Posted: 11/12/2008 4:31:02 AM EDT
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I have a buddy who picked up a used P229 in 40 about 3 weeks ago. He finally got to the range and shot it. he shoots almost 12 inches low at 25 yards with it and he swears its the sights. He says that the problem is the front sight is way to tall and his sights arent adjustable. now,, I know absolutely 0.0 % about Sigs, hence why I come to you... are his sights adjustable? are there lower profile replacement sights available? what do you recommend? thanks guys The Gee |
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GeeLeDouche,
You can verify the sight accuracy by using a Laserlyte or Bushnell laser bore sight. Cost would be approximately $40 from WalMart or ebay. If you verify that the sights are indeed out of spec for long distance shots, you can upgrade to a Mepro tritium adjustable combat sights. The Mepro combat sights will also offer a slightly longer sight radius for improved accuracy. Help that this helps. Be safe. RL |
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The front sight should be marked with the number 6, and rear marked with 8 for a .40. If they are, than he has the correct sights and may need more range time with the new gun. Try shooting from a rested position, and have someone else shoot it. Dose this go for NS as well? I just got a USED 229 and it was shooting a little low as well. I have only had it out once and @ more like 12 yds, not 25 yds. I don't recall any # on the sights except the trij info. FB |
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The front sight should be marked with the number 6, and rear marked with 8 for a .40. If they are, than he has the correct sights and may need more range time with the new gun. Try shooting from a rested position, and have someone else shoot it. Dose this go for NS as well? I just got a USED 229 and it was shooting a little low as well. I have only had it out once and @ more like 12 yds, not 25 yds. I don't recall any # on the sights except the trij info. FB Yep, 9mm and 357 should have #6 rear and #6 front, 40 and 45 #8 front. |
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The front sight should be marked with the number 6, and rear marked with 8 for a .40. If they are, than he has the correct sights and may need more range time with the new gun. Try shooting from a rested position, and have someone else shoot it. Dose this go for NS as well? I just got a USED 229 and it was shooting a little low as well. I have only had it out once and @ more like 12 yds, not 25 yds. I don't recall any # on the sights except the trij info. FB Yep, 9mm and 357 should have #6 rear and #6 front, 40 and 45 #8 front. My .357 Sig has 8s on both ends. |
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The front sight should be marked with the number 6, and rear marked with 8 for a .40. If they are, than he has the correct sights and may need more range time with the new gun. Try shooting from a rested position, and have someone else shoot it. Dose this go for NS as well? I just got a USED 229 and it was shooting a little low as well. I have only had it out once and @ more like 12 yds, not 25 yds. I don't recall any # on the sights except the trij info. FB Yep, 9mm and 357 should have #6 rear and #6 front, 40 and 45 #8 front. My .357 Sig has 8s on both ends. Your right, I had it backwards - 8/8 on 9 and 357 8/6 on 40 and 45 |
