight adjustment isn't much of a factor unless there is something TERRIBLY wrong with the sights.

When you have settled on your ammo and when you can place all your shots into a group the size of a saucer (4inches) at 50 feet then you can think about sight adjustment.

 

[blackbird94]

yeah. it's me for sure. combo of squeezing my fingers and anticipating the recoil. it's and sd40ve. otherwise I love how it shoots. Practice practice practice