Shield Front Sight question

[Msquare]

Hi all - I'm 400 rounds into my new Shield 9mm, and other than having a super tight spring, she's been good so far.

Since we're still getting to know each other, my grip on this "smaller-than-I'm-used-to" firearm has been a large focus of mine on the range. As such, it wasn't until my most recent cleaning that I looked closely at the front sight.

Is it me, or does the front sight look off-center? If so, is that normal or something that's done at the factory through a sighting-in process?

Only curiosity at this point, since my Sig 2022 Front is direct center.

Thanks

 

[B0308]

From the picture, the blade looks to be a little left of center. You could measure it, but the real point is how did it shoot I those 400 rounds? If you are hitting what you aim at, all is good.

I just pulled the Shield on my hip out of the holster. It's front sight is about like your picture and it shoots POA/POI.

Best of luck

 

[huk_finn]

mine is off to the left like yours, but I haven't taken it to the range yet.

 

[Msquare]

Thanks for the replies. I do see a gap between POA/POI, but it isn't significant. I'll hit the range today and bench rest a few magazines while taking my time. I'm sure POA/POI results will reinforce the need to continue working on my grip and getting to know this firearm.

Thanks again
Be safe

 

[27Veer]

Mine is the same and it fires 127 grain Ranger +P+ dead center at 10 meters, 124 grain HST a half inch left and inch down, WWB 115 dead center but almost 2 inches up.
I carry the Ranger load so I will find a handload that approximates it and use it for practice.

 

[B Phillips]

I have 2 shield 40 cals. and both of them have the front sights just slightly to the left of center also. Not being able to adjust the rear sight, I have had to set mine up slightly to left to hit were I want but all is good as it does what I want it to do.

 

[Venefikus]

It seems that way as well on mine; however, it seems that the dot it's self is centered whereas the base of the sight is skewed to the left.

 

[Bozz10mm]

My 9mm Shield is pretty much the same as the OP's. It shoots to POA now. But started off shooting left like so many others. Maybe it's S&W's way of compensating for that.

 

[martybee]

Same way with mine!

 

[TechJunkie]

I must have gotten the duds. I have two Shields and the front sights on both are dead center.

 

[Dave270]

I must have gotten the duds. I have two Shields and the front sights on both are dead center.

You did not get any "duds" if the weapons are shooting to POA...

 

[TechJunkie]

You did not get any "duds" if the weapons are shooting to POA...

That was tongue in cheek. Both my Shields shoot great.