Wow is it my shooting or are the non-adj sights Glock puts on it's pistols way off? Now mind you I dont consider myself a marksman by any means but from 10yds I can usually keep a group under 6-7inches ,I took out all three of my models yesterday a 21sf,22rtf and a 17rtf,love the feel of these pistols but was just disappointed with the results,mind you reliability was there not a single issue, the one thing I found on the 21sf was that's it was shooting about 5'' low,so what I did was covered up the rear sight with some black tape ,so as to be able to compensate for the lowered front sight at point of aim.my question is does anybody have real good luck with the set factory sights ,or is it worth my denero to invest in adj-sights for all my glocks? Thx in advance.
Glock Factory Non Adjustable Sights
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The factory sights are plastic and will eventually wear out after being taken in and out of a holster about 10,000 times. Different sights will not improve your accuracy. If you are hitting low or high there is a problem with your sight picture. Hitting left or right can be corrected by moving the rear sight.
TeamPrecisionIT
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I am going to ask a different question, were you grouping 6-7" @ 10 yards but 5" low with them? Or were you not grouping in any way but it was still 5" low? Glock sights take a few shots to get used to, I will admit, but they should much more capable then that wide of a spread at such a short range.
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KBintheSLC
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Check out these tutorials on acquiring a good sight picture...
http://brasstard.com/2009/12/23/pistol-sighting-101-aimed-shooting/
http://brasstard.com/2009/12/29/pistol-sighting-201-point-shooting/
It should help you to visually understand why your hits might be off. Beyond that, I do admit that the Glock factory sights leave much to be desired. I replaced all of mine right away.
Are you sure you are not mashing the trigger in contemplation of the recoil? Try some dry practice to make sure your sights stay on target as you squeeze the trigger.
http://brasstard.com/2009/12/23/pistol-sighting-101-aimed-shooting/
http://brasstard.com/2009/12/29/pistol-sighting-201-point-shooting/
It should help you to visually understand why your hits might be off. Beyond that, I do admit that the Glock factory sights leave much to be desired. I replaced all of mine right away.
Are you sure you are not mashing the trigger in contemplation of the recoil? Try some dry practice to make sure your sights stay on target as you squeeze the trigger.
Zerodefect
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The factory sights are terrible. 3 Glocks, all with factry sights.......oh, the humanity.
If you need precision but can't sacrifice speed:
Warren Sevigney Competition rear sight.
Dawson Fibre Optic front .110 narrow.
Boom:
If you need precision but can't sacrifice speed:
Warren Sevigney Competition rear sight.
Dawson Fibre Optic front .110 narrow.
Boom:
ge0624me:
Glock rear sights come in 3 different heights and cost less than $5 each.
Measure your sight and buy a taller one.
If you want more "light", the rear sight slot can be widened with a razor blade or exacto knife.
If you don't like it, you're only out $5.
YMMV
Glock rear sights come in 3 different heights and cost less than $5 each.
Measure your sight and buy a taller one.
If you want more "light", the rear sight slot can be widened with a razor blade or exacto knife.
If you don't like it, you're only out $5.
YMMV
Almost every pistol I've ever shot fired just a shade left of POA, including at least half a dozen Glocks with stock sights. I don't come to the conclusion that Glocks shoot a MOA to the left. I realize that's me.
BTW, with the guns you listed 6-7" at 10 yards is a pattern, not a group! I'd definitely take some more time getting used to the guns before changing the sights!
Also, if you're shooting low, check the weight of your ammo. Shooting a heavier bullet should raise the POI a little. If you are currently shooting the light stuff, you have a chance for some improvement.
BTW, with the guns you listed 6-7" at 10 yards is a pattern, not a group! I'd definitely take some more time getting used to the guns before changing the sights!
Also, if you're shooting low, check the weight of your ammo. Shooting a heavier bullet should raise the POI a little. If you are currently shooting the light stuff, you have a chance for some improvement.
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LiveLife
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ge0624me, one thing I often do with someone new to shooting Glocks is I have them set the target at 3-5 yards and show them to isolate the trigger finger from the hand (moving the trigger finger does not move other fingers/hand) with an isosceles grip stance. Then I have them close their eyes.
Yes, close their eyes.
I then have them raise and point the Glock right in front of them and shoot several times. This is considered the "natural" instinctive point shooting. When they open their eyes, they are often shocked in disbelief that they can shoot tight shot groups with eyes closed.
I have one retired shooter who gets smaller shot groups with his eyes closed than open.
I do this with other pistols when new shooters' shot groups are erratic to show them it is them jerking the trigger/pushing the pistol down in anticipation of the recoil and twisting the grip with their "death grip" on the pistol.
Next time you go shooting, try this exercise for fun.
Yes, close their eyes.
I then have them raise and point the Glock right in front of them and shoot several times. This is considered the "natural" instinctive point shooting. When they open their eyes, they are often shocked in disbelief that they can shoot tight shot groups with eyes closed.
I have one retired shooter who gets smaller shot groups with his eyes closed than open.
I do this with other pistols when new shooters' shot groups are erratic to show them it is them jerking the trigger/pushing the pistol down in anticipation of the recoil and twisting the grip with their "death grip" on the pistol.
Next time you go shooting, try this exercise for fun.
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