The question of point of aim (POA) vs. point of impact (POI) with regards to handguns comes up regularly. Recoil affects the muzzle during firing and if you consider that a revolver with a sight radius of approximately 4-1/2" will shoot 6" higher at 15 yards with only 0.053" of recoil induced muzzle rise, is it any wonder that handgun manufacturers have to account for this. If you have the time and if you're remotely interested and particularly if you've read THIS thread, which way are the barrels pointing relative to the top of the sights. I'm showing one adjustable sight model and two fixed sight models. The adjustable sight model is held such that the rear sight isn't compressed. There are three options and don't forget that the revolvers are upside down (this wouldn't be a problem for Bob Munden but that's not how most of us shoot our handguns).
When held the right way up and if the sights are aligned with the target ...
The barrels and the top of the sights are PARALLEL (barrels are pointing at the point of aim)
The barrels are pointing ABOVE the point of aim
The barrels are pointing BELOW the point of aim
When held the right way up and if the sights are aligned with the target ...
The barrels and the top of the sights are PARALLEL (barrels are pointing at the point of aim)
The barrels are pointing ABOVE the point of aim
The barrels are pointing BELOW the point of aim
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