Adjustable sights

[.40 caliber]

Has anyone installed the adjustable sights for their Glocks yet. I have been considering it because I keep shooting my G22 down and to the left when I aim center of mass at around 10 - 15 meters. How much do they normally cost and can they be installed by the user.

[Droanx]

Originally posted by .40 caliber
Has anyone installed the adjustable sights for their Glocks yet. I have been considering it because I keep shooting my G22 down and to the left when I aim center of mass at around 10 - 15 meters. How much do they normally cost and can they be installed by the user.

Before you go and change your sites make sure that it is the sites' fault not the shooter.

Down and to the left is a trigger control and/or grip problem. (right handed shooter)

I used to do this but down and right because I am left handed....I took a class that was 3 days on basic fundamentals. I now shoot pretty centered. I have some things to work on still but don't we all.

To make sure its the gun try having someone else shoot it, using a rest, or don't touch it and get some formal training and decide later.

As to your question yes they are available and can be installed by someone that is handy with the tools.

hope this helps

Personally I would prefer fixed sites on a self defense weapon.

[T. Harless]

Low left is the standard new Glock shooter issue. Dry fire a pile and that will likely fix itself.

That said. The OEM adjustable are junk. I have Dawson Precision adjustable rears on my 35 and a FO front and they rock (Thanks again Gary!) All my other Glocks have fixed Trijions.

Seriously, low left is generally a recoil anticipation reflex. Shoot the gun a bunch and have an experienced Glock buddy shoot it too. Please take no offense, but it's likely the shooter.

[.40 caliber]

Originally posted by T. Harless
Low left is the standard new Glock shooter issue. Dry fire a pile and that will likely fix itself.

That said. The OEM adjustable are junk. I have Dawson Precision adjustable rears on my 35 and a FO front and they rock (Thanks again Gary!) All my other Glocks have fixed Trijions.

Seriously, low left is generally a recoil anticipation reflex. Shoot the gun a bunch and have an experienced Glock buddy shoot it too. Please take no offense, but it's likely the shooter.

No offense taken, thanks for the advice

[.40 caliber]

One more thing about my trigger squeeze. I always apply the same teechnique I use when I fire my M16. We are taught to only place the very tip of our trigger finger on the trigger and squeeze. I do this when firing my pistol also. Does this sound correct or should I use more finger. I shoot expert mith my rifle, but I know a pistol and rifle are two totally different things

[Iceman 27]

Originally posted by T. Harless
Low left is the standard new Glock shooter issue. Dry fire a pile and that will likely fix itself.

That said. The OEM adjustable are junk. I have Dawson Precision adjustable rears on my 35 and a FO front and they rock (Thanks again Gary!) All my other Glocks have fixed Trijions.

Seriously, low left is generally a recoil anticipation reflex. Shoot the gun a bunch and have an experienced Glock buddy shoot it too. Please take no offense, but it's likely the shooter.

+1

Meprelight have adjustable night sights...which should be quite good as I was tossing that one up with Trijicon's...end up with Trijicon fixed...

[dwebb210]

Originally posted by Droanx

Down and to the left is a trigger control and/or grip problem. (right handed shooter)
[/B]

Not to start an argument, but I now own four glocks.

My G20 and G24 both shoot perfect with the rear sight centered.

My G17 and G17L both shoot low and to the left.
Confirmed with both sandbagging, and laser sight analysis
using a video camera on the target to rule out flinch.

I moved the rear sight on the 17L about 1/10th of an inch
to the right. Although it still shoots a little low,
it is dead on horizontally.

Make 100% sure it is the gun shooting to the left before
you inadvertantly train yourself to correct for the problem.
If you are convinced it is the gun, fix the gun.
I purchased a rear sight pusher. Most people say you can
use a soft punch and tap it over.

[.40 caliber]

Originally posted by dwebb210


I purchased a rear sight pusher. Most people say you can
use a soft punch and tap it over. [/B]

I dont understand what you mean. Did you do this with the basic factory sights?

[dwebb210]

Originally posted by .40 caliber
I dont understand what you mean. Did you do this with the basic factory sights?

Some people will "drift" the factory sight out with a wood
dowel and a hammer, and drift in the new sight the same way.

The factory sight is friction fit. If you go with a factory
adjustable sight, they are also friction fit.
(as opposed to many aftermarket sights that use a setscrew)

You can do a search and find good information on this forum
regarding sight tools, sight adjustment, etc.

Like I said, I purchased a tool that makes it easy.
But then, I also purchased TruGlo tfo sights that have those
tritium vials which could get damaged if you go banging on
them with a hammer and drift.

[Bronson7]

I installed the Glock adjustable sights because my trigger control just plain sucked and I wouldn't admit it to myself. Things were OK until recently, evidenced by my targets (not the best anyway). The blade had developed about 1/32" side to side slop. I re-installed the stock sight and life is good. I could have saved myself a lot of time, effort, and money by leaving it alone to begin with, and as my other, wise brethren have said, practiced trigger control. Lesson learned.
Bronson7

[.40 caliber]

Originally posted by Bronson7
I installed the Glock adjustable sights because my trigger control just plain sucked and I wouldn't admit it to myself. Things were OK until recently, evidenced by my targets (not the best anyway). The blade had developed about 1/32" side to side slop. I re-installed the stock sight and life is good. I could have saved myself a lot of time, effort, and money by leaving it alone to begin with, and as my other, wise brethren have said, practiced trigger control. Lesson learned.
Bronson7

So you dont think they are really worth it

[dwebb210]

Originally posted by .40 caliber
So you dont think they are really worth it

Have you tried sandbagging your Glock or using some other
method to determine if it is you or the gun that is shooting
to the left?

[Bronson7]

Originally posted by .40 caliber
So you don't think they are really worth it
They are only worth it (to me) IF your trigger control is good and you'd like the slight edge you would get at perhaps a sacrifice in target acquisition speed (depending on the sites). Personally, the Glock adjustable sites are a waste. Dwebb raises a good point. Shoot from a rest and see what happens. You may find out you don't need them.
Bronson7

[.40 caliber]

Originally posted by Bronson7
They are only worth it (to me) IF your trigger control is good and you'd like the slight edge you would get at perhaps a sacrifice in target acquisition speed (depending on the sites). Personally, the Glock adjustable sites are a waste. Dwebb raises a good point. Shoot from a rest and see what happens. You may find out you don't need them.
Bronson7

How do you personally squeeze your trigger? Do you use just the tip of your finger or a little more. I use the very tip like I do with my rifle, this may or may not be the problem. But I dont jerk the trigger

[Bronson7]

Originally posted by .40 caliber
How do you personally squeeze your trigger? Do you use just the tip of your finger or a little more. I use the very tip like I do with my rifle, this may or may not be the problem. But I don't jerk the trigger
I use about half of the pad. A little exercise that I do has helped immensely in my trigger control. I draw a small circle on a sticky note (about half the size of a dime), blacken it in, stick it on the wall, and aim at it from approximately four or five feet and dry fire. You'd be surprised. I could really see my self pulling off the target. Rack the slide and do it from the reset. Keep doing it till the muzzle doesn't move. use a steady pull and follow through. Align the front with the rear, but focus on the front sight and the target. I shoot two handed. Initially, one of the problems I had was I was locking my elbows. Now I keep them unlocked and it's made a big improvement. Anyway, these are some of the things that have helped me. Others here will have some other pointers.
Bronson7

[Bronson7]

Oh, almost forgot. One thing I've seen is some folks rapidly move their finger forward of the trigger after firing . Just ease forward to the reset. I'm not saying you do that, it's just something I've observed. I'm just an average shot but there are some sharp shooters here that can give you some pretty darn good pointers.
Bronson7

[.40 caliber]

Thanks a lot for the advice