[mike63]

I've got a Ruger P89 that I've had several years. Shouts great and accurate. At 25 ft. I can easily shout four in. groups with out trying hard,the problem is the groups are about a foot low. Can't find any other problem with it, so I was thinking about replacing the rear sight. Does any one know were I can get a good adjustable rear sight? Thank for any help.

[Beer Forever]

I would look on midwayusa.com, I am sure they have what you need.

[gunney_m]

Like mine too, haven't had any problems with mine but then again I am not worried about 4 inch groups, mine would be like 6 or 7.

[mike63]

This gun shouts really good, and I've learned a long time ago how to hit with it but the sight picture is annoying. (place target on top of front sight, base of front sight on top of rear sight, and at about 20 to 25 ft. this pretty much nails it.)Thanks for the replies.

[GoodAim]

I had trouble with mine always being off to the right. I eventually learned to live with it being alittle off. I could have tried to adjust the windage but figured I would just leave it alone. I have now since sold it so I could get my Glock it's amazing compared to the Ruger and considering the cost of it I would never buy another Ruger. There is only a 90 dollar difference between the price of the 2 if purchased brand new and the Glocks hold their value better.

My source for the price of the Ruger was Academy Sport Store and it was 409.00 and the Glock I purchase at my local gun shop for 499.

P.S. The good sights for that Ruger will run you around 60 and up.

[redhed]

One way you can get your weapon to shoot higher is to use heavier bullets. If you are using 115 try using 124 or 147 grain bullets. You will get more muzzle flip and a higher target point. It's worth a try.

[gunney_m]

Ouch, those are my stay at home bullet(for home defence)20 for $15.

[redhed]

What! You don't reload? You can make them for around 7¢ each. We never buy factory loads, just the components to make them ourselves.

[gunney_m]

I am going to get a reloader soon(money).

[redhed]

Go with a Lee Reloader. Great for beginners. A single stage can be found for under 100 dollars. That's for the Anniversary Kit. Sometimes they can be found on Gunbroker.com at even more reasonable prices.

[gunney_m]

Thanks, ill write it down.

[Dale]

If it's shooting consistantly low why not carefully file the front sight down to achieve zero?

It'd be cheaper than buying an adjustable rear sight just to achieve elevation.

[redhed]

Huh? File your sight down?!! Man you are braver than I am!

Quote:       Originally Posted by Dale

If it's shooting consistantly low why not carefully file the front sight down to achieve zero? It'd be cheaper than buying an adjustable rear sight just to achieve elevation.

[Dale]

Quote:       Originally Posted by redhed

Huh? File your sight down?!! Man you are braver than I am!

I've done it many times.

'Taint no problem if you take it slow and you're careful.

Most front sights are replaceable anyway...even though that's not my choice of options.

It's important to confirm, and be sure, that the gun is shooting low consistantly. A good pistol vise for bench top will help determine that.

[rckymtnboy]

Another possibility, if you're consistently hitting low, is that your grip is wrong for that pistol. Are you pushing more with your right hand than you are pulling with your left? (if you're right handed) I find that for each caliber, I have to use a slightly different grip to get consistent groups in the 10 ring. Try loosening up your grip a little and see if it helps. It will allow that muzzle to come up without the $$$ it would cost for heavier bullets.

[redhed]

R-L The P89 has a rear sight that is adjustable to compensate for right or left hitting.
U-D If you remove a fraction of the front sight by fileing, you still won't move the front white dot, and you will still have to mid-align the three dots. I think it is a bad idea.

[Jay1958]

I have done this, too, with much success and no problems.

Quote:       Originally Posted by Dale

I've done it many times. 'Taint no problem if you take it slow and you're careful. Most front sights are replaceable anyway...even though that's not my choice of options. It's important to confirm, and be sure, that the gun is shooting low consistantly.

[shootersix]

try this

Ruger P85***


russell

[Beer Forever]

Quote:       Originally Posted by Dale

I've done it many times. 'Taint no problem if you take it slow and you're careful. Most front sights are replaceable anyway...even though that's not my choice of options. It's important to confirm, and be sure, that the gun is shooting low consistantly. A good pistol vise for bench top will help determine that.

I have filed down the front sight on my AR with 2000 grit sand paper. Left no marks and it is much better. For the most part, most stock sights on anything usually sucks, any pistol or rifle I get I always do something to the sights.

[shootersix]

sorry my link didn't show up, midway has a millet sight for the p-85 not cheap but it's a drop i(no smithing) but i think you have to change the front also

russell