regulation of fixed sights

contender4040 · November 2, 2001, 08:27 PM

OK, I am going in debt more and more. My last three purchases have been revolvers(most recent a pre-10 2").
Sight regulation on these old smiths have been very good.
I briefly owned a 3" gp100 but traded it off due to it grouping left of center (5") at 15yds with several brands of ammo and handloads tried. Was this just a quirk?
Any gp100 fixed sight users out there that can tell me how well their sights are regulated?
I would like to put another gp in my stable but another local shooter I know had the same problem with his 3" gp100.
I know the simple solution would be to get the 4" adj sight model.

C.R.Sam · November 2, 2001, 08:33 PM

It requires precise calculation and precision machining to have a barrel tightend to proper torque AND have the front sight align properly.

Or, as often done, smack it with a hammer to lean it in the proper direction.

If at all possible, shoot before you buy.

Sam

blades67 · November 3, 2001, 12:22 AM

The hammer is the best way to "fix" fixed sights.

Archie · November 3, 2001, 04:28 AM

is to use a small, fine file to open the rear sight in the same direction as the impact is to be moved. That is, open up the right side of the rear sight to move bullet impact to the right.

Impact can be moved up by filing off the front sight. Raising bullet strike is difficult.

contender4040 · November 3, 2001, 09:40 PM

I understand different correction measures that can be taken to adjust impact.
Main info that I was looking for was to see if Ruger is generally not as precise as s&w when setting the sights at the factory.
I have limited experience with ruger fixed sight models as compared to smiths.

November 2, 2001, 08:27 PM	#1
contender4040 Senior Member Join Date: July 29, 2001 Location: texas Posts: 240	regulation of fixed sights OK, I am going in debt more and more. My last three purchases have been revolvers(most recent a pre-10 2"). Sight regulation on these old smiths have been very good. I briefly owned a 3" gp100 but traded it off due to it grouping left of center (5") at 15yds with several brands of ammo and handloads tried. Was this just a quirk? Any gp100 fixed sight users out there that can tell me how well their sights are regulated? I would like to put another gp in my stable but another local shooter I know had the same problem with his 3" gp100. I know the simple solution would be to get the 4" adj sight model.

November 3, 2001, 12:22 AM	#3
blades67 Senior Member Join Date: April 22, 1999 Location: Chandler, Arizona, USA Posts: 6,014	The hammer is the best way to "fix" fixed sights. __________________ Guns cause crime like spoons cause Rosie O'Donnell to be fat! I hunt, therefore I am.

November 3, 2001, 04:28 AM	#4
Archie Senior Member Join Date: May 26, 2000 Location: Hastings, Nebrasksa - the Hear Posts: 2,209	Another manner of regulation... is to use a small, fine file to open the rear sight in the same direction as the impact is to be moved. That is, open up the right side of the rear sight to move bullet impact to the right. Impact can be moved up by filing off the front sight. Raising bullet strike is difficult. __________________ There ain't no free lunch, except Jesus. Archie Check out updated journal at http://oldmanmontgomery.wordpress.com/

November 2, 2001, 08:33 PM	#2
C.R.Sam Senior Member Join Date: October 29, 1999 Location: Dewey, AZ Posts: 12,858	It requires precise calculation and precision machining to have a barrel tightend to proper torque AND have the front sight align properly. Or, as often done, smack it with a hammer to lean it in the proper direction. If at all possible, shoot before you buy. Sam

November 3, 2001, 09:40 PM	#5
contender4040 Senior Member Join Date: July 29, 2001 Location: texas Posts: 240	I understand different correction measures that can be taken to adjust impact. Main info that I was looking for was to see if Ruger is generally not as precise as s&w when setting the sights at the factory. I have limited experience with ruger fixed sight models as compared to smiths.