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Clifford L. Hughes · October 11, 2012, 04:04 PM

John:

Mobuck is correct. pistol bullets are still in the bore during recoil. A properly sighted pistol's sights will point lower than the impact of the bullet. This is due to the bullet's lag time in the bore. That is why heavy bullets strike highrt than light bullets.

Semper Fi.

Ggunnery Sergeant
Clifford L. Hughes
USMC Retired

October 11, 2012, 04:04 PM	#8
Clifford L. Hughes Senior Member Join Date: February 24, 2011 Location: Southern Californis Posts: 795	John: Mobuck is correct. pistol bullets are still in the bore during recoil. A properly sighted pistol's sights will point lower than the impact of the bullet. This is due to the bullet's lag time in the bore. That is why heavy bullets strike highrt than light bullets. Semper Fi. Ggunnery Sergeant Clifford L. Hughes USMC Retired Last edited by Clifford L. Hughes; October 11, 2012 at 04:06 PM. Reason: spellling