This dang 5903 WON'T SHOOT STRAIGHT!

[rwsmith]

I've been trying for months to get my 5903 sighted in. I did it off a rest and every time I got it close, I'd give the sights one or two last clicks and I'd completely lose the shots. I mean I had NO idea where the shots were going. I was even shooting it SA. I know that I'm not great shakes with a pistol (carbines are my first love) but I can usually get the shots on target with semi or revolver, especially at SD distances out to around 10 yards. If I couldn't I certainly wouldn't depend on pistols for SD. I was very careful of grip, finger control, everything involved in shooting a pistol. After a half dozen range sessions, I swore up and down something was wrong with the sights or the gun, the FIRST time I ever felt that way. Well, finally, it came together and it was ME after all. All I can figure is that I shoot too many different types of handguns and what works for most might not work for all of them. My son has a Springfield XD that is an excellent gun that I never shot much, but when I did I was terrible with it. Anyway, after all this I think I learned something about shooting discipline that will make me better in the future. See pic. Shot at 5,10 and 25 yards.

 

[chief38]

Don't know what kind or brand of ammo you are shooting but I can tell you that some of the new Polymer coated bullets I bought for reloading reek havoc on my 45acp Gold Cup National Match. Up to 50 rounds if fine, then accuracy suffers greatly! Took me a while to figure that out. Cleaning requires a good Phosphor Bronze brush and Hoppes - then all is good for another 50 shots. Obviously I will not buy these bullets again but will shoot them up.

Make SURE your barrel is pristinely clean, then try again. You could also try different ammo and let a "good shot" try your pistol and see how he does with it.

 

[LVSteve]

OP, what is your standard for "good shooting"?

 

[cherrypointmarine]

Usually I start with my 41 , then move on to my PC guns and if I have time go to one of my semi auto pd , 908s , 3953 or CS9, 40 or 45 . When I switch from a PC gun to another S&W semi , I'll be all over the place . The change from a PC trigger to a regular trigger is night and day . I can see where you're coming from talking about switching up guns and having troubles . And if it's one I haven't shot in a while , it's usually a couple of mags until I get my touch back .