Thread: Shooting low

Mythaeus, Exellent video its a shame we can't all spend a few days with Jarrett

Quote: Originally Posted by BrowningBoy Mythaeus, Exellent video its a shame we can't all spend a few days with Jarrett This video was my money-saver and only teacher (minus the first-time-shooter 20-minute instructions at the range). I found it a few weeks after owning my first gun and still try to follow every bit of it (except the stance, I use Weaver). I teach first time shooters based on techniques in this video and every single one...

I had both guns out at the range again today. I put approx 250 rnds through them combined. I'm still grouping the Glock better, but I'm getting the Sig all on the paper now. Still low of my mark but better. Thanks for all the help and suggestions. Just looks like I need more rounds through the pipe and some work on the fundamentals.

Quote: I know I have a lot to learn, but with the other pistols I own (glock) and have owned, (Ruger and Walther .22, Kimber 1911, SigPro .40) I've been reasonably accurate with. Maybe I'm just not use to the SRT trigger on this Sig. I would doubt that the trigger mechanism would have a lot to do with shooting that low. But, trigger control along with an improper grip can. For example your description of the low shots sounds (to me)...

Quote: Originally Posted by BanginBonnie2 Assuming you don't hand-load, have you tried other manufacturer/ bullet weights ? If I buy something new, I usually buy every manufacturer and bullet combo I can afford for that particular cartridge/caliber ... you'll be amazed at the group differences. At 20ft ammo quality isn't the cause of 12"+ groups. Even bullet weight is going to have a measureable effect. At 20ft, the...

Quote: Originally Posted by HamburgBoy84 I know I have a lot to learn, but with the other pistols I own (glock) and have owned, (Ruger and Walther .22, Kimber 1911, SigPro .40) I've been reasonably accurate with. Maybe I'm just not use to the SRT trigger on this Sig. Why would I group the G19 fairly well and then not even be hitting paper 1/2 the time with the Sig in the same caliber? And I am using a dot in the center of the paper...

It could also be that you have the wrong sights on your Sig. If you look at the numbers on the front and rear sights, what are they? If you search Google you will find several instances where people have complained about Sigs shooting low. Usually it's because they got the wrong sight combination from the factory.

I ran into this on a P220 after I was use to shooting a G17. I was shooting the Sig at the same target at the same distance and it would shoot consistantly 6" low for me. I handed it to my buddy (who was use to shooting Sig's) and he was dead on. I discovered it was trigger control. If I slowed down and pulled the trigger slowly and evenly, POA=POI.

Quote: Originally Posted by HamburgBoy84 I was out shooting this morning with my main CCW G19 and my Sig p226 BW Tactical. I'm starting to group the glock pretty well (at least all 15 rounds were on a paper plate @ about 20 ft) but I can't get more than 50% on the paper with the Sig. Most of them are at least 12" low etc. The gun is brand new and I'm not a great pistol shooter, but even bench resting this thing is not...

Quote: Originally Posted by Brick I would bet dollars to donuts there is nothing wrong with the regulation of the sights on either pistol. So there is no need to send your pistol back to SIG or put taller sights on it either. What you need to do is learn the basics of pistol marksmanship. Go to www.bullseyepistol.com and find the AMU Pistol Marksmanship Manual and read it. It will tell you everything you need to know about all of the basics....