Ways to adjust Sig p226 sights (Newbie Question)

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Hi Guys,

Just purchased my first handgun(s). (SIG P226 .40 and Ruger MKII Target). I am fairly new to firearms in general, and after the first trip to the range it looks as though I need to adjust the sight on the SIG. I read through the manual, and I believe I know how to adjust the sights, but I don't want to scratch up my new gun by taking the wrong tools to the job.

What do you use to adjust your sights? Anything other than the sight adjustment tool from SIG that costs $200? :eek:
 
The MGW tool costs half the price of the Sig branded one. See Brownell's.

I wouldn't risk using anything else. But if the sight tool is not an option... instead of risking ruining the gun with a punch & hammer, take it to a gun smith.
 
The B&J Machine P500 Universal Sight Tool is fantastic. I have had one for a few years now and have done sights on most types of pistols with it. It can do pretty much all pistols.

viking365, were are you located.
 
viking, I have a SIG sight adjustment tool...send me a PM if you figure you are anywhere near me.

Whatever you you do though be sure that the sights DO NEED adjustment! If you are new to handguns it may not be the sights at all, it could be your grip, finger position on the trigger or a number of other things that you could be doing...you may just need to get used to your new gun!
 
RT said:
Whatever you you do though be sure that the sights DO NEED adjustment! If you are new to handguns it may not be the sights at all, it could be your grip, finger position on the trigger or a number of other things that you could be doing...you may just need to get used to your new gun!
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Good point. I had thought of that, and it very well could be my lack of experience. I will be taking it out at least once more before I plunge into a sight adjustment tool. The groupings on the Ruger were quite good (then again, the gun hardly moves when I shoot), but the Sig seemed all over the place compared to the .40's and .45 ACP's that I have shot at the range.

I'm near Edmonton, AB...

@sogetthis and Steve David, thanks for the heads up on the alternate tools to the SIG kit. IF I do indeed need to adjust, I will give those a try.
 
viking365 said:
The groupings on the Ruger were quite good (then again, the gun hardly moves when I shoot), but the Sig seemed all over the place compared to the .40's and .45 ACP's that I have shot at the range.
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If the groupings are all over the place, it's you, and not the sights. If the sights were off, you could still have decent groupings, albeit a bit off target. Did you buy the Sig new? If the gun is very old and tired, the barrel might be getting worn. If it's new(ish), give it a good cleaning and try again.

If you're shooting DA for your first pull, the change from 10 pounds to 4.5 or so for follow up shots may be causing you to squeeze/flinch, etc. Ask an experienced shooter to try it before you do anything.
 
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If the groupings are all over the place, it's you, and not the sights. If the sights were off, you could still have decent groupings, albeit a bit off target. Did you buy the Sig new? If the gun is very old and tired, the barrel might be getting worn. If it's new(ish), give it a good cleaning and try again.

If you're shooting DA for your first pull, the change from 10 pounds to 4.5 or so for follow up shots may be causing you to squeeze/flinch, etc. Ask an experienced shooter to try it before you do anything.
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User error? CRAP. :redface:

The gun is a refurb, but I believe Sig Arms does a pretty good make over on them and replaces any needed parts.

I will try again and invite someone more experienced along with me.

Thanks to all for the assistance.

Viking365
 
I use a wide brass drift punch struck by a brass faced hammer. Have never damaged the finish of any of my handguns by using this system.
 
viking365 said:
the Sig seemed all over the place compared to the .40's and .45 ACP's that I have shot at the range.
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I am going to go a limb and say IMHO that .40 is not an inherently a bullseye type of caliber. With my 220 in 45 at 20 yards I can hit 2-4 inch groups 90% of the time, when I switch to to my 229 in 40 (with downloaded reloads to boot) I am generally happy if I can hit the 6 inch tatget 75% of the time, yeah it's a different gun but my shooting technique remains consistent, of course your mileage will vary.
 
Here is a downloadable diagnostic target that may be of help to you. This target is for right handed shooters, there is a reverse of this for left handers.

Start by bench firing your pistol to check out sight settings. If they are ok then try the diagnostic target. Black out the center, put the blackened center on top of your front sight.

http://reloadbench.com/pdf/files/TargetRightHanded.pdf
 
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