Here is my situation. First time I shot my G2 it was shooting left. I adjusted the rear sight so it was shooting COM. Looking last night it appears to me that my front sight is set to the right of centerline. Would the front sight being off to the right cause the shot to be left? Sorry if this is a stupid question but I can never keep this straight.
Should I drift the front sight to center using something to measure to be sure it is exactly centered then take it back to the range. Thanks for any advice!
My OSS was just the opposite with the front sight being offset to the left. I loosened the set screw in the front sight, centered it and the rear and all is well.
I don't know if your gun has a set screw in the sights but if so loosen those first, if not bump them the correct way gently.
My OSS was just the opposite with the front sight being offset to the left. I loosened the set screw in the front sight, centered it and the rear and all is well.
I don't know if your gun has a set screw in the sights but if so loosen those first, if not bump them the correct way gently.
Yes it has a set screw on the front sight. Did you adjust your rear sight all the way before you discovered the front was off? I guess once I get the front centered I should recenter the rear and go back to the range and check it out. Dammit another 100 rounds at the range, I hate that.
In answer to the first question, yes. The bullet impact moves in a direction opposite to the front sight movement. I realize this is counterintuitive, but think about how sight alignment works in the first place and you will see what I mean.
I discovered this on my PT140 after I first purchased it and made sure the front site was properly centered and the screw snugged down firmly. I then sighted the pistol in at progressively greater ranges. It shoots better than I do, that's for sure!
Yes it has a set screw on the front sight. Did you adjust your rear sight all the way before you discovered the front was off? I guess once I get the front centered I should recenter the rear and go back to the range and check it out. Dammit another 100 rounds at the range, I hate that.
Yes, my first range trip was to test function and adjust the sights and I didn't even notice the front sight being off so when I got home and noticed it I had to do it all over again.
Yes, my first range trip was to test function and adjust the sights and I didn't even notice the front sight being off so when I got home and noticed it I had to do it all over again.
Dont you hate having to go back to the range. Thanks for the great insight. I thought I was going nuts or doing the typical low and left. I drifted the front sight last night and recentered the rear, hope to get to the range this weekend and put a few rounds down the pipe to check on my drift capabilities.
YEP!
i always check the front sight first for alignment, if it needs to be centered i do that, then take it to the range and shoot it, adjust the rear sight if needed.
IF you are seriously off target you can move the rear sight one way and the front sight the other and kind of keep both near the middle line of the slide instead of the rear sight almost hanging off one side of the slide.
YEP!
i always check the front sight first for alignment, if it needs to be centered i do that, then take it to the range and shoot it, adjust the rear sight if needed.
IF you are seriously off target you can move the rear sight one way and the front sight the other and kind of keep both near the middle line of the slide instead of the rear sight almost hanging off one side of the slide.
I dont think it will be that far off once I try it. The front sight was just about .026 to the right of center. Hopefully that will solve it. If not I know it is probably me not practicing good form.
New pistol? Why bother hatselling with this yourself? Send it back to Taurus and MAKE them make it right. We pay good money for these pistols, and are getting a bunch of them with these conditions.
New pistol? Why bother hatselling with this yourself? Send it back to Taurus and MAKE them make it right. We pay good money for these pistols, and are getting a bunch of them with these conditions.
I did it because it took me 10 minutes to accomplish and it didnt affect the overall perfomance since I was able to adjust the rear sight to get it on target. I like to do a little light smithing and it gives a sense of accomplishment once I get to the range and see my adjustments fixed the issue. Oh yeah I didnt want to be without my pistol either, I love it. If this thing has a issue that affects functionality or safety I will send it back.
New pistol? Why bother hatselling with this yourself? Send it back to Taurus and MAKE them make it right. We pay good money for these pistols, and are getting a bunch of them with these conditions
You may have a point. I bought a new vehicle a couple of years back and I should have taken it back to get the seat, mirrors and radio adjusted for my use. Instead I just did that myself. I paid good money for the SUV too!
I bought a new vehicle a couple of years back and I should have taken it back to get the seat, mirrors and radio adjusted for my use. Instead I just did that myself. I paid good money for the SUV too!
You may have a point. I bought a new vehicle a couple of years back and I should have taken it back to get the seat, mirrors and radio adjusted for my use. Instead I just did that myself. I paid good money for the SUV too!
Glad I am not the only one that doesnt go running to the OEM everytime something is off on my stuff. Besides who doesnt love to get out a caliper that never gets used and a little brass punch and tap on a gun sight.
I will never understand why people think that sights can actually be adjusted at the factory for all distances, ammo and shooter configurations. If you have a gun that shoots exactly where you aim, at any distance, with any ammo you use and never have to adjust the sights, you must be a wizard.
I will never understand why people think that sights can actually be adjusted at the factory for all distances, ammo and shooter configurations. If you have a gun that shoots exactly where you aim, at any distance, with any ammo you use and never have to adjust the sights, you must be a wizard.
I agree, but if they even test fire them at the factory, you would think that whom ever would see, and say....hey, this one shoots 6" low and 6" to the left at 3 yds. And for QC purpose, kick it back and figure out what was different that made this one go wrong. And NO...it's not how I'm shooting the pistol. When I could see the issue, I put it in a Ransom rest to make sure.
Or is their QC moto...it's only a $350 combat pistol and it is what it is.
I know there are lots of people here that got the good one's, the one I got....was CRAP! It just left "a bad taste in my mouth".
I agree, but if they even test fire them at the factory, you would think that whom ever would see, and say....hey, this one shoots 6" low and 6" to the left at 3 yds. And for QC purpose, kick it back and figure out what was different that made this one go wrong. And NO...it's not how I'm shooting the pistol. When I could see the issue, I put it in a Ransom rest to make sure.
Or is their QC moto...it's only a $350 combat pistol and it is what it is.
I know there are lots of people here that got the good one's, the one I got....was CRAP! It just left "a bad taste in my mouth".
If mine was off by 6" at 3 yards then I would send it back because that is obviously a major issue. 2" at 7 yards though could be me shooting with bad form or in this case the front sight being .026" off. Oh well I will find out if the problem is solved on Saturday.
yep, to each his /her own but there is no way that i am sending anyones gun back to the factory or call and complain about what amounts to tapping a sight a few miilli of an inch one way or the other, shoot I might even break the maagzines down and clean them too , just to keep from sending them back to the factory.
Now if its major , yep i have no problems using a warranty, but not to add air to the tires on one of my weapons.
yep, to each his /her own but there is no way that i am sending anyones gun back to the factory or call and complain about what amounts to tapping a sight a few miilli of an inch one way or the other, shoot I might even break the maagzines down and clean them too , just to keep from sending them back to the factory.
Now if its major , yep i have no problems using a warranty, but not to add air to the tires on one of my weapons.
Bubble head, The mag spring can launch the base plate too. And, oh, the fun you can have looking for any or all the other lively spring-propelled parts in a gun. Working in a see-though bag has its advantages.
On point, the more we learn from the wizards on the forums and learn to do ourselves the more comfortable and competent we become with these wonderful toys. I'm as curious as a kitten when it comes to guns and have become much bolder about home maintenance and adjustment with what I've learned through this and other forums. Thank you guys, all.
OHH, You just got to get yourself a 1911, you will simply love removing the Recoil spring and recoil spring plug.
and FYI look under the Frdige for the plug, thats where it always goes!
Nah I prefer getting my finger pinched between the bottom of the magazine and the plate holding the spring on my PT145!
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