Fixed sights shooting low

[Mr_Flintstone]

Is it common for modern fixed-sight revolvers to need the front sight filed to have point of impact=point of aim? I have a Charter Undercoverette that has consistently shot low with all combinations of ammunition from light .32 S&W shorts through heavy .32 H&R Magnum. Playing with ammo types gives a range of 4” low to 2” low at 30 ft. I realize that at SD distances, it won’t matter that much, but it bothers me that it is that far from point of aim.

 

[MEHavey]

Not unusual -- and once you decide on a load -- easily remedied.
(Just be glad it doesn't shoot high)

 

[ApacheCoTodd]

Pretty common.

Look at most any photo and you'll see that almost all fixed-sight revolvers have a front sitting quite proud of parallel to the bore-line.


Todd.

 

[tubeshooter]

I recently got a steel version of an aluminum version I already had, and between the extra weight and the anticipated muzzle flip factored in from the old gun I am shooting low.

I am used to fixed J-frame style sights. It is all I knew for a long time.


Generally speaking this can be remedied. You just have to make that mental adjustment. I'd rather make the mental adjustment than start cutting, filing and fooling around with things, personally. YMMV.

 

[Tilos]

Is it common for modern fixed-sight revolvers to need the front sight filed to have point of impact=point of aim? I have a Charter Undercoverette that has consistently shot low with all combinations of ammunition from light .32 S&W shorts through heavy .32 H&R Magnum. Playing with ammo types gives a range of 4” low to 2” low at 30 ft. I realize that at SD distances, it won’t matter that much, but it bothers me that it is that far from point of aim.

Yes common, but easily overcome thru reloading...works for me.

Turn over any revolver and set it down on the sights, and you'll see the barrel points up, not parallel.
The bullet leaves the barrel when the gun is rising in recoil.
Very noticeable on long(er) barreled revolvers, the front sight is way taller than a sight on a snubby because of the bullet "barrel time" during recoil, the reason a consistent grip is important.
When the sights are lined up on the target the barrel is pointed way low, sometimes at the ground.
jmo,

 

[Mr_Flintstone]

Yes common, but easily overcome thru reloading...works for me.

Turn over any revolver and set it down on the sights, and you'll see the barrel points up, not parallel.
The bullet leaves the barrel when the gun is rising in recoil.
Very noticeable on long(er) barreled revolvers, the front sight is way taller than a sight on a snubby because of the bullet "barrel time" during recoil, the reason a consistent grip is important.
When the sights are lined up on the target the barrel is pointed way low, sometimes at the ground.
jmo,

I’ve tried lots of different loads in the three cartridges listed above, but have been unable to compensate. Specifically, I’ve tried low to high loads in 77 gr cast, 84 gr cast, 98 gr cast, and 85 gr XTP in IMR 4227, Win 231, Autocomp, Bullseye, Unique, and Titegroup. I even tried Trail Boss, but the closest I can get to point of aim is 1 1/2 to 2 inches below the bullseye. There’s not a wide variety of powder and bullet combinations for .32 H&R Magnum like there is for .38 Special, .357 Magnum, 44 Magnum, etc...

 

[WheelGunMan]

Lower your front site by purchasing an after market site or file yours down.

Brownells has a Site Calculator to help you figure it.

 

[film495]

adjust your sight picture a hair, call it a self fix …