No more fixed sights

Doctor Larry K · 03-26-2008, 02:28 PM

A few days ago I took my new S&W 1911 to a local range. The gun has fixed sights. I am a decent pistol shooter. We set up the U-C- More targets at 7 yards and proceeded to shoot about 25 rounds. My shooting produced one jagged hole about 2" across. but slightly high and to the left. I can drift the rear sight to compensate for the left POI. but I can't compensate for the strike of the bullet being high.

I need to buy a decent set of adjustable sights. Any recommendations as to a quality set of aftermarket ot factory sight for my Smith. The quality of the pistol is outstanding IMHO, except for the POI. Purpose of the gun is target shooting only, as I have a Python as my primary SD home gun.

PS
None of my other 1911s do this and they are all fixed sights.

Doc

wunhunglo · 03-26-2008, 04:01 PM

What is it like at 25 yards, which is a more reasonable range for target shooting??
Assuming that the issue is not ammunition related; If it still shoots high at 25 yards; there are 3 options;
1/ As you said, a decent set of aftermarket adjustable sights and there are many many out there, personally I would steer clear of the coloured dot types and go for an old-fashioned target type solid outline from Bo-Mar, millett or LPA.
2/ Fit a taller foresight.
3/ Reduce the height of your rear sight (the cheapest option)

Doctor Larry K · 03-26-2008, 05:27 PM

Thanks for the info. I'll try the pistol next Tuesday at 15 and 25 yards. I also will have my gunsmith order a set of adjustable sights for a permanent solution.

Doc

wunhunglo · 03-27-2008, 01:46 AM

Doctor Larry,

If you're going to order a set of target sights, you may as well get some practise in with a file and try adjusting your own?? Even if you muck up, it's not a problem, is it??

SwedeSteve · 03-27-2008, 11:38 AM

Good idea Wun, he might as well!

evilblackrifle · 03-27-2008, 08:55 PM

Hey Doctor ~ What kind of ammo were you using?

louiethelump · 04-01-2008, 04:33 PM

You could also try a lighter bullet at a little higher velocity, say the 200 grain instead of a 230 grain, or go to a higher veliocity load. Either and all of these will bring your point of impact down.

Louie

03-26-2008, 02:28 PM	#1
Doctor Larry K Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palm Springs, Calif. Posts: 428	No more fixed sights A few days ago I took my new S&W 1911 to a local range. The gun has fixed sights. I am a decent pistol shooter. We set up the U-C- More targets at 7 yards and proceeded to shoot about 25 rounds. My shooting produced one jagged hole about 2" across. but slightly high and to the left. I can drift the rear sight to compensate for the left POI. but I can't compensate for the strike of the bullet being high. I need to buy a decent set of adjustable sights. Any recommendations as to a quality set of aftermarket ot factory sight for my Smith. The quality of the pistol is outstanding IMHO, except for the POI. Purpose of the gun is target shooting only, as I have a Python as my primary SD home gun. PS None of my other 1911s do this and they are all fixed sights. Doc

03-27-2008, 11:38 AM	#5
SwedeSteve Thor's Hammer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 10,389 Images: 1	Good idea Wun, he might as well! __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

03-27-2008, 08:55 PM	#6
evilblackrifle Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 194	Hey Doctor ~ What kind of ammo were you using? __________________ The patriot's blood is the seed of Freedom's tree.

03-26-2008, 04:01 PM	#2
wunhunglo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: currently "Sunny West Africa" Posts: 1,659	What is it like at 25 yards, which is a more reasonable range for target shooting?? Assuming that the issue is not ammunition related; If it still shoots high at 25 yards; there are 3 options; 1/ As you said, a decent set of aftermarket adjustable sights and there are many many out there, personally I would steer clear of the coloured dot types and go for an old-fashioned target type solid outline from Bo-Mar, millett or LPA. 2/ Fit a taller foresight. 3/ Reduce the height of your rear sight (the cheapest option)

03-26-2008, 05:27 PM	#3
Doctor Larry K Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palm Springs, Calif. Posts: 428	Thanks for the info. I'll try the pistol next Tuesday at 15 and 25 yards. I also will have my gunsmith order a set of adjustable sights for a permanent solution. Doc

03-27-2008, 01:46 AM	#4
wunhunglo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: currently "Sunny West Africa" Posts: 1,659	Doctor Larry, If you're going to order a set of target sights, you may as well get some practise in with a file and try adjusting your own?? Even if you muck up, it's not a problem, is it??

04-01-2008, 04:33 PM	#7
louiethelump Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Webster, Florida Posts: 7	You could also try a lighter bullet at a little higher velocity, say the 200 grain instead of a 230 grain, or go to a higher veliocity load. Either and all of these will bring your point of impact down. Louie