P226 Factory Sight Problem

SilverBullet86

SilverBullet86

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I have a P226 that I had bought about a year ago and at 20 yards I constantly have to aim high, really high. I aim more than a foot above the center of the target. My rule of thumb is when the front sight clears the the top of the back sights the grouping is almost dead on. At 10 yards its about 4 inches low aiming normally. I was just wondering if anyone else had this problem with the 226 or if I'm going crazy. I didn't think I had to buy an aftermarket high rear sight straight out of the box.
 
About all I can say is that if you're hitting low at 10y and way high at 20, then either:

a) your sights AND your barrel are really, really wrong...wronger than I believe is possible in a functioning pistol

b) it's you.

I know that's not what you're hoping to hear...but I can't think of any possible other problems. If you're hitting low when close, but high when far, the only way I can imagine that happening is if the gun is sighted low at 10y, but the barrel is so dramatically tilted that the bullet is still climbing.

But I think it would be pretty much impossible for a gun fitting this description to run, and I think the sight problems would be obvious to the naked eye. Specifically I think it would require a front sight about six inches tall.

More likely is that you are, one way or another, using a different sight picture for different ranges. I don't find there is enough drop - even with .45, and 9mm is much flatter - to make more than an inch or two tops difference at various normal pistol ranges.

What you really need to do is shoot it off a rest, or ideally out of a vise. The problem is, fortunately or unfortunately, probably not with the gun.
 
I have had a few people shoot it and they all find it shoots low. I think I was unclear earlier. I have to aim for the head of the target to hit the center mass at 25ft, and just below the neck at 10ft (using police qualifying silhouette). Both sight numbers are "8" and the barrel is seated normally. I aim the same way I do with my other pistols, which are bang on. I think it might be me, I'm heading out tomorrow to try it from the bench. Thanks for the input.
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SilverBullet86 said:
I have had a few people shoot it and they all find it shoots low. I think I was unclear earlier. I have to aim for the head of the target to hit the center mass at 25ft, and just below the neck at 10ft (using police qualifying silhouette). Both sight numbers are "8" and the barrel is seated normally. I aim the same way I do with my other pistols, which are bang on. I think it might be me, I'm heading out tomorrow to try it from the bench. Thanks for the input.
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Oh, sounds like I misunderstood you for sure!
 
I just got back from the range. I brought a pro. He got me to use snap caps placed randomly in my mag. When I shot the caps I jerked the gun. We found out that I anticipate the recoil, thus pointing slightly downward a split second before the shot goes off. I started to loose my bad habit after doing this drill a lot, and now I'm dead on. You were all right, and it was me :slap: Thanks for all your suggestions. All is good now. :cool:
 
You could reduce the height of the front sight, or get a lower front sight (generally you don't change the rear sight to adjust for elevation) since the gun is shooting low, a shorter front will raise the muzzle and move the point of impact upwards. I believe Sig does sell different heights of front sight (try Questar), but cautious filing will work the same way. If you are using the dots, a new front sight will be the best way to go.

ETA - Smart move, hiring a pro - certainly a better investment than a new front sight.
 
Slavex said:
If only more people would spend $50-$100 on a pro for a lesson.
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Ive gone to Front Sight for training lol. Only with my glock and gold cup. Anyone know of someone in the GTA that does training? I have some for my trap and skeet help but he doesnt do handguns. Id gladly pay someone here. Its cheaper that heading to Nevada all the time.
 
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