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Just bought a new G22, fired it this weekend for the first time, and at 10 yards it shoots about 6 inches low. I tried two different ammos- FMJ and also JHP- same thing. Also, not just me, I let my brother shoot it and same thing- he, too, was very low. Of course the owners manual says on page 21 "The fixed rear sight is adjustable for windage, and four different sight heights are available". Best I can tell, with what I have (fixed sights), there is no adjustment capability at all.
Anything I could or should do to accommodate the misalignment?
Colorado4Wheel
01-21-2008, 19:30
Just bought a new G22, fired it this weekend for the first time, and at 10 yards it shoots about 6 inches low. I tried two different ammos- FMJ and also JHP- same thing. Also, not just me, I let my brother shoot it and same thing- he, too, was very low. Of course the owners manual says on page 21 "The fixed rear sight is adjustable for windage, and four different sight heights are available". Best I can tell, with what I have (fixed sights), there is no adjustment capability at all.
Anything I could or should do to accommodate the misalignment?
No offense, but how experienced a shooter are you? Shooting low is a sign of flinching. Have someone else load the gun and leave the chamber empty, see if you pull it down when you pull the trigger. Better yet, get/make a dummy bullet and let it happen mid magazine.
Don't blame the pistol. There is a learning curve you and your brother must travel.
Sounds to me like you are an expert marksman and your glock's barrel is bent.
I'm new to guns and at 25 yards I'm pretty close to target. Nice grouping.
1) Just bought a new G22, fired it this weekend for the first time, and at 10 yards it shoots about 6 inches low. I tried two different ammos- FMJ and also JHP- same thing.
2) Also, not just me, I let my brother shoot it and same thing- he, too, was very low.
3) Of course the owners manual says on page 21 "The fixed rear sight is adjustable for windage, and four different sight heights are available". Best I can tell, with what I have (fixed sights), there is no adjustment capability at all.
4) Anything I could or should do to accommodate the misalignment?
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1) Are you a new shooter--new to pistols?
2) Is your brother a new shooter, as well?
3) There are four stock rear sight heights, for the various calibers.
4) If you want to fast track this, slip a LaserMax in the gun and do some dry fire exercise, with an observer watching the beam as you squeeze the trigger. You will likely be amazed at what your hands are doing! :wow:
Otherwise, attached is a printable analysis target for a right handed shooter...
The Glock grip and trigger take a little getting used to, and the .40 S&W is a snappy cartridge, to boot.
Get a proper grip on the gun--hold it, don't choke it.
Line the sights up and keep your eye on the front sight--watch the sight more than the target--through the entire firing cycle.
Pull the trigger from the "reset position" (about half way back).
Squeeze the trigger so slowly, that it almost surprises you when the gun fires.
See the muzzle flash! If you're not seeing the flash, you're blinking at a critical moment.
Practice! Again, the laser will get you on track very quickly!
Let us know how you do! :wavey:
--Ray
It's the archer, not the arrow:supergrin:
omega48038
01-24-2008, 14:26
Are you using a bullseye style ("pumpkin on a post") sight picture? Unless it's a target gun, most pistols are set up to use the battle style sight picture, with the front sight dot being the point of impact.
You can't adjust FIXED sights, hence why they're FIXED. It's a learning experience shooting Glocks. You just gotta practice practice practice.
You can't adjust FIXED sights, hence why they're FIXED. It's a learning experience shooting Glocks. You just gotta practice practice practice.
Well yes you can.
Fixed sights are relatively easy to adjust for windage. You can also adjust elevation by making the front sight shorter.
But in this case it sounds like the shooter is slapping the trigger and or anticipating recoil and flinching.
Is this your first gun?
If so I recommend that you see if a local range has a 22lr pistol like a ruger MKII that you an rent and learn how to shoot on.
On a glock your rear sight would always be loose I would think or being jarred because it doesn't have any lock tite or its just loose from being adjusted all the time. Plus it seems like it would be a hell of an inconvenience adjusting it all the time.
heatingman
02-03-2008, 18:18
d373,
It may just be the gun and the sights, and not you. I am a long time Glocker and I recently bought a used G17 that shoots a foot low at 15 yards for me. I am spot on with several other fixed, adjustable, and laser sighted models. I will be making a sight upgrade. You may have to as well.
heatingman
irish_ironsight
02-03-2008, 18:46
Ahh yes, I have seen and heard of many such complaints..
Thats the new 4th gen Glock 22 "BD"
Theres a slight bow in the Barrel you have to compensate for:rofl::rofl::rofl:
SORRY ~ I should say something more positive, use this link ~ its a great exercise, best used at 10 yards, check your grip, better yet have someone do it for you
http://glocktalk.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=139892&d=1200994333
Hoosierhiker
02-05-2008, 21:08
OK...before you all jump on....I'm a fairly experienced shooter but just got my first Glock 19. Took it to the range yesterday and was hitting consistently low left (I'm a right hander). First thought was anticipating recoil so settled down, took it nice and easy. At 20 yards I was dropping about 10 inches low left. Able to compensate but pretty drastic (aim for top of right shoulder to get into upper chest on a standard silouhette). I got home and noticed that my rear sight is too far left by about the width of a fingernail. Is there any way to move it without a sight tool that anyone knows of? Also, any opinions on the impact of that much alignment at 20 yards? I can comp for the heighth difference but that left/right is really a pain.
OK...before you all jump on....I'm a fairly experienced shooter but just got my first Glock 19. Took it to the range yesterday and was hitting consistently low left (I'm a right hander). First thought was anticipating recoil so settled down, took it nice and easy. At 20 yards I was dropping about 10 inches low left. Able to compensate but pretty drastic (aim for top of right shoulder to get into upper chest on a standard silouhette). I got home and noticed that my rear sight is too far left by about the width of a fingernail. Is there any way to move it without a sight tool that anyone knows of? Also, any opinions on the impact of that much alignment at 20 yards? I can comp for the heighth difference but that left/right is really a pain.
Welcome Hoosierhiker
Even if you are an experience shooter but new to a Glock trigger I would practice dry firing to make sure you are not pulling it off target. I really doubt that the sights are that far off at 20 yards.
I'm on my second Glock, both of which have a point of impact right at the front sight. Anyone have any experience with changing out the rear sight to the next larger size to raise the poi a bit? I'd like to see it hit just above the front sight at normal shooting distances (10-50 feet for me).
69 Mach One
02-10-2008, 00:27
Try putting a quarter on top front of slide & dryfire. If the quarter falls off... your finching. If that is the case try a 3.5 lb trigger connector. Maybe it's time to install night sites? Are you shure you are using your dominant eye to aim with? Perhaps you are left eye dominant & should shoot left handed.
WooleyBooger
02-10-2008, 11:20
How much would using your non dominate eye affect where the bullet goes? I am being forced to use my non dominate eye until i can get my eye surgery in a month or so.
Also anybody have a link to a video or pictures (something graphic) on the proper grip for a glock? I am relatively new to handgun shooting, and constantly hear about check your grip...but i'm not entirely sure what it should be to begin with.
crazypilot
02-10-2008, 12:18
I'm reading this Glock buyers guide and it lists four different heights for rear sights. The sight you should have is 6.5 mm (0.256 in). Try measuring it and see if that may be the problem.
Hoosierhiker
02-10-2008, 18:00
Here is what I found when researching my situation (translated: looking for a better excuse for missing the spot I was aiming at).
The sight will have a mark on the left side that indicates what size it is. One bar below center indicates the 6.5mm. Long bar with a short bar on top is a high point of impact (6.9mm), long bar with two short bars on top is a highest impact (7.1mm). The lower impact will have a long bar with a shorter bar below it (6.1mm).
I'm certainly no expert on Glocks, just passing on what I've read, hopefully that little bit helps you out some. Good luck!
Well as a owner of several Glocks for many years, I am glad to hear that I'm not the only one having issues with standard fixed sights on the G19-
I got my G19 about 3 months ago and I'm shooting it about 6" low and to the left. Got so frustrated I pulled out my G17 and was hitting point of aim shot after shot...same with my G26! So, I'm not sure what is going on-
My G17 has Glock night sights, and my G26 has standard fixed sights. I'll probably upgrade to night sights and see where that gets me.
Arc Angel
02-10-2008, 19:50
:freak: Well, all I can say is you ought to have bought a Springfield XD - Really! The XD is the pistol that you should have purchased! :thumbsup:
(Then the Springfield Forum would have to deal with this nonsense while the rest of us just keep on Glock 'in as usual!) ;)
Don't blame the pistol. There is a learning curve you and your brother must travel.
Are you taking the slack out of the trigger before you pull it crisply to the rear?
You know you have to take the slack out of a Glock stock trigger, don't you?
"Slack out - crisp pull through."
Are you using a thumbs high grip?
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